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H.E. Hadiya Claxton represents St Kitts and Nevis in high level panel discussion at Southern University
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): Her Excellency (H.E) Hadiya Claxton, Special Envoy for Investment, Development, and International Business Relations in the Office of the Prime Minister, participated in a distinguished panel discussion at Southern...

Successfully passed Medical Laboratories Bill, 2024, to set new standards in health and industry in St Kitts and Nevis
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): Senior Minister and Minister of International Trade and Consumer Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, expressed strong support for the newly passed Medical Laboratories Bill, 2024, during the sitting of...

Government of St Kitts and Nevis raises the bar in the delivery of medical services through passage of the Medical Laboratories Bill, 2024
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (SKNIS) – Tuesday’s (March 26, 2024) successful passage of the Medical Laboratories Bill, 2024, has checked a number of important boxes that are necessary for transitioning the twin-island Federation into a model sustainable...

St Kitts and Nevis moves towards energy independence with geothermal plant endorsement
Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 22, 2023 (SKNIS): In a landmark move towards sustainable energy independence, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has given its full backing to the establishment of a geothermal energy facility within the...

Salary increase for parliamentarians in St. Kitts does not apply to Nevis, Premier Brantley clarifies
NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (April 02 2024)– The Resolution passed in the House of National Assembly in February 2024 to increase salaries for members of the Federal House does not apply to sitting parliamentarians in the Nevis Island Assembly, Premier...

St Kitts and Nevis to amplify its voice in climate negotiations at COP28 with diverse delegation
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): In a decisive move to strengthen its influence in global climate discussions, St. Kitts and Nevis has expanded its delegation at the upcoming Conference of Parties-COP28. The Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister...

H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams, Permanent Representative of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations delivers national statement at the 68th Session on the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)
New York, (19th March 2024) – H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams, Permanent Representative of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations delivered the national statement at the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) on Monday, 18th...

Astons Presents Exclusive Luxury Real Estate Investment Opportunities in St. Kitts & Nevis
Astons, a leader in investment migration and luxury real estate, is proud to showcase luxury real estate investment opportunities in St. Kitts & Nevis. FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Astons, a...

The St. Kitts Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce Elects Mr. Trevor Blake as President
(Basseterre, St. Kitts) St. Kitts and Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce (SKNCIC) announces the election of Mr. Trevor Blake as its new President, in its 75th year of service to the people of the Federation. Mr. Blake was elected, along with...

ECSC initiates pilot project in St Kitts and Nevis with AI technology to revolutionise court proceedings
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) took a significant step forward in the modernization of legal processes today, March 01, 2024, with the soft launch of a groundbreaking pilot project at the High Court in...

Regional and international organizations have lauded the Ministry of Agriculture in St Kitts for its visionary plans on the 25 by 25 agenda
(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts); The visionary 25 by 25 Agenda implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources in St. Kitts has garnered regional traction and has also received praise from international organizations,...

2024 Review and Planning meeting sets stage for the development of a sustainable agriculture sector in St Kitts and Nevis
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 27, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, with input from its key stakeholders and partners, charted a clear path towards the buildout of a sustainable agricultural sector in...

St Kitts and Nevis commits to resolving the epidemic of crime through a public health approach
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): The Attorney-General (AG) of St. Kitts and Nevis and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, presented a groundbreaking vision for addressing the pressing issue of crime and violence in...

Justice Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis attends Commonwealth law ministers meeting in Zanzibar
(Press release) Garth Wilkin, Attorney-General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs of Saint Kitts and Nevis, attended the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting in Zanzibar on 4 March 2024. The meeting opened with calls...

St Kitts and Nevis developing feed-in policy to encourage use of renewable energy sources
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): The rollout of solar energy initiatives across St. Kitts and Nevis is expected to increase in 2024 as the government is close to establishing a feed-in tariff policy to make investment into solar energy worthwhile. A...

Rotary Club of St. Kitts Celebrates Rotary International’s Anniversary on February 23rd, 2024
(Press release) St. Kitts – The Rotary Club of St. Kitts (RCSK) joins hands with Rotary, Rotaract & Interact clubs worldwide in celebrating the founding anniversary of Rotary International on February 23rd. This significant occasion marks the...

Nevis Divisional Commander: Public’s safety and security remains a priority during Culturama 50
NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS – Divisional Commander for District C (Nevis) in the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) Superintendent Alonzo Carty says plans are in place to bolster the Division’s capacity during the Culturama 50...

St Kitts and Nevis’ MOU with Southern University ratified at the University’s Board of Supervisors meeting
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (SKNIS) – The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis and Southern University in Louisiana, USA, that will lead to significant benefits for the Federation in the fields of higher...

Basseterre and Kaoshiung forge historic sister-city partnership
Kaohsiung, Taiwan, June 25, 2024 (SKNIS): In a historic move to strengthen ties and foster collaboration, Basseterre City in St. Kitts and Nevis and Kaohsiung City in the Republic of China (Taiwan) have signed an agreement to become sister cities....

St Kitts and Nevis and the Republic of China (Taiwan) sign agreement on diplomatic staff training
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 20, 2023 (SKNIS) – The longstanding relationship between the Governments of St. Kitts and Nevis and the Republic of China (Taiwan) continues to bear fruit, as the two nations have now entered into an agreement that...