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Gun, Ammunition Handed In Days Into Amnesty Period 

In a recent update from the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF), it was reported that one firearm with ammunition were surrendered eight days into the gun amnesty period.

First cohort of 9-1-1 Emergency Dispatchers on Nevis receive international public safety certification 

Thirteen individuals have successfully completed the NEVCOM Telecommunicator Training ahead of the implementation of the Nevis 9-1-1 Emergency Dispatch System.
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Ministry of Health Announces the Establishment of an in-house Human Resource Department

Dr. Jenson Morton, the Director of Health Institutions at the Ministry of Health, announced a significant development in the ministry's operational framework, the establishment of an in-house Human Resource (HR) Department.

Pension Reform Task Force Continues the Important Work of Advancing Efforts Towards the Implementation of the Contributory Pension Plan

During the February 22, 2024, Sitting of the National Assembly, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, gave a comprehensive update on the Pension Reform Task Force that is charged with advancing the work on the Contributory Pension Plan.

First Cohort of Participants Set to Graduate Phase One of the Elevate Programme

The first group of individuals has successfully completed phase one of training under the ELEVATE Programme, and as such will be part of the first cohort of graduates from the pioneering initiative that is aimed at empowering marginalised and at-risk individuals.

National Assembly Champions Fiscal Prudence and Fair Compensation With Adoption of 2019 Salaries Review for Senior Parliamentary Officials

In a significant move underscoring its commitment to fiscal responsibility and equitable treatment of its senior officials, the National Assembly of St. Christopher and Nevis, on February 22, 2024, unanimously adopted a resolution to accept the recommendations made by the 2019 Salaries Review Commission for the adjustment of senior parliamentary officials’ salaries.

Training for Females in Fields Dominated by Men Fully Booked

Women in St. Kitts have overwhelmingly responded to a month-long series of training by the Department of Gender Affairs that will increase knowledge and skills in several areas traditionally dominated by men.

Locally-Made Products Among Top Sellers at USVI Agriculture and Food Fair

The recently held 52nd Annual Agriculture and Food Fair held in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (USVI), became a significant platform for showcasing St. Kitts and Nevis’ local products and produce, attracting around 30,000 visitors over its three-day course, (February 17-19)

Port Zante Stakeholders and Tourism Officials Engage in Productive Dialogue to Boost Business

Stakeholders operating from Port Zante had the chance to interact directly with officials from the Ministry of Tourism on February 20 at the NEMA Conference Room, where they expressed their concerns and opinions, and offered recommendations aimed at enhancing business activities in this vital sector.

Change of Levy Deduction Threshold

While the minimum wage was increased from $360.00 per week to $430.00 per week effective January 1st, 2024, the threshold for exemption from Housing and Social Development Levy is set at $450.00 per week. That is, only the Social Security deduction of 5% should be applied to employee wages between $0.01 to $450.00 per week.

Grant Pays For Convicted Charges By: Spokesman Newsroom

A police spokesperson has updated members of the media that former government minister Lindsay Grant has paid $1,500.00 ECD on two of each charges (totalling $3000) he was recently convicted of in relation to the Last Lap Bar incident of January 2022.

PM Drew Says Gov’t Committed To Addressing Violence By: Spokesman Newsroom

“It was my sincere intention to personally engage with the affected families and the community before addressing the public, a commitment I fulfilled throughout the course of yesterday and early this morning.”

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE FORGING AHEAD WITH THE APPLICATION OF DIGITAL AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS FOR ST. KITTS AND NEVIS

Farmers, food producers, administrators and other stakeholders linked to the agricultural sector took part in an open and interactive national consultation on Digital Agriculture Solutions (DAS) today, Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

Integrity in Public Life (Amendment) Bill 2023 passes in the Nevis Island Assembly  

The Integrity in Public Life (Amendment) Bill 2023 successfully passed in the Nevis Island Assembly on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. 

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Gun, Ammunition Handed In Days Into Amnesty Period 

In a recent update from the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF), it was reported that one firearm with ammunition were surrendered eight days into the gun amnesty period.

First cohort of 9-1-1 Emergency Dispatchers on Nevis receive international public safety certification 

Thirteen individuals have successfully completed the NEVCOM Telecommunicator Training ahead of the implementation of the Nevis 9-1-1 Emergency Dispatch System.

Douglas Responds to “Baseless” Claims by MSR

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Economic Development and Investment Dr. Denzil L. Douglas has issued a rebuttal to a recent civil claim filed by MSR Hotels & CO. Ltd., MSR Media International LLC, and Philippe Martinez concerning St.Kitts-Nevis’ Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme.

PM Drew Says Gov’t “Ahead of the Game” in CBI Good Governance 

Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew, Minister of National Security and Finance, has restated his government's commitment to good governance and regulation of the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme, highlighting the criminalization of underselling and discounting of passports as one of the key steps put in place under his new administration upon taking office.