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February 2023
New Quake Hits Turkey, Toppling More Buildings: 1 Killed
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook southern Turkey on Monday, three weeks after a catastrophic temblor devastated the region, causing some already damaged buildings to collapse and killing at least one person, authorities said.
Trans People Face ‘Horrifying’ Rhetoric at Statehouses
It was pharmacist Gwendolyn Herzig’s first time testifying before a legislative committee when she spoke to several Arkansas lawmakers in a packed hearing room this month about a bill restricting gender-affirming care for minors.
Winds Tear Through Southern Plains; Northeast to See Snow
Parts of the Southern Plains counted the injured and surveyed the damage Monday after tornadoes and other powerful winds swept through, while some Michigan residents faced a fifth consecutive day without power following last week’s ice…
A Number of Small Businesses Across the Federation Benefit From the SBDC’s Customer Service Training
The Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) within the Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship held a Customer Service Training workshop for small business owners from across the Federation on February 22, 2023.
Nevis to participate in National Day of Prayer, February 28
The Nevis Evangelical Association will join hands with the Federal Ministry of Ecclesiastical and Faith-based Affairs for a National Day of Prayer planned for Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
Agri Stakeholders Invited to Invasive Species Green Monkey Consultation
Agri Stakeholders Invited to Invasive Species Green Monkey Consultation
Prime Minister Dr. Drew Proud of His Government’s Accomplishment in Advancing the Good Governance…
During the February 22, 2023, sitting of the National Assembly, three critical Bills that are central to the Government’s good governance agenda were successfully passed into law with majority support from the Members of Parliament on both…
Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill, 2023, Passed in the House, Will Further Strengthen…
The Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill, 2023, received safe passage through the National Assembly during the Sitting of February 22, 2023.
Regional Connectivity to St. Kitts Becomes Easier With Newly Launched Intercaribbean Airways Service
The St. Kitts Tourism Authority announced the initiation of direct flights to and from Barbados with interCaribbean Airways (ICA) service.
St. Kitts and Nevis Gains Significant Boost to Its Plans for Education for Sustainable Development
As part of spearheading technical assistance initiatives being pursued with UNESCO, the Ministry of Education was informed this week that a grant of US$90,000 will be deployed to St. Kitts and Nevis to enable the Ministry to develop an …
Nevis Appropriation 2023 Bill (2023) Passes
The Nevis Appropriation 2023 Bill (2023) tabled by Premier Hon. Mark Brantley, Minister of Finance in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) was passed in the Nevis Island Assembly on February 23, 2023.
Alexter Amory Charged for Firearm, Ammunition
The Police have formally arrested and charged 51-year-old Alexter Amory of New Road for the offences of Possession of a Firearm and Possession of Ammunition.
Mr. James Sutton Takes Up the Mantle of Leadership of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police…
Mr. James Sutton, with over thirty (30) years of dedicated service in law enforcement, has been installed as the new Commissioner of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF).
Ministry of Health (MOH) – International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF):…
The Ministry of Health in conjunction with the International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) wishes to announce the 24-Hour Recall Dietary Intake Pilot Survey to be held in St. Kitts and Nevis from the first week in March to…