Building to house NIA’s Treasury Department commissioned
The building which will house the Treasury Department of the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) was officially commissioned on Lower Happy Hill Drive in Charlestown on January 30, 2020.
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February 2020
St. Kitts-Nevis government passes anti-money laundering (national committee) bill, 2019 to combat…
As part of the fight against financial crime, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has passed the Anti-Money Laundering (National Committee) Bill, 2019 in accordance with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on January 23, 2020.
Education Officer Elliott hopeful schools would see benefits of Min. of Agriculture’s tree planting…
Mrs. Avril Elliott, Education Officer in the Department of Education, is expressing hope that schools on Nevis would realise the benefits that the Department of Agriculture’s islandwide environmentally friendly initiative to plant 10,000…
Verchilds High triumphs over ‘Washie’; Charles E Mills edges Basseterre High
The Verchilds High School (VHS) emerged victorious over the Washington Archibald High School (WAHS) last night, January 30, as another chapter of their storied rivalry in the Department of Sports High School Open Basketball Tournament was…
St Kitts-Nevis Customs and Excise Department Pursues Paperless Environment as it Embraces…
A paperless environment brings real benefits for both businesses and governments. Against this backdrop, the St. Kitts-Nevis Customs and Excise Department is embracing the use of online tools as part of a broader strategy to promote…
Non-governmental organizations (amendment) bill, 2019 passed to protect financial services network
The passage of the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Amendment Bill, 2019, is yet another move by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis to strengthen the integrity of the financial services network from bad actors.
Proceeds of Crime and Asset Recovery Bill, 2019 to Help Take the Profit Out of Crime
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has strengthened its legislative framework that targets the financing of illicit activities through the passage of the Proceeds of Crime and Asset Recovery Bill, 2019 in the National Assembly on…
NEVLEC calls on public to exercise caution when working in vicinity of power lines
NEVLEC was very distressed over an unfortunate accident which occurred at Church Ground on the 29th January, 2020, where the hoist of a truck made contact with the overhead power lines whilst it was being raised.
Rams Sandy Point Fruta Falcons defeated Inner City Phoenix
On Saturday Rams Sandy Point Fruta Falcons defeated Inner City Phoenix in a close game which went down to the last possession with 68 to 67.
History and Heritage Month Launched
Every year the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park Society partners with the Ministries of Culture and Education in organizing History and Heritage Month.
Grenadian national quarantined
The Ministry of Health on Friday night (31 January 2020), took decisive action and ordered the quarantine of a Grenadian national who returned to the island from mainland China.
China opens virus hospital, market plunges as toll grows
China sent medical workers and equipment to a newly built hospital, infused cash into financial markets and further restricted people’s movement in sweeping new steps Monday to contain a rapidly spreading virus and its escalating impact.