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Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, December 29, 2022 [Press Secretary’s Office]: The Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved US$1.5 billion funding to enable member states of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) that have ratified the Partnership Agreement with Afreximbank to tap into the Bank’s various financial opportunities. Following the introduction of the Afreximbank Partnership Agreement on September 1, 2022, during the inaugural Africa-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) held in Bridgetown, Barbados, this Board approval was received from nine CARICOM member nations. The pact, which was recently ratified by Barbados and is currently undergoing ratification by the…

Congratulatory Message from CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett to the Prime Minister of Haiti, Dr Ariel Henry: “On the behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), I wish to extend congratulations to the Government and People of the Republic of Haiti on the occasion of the Two Hundred and Nineteenth Anniversary of Independence. The attainment of the Independence of the Republic of Haiti is symbolic for the Region, and the Community shares in the collective pride associated with this milestone and celebration of the fortitude and resilience of the Haitian people. The CARICOM Secretariat reaffirms its commitment to support the Government…

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to thepost of Judicial Research Assistant within the Eastern Caribbean SupremeCourt, Headquarters, Castries, Saint Lucia.JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE : Judicial Research AssistantREPORTS TO : Chief RegistrarCLASSIFICATION : MPP 2 A. DUTIES AND TASKS D. REMUNERATION Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.Completed employment application form, together with a cover letter,curriculum vitae (CV), two [2] written reference letters and certifiedcopies of documents pertaining to qualifications, should be addressed to: The SecretaryJudicial and Legal Services CommissionEastern Caribbean Supreme Court2 nd Floor, Heraldine Rock BuildingThe WaterfrontP.O. Box 1093CastriesSaint Lucia, West Indies. To arrive no later than…

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the post of Legal Drafter I, Attorney General’s Chambers, Saint Lucia. JOB TITLE : Legal Drafter I REPORTS TO : Deputy Director of Legislative Drafting supervises : n/a CLASSIFICATION : Grade 15 A. RELATIONSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Works under the direction and reports to the Deputy Director of Legislative Drafting in performing duties and tasks. 2. Required to respond whenever necessary to the Director of Legislative Drafting, Attorney General and Permanent Secretary on matters related to work. B. DUTIES AND TASKS 1. Drafts primary and mostly secondary legislation in the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, December 29, 2022 [Press Secretary’s Office]: The Joseph Nathaniel France (JNF) General Hospital experienced a temporary water shortage earlier this week, due to an unfortunate technical issue with the pump for the water tank that services the entire hospital.The issue developed unexpectedly and hindered the free flow of water within the hospital.The hospital maintenance staff in collaboration with members of the Water Department were able to quickly resolve the matter within an hour. Running tap water was immediately restored and specific structures have been established to avoid a reoccurrence of such issues.The JNF General Hospital…

An incident involving a Police Recruit and a civilian that occurred on December 25, 2022, wasbrought to the attention of the High Command of The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis PoliceForce. The incident was caught on video and circulated widely on social media. Given what wasseen in the video, we understand why the public would be very concerned.The High Command wants to assure the public that we have well-established protocols andprocedures in place for Police Officers to follow when responding to reports and apprehending orarresting suspects. We have already begun looking into the matter and a number of steps have…

The High Command of The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) and the St.Kitts and Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) met with the St. Kitts and Nevis National CarnivalCommittee on December 28, 2022. The main topic discussed was the safety and security ofrevellers during the remaining events listed for Sugar Mas 51. All parties present registered theircommitment to ensuring that Carnival 2022-2023 concludes on a high note. We are hereby officially warning individuals who have difficulty participating in Carnival eventswithin the confines of the law to stay at home. The Security Forces will be out in their numbersto remove…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 27, 2022 (SKNIS): Effective January 1, 2023, St. Kitts and Nevis will move to appoint a Professional Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Board of Governors. During an official address by Michael Martin, Head of the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), it was revealed that the CBI Board of Governors will be “responsible for high-level supervisory matters such as providing general oversight of the operations of the Unit.” “The Board will advise Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Citizenship and Immigration, The Honourable Dr Terrance M. Drew on matters related to the development and implementation of policies…

SalutationsFellow Citizens of St Kitts and Nevis, FriendsMedia, Stakeholders of the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme It is with immense honour that I make my first address as the Head of the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship By Investment Unit. For nearly 40 years, St Kitts and Nevis has been the pioneer of the global investor immigration industry. The programme has allowed our nation to thrive. It has given us the opportunity to advance our people without overreliance on international financial aid. My appointment comes at a time when the country is refreshing its Citizenship by Investment…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 27, 2022 (SKNIS): The long-standing Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme in St. Kitts and Nevis, grounded in sustainability, good governance and pragmatism, will undergo a much-needed legislative and administrative evolution aimed at benefiting the citizens of the Federation, as well as regional and international investors of the highest calibre, according to Michael Martin, the new Head of the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) during an address on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. The CIU’s Head said that “St Kitts and Nevis’ Citizenship by Investment Programme will be underpinned by three fundamental principles: sustainability, good governance, and pragmatism……