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3 Killed, 2 Injured in 4 Days

Information reaching this media house suggests that in light of the recent deadly shootings in the Newtown community, members of the public have been expressing their views that 'hot spot' police patrol is necessary.

Workers’ Union Launches Online Campaign Ahead of Labour Day

In anticipation of Labour Day, the St. Kitts-Nevis Trades and Labour Union (SKNT&LU), has launched its 'Workers Matter First'  online campaign, aimed at amplifying the voices of workers and fostering a culture of advocacy and solidarity.
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WHISTLEBLOWERS PROTECTION BILL, 2023, SUCCESSFULLY PASSED INTO LAW 

The Whistleblowers Protection Bill, 2023, aimed at safeguarding individuals who report illicit activities within the public service, was successfully passed into law at the Sitting of Parliament on Monday, November 20, 2023, marking a significant stride in the government's commitment to good governance, transparency, and accountability.

ICH SECRETARIAT TO HOST SECOND C.O.R.E. KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER CAMP

The ICH Secretariat is hosting its 2nd annual C.O.R.E (Cultural Oriented Revival Explosion) Knowledge Transfer Camp. This activity starts on the 4th – 15th December, 2023 and begins at 8.30 am and ends at 2.30 pm from Monday to Friday for children ages 8- 16 years from across St. Kitts and Nevis. The camp will be held at the St. Johnson Community Centre, Basseterre. The goal of the camp is to transfer ICH knowledge and skills from existing Knowledge Bearers to the next generation of Knowledge Bearers and Practitioners annually.

Stanley Franks Jr.-‘Born In the Bosom Of Labour’ By: Precious Mills (General Secretary)

82-year-old Stanley Franks Jr. MBE,MH,JP was laid to rest at the Springfield Cemetery in Basseterre following a funeral service -featuring a host of glowing tributes- held at the Wesley Methodist Church in Basseterre on Monday 8th November 2023.

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE COMMITTED TO SEEING THROUGH TO THE END THE CARICOM 25 BY 2025 AGENDA

 Minister with responsibility for Agriculture, the Honourable Samal Duggins has reaffirmed the commitment of his ministry to successfully accomplish CARICOM's 25 by 2025 initiative, which is an effort to significantly reduce the region's Food Import Bill.

PRIME MINISTER DR DREW GIVES UPDATE ON HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS

The demolition of the apartment block on West Street, Newtown, is complete, and the land has been cleared of debris in preparation for the construction of a new modern apartment block.

PRIME MINISTER DR. DREW SAYS FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT UNDERGOING RESTRUCTURING

In his most recent press conference on November 7, 2023, Prime Minister and Minister of National Security Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew said that the Department of St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Services (SKNFRS) is undergoing restructuring in a number of key areas including human resource development and an audit to determine the necessary equipment the department needs.  

FARMERS IN ST. KITTS BEING EQUIPPED WITH TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT THAT PROMOTE THE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT USE OF WATER ON THEIR FARMS

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives in St. Kitts continues to ensure that local farmers are sufficiently equipped with the technologies and equipment to boost agricultural output, particularly in light of the challenges posed by effects climate change such as drought.

NIA signs contract for airport expansion project

The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) has signed a contract with Perez Engineering Construction and Consulting Services Limited to undertake a project that will see the expansion and upgrade of the Vance W. Amory International Airport.

ONLINE ORDERING SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE AT THE BASSETERRE PUBLIC MARKET VIA 869ToGo.COM

The Basseterre Public Market has taken a huge step forward, as persons now have the option of ordering fresh produce from local vendors from the comfort of their homes, via an online portal.

PAP Beneficiaries empowered to navigate the ‘World of Work’

 Over thirty beneficiaries of the Poverty Alleviation Programme (PAP) are better equipped to navigate the ‘World of Work’, after a three-week Job Training workshop which ran from October 17th – November 2nd, at the St. Johnston, Old Road, and Newtown Community Centres, and culminated with a closing ceremony at the NEMA Conference Room.  

Parliamentary Representative, History Enthusiast Discuss Teaching Local History In Schools

History enthusiast Ras Iyah of the Nyabinghi Theocracy Order has underlined the importance of the history of St.Kitts-Nevis being part of school’s curriculum “so that we can see that the youths can have a sense of urgency on what this initiative really stands for.”

The Small Business Development (Amendment) Bill, 2022 Passed; More Businesses Will Now Benefit From Government Assistance

Minister Duggins has stated previously that he aims to transform the business landscape by equipping business owners with modern technology and the resources needed to be competitive in the global marketplace.

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3 Killed, 2 Injured in 4 Days

Information reaching this media house suggests that in light of the recent deadly shootings in the Newtown community, members of the public have been expressing their views that 'hot spot' police patrol is necessary.

Workers’ Union Launches Online Campaign Ahead of Labour Day

In anticipation of Labour Day, the St. Kitts-Nevis Trades and Labour Union (SKNT&LU), has launched its 'Workers Matter First'  online campaign, aimed at amplifying the voices of workers and fostering a culture of advocacy and solidarity.

Emergency Cabinet Meeting Addresses Recent Surge in Violent Crime

In response to the recent surge in violent crime incidents within our Federation, an emergency Cabinet meeting was convened today, April 18, to address the situation. The meeting, chaired by the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Deputy Prime Minister, was held to assess the current state of affairs and to strategise on measures to ensure the safety and security of our citizens.

C. F. Bryant College to Boost Recruitment of Women in Non-Traditional Courses

The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) in St. Kitts is poised to step up recruitment initiatives to get more women involved in technical and vocational fields traditionally dominated by men.