A Bill, which aims to modernise the management and governance of public parks across St. Kitts and Nevis, also known as the Public Parks Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was successfully passed in the Federal Parliament on Thursday, November 28, 2024.

The St. Kitts and Nevis Bar Association has strengthened its partnership with the New Horizons Rehabilitation Centre by donating a $2,000 gift card to support the purchase of workbooks for use in the residents' educational programmes.

This pivotal project, being pursued in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF), seeks to advance mental health care by expanding mental health resources, building capacity for mental health professionals and enhancing accessibility to mental health services in St. Kitts and Nevis.

The agreement, signed on November 25, 2024, is a significant step toward enhancing the strategic partnership between the U.S. and St. Kitts and Nevis, particularly in sectors such as renewable energy, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and critical minerals. EXIM President and Chair, Reta Jo Lewis, and Hon. Dr. Terrance Michael Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, formalized the agreement in a ceremony hosted by U.S. Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Roger Nyhus, at the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados.

During a significant presentation, Ashma Chaseau, Digicel’s Marketing Executive, handed over their generous $50,000 contribution to Asquith Watson, Chair of the Soca Sub-Committee, reaffirming Digicel’s pivotal role in nurturing the spirit, creativity, and cultural richness of our National Carnival.

The TDC Home and Building Depot has once again shone the spotlight on the importance of renewable energy, energy conservation, and efficiency, at the recently held Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Utilities et al, Energy Unit National Energy Fair.

“We’re asking the general public to be aware of some of our restricted and prohibited items. So, one of our restricted items would be the camouflage clothing. It's a very ticklish topic for many, but just to shed some light on that, the camouflage- it's the print or the pattern, not the color. So even if it's blue, pink, grey- it’s still a restricted item, it’s not just the green; I think most persons just [see it as] the green but it's the pattern. So we are asking the general public to be aware of that."

Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew and Minister of Tourism Hon. Marsha Henderson recently returned from a successful series of high-level meetings with prominent cruise industry stakeholders in Miami, paving the way for transformative developments in St. Kitts and Nevis’ tourism sector.

Speaking on the “In Focus” programme-produced by the St.Kitts and Nevis Information Service- aired live on Wednesday 20th November 2024 in observance of International Men’s Day [commemorated on 19 November yearly], Dr. Ofre, the National HIV/AIDS Programme Coordinator, addressed the widespread reluctance among men to visit doctors, a trend he described as both troubling and preventable.

While debates often arise about whether men or women receive more recognition-given the prominence of Mother’s Day and International Women’s Day-the day of celebration offers an opportunity to set aside comparisons and simply celebrate one another. Both genders have their unique roles and contributions, and appreciating them together enriches our collective humanity.

The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is gearing up to present a transformative Budget for the 2025 financial year that will lead to true diversification and resilience of the Federation’s economy.

Salary Increase: A Commitment to Long-Term Stability and Empowerment