Browsing Category
National
Minister Liburd expresses sadness at death of Jamaica’s agriculture minister
Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) – St. Kitts and Nevis’ Minister of Health, Community and Social Development, the Hon. Marcella Liburd has expressed sadness at the death of Jamaica’s Minister of Agriculture, the Hon. Roger Clarke.
“I want all…
Youth Debate Motion of No Confidence
(ZIZ)-- The Citizenship by Investment Programme, behaviour in and out of parliament, and unfair electricity rates were among the reasons listed when the opposition in the St. Kitts National Youth Parliament raised a call for a motion of no…
Confidence in St. Kitts and Nevis’ CBI Programme
(ZIZ)-- Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Ministry, Her Excellency Astona Browne has re-emphasized the security of the Citizenship by Investment Programme.
Refuting claims about persons using the programme for illegal means,…
Juvenile Justice Reform Work Continues
(ZIZ)-- Government officials from across the OECS are preparing to return home and put plans into action, focusing on reforming the Regional Juvenile Justice System.
A two-day strategic workshop wrapped up on Thursday at the St. Kitts…
Dr. Drew Pushes for Upgrades to the Conaree Playing Field
(ZIZ)-- The St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party Candidate for Constituency #8, Dr. Terrence Drew is delivering on promises made to residents of the constituency he is seeking to represent in parliament.
During a radio interview this week, Dr.…
SCASPA refutes erroneous and misleading statement by Timothy Harris UNITY construct
Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) - The St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) is refuting an erroneous statement issued by the Unity construct of the Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris.
SCASPA’s statement is in response to an article from…
Juvenile Justice Reform Workshop
(ZIZ)-- Government officials from across the Caribbean are in St. Kitts taking part in a Regional Strategy Workshop focusing on juvenile justice reform.
The sessions are being held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort and according to Lyndell…
Latin Fiesta 2014 Launched
(ZIZ)-- The 2014 edition of Latin Festival was launched during a ceremony on Wednesday morning at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort.
Chairman of Latin Festival, Jose Rosa, said one objective is to emphasize the similarities between Caribbean…
SKN Financial Standing Strong
(ZIZ)-- St. Kitts and Nevis’ financial standing is strong, the national debt is decreasing and government is approaching expenditure responsibly.
These were the themes of Federal Financial Secretary, Hilary Hazel’s discussion with Freedom…
Youth Debate PEP Programme
(ZIZ)-- The sustainability of the People’s Empowerment Programme, or PEP, was one of the issues up for debate when the St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association held a mock parliament sitting last week.
Members of the government side…
St Kitts and Nevis table tennis team departs for CAC Qualifiers El Salvador
Basseterre, St. Kitts-- The St Kitts and Nevis contingent left on Tuesday 26th August 2014 for El Salvador to represent the Federation at the Central America and Caribbean (CAC) Table Tennis Qualifiers from 28th – 31st August, 2014.
The…
Chinese interest in investing outside homeland described as amazing
NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Deputy Premier of Nevis Hon. Mark Brantley, described Chinese willingness to invest outside of their homeland, as amazing and encouraging.
His comment came when he updated the Department of Information on August…
Basseterre Fisheries Complex to offer more products
Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): The Basseterre Fisheries Complex will soon be offering a wider variety of fish and products, thanks to a Processing and Techniques Development Project which is scheduled to begin today (August 27).
Acting…
Over 12,000 persons travelled to Nevis from St. Kitts’ Ferry Terminal in July
Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) - The St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) is reporting that passenger movements from St. Kitts’ Ferry Terminal to Nevis increased to over 12,000 in July, up from the 10,700 the previous month.…
Federal schools in St. Kitts undergoing extensive maintenance
Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) – The Ministry of Education is presently carrying out extensive maintenance work on several Federal schools in St. Kitts ahead of the start of the new 2014/2015 school term.
Minister of Education, Sen. the…