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 […]

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ADOPTS RESOLUTION ON VAT REDUCTION THAT WILL STIMULATE THE ECONOMY AND BOOST HOMEOWNERSHIP IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS

In addition to passing four instrumental pieces of legislation on Monday, November 20, 2023, the National Assembly of St. Christopher and Nevis also adopted a resolution giving approval to the Government’s special Value Added Tax (VAT) reduction measures. The Resolution, which was moved by the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance […]

MINISTER DUGGINS EMBRACES THE CHALLENGE OF LEADING THE BUILDOUT OF THE MEDICINAL CANNABIS INDUSTRY IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS

(SKNIS) – With the passage of the amendments to the Cannabis Act in the National Assembly on Monday, November 20, the responsibility for the buildout of a thriving medicinal cannabis industry now lies with the Minister of Agriculture, the Honourable Samal Duggins. Before the amendments were approved during Monday’s sitting, the responsibility for the Medicinal Cannabis […]

Parliament Passes Bill To Prevent Leaks of Sensitive Government Information

During a historic session on Monday, November 20, 2023, the Honorable Garth Wilkin, Attorney-General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, successfully steered the debate on the Unauthorized Disclosure of Official Information Bill, 2023. This legislation, aimed at curbing the leakage of sensitive government data, received parliamentary approval after thorough deliberation. At its core, the […]

WHISTLEBLOWERS PROTECTION BILL, 2023, SUCCESSFULLY PASSED INTO LAW

(SKNIS): The Whistleblowers Protection Bill, 2023, aimed at safeguarding individuals who report illicit activities within the public service, was successfully passed into law at the Sitting of Parliament on Monday, November 20, 2023, marking a significant stride in the government’s commitment to good governance, transparency, and accountability. The Whistleblowers Protection Bill, 2023, defines a whistleblower […]

THRUST TOWARDS ACHIEVING CARICOM’S 25 BY 25 AGENDA IN THE FISHERIES SECTOR TO BE AMPLIFIED DURING FISHERIES WEEK 2023

(SKNIS) – From Saturday, November 18 to Saturday, November 25, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives will be hosting a week of activities in observance of World Fisheries Day 2023. World Fisheries Day is celebrated globally on November 21 annually. The activities organized during the week of celebration in St. Kitts and Nevis […]

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 […]

Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew Explores Investment Opportunities and Heritage in Riyadh during CARICOM-Saudi Arabia Summit

(Press Secretary, PMO) – Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, participated alongside fellow CARICOM leaders in the CARICOM-Saudi Arabia Summit held in Riyadh on Thursday, November 16, 2023. The summit featured a significant Investment Roundtable, where CARICOM leaders engaged with the Saudi Arabian Minister of Investment, His Excellency Minister Khalid A. […]

Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis Advances Bilateral Collaboration at CARICOM-Saudi Arabia Summit

 (Press Secretary, PMO) – Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, held a significant meeting with the Head of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, during the eve of the inaugural CARICOM-Saudi Arabia Summit on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. The signing took place in Riyadh, […]

St. Kitts was once known as the Gibraltar of the West Indies for its domination of 18th- century colonial battles. How the island rose to become the world’s leader in sugarcane cultivation, an inspiration for the industrial revolution in the process.

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