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Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 31, 2023 (SKNIS): In its latest report on the economic health of St. Kitts and Nevis, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that the Federation’s economy continues to rebound despite global hiccups post-Covid-19.“St. Kitts and Nevis’ economic growth rebounded strongly in 2022 despite global headwinds. GDP is estimated to have grown by 9 percent in 2022 after contracting 14.5 percent in 2020 and 0.9 percent in 2021,” the Executive Board of the IMF reported after concluding the Article IV consultation with St. Kitts and Nevis on March 15, 2023.The report said that the lifting of the COVID-19…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 31, 2023 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been circulated for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Tuesday 4th April, 2023, at 10:00 am. Notice has been given.The Honourable Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, National Security, Citizenship and Immigration, Health, and Social Security, the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, will move the Second Reading of Caribbean Community and Africa Export-Import Bank (Agreement for the Establishment of a Partnership) Bill, 2023, which had its First Reading on 8th February, 2023; Banking (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which had its…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 30, 2023 (SKNIS): The new Ministry of Economic Development and Investment will play a critical role in St. Kitts and Nevis’ economy, bring relief and create more opportunities for citizens and residents, said Senior Minister the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas. “The Ministry is one which will bring the necessary support to these activities coming to the fore and thus bringing real relief and opportunities for our people. For example, we speak of housing for our people – if we do not bring in the investors or use the existing investors in our country then that particular…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 30, 2023 (SKNIS): Senior Minister and Minister of International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, publicly commended the many workers employed in the manufacturing sector for their continued sterling contribution to St. Kitts and Nevis’ economy. “I want to take this opportunity to commend the workers, many of whom are ladies – close to 400 if not more – who are still employed in the manufacturing sector. I want to emphasize that their work is dignified work,” said Senior Minister Douglas during the Prime Minister’s Press Conference with Cabinet Ministers on…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 30, 2023 (SKNIS): The deaf community in St. Kitts and Nevis was able to keenly follow the Prime Minister’s Press Conference with Cabinet Ministers on Thursday, March 30, 2023, as it featured for the first time a hand signing professional during the live broadcast. The decision to introduce this disability-friendly feature is in keeping with the government’s commitment to enhance services for the differently-abled so that they can be kept abreast of what is happening in the country with respect to government and current affairs. At Thursday’s press conference, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew noted…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 30, 2023 (SKNIS): Small and medium-sized enterprises continue to contribute significantly to St. Kitts and Nevis’ economy and are the heart of communities. As such, the Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) will officially launch the Small Business Ministry aimed at growing entities, creating jobs and further supporting communities. “Small business will be officially launched soon. We were creating the proper infrastructure because it is a new ministry,” said Minister of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, the Honourable Samal Duggins, during the Prime Minister’s Press Conference with Cabinet Ministers on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the National Emergency…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 30, 2023 (SKNIS): In an effort to further strengthen the agriculture sector and ensure that farmers receive the necessary training needed to improve their business skills and capacities and boost productivity, the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is looking to establish an agricultural training school. This was according to the Minister of Agriculture, Cooperatives, Fisheries and Marine Resources, the Honourable Samal Duggins, during the Prime Minister’s Press Conference with Cabinet Ministers on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Conference Room. “I am in discussion for the development of an Agricultural…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 30, 2023 (SKNIS): Red flags for parents and other people to consider that may suggest that a child is autistic were shared on Wednesday (March 30, 2023), as the nation prepares to observe Autism Awareness Day on April 02. Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, is a developmental disorder of the brain. It includes a wide range of conditions that affect social interaction and communication and is characterized by challenges to social skills and repetitive behaviour. On the radio and television programme InFocus, Alice Francis, Learning Specialist at the St. Kitts Spectrum Services Centre, noted that repetitive behaviour is…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 30, 2023 (SKNIS) –– The Ministry of Small Business & Entrepreneurship, the business support arm for the Government, in its quest to help further develop the Micro Small and Medium Enterprise sector (MSME), has planned a Community Business Meeting for Thursday 6th, April 2023 at the Newtown Community Center, commencing at 6:00 p.m. This meeting forms part of the Ministry’s strategy to foster the development of the sector. The intention, therefore, is to engage potential and existing entrepreneurs in discussions regarding the successful establishment and/or continued operation of their business venture. Presentations will be made on the technical…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, March 30, 2023 [Ministry of Health] – The Joseph N France General Hospital has received and commissioned two Far-Infrared Therapy machines, generously donated by the Taipei Veterans General Hospital and the WS Far IR Medical Technology Co., LTD in Taiwan. The machines were received by His Excellency Donya L. Francis, the country’s resident Ambassador to Taiwan, on behalf of the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis at a brief ceremony held in Taiwan in December of 2022. Both machines arrived in the Federation earlier this year and are now ready to be deployed. Ambassador…