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Government amends framework in order to regulate ever growing cannabis industry
The Government of National Unity has amended and put in place the necessary framework in order to regulate the ever growing cannabis industry with the passing of the Cannabis Bill, 2020; Drugs (Prevention & Abatement of the Misuse and…
More than 800 persons to have their criminal records for small amounts of marijuana expunged
Some 800 persons in St. Kitts and Nevis will soon have their criminal records for possession of small amounts of marijuana expunged, thanks to the passing of the Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) (Amendment) Bill, 2020 in the…
Ministry of Social Development in Nevis gifts prison band new equipment
The Rehabilitation Group Impression (RGI) Band at Her Majesty’s Prison now has one new drum set and an amplifier gifted to them by the Ministry of Social Development in Nevis.
Premier Brantley pleased with plant propagation nursery for Pinney’s Beach Park Project
Preparation work on the St. Kitts and Nevis Pinney’s Beach Park Project is moving apace with 850 landscaping plants at varying stages of growth propagated at a nursery in Cades Bay. The plants made up of trees and ornamentals will later be…
Senator Akilah Byron-Nisbett Strongly Supports Cannabis Bill, 2020, Which was Passed Into Law
Senator, the Honourable Akilah Byron-Nisbett, has thrown her full support behind the Cannabis Bill, 2020, which was debated and passed in Parliament on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
Team unity government’s initiatives help hundreds of farmers in St. Kitts and Nevis
Minister of Agriculture, Honourable Eugene Hamilton, said that the Team Unity Government has assisted hundreds of farmers in the Federation through low-interest rate loans, government grants and hurricane relief funds.
St. Kitts and Nevis moves closer to establishing a cannabis industry with the passage of a suite of…
With the suite of legislation passed in the Federal Parliament on Wednesday, February 12, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis demonstrated its foresight and willingness to embrace the ever changing views of the 21st century.
Ministry of Public infrastructure moves to address water shortages in Shadwell and other areas
Minister of Public Infrastructure, Honourable Ian Patches Liburd, said that his ministry will commission a well in Shadwell.
Trevlyn Stapleton confirmed as National Assembly Deputy Clerk
Governor General, His Excellency Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton, GCMG, CVO, QC, JP, has approved the recommendation of the Public Service Commission that Ms Trevlyn Stapleton’s appointed post and date to be changed to Deputy Clerk, National…
Volunteers Share Success Stories with New Members of the Volunteer Corps
The value of volunteerism as a life-transforming experience was highlighted on Wednesday (February 12, 2020) by several persons, who have selflessly given back to their society.
Liquor Licences (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Passes Successfully Through National Assembly
The Liquor Licences (Amendment) Bill, 2020, which is a Bill to amend the Liquor Licences Act, Cap. 18.21, was successfully passed through the Honourable House during a Sitting of Parliament on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
Volunteer Corps Remains a Source of National Pride, Says Deputy PM Richards
In 2019, some 150 members of the Volunteer Corps were seen supporting many activities across St. Kitts and Nevis. They ranged from assisting the elderly and differently-abled to conducting beach and seabed clean-ups, planting trees and…
Government undertakes major national public roads safety project left undone for many years
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis in its efforts to improve the quality of life for its citizens, embarked upon a national public safety initiative with the installation of island-wide sidewalks to cater to pedestrians.
Minister Hamilton praises the government for the redemption of 400 acres of land sold under former…
Minister of Human Settlement with responsibility for Lands, the Honourable Eugene Hamilton, speaking at the Sitting of National Assembly on February 12 at Government Headquarters, praised the Government of National Unity for redeeming over…
Minister Hamilton highlights partnership between government and the development bank
The partnership between the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis and the Development Bank was highlighted by Minister of Human Settlement, the Honourable Eugene Hamilton, who noted that the collaboration has had a positive impact on the people…