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CSEC and CAPE Results Show Improvements in Students’ Performance in St. Kitts-Nevis
Chief Education Officer, Dr Trisha Esdaille, has announced that according to a report from Grenada, there have been some improvements in several areas and in several of the schools in St. Kitts and Nevis.
She was speaking at a press…
Summer Youth Calypso Development Program
In efforts to assist the federation’s youth with preparations for the Sugar Mas Junior Calypso Competition in December, the Ministry of Culture and the National Carnival Committee are collaborating to host a summer youth calypso development…
Improved Relations Between Federal Government and NIA — a Hallmark of the Current Times in St.…
The partnership and collaboration between the federal Government in St. Kitts and the Nevis Island Administration since 2015, have been counted among the top achievements of the Government of National Unity.
Prime Minister, Dr. The…
Rethinking CXC Subsidy?
Permanent secretary in the Ministry of Education, William Hodge says the number of absences in recent CXC examinations may lead the government to rethink its policy of subsidizing the cost of the exams for students.
During the press…
No New Taxes on the Horizon for St. Kitts and Nevis, Says Prime Minister Harris
Prime Minister Dr. The honourable Timothy Harris has announced that there will be no new taxes introduced in St. Kitts and Nevis. He made the statement during discussions of national interest on the radio programme “Straight Talk” on…
Recruitment of Specialist Officers Will Boost the Capabilities of the Royal St. Christopher and…
In its bid to further strengthen the capabilities of the police force, The Ministry of National Security has recruited two senior level officers out of Jamaica.
Joining the ranks are retired detective inspector of the Jamaica…
NIA’s Social Programmes Ahead of Others in the Region, Social Development Says Minister
Minister responsible for social development on Nevis, Hon. Eric Evelyn says he believes the social programmes implemented by the Nevis government are ahead of others in the region.
Mr. Evelyn was at the time speaking at the 3rd session…
Government Extends Registration Deadline for Its Social Assistance Programme
The Team Unity cabinet has extended the deadline for the data gathering exercise for the government’s poverty alleviation program.
The deadline has been changed from Wednesday, August 15 to Friday, August 17.
Prime Minister Harris…
Man Charged for Unlawful Possession of Coconuts
Kenrick Thomas, alias Gold Eye, of Basseterre was arrested, formally charged and cautioned for the offence of unlawful possession of coconuts.
According to reports, he was also formally charged for carrying abroad an offensive weapon,…
Team Unity Government to review country’s minimum wage
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 14, 2018 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, has said that his Team Unity administration is committed to reviewing the…
CXC Press Conference
The Ministry of Education will be holding a press conference on Wednesday to update the public on the performance of local students in the 2018 CXC exams.
The press conference will be held at the parliamentary lounge at government…
Children Learning More of St. Kitts and Nevis’ History Through Storytelling Series
Director of Visitor Experience, Toni Frederick-Armstrong says children are willing to learn more about their heritage through The St. Christopher National Trusts’ annual children’s heritage house storytelling series.
She made the…
Marijuana Plants Uprooted
The police force has reported the uprooting of more than one thousand marijuana plants during the period July 31-August 10, as it continues its fight against crime and criminal activity.
Officers from the special services unit reported…
Five Charged for Firearm, Ammunition Discovered in Church Ground Home
According to reports, Jacqueline Allen, Rosalyn Esdaille, Nickie Allen, Ta-Michea Esdaille and Shem Henry of Church Ground, Nevis were all formally charged and cautioned.
They have each been charged for possession of a firearm,…
Masquerade Performance Event
Several young performers got a chance to show of their skills on Sunday at a performance event organized by Valon’s Masquerades.
The show was the culmination of a training camp for the youth on the art of masquerade dance.
The…