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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, April 04, 2023 (SKNIS) – Several amendments to the Banking Act were passed during the Tuesday, April 04 sitting of the National Assembly that will bring the financial system in St. Kitts and Nevis up to date and further strengthen and protect the financial sector in the Federation.  The Banking (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was moved through its readings in the National Assembly by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew. It is one of several pieces of legislation brought to the attention of the Federal Cabinet by officials from the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), led by…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, April 4, 2023 (RSCNPF) It is with great concern that we address the recent upsurge in gun violence that has resulted in the tragic loss of lives. The safety and well-being of our residents are of utmost importance, and weare taking all necessary measures to address this situation. In collaboration with other National Security agencies, the Police have launched a full-scale extended special operation named Operation Re-assurance, to contain and suppress the violence. This operation is designed to specifically target those who are perpetrating these heinous acts and to bring them to justice. It will be multi-…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 04, 2023 (SKNIS): Establishing a partnership with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will create opportunities for investment and trade in St. Kitts and Nevis, said Minister of State, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, during her presentation in the Federal Parliament on Tuesday, April 04, 2023. Minister Phillip was at the time lending her support to the Caribbean Community and Africa Export-Import Bank (Agreement for the Establishment of a Partnership) Bill, 2023, which was successfully passed in Parliament. The Bill seeks to give full effect to the agreement for the establishment of a partnership between CARICOM Member States and Afreximbank. The…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, April 4, 2023 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew moved the second reading of the Caribbean Community and Africa Export-Import Bank (Agreement for the Establishment of a Partnership) Bill, 2023 in the National Assembly on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.The Bill seeks to give full effect to the agreement for the establishment of a partnership between CARICOM Member States and Afreximbank. The Afreximbank Partnership Agreement was first introduced in September of 2022 during the inaugural Africa-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) held in Bridgetown, Barbados.In December 2022, the Board of Directors…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, April 4, 2023 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew moved the second reading of the Caribbean Community and Africa Export-Import Bank (Agreement for the Establishment of a Partnership) Bill, 2023 in the National Assembly on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.The Bill seeks to give full effect to the agreement for the establishment of a partnership between CARICOM Member States and Afreximbank. The Afreximbank Partnership Agreement was first introduced in September of 2022 during the inaugural Africa-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) held in Bridgetown, Barbados.In December 2022, the Board of Directors of Afreximbank approved…

The General Public is hereby advised that the main office of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives will be closed on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 to accommodate its relocation to Building #16, Port Zante, Basseterre, St. Kitts. Office hours for the Ministry of Agriculture will resume on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. The Ministry apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this temporary closure. Persons are asked to contact the Ministry’s front office at 869-467-1016 or via email at moa@gov.kn for further information. -END-

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 4, 2023: A two-week series of consultations, aimed at professionalising the teaching force in St. Kitts and Nevis, began on Monday 20th March, 2023.The St. Kitts and Nevis National Commission for UNESCO and Ministry of Education officials welcomed Dr. Steve Nwokeocha, Executive Director of The Africa Federation of Teaching Regulatory Authorities to the federation to facilitate the series of consultations. The project was launched with a courtesy call on Minister of Education, the Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley. Also present were Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Mrs. Lisa Pistana; Senior Assistant Secretary, Dr. Tricia Esdaille;…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, 3rd April 2023 — On April 1st 2023, Mr Christopher Louard was appointed as the new Director of the St Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board.Mr. Louard is a Banker and Risk Management Professional. Mr. Louard has had an 18-year distinguished career at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB). From September 2016 to March 2023, he served as Director of the Financial Sector Supervision Department. In that position, he led the regulation and supervision of banks licensed by the ECCB. From September 2014 to August 2016, Mr. Louard worked in the private sector as the Chief Risk…

The Department of Human Resources of the General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (GS/OAS) presents its compliments to the Permanent Mission of Saint Kitts and Nevis and has the honor to contact the Mission in reference to the implementation of the Geographical Representation Strategy. Per the 2023 Program-Budget of the Organization, member states requested the GS/OAS to implement a Strategy for Geographic Representation within the Organization. Following the commitment to achieve a more equitable geographic representation of its workforce, the GS/OAS has committed to increase the dissemination of existing career opportunities in the Organization through the Permanent Missions to the OAS of underrepresented Member…

Basseterre, 1st April, 2023 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) – As Saint Kitts and Nevis continues to enlarge its diplomatic footprint, it is pleased that this year will be a landmark year as we jointly celebrate our birth as an independent nation and diplomatic ties with some of our extremely close allies, including the Republic of China (Taiwan). As Saint Kitts and Nevis continues to make progress in its thrust to become a Sustainable Island State, we take this opportunity to commend the Republic of China (Taiwan) for its leadership in key areas such as technology and supply chains and its essential value to…