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National Assembly Meets on Thursday, May 15, 2025

Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 10 a.m.

Call for Prospective Teachers

The Ministry of Education - St. Kitts is currently accepting applications for teaching positions for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.
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SKELEC Concludes Successful Health and Safety Week 2025

The St. Kitts Electricity Company Ltd. (SKELEC) recently concluded its 2025 Health and Safety Week, celebrating a week filled with activities centered around safety, innovation, and artificial intelligence. The events took place from April 23rd to May 2nd, under the theme: “SKELEC, Creating a Culture of Safety Using AI Capabilities.”

TDC Home and Building Depot (St. Kitts) Donates Furniture to Star Academy Pre-School, Reinforcing Commitment to Education and Community Development

The TDC Home and Building Depot has generously donated a selection of furniture to the Star Academy Pre-School, enhancing the learning environment for young students and demonstrating TDC's ongoing dedication to community support and educational advancement.

Union VP To Workers: ‘Join the Union, Stay Empowered’

The call for solidarity and worker empowerment rang loud and clear on Labour Day, as First Vice President of the St. Kitts-Nevis Trades and Labour Union (SKNT&LU), Curtis Francis, delivered a spirited address at the Patsy Allers Playfield in Basseterre following the march organized by the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) on Monday 5th May 2025, in observance of International Workers Day.

ASPIRE Financial Literacy Day 2025 Set to Empower Youth Across Saint Kitts and Nevis

The ASPIRE Task Force, in partnership with the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, is pleased to announce the observance of ASPIRE Financial Literacy Day under the theme “Level Up Your Financial Future,” which will be celebrated on Wednesday,  May 14, 2025.

Union Puts Focus on Domestic Workers During Labour Day March

“Domestic Workers Are Workers Too” was the message boldly displayed on a custom-made back piece presented by the St. Kitts-Nevis Trades and Labour Union (SKNT&LU) during this year’s Labour Day march held on Monday 5th May 2025 in Basseterre.

Advancing health equity and promoting a healthier Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s National Health Insurance system

As concerns universal health coverage, Taiwan launched the National Health Insurance (NHI) system in 1995. The scheme, which brought together already existing occupational insurance schemes, has reached its 30th year and now covers 99.9 percent of the population.

Overtaking Incident Leads to Graphic Bus Crash Injury

In total, four people were injured: two passengers from the overturned bus, one passenger from the second bus, and the driver of that second vehicle. The extent of the driver’s injuries is currently unknown.

Government Invests Over $80 Million To Significantly Upgrade Roads Across Saint Kitts

The road network across Saint Kitts has seen significant improvements over the past two and a half years as the government continues to roll out “its bold and transformative” road infrastructure programme.

Labour Day: More Than a March, It Is A Movement

Labour Day, May Day, Workers’ Day-three names, one purpose: to honour the contributions, struggles, and resilience of the working-class. On Monday 5th May 2025, the people of St. Kitts witnessed three separate commemorations of this international observance, led by the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP), the People’s Action Movement (PAM), and the People’s Labour Party (PLP). 

Health Care Official Urges Public To Use Centres In Avoiding Hospital Wait Time For Non-Emergency Issues

“[At JNF]…any day in the week between the hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm, it could be a bit problematic but if it’s a Monday and it’s not a major complaint, it’s a bit of an issue, and the issue is just that the reason why we have health centres all over the island is because when you have a mild and moderate complaint, it’s really supposed to go to a health centre because a lot of those things either a nurse can deal with them directly or the nurse can deal with it with instruction from a physician...If further assessment is needed, the nurse can reach out to the physician, and a decision can be made to escalate the case to the hospital if necessary.”

Government Reaffirms Commitment to Budget Boost Wallet Programme Amid Inflation Challenges

Since its inception in January 2025, the BBW initiative has delivered vital financial support to approximately 23,000 households monthly, injecting an average of EC$5.6 million per month into the economy to ensure access to essentials such as groceries and utilities.

National Cost-of-Living Task Force Intensifies Efforts Amid Global Trade Shifts, Calls for Public Partnership

Basseterre, St. Kitts – April 24, 2025 – The National Cost-of-Living Task Force continues...

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National Assembly Meets on Thursday, May 15, 2025

Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 10 a.m.

Call for Prospective Teachers

The Ministry of Education - St. Kitts is currently accepting applications for teaching positions for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.

SKELEC Concludes Successful Health and Safety Week 2025

The St. Kitts Electricity Company Ltd. (SKELEC) recently concluded its 2025 Health and Safety Week, celebrating a week filled with activities centered around safety, innovation, and artificial intelligence. The events took place from April 23rd to May 2nd, under the theme: “SKELEC, Creating a Culture of Safety Using AI Capabilities.”

TDC Home and Building Depot (St. Kitts) Donates Furniture to Star Academy Pre-School, Reinforcing Commitment to Education and Community Development

The TDC Home and Building Depot has generously donated a selection of furniture to the Star Academy Pre-School, enhancing the learning environment for young students and demonstrating TDC's ongoing dedication to community support and educational advancement.