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Local IT Expert Develops App For Digital Timesheet Payment Processing

In a move towards modernisation, the government’s STEP (Skills Training Empowerment Programme) office in St. Kitts has introduced an online system for the submission of workers’ timesheets by employers for processing weekly payments.

A Violence-Free Future Needs All Hands on Deck

The government’s recent announcement of a gun amnesty program is a step towards this goal. This call, which allows individuals to surrender firearms without fear of prosecution, can be seen as a beacon of hope for those trapped in the cycle of violence. It provides an opportunity for change, a chance for redemption and a path towards a safer St. Kitts and Nevis.
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Opposition: PM Harris Refuses To Accept Election Petitions Served By Courthouse Worker

The opposition St.Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) says Prime Minister Dr. Harris and other colleagues have refused to accept the Election Petitions that were served upon them by the Bailiff.

SKNLP Points To Former Gov’t Minister Agreeing With Election Irregularities

The Deputy Leader of the Opposition St.Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP), Marcella Liburd, has pointed to immediate former elected government minister Ian ‘Patches’ Liburd high court filing regarding issues of the 2020 elections which gives backup to the SKNLP’s own move to have concerns addressed via the court system too.

Opposition Puts Bribery Evidence Before Court In Challenging All Seats Lost

The Opposition St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) is challenging, at the high court level, issues surrounding the 6 out of 8 seats lost in the 2020 general elections- conducted on Friday 5th June- with hopes that evidence of alleged bribery and other proof will see either the party’s candidates appointed or another go at the polls for voters.

Douglas Holds Off Congratulating Team Unity Gov’t

Leader of the Opposition St.Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) Dr. denzil Douglas has not extended words of congratulations to the Team Unity government headed by Dr. Timothy Harris on its return to office following the 2020 general elections.

Duncan ‘Big Lice’ Wattley Talks About Announcement He Plans To Make

Well-known civil servant and calypsonian Duncan ‘Big Lice’ Wattley- from Cayon- has expressed respect for Sam Condor concerning his decision to resign from government office, and in an exclusive interview with this media house, he gave an insight into an announcement of his own that he plans to make tonight- Friday 22nd May 2020.

PM Harris Dissolves Parliament With No Election Date; Opposition Responds

An address to the nation by the Prime Minister on the dissolution of parliament asking voters for another term in office on Wednesday 13th May coupled with the Opposition right after signaling readiness for voting day has created a countdown to the next general elections in St.Kitts- Nevis, although the exact date has yet to be announced.

Countdown To General Election Date Is On?

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has collided with the constitutionally due general elections five-year cycle in St.Kitts-Nevis, and to this end as many citizens and residents await to hear the decision regarding expected the 14th May 2020 timeline for parliament to dissolve.

Dr. Drew Condemns Latest “Fake Story” On Test Kits Donation

Medical practitioner Dr. Terrance Drew is condemning a latest social media “fake story”- on the recent antibody test kit sample donation to the Ministry of Health- labelled another political attempt to undermine his ongoing interest in providing assistance on a national front in the fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in St.Kitts-Nevis.

The SKNLP takes Proactive Step to Establish an Economic Recovery Advisory Council

The St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party has taken the proactive step of establishing an Economic Recovery Advisory Council (ERAC) that will commence its work immediately.

Fresh NRP Opposition Leader Not Pleased With Late Swear-in Notice

“The COVID 19 pandemic is no excuse for sloppy governance, lack of avid leadership and the continuous disrespect for the Nevis Island Assembly’s Opposition."

Emergency sitting of Parliament set for Friday, April 17, 2020

Notice has been given for an Emergency Sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Friday 17th April, 2020, at 10:00 am.

Protest Farmers Get On-the- Street Promises From Top Officials

“Sorry that we got to meet this way but sometimes it’s good when you get in de pot hot so when things cool down you appreciate the road travelled.”

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Local IT Expert Develops App For Digital Timesheet Payment Processing

In a move towards modernisation, the government’s STEP (Skills Training Empowerment Programme) office in St. Kitts has introduced an online system for the submission of workers’ timesheets by employers for processing weekly payments.

A Violence-Free Future Needs All Hands on Deck

The government’s recent announcement of a gun amnesty program is a step towards this goal. This call, which allows individuals to surrender firearms without fear of prosecution, can be seen as a beacon of hope for those trapped in the cycle of violence. It provides an opportunity for change, a chance for redemption and a path towards a safer St. Kitts and Nevis.

Workers Union Field Officer Rates Impactful Radio Appearance

“Well, what I can say is that the radio appearance exercise went very well because even this afternoon, as I was meeting with a lot of workers, they felt that what we said yesterday was very impactful and that people really need to join the union in these times."

PM Drew Calls For Public Health Approach to Crime

Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. Terrance Drew, is echoing his call for a transformative shift in addressing crime and violence by treating it as a public health matter as a holistic approach in the fight against crime and violence.