YOUTH ART EXHIBITION LEAVES INDELIBLE MARK ON PRIME MINISTER DR. DREW

(SKNIS): The vibrant creative paintings mounted at the 2023 Youth Art Exhibition have left an indelible impression on visitors, including St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew. The prime minister explored the art exhibition on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, and marvelled at the artistic skills of the young people. “What I have […]

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. This year’s recipients of the Companion of the […]

Minister Douglas attends Inaugural Ireland -Latin American and the Caribbean Business and Economic Forum

The Right Honourable Dr. Denzil L. Douglas arrived in Dublin, Ireland, to attend the inaugural Ireland-Latin America and the Caribbean Business and Economic Forum. This meeting follows on from Ireland’s new Latin America and Caribbean Strategy 2025, which aims to bring Ireland and the LAC region closer together through a broader partnership in trade and […]

Tax Administration System “Smarts and E-Government Portal” to go Live January 2024

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) is delighted to announce that our E-Government Portal as a part of our new Tax Administration System, SMARTS (Smart Modernized Administration for Revenue and Taxation System), is scheduled to go live on January 23rd, 2024. This development represents a significant leap forward in our ongoing commitment to delivering a more […]

St. Kitts and Nevis Implements Three Technical Regulations that will Transform Trade

The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) has introduced three new technical regulations, recently published in the Gazette, aimed at bringing about positive changes in the dynamics of product transactions within the nation. The three regulations include the Packaged Water Regulation, the Labelling of Goods Regulation, and the Labelling of Pre-Packaged Foods Regulation. […]

Exciting Development in the Federation’s Vehicle Inspection and Safety Measures

In a significant move toward ensuring vehicle safety and consumer protection, EAA Ltd is set to visit the Federation in 2024. Their mission involves conducting a comprehensive needs assessment at all vehicle inspection facilities within the Federation. Inspection shops meeting minimum requirements will be equipped with base equipment to ensure vehicles are inspected at a […]

EFFORTS PROGRESSING TO EXTRACT WATER FROM CAYON WELL

(SKNIS): Work to extract water from the newly discovered well in Cayon and add it to the distribution system is progressing as the government moves to address the water shortage challenges resulting from climate change. The well was discovered in August 2023 following drilling by the Bedrock Exploration Development Technologies St. Kitts Ltd. It is expected […]

ST. KITTS AND NEVIS SUCCESSFULLY LOBBIES FOR POLICIES AT THE UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION

(SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis successfully lobbied the Caribbean Community to vote for favorable terms with respect to posts in developing countries at the 4th Extraordinary Congress of the Universal Postal Union in Saudi Arabia last week. This was stated by the Minister of Post, the Honourable Konris Maynard, during his appearance on […]

VACANCY NOTICE – Deputy Director (National Counselling Center)

The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs wishes to invite suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Deputy Director at the National Counselling Center. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing assistance to the Director in ensuring the daily management of the department. The Deputy […]

Citizens to benefit from L.A.N.D Incentives

The Government of St Kitts and Nevis through the Ministry of Sustainable Development has announced a series of changes related to land ownership. As part of the Land Allocation, Normalization and Distribution 2023 (L.A.N.D) Initiative, a component for public awareness and education includes the rollout of a media tour with local news and information dissemination […]