August 2021

The work of the St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) is often associated with goods whether locally manufactured or imported. However, a little-known fact is that services also fall under the purview of the Bureau.

Stuart Laplace, Director of St. Kitts & Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS), said that labelling forms an important part of the marketing of a product, therefore, persons and entities should consider labelling their products properly to…

The Bureau of Standards Bill, 2021 is set not only to inspect goods and commodities at the border but also to address quality concerns by ensuring that a detailed label is provided on all goods and commodities.

St. Kitts and Nevis is drawing closer to achieving herd immunity against the COVID-19 virus, which is a testament to the success of the government’s Roll Up 2 Roll Out vaccination campaign launched in late February 2021.

Health authorities in St. Kitts and Nevis are recommending that pregnant women who are able to get vaccinated to protect against the deadly COVID-19 virus should safely do so. The decision is in line with recommendations from the United…

Lesroy Williams, Director General of St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service (SKNIS), sat down with Ms. Dwynette Eversley, Consultant to the Ministry of Gender Affairs, to discuss the Draft of St. Kitts and Nevis National Gender Equality…

Please find the audio of an address by Minister of Youth, Honourable Jonel Powell to mark International Youth Day on August 12, 2021.

Director of Marine Resources, Dr. Marc Williams, said that the Ministry of Agriculture is currently in the process of researching the sargassum seaweed for fertilizer use and animal feed.

There are now zero positive cases of the COVID-19 virus at Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) after a member of staff was cleared by health authorities on Monday, August 09, 2021

A small but significant Vehicle Blessing ceremony was held at the Department of Agriculture Grounds in LaGuerite, Basseterre, St. Kitts on Wednesday, August 11 2021 to bless a brand new Toyota, Hilux.

Crop Production Officers at the Department of Agriculture (DOA) St. Kitts, are currently participating in an ongoing Extension Training programme that is being held in collaboration with Caribbean Chemicals.

The Department of Youth Empowerment in St. Kitts is hosting several environmental-related activities on Thursday, August 12, 2021, in celebration of International Youth Day.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to inform you of the call for scholarships from the Government of Turkey. a total of three (3) slots have been allotted to citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis. 

Last week, Mr. Osmond Petty, MBE, JP, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National  Security, collected a cheque for USD$6,500.00 donated by Ross University School of Veterinary  Medicine (RUSVM) to the Explorers Youth Club Movement. In…

The General Public is asked to take note that Seabourn Odyssey will arrive in St. Kitts on Friday 13th August 2021.  The vessel will be anchored at South Friars Bay in the vicinity of the Carambola Beach Club.