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NCCU inducted into Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions Hall of Fame

Charlestown, Nevis, September 11, 2025 (NCCU Communications) -- In a poignant moment for members of credit unions in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Nevis Co-operative Credit Union Limited and a distinguished son of the soil, Mr Melvin Edwards (CSM), were on Monday June 23 this year inducted into the Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions (CCCU) Digital Hall of Fame.

Saint Kitts and Nevis Celebrates National Heroes Day Tomorrow, September 16

As is the tradition, a ceremony featuring military honours by the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force and the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force will be held at the National Heroes Park at Conaree. The ceremony begins at 8 a.m. and will feature a short programme that concludes with the laying of wreaths at the base of the four statues featured – The late Right Excellencies Sir Robert Bradshaw, Sir C. A. Paul Southwell, Sir Joseph France, and Sir Simeon Daniel. Recognition and special presentation to the only living National Hero, the Right Excellent and the Right Honourable Dr. Sir Kennedy Simmonds will also take place.
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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. 

THIRTEEN INDIVIDUALS OFFICIALLY AWARDED 2023 NATIONAL HONOURS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO NATION-BUILDING

Thirteen exemplary nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis were invested with the 2023 National Honours Awards for their exceptional contribution to the development of the Federation at an Investiture Ceremony held by Her Excellency the Governor-General, Dame Marcella Liburd, on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Government House.

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ADOPTS RESOLUTION ON VAT REDUCTION THAT WILL STIMULATE THE ECONOMY AND BOOST HOMEOWNERSHIP IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS

In addition to passing four instrumental pieces of legislation on Monday, November 20, 2023, the National Assembly of St. Christopher and Nevis also adopted a resolution giving approval to the Government’s special Value Added Tax (VAT) reduction measures.

PARLIAMENT PASSES BILL TO CURB LEAKS OF SENSITIVE GOVERNMENT INFORMATION

 In a landmark session on Monday, November 20, 2023, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, Attorney-General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, successfully led the debate on the Unauthorized Disclosure of Official Information Bill, 2023. The Bill, which focuses on preventing leaks of sensitive government information, was passed following extensive discussion in Parliament.

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.

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NCCU inducted into Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions Hall of Fame

Charlestown, Nevis, September 11, 2025 (NCCU Communications) -- In a poignant moment for members of credit unions in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Nevis Co-operative Credit Union Limited and a distinguished son of the soil, Mr Melvin Edwards (CSM), were on Monday June 23 this year inducted into the Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions (CCCU) Digital Hall of Fame.

Saint Kitts and Nevis Celebrates National Heroes Day Tomorrow, September 16

As is the tradition, a ceremony featuring military honours by the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force and the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force will be held at the National Heroes Park at Conaree. The ceremony begins at 8 a.m. and will feature a short programme that concludes with the laying of wreaths at the base of the four statues featured – The late Right Excellencies Sir Robert Bradshaw, Sir C. A. Paul Southwell, Sir Joseph France, and Sir Simeon Daniel. Recognition and special presentation to the only living National Hero, the Right Excellent and the Right Honourable Dr. Sir Kennedy Simmonds will also take place.

De Awesome Navigator Marks 20 Years of Survival, 50 Years of Life

By: Precious Mills BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (Thursday 4th September 2025)-As he approaches both the anniversary...

Patriotism Beyond Colours: Building Togetherness in a Celebrative September

September has come again-a month that stirs in us the deepest currents of national...