PM Drew reflects on SKNLP’s past stalwarts
AS part of the activities to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP), a church service was held at the Antioch Baptist Church yesterday (Jan. 22), where Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew paid homage to the party’s past and current stalwarts. In addressing the congregation, Dr. Drew reflected on the contributions […]
Government working to fix NHC woes
ADDRESSING challenges of people not paying mortgage for their homes to the National Housing Corporation (NHC) is of paramount importance for the Government, as it seek to build out the housing sector. Over the last several years, the Corporation has been hard hit with the fact that people have become delinquent in paying for homes […]
As ECCB celebrates 40 years, Governor Antoine says EC dollar remains strong with a foreign reserves backing of 91 percent
Speaking at the Launch of ECCB’s (Eastern Caribbean Central Bank) at the ECCB Sir Cecil Jacob Auditorium on January 19, Governor of the ECCB, Timothy N. J. Antoine said that the EC dollar remains strong with a foreign reserves backing of 91 percent. “Forty years on our foreign reserves have grown from under EC$150 million […]
Department of Sports resumes popular Primary School Sports Meet
Hundreds of children and proud parents from the Basseterre area, as well as track and field lovers, filled the Kim Collins Athletic Stadium on Thursday, January 19, 2023, for the return of the Department of Sports Public Primary Schools Zonal Championships. It was the first time the event was staged since the COVID-19 pandemic. Thursday’s […]
Federal Cabinet joins Nevis Island Assembly for opening of new session
Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew led the Members of Cabinet, as well as the Speaker and the Clerk of the Federal National Assembly to Nevis, for the Opening of the New Session of the Nevis Island Assembly. This occurrence is undoubtedly the first time in history, as it is in keeping with Prime […]
The staff of the Ministries of Public Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, ICT, ET AL attends thanksgiving church service
Staff of the Ministries of Public Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Domestic Transport, Information and Communication and Technology, and Post held a thanksgiving service at the People’s Evangelistic Centre on the 17th of January to show appreciation to their staff for their dedication and hard work during the year 2022. The Honourable Konris Maynard under whose […]
“This Government and this Ministry will solve the water problem”—Hon. Konris Maynard
Minister of Public Infrastructure and Utilities et al, the Honourable Konris Maynard said the Government has committed to fixing the water problem that the country has been faced with. Responding to a question about the water issue at the Prime Minister’s Press Conference on January 18, Minister Maynard said that the Government is putting its […]
IT experts working to restore NIA system network after cyber attack
NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (February 03, 2023) – Information Technology (IT) professionals on Nevis are working assiduously to restore the Nevis Island Administration’s (NIA) system network following a recent ransomware cyberattack. According to the NIA, the government’s IT infrastructure was hit by the cyberattack on January 27, 2023 resulting in the loss of some government services […]
Nevis’ 27th annual Agriculture Open Day to be rebranded Agri-Expo 2023
This year the Department of Agriculture on Nevis will host its 27th annual Agriculture Open Day from March 30 to 31 at the Elquemedo T. Willett (ETW) Park but with a new name: Agri-Expo 2023. Mr. Randy Elliott, Director of the Department of Agriculture, noted that the time had come for the rebranding of the […]
Re-branding and refined targeting among key reforms to enhance the effectiveness of the Poverty Alleviation Programme
The Poverty Alleviation Programme (PAP) is undergoing key reforms that will strengthen the effectiveness of the social assistance programme as part of the government’s strategy to build a robust social protection system. In a national address on Sunday (February 05, 2023), Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Social Development, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, said […]