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Craddock Road Rehabilitation Project to recommence January 27
Dr. Ernie Stapleton, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communications and Works, says the Craddock Road Rehabilitation Project will recommence on January 27, 2020, and is seeking the public’s patience and cooperation.
Department of Gender Affairs Assists Female Ex-Inmates with Smooth Transition Back into Society
Celia Christopher, Director of Department of Gender Affairs, said that her institution continues to work closely with female ex-inmates so that they can resume productive lives after leaving prison.
Prison Authorities in St. Kitts-Nevis Pursue Initiatives to Assist with Re-integration of…
Persons who have served their prison time face many hardships once released back into society; being stigmatized as an ex-offender is often a major barrier to successful community re-integration. Against this backdrop, several initiatives…
Heightened Security Measures to Keep Staff and Inmates at HMP Safe
Security at Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) has been beefed up to reduce the possibility of escape by inmates as well as to detect and intercept any contraband being introduced into the correctional facility.
Money services business (amendment) bill, 2019, passed to enhance operations of businesses licensed…
The Money Services Business (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in National Assembly on January 23 to enhance operations of businesses licensed under the parent act.
NASPA suspends work on Charlestown tender pier refurbishment project
In a press statement dated January 23, 2020, the Nevis Air and Sea Ports Authority (NASPA) stated that a decision was taken to halt the project to ensure the safety of contractors and workers due to high winds, sea swells and rip currents…
Government Upholds High Standards of Transparency by Laying Carnival Financial Statements in the…
Several financial statements for the St. Kitts and Nevis National Carnival, as well as the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC), were laid on the table in the National Assembly on Thursday, January 23, 2020, by the federation’s Deputy…
Pensioners in St Kitts and Nevis Receive Increase in Social Security Benefits
Pensioners in St. Kitts and Nevis will see an increase in benefits this month when they collect their Social Security cheques.
HMP inmates’ basic human rights and dignity come first, says commissioner of corrections
Inmates of Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) who are convicted by a court of law automatically lose some liberties as prescribed by the Prison Act. However, Commissioner of Corrections, Terrance James, said that the inmates do not lose their human…
Team unity government moving St. Kitts-Nevis further into modernity with passing of virtual assets…
Through the passing of the Virtual Assets Bill, 2020 today (Thursday, January 23), the Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris-led Team Unity administration took yet another step towards its long term plan which is to lead St. Kitts and Nevis…
Virtual Assets Bill, 2020 to Allow St. Kitts-Nevis to Play a Responsible Role in the Global Market…
The Virtual Assets Bill, 2020, which was passed in the Honourable House on Thursday, January 23, will allow for St. Kitts and Nevis to play a responsible role in the global marketplace, said Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. the…
Virtual Assets Bill, 2020 Passed to Facilitate a Cashless Society
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, during the Sitting of Parliament on Thursday, January 23, introduced the Virtual Assets Bill, 2020, a Bill that will help to facilitate the ease of doing business in…
Bilateral Meeting between Minister Brantley and Secretary Pompeo
In an effort to continue to strengthen and reinforce the longstanding relationship between Saint Kitts and Nevis and the United States of America, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Mark Brantley, had a…
Ministerial Meeting between Caribbean Leaders and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Aviation, the Honourable Mark Brantley is currently in Jamaica for a U.S. -Caribbean Ministerial Dialogue, a Policy Discussion on U.S.- Caribbean Relations, and an important bilateral meeting with his…
Retired police and fire officers association on policing with you
Members of the Retired Police and Fire Officers Association are using their skills and knowledge to contribute to society and to provide support to the force in areas of community engagement.