Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 29, 2024 (SKNIS): Partners in youth development were honoured for their contributions in 2024, during the Department of Youth Empowerment’s Youth Month celebrations, which concluded on Thursday, November 28, 2024, with the annual Youth Service Reception and Awards. The event took place at the Royal St. Kitts Hotel, where recognition was also
November 28, 2024 | NEMA The National Council on Drug Abuse Prevention (NCDAP) convened an important stakeholder meeting today at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to address a critical aspect of substance use: the language of stigma surrounding women who use substances. The event, facilitated by Mrs. Michele de la Coudray Blake, representative of
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 29, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Honourable Samal Duggins, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, stated that the ministry has made significant strides over the years to comprehensively tackle the various challenges that have hindered agricultural production and productivity in St. Kitts. These efforts span from the initial land preparation phase
Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 29, 2024 (SKNIS): The passage of the Public Parks Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2024, has made it easier for the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs to establish family parks across St. Kitts. The Bill was passed in the National Assembly on Thursday, November 28, 2024. It was successfully piloted by the
Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 28, 2024 (SKNIS): The Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Parliamentary Representative for Saint Christopher One, strongly supported the Community Beautification and Safety Bill, 2024, which aims to create a safer and more visually appealing environment for residents across the island. The Bill, spearheaded by the Ministry of Sustainable Development, seeks to establish
Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, November 29, 2024 (NEMA) – With just two days left until the start of the 13th Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM 13), final preparations near completion in St. Kitts and Nevis. The week-long conference will take place from December 2-6, 2024, in the Federation, marking the first time
Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 28, 2024 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Sustainable Development is seeking strong support from the general public to protect ongoing efforts to upgrade the aesthetics and cleanliness of the historical Independence Square. On Wednesday’s (November 27, 2024) edition of InFocus, Sherilita “Shez” Dore Tyson, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sustainable Development, announced an ongoing capital project in Independence Square that includes replacing broken railings, adding
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 28, 2024 (SKNIS) – With the passage of the Advance Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record Bill, 2024, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has taken another critical step in securing the nation’s borders and further safeguarding its citizens. This piece of legislation, passed during the Thursday, November 28 sitting
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 28, 2024 (SKNIS) – The ASPIRE Bill, 2024, was successfully passed in the National Assembly during the Thursday, November 28 sitting, paving the way for the full implementation of the ground-breaking and transformative Achieving Success through Personal Investment, Resources and Education (ASPIRE) initiative that will foster financial literacy, instill positive saving
Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 28, 2024 (SKNIS): The Federal Parliament of St. Kitts and Nevis passed the Community Beautification and Safety Bill, 2024, an important piece of legislation designed to create safer, cleaner, and more attractive communities across the Federation. The Bill, moved by the Honourable Senator and Minister responsible for Sustainable Development, Environment and
