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St. Kitts-Nevis National Assembly to Get New Home
With the current social and physical distancing protocols currently in place resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic, the historic Sitting of Parliament slated for Wednesday, July 08 has been moved to a larger venue, the St. Kitts Marriott…
Medicinal Cannabis Authority (MCA) to Be Created in St. Kitts and Nevis
A Medicinal Cannabis Authority (MCA) will be created to manage and regulate the industry in St. Kitts and Nevis, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, speaking at his monthly Press Conference, on July 03, at the NEMA…
PM Harris addresses nation in first press conference since June 5 general election victory
Prime Minister Dr. The Honourable Timothy Harris updated residents and citizens during his first press conference of his second term in office held in the NEMA conference room in Lime Kiln, Basseterre.
Regularisation of STEP workers to be undertaken on a phased basis, says PM Harris
Prime Minister and Minister of Human Resource Management, Dr the Hon Timothy Harris, has announced that the regularisation of the Skills Training Empowerment Programme (STEP) workers will entail change of their status to Government…
STEP workers to enter the public service as government auxiliary workers effective July 01, 2020
Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris has announced a phased approach to the regularization of the Skills Empowerment Training Programme (STEP) workers into the public service as Government Auxiliary Workers (GAE), with a new…
NIA making moves to facilitate reopening of early childhood education facilities soon
Hon. Troy Liburd, Junior Minister of Education in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), says the ministry is working with the Nevis COVID-19 Task Force to facilitate the reopening of early childhood education facilities on Nevis.
COVID-19 protocols: PM Harris pledges support for 25th edition of #7 Domino League
The 25th edition of the country’s longest running domino league, Constituency Number Seven Dr the Hon Timothy Harris Domino League, will be held under Covid-19 protocols but league sponsor Prime Minister Dr the Hon Timothy Harris has…
Ministry Of Tourism Holds Activities In Month Of July To Bring Awareness To Plastic Pollution
In celebration of Plastic Free July, the Ministry of Tourism along with the St. Kitts Sustainable Destination Council is holding a number of activities in order to bring awareness to plastic pollution and how persons can eradicate it here…
Plastic Pollution Can Greatly Destroy The Marine Biodiversity Of St. Kitts And Nevis
Plastic pollution can greatly destroy the marine biodiversity of St. Kitts and Nevis, says Diannille Taylor-Williams, Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism and Chairperson of the St. Kitts Sustainable Destination Council, while…
785 Workers In The Manufacturing Sector Return To Work; More To Return Shortly
Of the 1,047 workers employed in the manufacturing sector, 785 have since returned to work with more to follow shortly, said Abdias Samuel, Chair of the National COVID-19 Task Force, during his presentation at the National Emergency…
Nevis Moves Towards Minimizing Single-Use Plastics
Kenisha Lewis, Teacher at the Nevis Sixth Form, says that Nevis has a goal to ultimately minimize single-use plastics and that she has been teaching her students to reuse their plastic waste.
Employers Must Provide Laid Off Workers With Letters Of Termination Upon Request
The Department of Labour is reminding employers, who are currently laying off workers, that they are legally required to provide a termination letter to each individual once requested.
Bar Owners On The Frigate Bay Strip Reminded Of COVID-19 Health And Safety Protocols
Superintendent of Police Cromwell Henry of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) reminded bar operators on the Frigate Bay Strip that during hours of operation they are to adhere to the health and safety protocols, which…
Preparations Begin To Reopen Early Childhood Centers Under COVID-19 Guidelines
Speaking at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) Briefing on July 01, 2020, Director of the Early Childhood Development Unit, Kimona Browne, said that preparations have already begun to reopen Early Childhood Centres within the…
PWD Advises Of Road Diversion In Charlestown On July 4th
The following is an advisory from the Public Works Department (PWD) in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) regarding a road diversion in Charlestown on Saturday July 04, 2020.