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Dermatophilosis Disease Control Programme to Be Launched This Week
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis through the Department of Agriculture is gearing up to host a launch of a Dermatophilosis Disease Control Programme tomorrow.
NAGICO Insurances partners with Department of Sports for zonal championship
Nagico Insurance Company Limited has responded to an appeal to the corporate community, from the Department of Sports, inviting the establishment to be part of the Department’s recently reintroduced Primary Schools Zonal Athletics…
PM Harris’ Statement on the Passing of Mr. George N. Fough, Retired First Chief Officer of the St.…
Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris extends his heartfelt condolences, and those of the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis, to the wife and family of Mr. George N. Fough, who died last night (January 31st, 2020) at…
Customs Officers Have the Power of Arrest Under the Customs Act, No. 19 of 2014
According to the Customs Act, No. 19 of 2014, customs officers have the power to arrest individuals found in breach of the law, says Elmar Martines, Assistant Comptroller of Customs for Investigations while appearing on the radio-television…
Building to house NIA’s Treasury Department commissioned
The building which will house the Treasury Department of the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) was officially commissioned on Lower Happy Hill Drive in Charlestown on January 30, 2020.
St. Kitts-Nevis government passes anti-money laundering (national committee) bill, 2019 to combat…
As part of the fight against financial crime, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has passed the Anti-Money Laundering (National Committee) Bill, 2019 in accordance with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on January 23, 2020.
Education Officer Elliott hopeful schools would see benefits of Min. of Agriculture’s tree planting…
Mrs. Avril Elliott, Education Officer in the Department of Education, is expressing hope that schools on Nevis would realise the benefits that the Department of Agriculture’s islandwide environmentally friendly initiative to plant 10,000…
St Kitts-Nevis Customs and Excise Department Pursues Paperless Environment as it Embraces…
A paperless environment brings real benefits for both businesses and governments. Against this backdrop, the St. Kitts-Nevis Customs and Excise Department is embracing the use of online tools as part of a broader strategy to promote…
Non-governmental organizations (amendment) bill, 2019 passed to protect financial services network
The passage of the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Amendment Bill, 2019, is yet another move by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis to strengthen the integrity of the financial services network from bad actors.
Proceeds of Crime and Asset Recovery Bill, 2019 to Help Take the Profit Out of Crime
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has strengthened its legislative framework that targets the financing of illicit activities through the passage of the Proceeds of Crime and Asset Recovery Bill, 2019 in the National Assembly on…
NEVLEC calls on public to exercise caution when working in vicinity of power lines
NEVLEC was very distressed over an unfortunate accident which occurred at Church Ground on the 29th January, 2020, where the hoist of a truck made contact with the overhead power lines whilst it was being raised.
History and Heritage Month Launched
Every year the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park Society partners with the Ministries of Culture and Education in organizing History and Heritage Month.
Government offers $140,000 to UWI Open Campus to repair areas damaged by hurricanes Irma and Maria
The Dr. Timothy Harris-led Team Unity Administration answered the call for assistance by the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus to repair areas of the institution which were damaged by the passages of Hurricanes Irma and Maria…
CADRES poll results fair, accurate and uninfluenced, says Wickham
Director of the Caribbean Development Research Services (CADRES), Mr. Peter Wickham, said that the results of polls conducted by the reputable regional firm represent a true reflection of what is taking place on the ground at a particular…
St. Kitts Welcomes Koi Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton
St. Kitts is pleased to announce the opening of KOI Resort St. Kitts, Curio Collection by Hilton, representing the brand's debut on island as well as KOI Hospitality's first entry into the hotel space. The 102-room oceanfront haven is the…