Integrity, Constitutional & Electoral Reform, Anti-Corruption Legislation, Public Service Reform and Public Administration
Good governance is the backbone of a progressive society. We are driving reforms in public administration, strengthening anti-corruption measures, and promoting integrity across all sectors. Through transparent and accountable governance, we are building a government that serves the people and upholds the highest standards of public service.
Achievements up to December 2024
Integrity, Constitutional & Electoral Reform, Anti-Corruption Legislation, Public Service Reform and Public Administration
Court and Registry Affairs
- Relocated & Reopened the District A Magistrates’ Court at Fortlands, Basseterre.
- Relocated & Reopened the High Court Registry at the Sir Tapley Seaton Annex.
- Appointed Three (3) New Commissioners of Oaths.
- Established and Activated the Joint Constitutional Review Committee.
- Established and Activated the Justice Committee.
- Agreement with the Government of India for the provision of law texts and legal resources.
- Consultation, Drafting and Circulation of the Good Governance Legislative Framework.
Legal Department & Administration
- Secured the appointment of 3 new Commissioners of Oaths.
- Seconded 2 Crown Counsels to act as Registrar and Assistant Registrar.
- Recruited an experienced land registry professional.
- Stabilized the Director of Prosecutions Office.
- Established the Joint Constitutional Review Committee with the Legal Department of the Nevis Island Administration.
- Appointment of Director of Public Prosecution
Introduction and Amendments to a suit of legislation
- Repeal of COVID-19 (Prevention and Control) Bill.
- Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
- Introduction of legislative amendments to the Domestic Violence Act.
- St. Kitts Investment Promotion Agency (Amendment) Bill, 2022.
- Public Health (Amendment) Bill, 2022.
- Civil Aviation (Amendment) Bill, 2022.
- Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2022.
- Evangelistic Faith Church Incorporation Bill, 2022 (Private Bill).
- Small Business Development (Amendment) Bill, 2022.
- Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2022.
- The Appropriation (2023) Bill, 2022 (Annual Budget).
- Caribbean Community and Africa Export-Import Bank (Agreement for the Establishment of a Partnership) Bill, 2023.
- Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
- Integrity in Public Life (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
- Anti-Corruption Bill, 2023.
- Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
- Official Gazette Bill, 2023.
- Good Governance Agenda: Passing of the Anti-Corruption Bill, 2023; Integrity in Public Life (Amendment) Bill, 2023; and Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
- Nurses and Midwives (Registration) (Amendment) Act, 2023.
- Caribbean Community and Africa Export-import Bank (Agreement for the Establishment of a Partnership) Bill, 2023.
- Banking (Amendment) Act, 2023.
- Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (Amendment) Act, 2023.
- Crown Proceedings (Amendment) Act, 2023.
- Rastafari Rights Recognition Act, 2023.
- Freedom Of Conscience (Cannabis) Act, 2023.
- Drugs… (Amendment) Act, 2023.
- Smoking (Designated Areas) Act, 2023.
- Unauthorized Disclosure of Official Information Act, 2023.
- Whistle Blower Protection Act, 2023.
- Cannabis (Amendment) Act, 2023.
- Medical (Amendment) Act, 2023.
- Housing And Social Development Levy (Amendment) Act, 2024:
- Housing And Social Development Levy (Amendment) Act, 2024:
- Salaries Review Resolution
- Medical Laboratories Act, 2024
- National Productivity Council Act, 2024
- Animal Health Act, 2024
- Plant Protection Act, 2024
- Firearms (Amendment) Act, 2024
- Offences Against the Person (Amendment) Act, 2024
- Justice Interference Prevention Act, 2024
- Virtual Asset (Amendment) Act, 2024
- Radiation Safety and Security Act, 2024
- Copyright Act, 2024
- Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act, 2024
- Immigration (Amendment) Act, 2024
- Citizenship By Investment Unit Act, 2024