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Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 14, 2022 (SKNIS): Economic diversification is an essential feature of development. As such, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has earmarked six key sectors for diversification and growth opportunities. Among the six key sectors are agriculture; the medicinal cannabis industry; construction; tourism; manufacturing and the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme – all of which were highlighted in the Appropriation Bill (2023), 2022 (Budget Address) delivered by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance M. Drew on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort under the theme: “Towards Our Transformation as…

BASSETERRE, ST KITTS, December 14, 2022 – St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew informed the twin-island Nation that the Total Public Sector Debt at the end of December 2021 “stood at $1.6 billion or 69.2 percent of GDP.” Presenting his first Budget Address since assuming office in August 2022, the Federation’s Fifth Minister of Finance since political independence, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, told the Budget Session of the National Assembly on Wednesday 14th December 2022, that all should be aware of the economic prospects. He stated that this small island open economy is heavily…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 14, 2022 (SKNIS) – The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew laid the Annual Financial Statement and Budgetary Proposals for 2023 today, Wednesday, December 14, 2022, in the National Assembly. The monetary bill outlines his administration’s plans for leading the transformation of a better St. Kitts and Nevis. Prime Minister Dr. Drew, who is also the Minister responsible for Finance, introduced and had read a first time The Appropriation (2023) Bill, 2022 during the sitting of the National Assembly at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort Royal Ballroom. The Appropriation (2023)…

BASSETERRE, ST KITTS, December 14, 2022 (Press Secretary’s Office)- St Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has told the St Kitts and Nevis National Assembly and the Nation, that his four-month-old St Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP)-A-Team administration in its first four months in office has “hit the ground running and has already recorded a number of important people-centred achievements.” “During the election campaign, we recognized many of the shortcomings of the Government system and pledged to bring better management of and results from the operations of the Public Sector. We have come to office…

BASSETERRE, ST KITTS, December 14, 2022 (Press Secretary’s Office) – Four months after taking office as the fourth Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, the Hon Dr Terrance Drew will present his first Budget to the St Kitts and Nevis National Assembly at 10 o clock this morning.In his Budget Address under the “Towards Our Transformation as a Sustainable Island State,” Prime Minister Dr Drew will challenge the Government, businesses, Civil Society and households, to rethink their collective approaches to governance, public policy, commerce, socio-economic development and continued existence on both islands.As Minister of Finance, Dr Drew will inform…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 14, 2022: The Government of St Kitts and Nevis has appointed a new head of its world-renowned Citizenship by Investment Unit, Michael Martin. The new government administration is on a drive to enhance its Citizenship by Investment programme and to ensure that local citizens and residents alike benefit from it.“In this ever-changing and unpredictable world, it is imperative that the Government of St Kitts and Nevis and its Citizenship by Investment Programme continue to adapt to the needs of our people and to attract the right kind of international investment necessary to uplift our country,” said Prime…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 13, 2022 (SKNIS): The Cabinet Ministers met under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, on Monday 12th December 2022 and made several significant decisions to improve the well-being of our people. St. Kitts and Nevis will be the 2nd country in the OECS to launch the most secure and modern passport solution, providing superior durability and security, and making it tear, water, and tamper-resistant. The Covenant affords the right of individuals to enjoy civil and political freedom as well as freedom from fear and want, granting economic, social, and cultural rights, including labour…

The St. Kitts Tourism Authority, Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, and Department of Maritime’s offices will be closed Thursday, 15 December, 2022, at 1:00 pm. The offices will resume regular working hours Friday, 16 December 2022. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 13, 2022 (SKNIS): The Rehabilitation Programme of His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) continues to break new ground as it seeks to positively transform the minds and lives of inmates. Louis Gardener, Alpha Duporte, Keith Murray, and Inebo Hendrickson, were the first residents of HMP to be certified in Welding and Mechanic from the Advanced Vocational Educational Centre (AVEC). The four men were a part of the pilot programme with AVEC which began in 2019. Studies were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 when stringent measures were taken to limit community spread. The inmates were able to…