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SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2025 A BILL to amend the Advanced Passenger Information and Passenger Name Act No. 32 of 2024, BE IT ENACTED by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis, and by the authority of the same as follows: 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Advanced Passenger Information and Passenger Name (Amendment) Act, 2025. 2. Interpretation. In this Act “Act” means the Advanced Passenger Information and Passenger Name Act, No. 32 of 2024. 3. Amendment of section 2. …

SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2025 A BILL to make provision for the extradition, to and from other countries, of persons accused or convicted of offences, and for related matters. BE IT ENACTED by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis, and by the authority of the same as follows: PART I PRELIMINARY This Act may be cited as the Extradition Act, 2025. 2. Interpretation. (1) In this Act “arrangement”, in relation to the return of fugitive criminals to or from…

SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2025 A BILL to amend the Proceeds of Crime and Asset Recovery Act, No. 9 of 2020 BE IT ENACTED by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis, and by the authority of the same as follows: 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Proceeds of Crime and Asset Recovery (Amendment) Act, 2025. 2. Interpretation In this Act, “Act”, means the Proceeds of Crime and Asset Recovery Act No. 9 of 2020. 3.…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 28, 2025 (PMO) – April 30, 2025, marks a historic milestone in the life of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis as it officially reaches the halfway point of its constitutional term—998 days since Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew and the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party-led administration took office. This midterm moment offers the nation an opportunity to reflect on the transformative journey undertaken since August 6, 2022. It is a journey defined by action, bold decisions, and a clear, forward-thinking vision—to modernize and reposition the Federation as a Sustainable Island State. The Government’s performance…

The 2025 Global Sustainable Islands Summit (GSIS) is set to be the most ambitious iteration of the event, reflecting the drive of the St Kitts and Nevis government who are co-hosting the conference alongside Island Innovation. A major event held in a different regional island hub each year, the GSIS is one of the only island-related sustainability conferences which showcases the innovative solutions island communities and stakeholders are developing.

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 28, 2025 (SKNIS): Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Friday, May 02, 2025, at 10 a.m. The Order Paper and other Papers will be issued at a later date. The National Assembly will be broadcast live on ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and participating radio stations. It can also be viewed live on TV Channel 5 in St. Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis. It will also be streamed live at www.zizonline.com. Copies of the Bills will be made available…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, April 28, 2025 (SKNIS) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, through the Ministry of Agriculture, launched the Medicinal Cannabis Authority on Friday, April 25, 2025 – marking a significant step in the development of a comprehensive, well-regulated medicinal cannabis industry in the Federation. While delivering remarks at the launch event on Princes Street, Basseterre, Attorney General, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, stated that since taking office in August 2022, the government embarked on a deliberate journey to address the cultural, religious, and legal dimensions of cannabis use, moving the Federation closer to a sustainable monetisation structure…

Pastors and other faith-based representatives participating in tomorrow’s (Tuesday, April 29, 2025) engagement with the Citizen Security Secretariat are advised that the meeting will now be held at the People’s Evangelistic Centre at Needsmust. The meeting begins at 11 a.m. Please be guided accordingly.

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 25, 2025 (SKNIS) – In a groundbreaking move towards improving public health, economic growth, and social justice, the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis officially launched the Medicinal Cannabis Authority today, Friday, April 25, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the Federation’s journey to establish a regulated, responsible, and inclusive medicinal cannabis industry. The launch event also celebrated the official opening of the Authority’s new office located on Prince’s Street in Basseterre, symbolising a fresh chapter in national policy and healthcare access. At the launch event, Chairperson of the Cannabis Board, Mrs. Jihan Williams-Knight, outlined the…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 24, 2025 (SKNIS): Small business owners and entrepreneurs in Saint Kitts and Nevis are highly encouraged to sign up for the Building Bankable Businesses Financial Literacy Programme, a bold new initiative designed to empower entrepreneurs with the tools they need to grow, succeed and achieve financial success. The programme is implemented by the Ministry of Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Cooperatives and the Creative Economy in collaboration with the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank. On Thursday (April 24, 2025), a media launch was held at the Solid Waste Management Corporation Conference Room to help generate public awareness.. The Building Bankable…