Government of St. Kitts and Nevis to improve the national security infrastructure to advance the country’s development agenda
Understanding the link between maintaining peace and security and national development, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis will, over the next five years, overhaul and improve the national security infrastructure in St. Kitts and Nevis. This was noted in the Throne Speech delivered by the Governor General’s Deputy, Her Excellency Marcella Liburd JP at […]
Advancement in the delivery of healthcare services high on the agenda of The St. Kitts & Nevis Government
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis today (October 25) outlined its vision of a new and better way for the delivery of healthcare in the Federation, starting with the significant improvement in the services available at the Joseph N. France General Hospital, the main medical facility in the Federation. “The public outcry on the […]
Government intends to rejuvenate the manufacturing sector
Plans are being made to address the decline in activity within the manufacturing sector across St. Kitts and Nevis. The Governor General’s Deputy, Her Excellency Marcella Liburd JP, while delivering the Throne Speech at the Opening of the new Session of Parliament today (October 25), stated that the Government, through the St. Kitts Investment Promotion […]
ECCB Governor Gonsalves support Bahamas PM on Blacklisting position
REGIONAL economic policy makers are not mincing their words when it comes to the consistent blacklisting of territories across the Caribbean basin by the European Union (EU). Bahamas Prime Minister Phillip Davis is leading the chorus, as he was the first to lambaste the EU for its inconsistent position and moving of the goal post […]
Ms. Lanien Blanchette is the 2nd Female Speaker of the House Post-Independence
Ms. Lanien Blanchette has been officially elected the new Speaker of the House of Assembly. Hon. Lanien Blanchette is officially the third female Speaker of the House. Preceding her was Ms. Ada Mae Edward, who was elected the first female Speaker in St. Kitts and Nevis preindependence, in 1978. Her Excellency Marcella Liburd was the […]
Hon. Latoya Jones Elected as Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly
Hon. Latoya B. Jones has been elected the new Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly today, following the administration of the Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance by the Speaker of the House of Assembly. Hon. Latoya Jones was sworn in as a Senator in the St. Kitts and Nevis National Assembly yesterday, Monday 24th […]
Director of Public Prosecutions Press Release 2022/0004
The criminal matter, on indictment, against former Supervisor of Elections Mr. Wingrove George (DPP v Wingrove George) concluded today. The Crown made the decision to enter a nolle prosequi, that is, to discontinue the proceedings. The Crown has taken the view that it is no longer in the public’s interest to proceed against Mr. George. […]
Three Bills slated to receive their first and second readings in the National Assembly on Thursday, October 27
The Order Paper has been circulated for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday 27th October, 2022, at 10:00 am. Notice has been given. The Honourable Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Finance, National Security, Citizenship and Immigration, Health and Social Security, Dr. […]
Nevis Newcastle villager places 3rd in barbecue contest in Florida
Mr. Royston Queeley of Newcastle village, the winner of the first Men Can Cook Grill Master Edition hosted by the Department of Gender Affairs placed 3rd from a field of seven participants at the Dr. Packer Annual Backyard BBQ contest in Palm Bay, Florida on October 15, 2022. His participation was the prize offered to […]
PANELIST ANNOUNCEMENT — Ms. Wendy McDonald
As we are on the cusp of the Tourism Awareness Month “State of the Industry Event”, the St. Kitts Tourism Authority would like to introduce “Ms. Wendy McDonald”, Regional Vice President, Government Relations at Royal Caribbean Group as one of the esteemed panelists for this event. We invite stakeholders to ask questions of the panelists. […]