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“Family Connect” initiative allows contact while aiming to reduce contraband on prison

Mar 30, 2017

(HMP): The introduction of "Family Connect" into the confines Her Majesty's Prison in St. Kitts and Nevis is a clear demonstration of the continued commitment towards the wholesome rehabilitation of residents within the system. "Family…

Connor says final youth policy consultation exceeded expectations

Mar 30, 2017

(SKNIS): Officials in the Ministry of Youth are pleased with the outcome of Tuesday’s (March 28) National Consultation on the Federal Youth Policy 2017-2022, which marked the completion of an extensive public engagement process that takes…

St. Kitts and Nevis to receive assistance on project targeting kidney failure

Mar 30, 2017

(Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The Team Unity Government continues to put emphasis on the health and well-being of all residents and citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis, as it will soon embark on a project, in collaboration…

Man charged for stabbing death of brother

Mar 29, 2017

(ZIZ News) -- The police have charged 21-year-old Kareem Chumney of Janet Alley, Mcknight for stabbing and killing his brother. The incident took place on Saturday at Janet Alley. In a release issued on Wednesday the police stated…

Fatal shooting in Newton Ground

Mar 29, 2017

(ZIZ News) -- The Police are investigating a shooting incident in Newton Ground that has left one person dead. According to reports, the shooting occurred at about 9:20 pm on Tuesday March 28. The incident resulted in the death of…

Youth expert outlines priority goals of the Draft Federal Youth Policy

Mar 29, 2017

(SKNIS): Youth expert assigned through the Commonwealth, Dwynette Eversley, outlined several domains that are expected for youth policies, noting that it is important to have priority goals so that persons can hone in on the action areas…

Republic of China on Taiwan helping to upgrade government’s vehicular fleet

Mar 29, 2017

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 29, 2017 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The Government of the Republic of China on Taiwan, through its Embassy in Basseterre, has once again demonstrated its commitment to assisting the…

Government encouraged by record-breaking surge in employment figures in 2016

Mar 28, 2017

(Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Figures from the St. Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board have indicated that in 2016, 24,539 jobs were undertaken, up from 24,308 in 2015, making 2016 the best year for job seekers.…

Commonwealth Secretariat Political Adviser lauds Nevis for mobilisation efforts towards…

Mar 28, 2017

NIA -- Dr. Tres-Ann Kremer, Political Adviser with responsibility for the Caribbean at the Commonwealth Secretariat, praised the Ministry of Social Development in Nevis Island Administration (NIA) for its efforts at mobilising the region…

Police investigating shooting in Cotton Ground Nevis

Mar 28, 2017

(ZIZ News) -- The police in Nevis are currently investigating a shooting in cotton ground nevis that left one man dead. According to reports the shooting occurred at about 4 pm on Sunday March 26. The incident resulted in the death…

Final public consultation on the Federal Youth Policy underway in St. Kitts and Nevis

Mar 28, 2017

(SKNIS): A number of stakeholders, including youth, gathered at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort on Tuesday, March 28, for the final public consultation on the Federal Youth Policy, which was identified as a top priority, especially as it…

St. Kitts and Nevis holds national consultation on the Basel Convention

Mar 27, 2017

(SKNIS): Approximately twenty persons representing various governmental and non-governmental stakeholder agencies assembled at the Ocean Terrace Inn (OTI) to participate in a one-day national consultation workshop on the Basel Convention…

PM Harris expresses condolences to Sir Cuthbert Sebastian’s family and the people of St. Kitts…

Mar 26, 2017

Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris visited the family of the late Sir Cuthbert Montraville Sebastian GCMG, OBE, MD, CM this morning (Sunday, March 26th, 2017), to pay his respects on behalf of the Government and people of St.…

People’s Labour Party holds successful National Convention; new executive elected to serve

Mar 26, 2017

(Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The People’s Labour Party (PLP), the youngest political party in St. Kitts and Nevis, held its inaugural National Convention today, Saturday, March 25, at the Tabernacle Recreational…

US healthcare bill: Trump issues Friday vote ultimatum

Mar 24, 2017

US President Donald Trump has demanded a make-or-break vote in the House of Representatives on Friday on his troubled healthcare bill. The American Health Care Act is meant to replace parts of President Barack Obama's signature…

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