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St. Kitts and Nevis secures recognition of SIDS representatives at sustainable education conference
The 24th January last was not destined to be an ordinary day for Ambassador David Doyle, the Federation’s permanent delegate to UNESCO in Paris. A few minutes into an information meeting hosted by UNESCO relating to the planning of the
Senior Minister Amory Applauds Sacrifice of Customs and Excise Department Staff
The sacrifices of the men and women of Her Majesty’s Customs and Excise Department in St. Kitts and Nevis have been praised by Senior Minister the Honourable Vance Amory during an address to commemorate Sunday’s (January 26, 2020)…
Fire and Rescue Services receive equipment to aid in safeguarding and protecting the public
The Fire and Rescue Services in St. Kitts received much needed equipment to increase the efficiency of its operations through the Japan Grant Aid for Economic and Social Development spearheaded by the National Emergency Management Agency…
New building to house NIA’s Treasury Department officially opens January 30th
A new building to house the Treasury Department, the Inland Revenue Department and the Information Technology Department will be officially opened during this week, six years after the building which housed the Nevis Island Administration’s…
Senior Minister Amory receives Australia’s high commissioner to St. Kitts and Nevis
High Commissioner-designate of Australia to St. Kitts and Nevis, His Excellency Bruce Lendon, paid a courtesy call on Senior Minister, the Honourable Vance Amory, on Monday, January 27, at which point he presented his credentials to the…
St. Kitts and Nevis electorate pleased with significant reduction in crime, national poll finds
The dramatic turnaround in the peace and security environment throughout St. Kitts and Nevis, under the Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris-led Team Unity administration, has put the majority of citizens and residents of the Federation at…
Irish Town Primary School receives supplies towards its Club Phoenix Programme
Ambassador Jonel Powell has donated some supplies to the Irish Town Primary School in efforts to bolster its Club Phoenix programme.
St Kitts-Nevis Government Upgrading Customs and Border Protection Measures
Border security in St. Kitts and Nevis will be strengthened in the coming months as the government continues to upgrade Her Majesty’s Customs and Excise Department.
St. Kitts-Nevis Customs and Excise Fostering Sustainability on International Customs Day
Customs and Excise organizations globally play an integral role in developing the global business; decreasing the risks of international security. Against this backdrop, Her Majesty’s Customs and Excise Department joined the rest of the…
Renowned Bitcoin promoters commend St. Kitts-Nevis government on advancing its financial services…
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis on Thursday, January 23, passed legislation in the National Assembly that will help to facilitate the ease of doing business in today’s cashless society.
Police investigating fatal shooting incident
Police are investigating an incident in which a man was fatally wounded in the Newtown area sometime after 9 p.m. on January 24, 2020.
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.