China’s Xi says coronavirus outbreak must be taken seriously
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday that it’s “extremely crucial” to take every possible measure to combat a new coronavirus that has infected 217 people in the country.
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January 20, 2020
Malaysia sends back trash, says won’t be world’s waste bin
Malaysia has sent back 150 containers of plastic waste to 13 mainly rich countries since the third quarter last year, with the environment minster warning on Monday that those who want to make the country a rubbish bin of the world can…
Mottley warns of attempts to divide the Caribbean
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has warned of attempts to divide the 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping, as some regional leaders get ready to meet with the United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo on Tuesday.
Homeownership facilitates laying roots in communities, says Prime Minister Harris
More citizens and residents of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis have in the last five years been bequeathed the opportunity to lay roots in the communities they live through homeownership thanks to National Housing Corporation’s Unity…
Department of Agriculture receives financing for pest and monkey control
The Department of Agriculture has received some much-needed money to aid in its pest control measures and the ongoing monkey problem, said Director of Agriculture, Melvin James, in an interview with St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service…
Reverend Tomlinson admonishes officers to maintain integrity, discipline and respect
Reverend Marcia Tomlinson admonished Officers in Division ‘C’ to execute their duties as public servants with three characteristics in mind that signify an excellent spirit.
NWD redeveloping Hamilton well to harness additional water
The Nevis Water Department is in the process of redeveloping a water in Hamilton as part of the Nevis Island Administration’s efforts to provide more water to the island’s water system.
House Speaker Gives Insight into the Upcoming Prorogation of the St Kitts-Nevis Parliament
Federal Elections in St. Kitts and Nevis are constitutionally due in 2020. While the selection of the exact date of the election lies with the Prime Minister, the Constitution of St. Christopher and Nevis provides guidelines about the…
Speaker of National Assembly Clarifies Rule on Naming of Members of the Judiciary in Parliament
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Honourable Michael Perkins, used an appearance on ‘Working for You on Wednesday, January 15 to clarify the rule regarding Members of the Judiciary being mentioned in Parliament.
National assembly regulates its own procedures and may, in particular, make rules for orderly…
Under section 44 of the Constitution of the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis, subject to the provisions of this Constitution, National Assembly regulates its own procedures and may in particular make rules for the orderly conduct…
History made with a record of 658 businesses receiving licenses in 2019
658 business licenses were approved in January 2019 to December 2019 making it the largest number of business licenses issued in any year in the history of St. Kitts and Nevis, says Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris during…
National Assembly meets on Thursday, January 23
Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday 23rd January 2020, at 10:00 am.
Armed robbery incident being investigated by police
An incident in which a man was shot and injured during an armed robbery is being investigated by the Police.
Cocaine seized in major bust destroyed
The 124 packages of cocaine that was seized by members of the security forces last year has been destroyed.
First of four Department of Sports primary school Zonal Championships starts today
The Department of Sports will have the first installment of the Zonal Championships today. The event signals the administrative body’s reintroduction of the meets back into the primary school calendar of events, after a discontinuation gap…