Basseterre, Saint Kitts, August 11, 2025 (SKNIS) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis today, August 11, 2025, marked a historic milestone in its drive toward sustainable economic transformation with the passage of the Special Sustainability Zone Authorisation Bill, 2025, in the National Assembly. The landmark legislation creates a clear, accountable framework to attract […]
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SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS PASSES BANKING ACT AMENDMENTS TO STRENGTHEN SAFETY AND FAIRNESS
BASSETERRE, SAINT KITTS, AUGUST 11, 2025 (SKNIS) – The National Assembly today, August 11, 2025, passed key amendments to the Banking Act, equipping the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) with modern tools to better safeguard depositors, borrowers, and the wider economy. The Banking (Amendment) Bill, 2025, moved by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the […]
MINISTER MAYNARD HAILS BANKING (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2025, AS CRITICAL STEP FOR TRUST, CONSUMER PROTECTION, AND INNOVATION
BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, August 11, 2025 (SKNIS) – During today’s (August 11, 2025) Sitting of the National Assembly, Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Christopher Three, the Honourable Konris Maynard, voiced strong support for the Banking (Amendment) Bill, 2025, calling it a “balanced package” that will safeguard depositors, empower regulators, and give banks the clarity […]
DR. HANLEY HAILS PASSAGE OF SPECIAL SUSTAINABILITY ZONE AUTHORISATION BILL AS A MAJOR STEP IN ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION
Basseterre, Saint Kitts, August 11, 2025 (SKNIS): Deputy Prime Minister and Parliamentary Representative for St. Christopher One (1), Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, has welcomed the successful passage of the Special Sustainability Zones Authorisation Bill, 2025, calling it a bold step in diversifying Saint Kitts and Nevis’ economy and creating new opportunities for the people of […]
DR. DOUGLAS CHAMPIONS LANDMARK SPECIAL SUSTAINABILITY ZONES AUTHORISATION BILL, 2025
BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, August 11, 2025 (SKNIS): Senior Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Investment, The Right Honourable Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, has thrown his full support behind the Special Sustainability Zones Authorisation Bill, 2025, calling it a timely and decisive step to secure the Federation’s economic future. The Bill, which was passed in […]
Attorney General Wilkin prioritises financial security and economic mobility as United Nations drafts Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation
United Nations, New York (8th August 2025) — Senator the Honourable Garth Wilkin is this week participating in the First Working Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee for drafting the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation (INC-Tax). The Federation’s Attorney General was elected to serve as a Vice President on the Bureau of INC-Tax—ensuring […]
Four Cuban medical students on Summer Employment Programme at JNF Hospital
Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 6, 2025 (JNF Hospital Communications) — Four of the Federation’s illustrious students studying at the University of Havana in Cuba are currently at the JNH General Hospital for acclimatisation with the St. Kitts and Nevis medical system, courtesy of the annual Summer Observership Employment Programme. According to Director of Health Institutions within […]
Vacancy – Director of Statistics, Ministry of Sustainable Development
JOB SPECIFICATION Job Title: Director of StatisticsDepartment: Department of StatisticsLocation: Bladen’s Commercial Development, BasseterreBasic Salary: K43 $8,239 p/month JOB SUMMARY:Head of the Statistics Department with full responsibility of managing the operations of the department. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:❖Bachelor’s degree in Statistics❖Master’s degree in related field❖10 years experience in the field of Statistics SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:❖Knowledgeable and […]
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MEETS ON MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2025
Basseterre, Saint Kitts, August 06, 2025 (SKNIS): Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 10 a.m. The Order Paper and other Papers will be issued at a later date. The National Assembly will be […]