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Encouraging Parents to Talk to Their Children About Bullying

As a new school term begins, children across St.Kitts-Nevis are settling into their academic routines. Some are returning to familiar surroundings, while others are embarking on new chapters, whether it is their first day of school or a transition to secondary or tertiary education. Parents are busy ensuring their children are equipped with all the essentials: books, bags, uniforms, and school supplies. But amidst this preparation, one crucial item is often overlooked-a conversation about kindness and the harmful effects of bullying.

TDC’s Warren C. Tyson Memorial Scholarship Programme here to stay, says CEO Kelly

Chairman and CEO of the St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla Trading and Development Company (TDC) Limited, Mr Earle Kelly, has advised that the Warren C. Tyson Memorial Scholarship Programme is so important today that other than for extenuating circumstances, it will never be disbanded.   
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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PASSES CRUCIAL AMENDMENTS TO GUIDE DEVELOPMENT OF MEDICINAL CANNABIS AUTHORITY

Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew moved two key legislative amendments in the National Assembly today, (November 20, 2023), that are critical to the buildout of a robust medicinal cannabis industry in the Federation. 

DR. CLARKE UPDATES GENERAL PUBLIC ON HER MINISTRIES’ INITIATIVES AND CELEBRATIONS 

The Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action, and Constituency Empowerment, during the November 20 Sitting of Parliament, provided a comprehensive update on her Ministries’ recent activities and achievements in promoting sustainable development across St. Kitts and Nevis.

Nevis Island Assembly to convene on Tuesday, November 21

The Nevis Island Assembly will convene at the Nevis Island Assembly Chambers, Hamilton House on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

FEDERAL PARLIAMENT PASSES KEY LEGISLATION TO FORTIFY ST. KITTS AND NEVIS’ GOOD GOVERNANCE AGENDA 

In a significant move to bolster its transformative good governance agenda, the Federal Parliament of St. Kitts and Nevis successfully passed two crucial pieces of legislation: the Whistleblowers Protection Bill, 2023, and the Unauthorized Disclosure of Official Information Bill, 2023.

No One is Above the Law

Locally, we often make reference to people being humbled when brought before the court despite whatever unruly public display of attitude or personality trait because ‘In dey no like out ya.’

Former Gov’t Minister Lindsay Grant Convicted Of Attacking Police Officer By: Spokesman Newsroom 

Former government minister Lindsay Grant has been convicted of two (2) charges namely Battery of a Police Officer, and Assaulting a Police Officer in relation to a 2022 Las Lap Bar incident.

FOUR BILLS TO RECEIVE SECOND READING IN THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20

 The Order Paper has been issued for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Monday, 20th November, 2023, at 10:00 am. Notice has been given.  

GOVERNMENT OF ST. KITTS AND NEVIS WOULD NEVER WAVER IN THE DUE DILIGENCE PROCESS FOR ITS CBI PROGRAMME AND PROTECTION OF THE COUNTRY’S REPUTATION

Prime Minister and Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew said the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis will never waver in the protection of the country’s reputation, and as such will continue to find innovative ways to bolster the due diligence process of the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme.

G. A. Dwyer Astaphan, Commentary 24 March, 2021

Greetings. In my last commentary, I tried to make the point that in order to...

Douglas’ Lawyers To Address Passport Privacy Invasion

While the legal team for the Opposition Leader of the St.Kitts-Nevis Labour Party, Dr. Denzil Douglas, is in celebration mode following this afternoon’s dismissed outcome in the case brought against him by the Attorney General Vincent ‘Juicy’ Byron Jr.-the claimant, the next step is to address the manner in which Douglas’ diplomatic passport information became public in the first place.

Douglas To Byron: ‘Ask Simmonds How I Treated Him’

Following yesterday’s (Thursday) adjourned matter on the case at the High Court preside over by Justice Trevor Warde QC, Dr. Douglas was overheard in a conversation with Byron saying to him: “Ask Simmonds how I treated him” in referring to the courtesy extended to the former Prime Minister Sir Kennedy Simmonds of the former PAM Administration by his Labour Party government.

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Encouraging Parents to Talk to Their Children About Bullying

As a new school term begins, children across St.Kitts-Nevis are settling into their academic routines. Some are returning to familiar surroundings, while others are embarking on new chapters, whether it is their first day of school or a transition to secondary or tertiary education. Parents are busy ensuring their children are equipped with all the essentials: books, bags, uniforms, and school supplies. But amidst this preparation, one crucial item is often overlooked-a conversation about kindness and the harmful effects of bullying.

TDC’s Warren C. Tyson Memorial Scholarship Programme here to stay, says CEO Kelly

Chairman and CEO of the St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla Trading and Development Company (TDC) Limited, Mr Earle Kelly, has advised that the Warren C. Tyson Memorial Scholarship Programme is so important today that other than for extenuating circumstances, it will never be disbanded.   

OECS Mourns the Loss of Sir Shridath Ramphal: A Legacy of Leadership, Justice, and Global Advocacy

On behalf of the Governments and peoples of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), I extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Sir Shridath "Sonny" Ramphal on his passing. Sir Shridath was a towering figure, not only within the Caribbean but across the global stage. His contributions to diplomacy, international law, and the cause of justice are unparalleled, and his legacy will undoubtedly endure for generations.

HIGH HOPES?

As the St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots continue their 2024 CPL matches tournament leg at Warner Park in St.Kitts, local cricket fans have voiced growing frustration over the team’s bowling and fielding performances.