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Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 03, 2020 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis is one of the first countries within CARICOM to pass the Advance Cargo Information Bill, 2020 in the Federal Parliament on Thursday, September 03. The Bill is to facilitate the provisions of advance information relating to cargo and passengers of a conveyance to share information with other states with a view to identifying cargo and persons that may pose risk to security while facilitating trade through electronic data interchange and for matters connected therewith. The Advance Cargo Information Bill, 2020, was passed to strengthen border security and, through the Advance…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 03, 2020 (SKNIS): Cargo reporters in St. Kitts and Nevis and other CARICOM member states who utilize the Advance Cargo Information System (ACIS) will do so at limited cost. The system will also be beneficial to cargo reporters as it will increase efficiency and improve quality assurance. “Mr. Speaker, it is anticipated that this proposed Advance Cargo Information system would come at no significant cost to the cargo reporters. Cargo reporters would now be able to access the system using a secure web page and they will not require specialized equipment or software to make submissions into the system,” said Prime…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 3, 2020 (SKNIS): Attorney General, the Honourable Vincent Byron, supported the bill entitled the Advance Cargo Information Bill, 2020, during the sitting of the National Assembly on September 3, 2020. The mover of the bill was Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris. In his presentation, the Attorney General said, “that the bill seeks to facilitate the provision of advanced information relating to cargo onboard aircrafts of vessels entering and leaving the jurisdiction of St. Kitts and Nevis.” “Mr. Speaker, the bill is based on a CARICOM regional initiative and the model law…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 02, 2020 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The COVID-19 infection and mortality rates for St. Kitts and Nevis are among the lowest in the world, and Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris says if the Federation is to maintain these low rates citizens and residents must adhere to the non-pharmaceutical measures outlined by the World Health Organization (WHO) and health professionals that have helped in containing the spread of the deadly virus. A new set of regulations came into effect from 5:00 am on Saturday, August 29 under the Emergency Powers…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 02, 2020 (SKNIS): Officials from the National Housing Corporation (NHC) will be featured on the popular government radio and television programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, September 02, 2020. The special guests will be the Honourable Eugene Hamilton, Minister of Human Settlement with responsibility for NHC; Valentine Lindsay, Chairman of NHC Board; and Jonelle Rawlins, Manager, Client and Public Relations. The NHC is celebrating its 24th anniversary with a week of activities and the panellists will discuss the role and objectives of the NHC in carrying out the mandate of the government. This will include policy, programmes and plans designed to achieve the objectives of the NHC. Hosted…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 02, 2020 (SKNIS): Some 3,000 persons, who remain unemployed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, will benefit from further assistance from the St. Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board in the month of September. Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Timothy Harris, shared the good news last night (September 01) during this week’s edition of the Leadership Matters Virtual Series. The contribution is timely as a large number of persons are confronted with additional costs this month. Back to School shopping is a key factor for increased local spending in September. Additionally, September…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 02, 2020 (SKNIS): The full reopening of the hotel sector in St. Kitts and Nevis is expected to come within the next few weeks. Prime Minister Dr the Honourable Timothy Harris is urging hotels to be diligent in their preparations so as to limit any spread of COVID-19. Hoteliers and other stakeholders in the tourism industry are currently participating in training organized by the Ministry of Tourism. The mandatory sessions are designed to sensitize stakeholders on the minimum health and safety COVID-19 protocols. Additionally, regulation 18 of the COVID-19 Emergency Powers outlines the conditions where a hotel…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 01, 2020 (SKNIS): Management of the St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service (SKNIS) would like to inform the general public that the website sknis.kn is under maintenance and should be back up shortly. The website is currently being migrated from one platform to another for added security and a new look and feel. In the meantime, persons can utilize the department’s Facebook Page St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service – to stay updated on matters of national interest among others. Management of SKNIS apologizes for any inconvenience caused during this time. -30-

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 01, 2020 (SKNIS): United States Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Her Excellency Linda Taglialatela publicly commended the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis for its continued success in ensuring that citizens and residents remain safe during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Her Excellency Taglialatela expressed this during her August 31 virtual presentation to hand over 10 ventilators from United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. “We recognize the government’s strong leadership in keeping the people of St. Kitts and Nevis safe during the pandemic. St. Kitts and Nevis has been one…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 01, 2020 (SKNIS): Nationals living abroad continue to be engaged in the national development policy of St. Kitts and Nevis. Against this backdrop, a Diaspora Policy was approved to guide government’s engagement with nationals. “Only a month ago the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis through its Cabinet approved the Diaspora Policy. This policy, developed through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will seek to guide our engagement as a country with our diaspora,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs and Aviation, the Honourable Mark Brantley. Minister Brantley was at the time commending Her Excellency Ambassador Sherry Tross, St.…