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Premier Brantley Admonishes Jet Ski And Motorised Vessel Owners For Breaching Swim Zones
Hon. Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis, expressed concern and admonished operators of jet skis and motorized vessels who breach the safety swim zones on the island.
Premier Brantley Credits Strong Leadership For Keeping Nevis Afloat
Hon. Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis and Minister of Finance in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) is crediting strong leadership for ensuring Nevis’ survival amid the financial crisis brought on by the COVI-19 pandemic.
NIA Ministers applaud 25 Most Remarkable Teens awardees from Nevis
Ministers in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) extended congratulations to the eight young persons from Nevis receiving the 25 Most Remarkable Teens in St. Kitts and Nevis Awards for 2020/2021.
Department Of Environment To Engage Stakeholders On Proposed Ban On Single-use Plastics
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment and Cooperatives, Sharon Rattan, has stated that Cabinet has supported the ban on single-use plastics and will possibly implement it in 2021. However, the Department of Environment intends…
174 Students Receive Monetary Scholarships From Republic Of China (Taiwan)
The Embassy of the Republic of China (ROC) (Taiwan) held its annual Monetary Taiwanese Scholarship Ceremony on December 02, where 174 students were awarded scholarships, 130 from St. Kitts and 44 from Nevis, from primary, secondary and…
Budget Address To Outline Support For The Ministry Of Entertainment, Entrepreneurship And Talent…
The 2021 Budget presentation will provide greater insight into the key functions and operations of the Ministry of Entertainment, Entrepreneurship and Talent Development, which was established in June following the general election.
Federation Of St. Kitts And Nevis Will Access The COVID-19 Vaccine Through The COVAX Facility
The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis will be able to access vaccines through the COVAX Facility, says Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Hazel Laws, during the Prime Minister’s monthly press conference on December 01, 2020.
Government Moves Forward With Plans To Regularize And Transition Step Workers To GAE Employees
Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, announced that the government continues to move forward with its plans to regularize and transition the Skills Training Empowerment Programme (STEP) Workers to…
Prime Minister Harris Calls For Discipline On Vat Days; Government Salaries To Be Paid On December…
Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris has called for discipline on VAT Days and has urged shoppers and suppliers of goods and services to practice physical distancing, to wear masks, and to exercise good hand hygiene.
Saint Kitts And Nevis Appoints New Honorary Consul To Jamaica
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to advise that Mrs. Rodina M. Reid has been appointed Honorary Consul for Saint Kitts and Nevis in Jamaica.
PM Harris Commends Government Agencies For Quick Response To Fort Tyson Rise Incident In Frigate Bay
Several key government agencies that responded quickly to the recent incident at Fort Tyson Rise in Frigate Bay, St. Kitts, came in for high praise from Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, during his December 01 monthly press…
St. Kitts And Nevis Writes Off Liat’s $11 Million Debt
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has made a decision to cancel the $11 million debt owed to the Federation by LIAT, the Caribbean Airline.
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association And Civil Service College Launch Induction Programme For…
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) and the Civil Service College are launching a new professional development programme aimed at new Government Ministers. The ‘From Backbencher to Minister’ programme is designed to equip new…
Abuse Remains An Issue For The Differently-Abled, Says Anthony Mills
On Thursday, December 03, 2020, St. Kitts and Nevis will observe the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is an observance designed to promote the full and equal participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of…
St. Kitts And Nevis Has Made Significant Progress In Reducing Incidence Of AIDS And Its Related…
The Caribbean region in general and St Kitts and Nevis in particular, have made significant progress in reducing the incidence of AIDS and its related deaths, says Minister of Health, the Honourable Akilah Byron-Nisbett.