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Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 21, 2024 (SKNIS): The Department of Creative Economy within the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is diligently working to help local creatives monetise their work on digital platforms. Director of the department, Roberitine Webbe, stated this during the Creative Economy Press Conference held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort on June 20. “Monetising on YouTube and the relevant social media platforms is an untapped industry in St. Kitts because we do not have the infrastructure yet. However, we have made strides thus far with the Intellectual Property Office doing the necessary legislation to get there,”…

21 June 2024, Basseterre, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis – As part of ongoing preparations for the establishment of a Credit Bureau, legislation has been passed in all member countries of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB). One of the main objectives of introducing a credit bureau in the region is to make accessing credit and finance easier for the citizens and residents of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU). Speaking on this week’s episode of ECCB Connects, Legal Officer at the ECCB, Roland Moore, says the credit reporting legislation ensures that there is a structured framework for order…

St. Kitts and Nevis, June 21, 2024 (SKNBS): The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) has recently bolstered its testing capabilities with the acquisition of advanced radiation equipment. This state-of-the-art equipment will significantly enhance the lab’s ability to monitor and manage radiation levels, ensuring public safety and compliance with the bureau’s mandate. The new equipment includes three electronic personal alarming dosimeters designed for measuring the occupational load of workers around radiation sources such as x-ray and gamma radiation. Dosimeters will become mandatory for all occupationally exposed workers at medical facilities. This will be monitored quarterly. These devices will…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 21st, 2024 — The highly anticipated Creative Power Arts Convention, an innovative event for creatives, by creatives, is scheduled to take place from August 31st to September 7th at the Marriott Resort. This week-long convention invites artists and creatives from across our twin island federation and beyond to join a diverse and enriching program.  The inaugural Creative Power Arts Convention will host 27 distinguished facilitators, each bringing expertise in various artistic and creative fields, including but not limited to:  – Business of Music – Music Production – Dance – Theatre – Film – Photography – Videography – Entertainment Law & Strategy – Communications – Hair – Make Up -…

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 20 June 2024): Veteran Crop Farmer Andy Caines of Conaree is proudly embarking on a new journey of growing watermelons for the first time in his four-decade-long farming livelihood. He said after decades of planting cassava, pigeon peas, okra and pumpkin, his decision to grow watermelons was largely influenced by the Department of Agriculture’s ongoing Crop Production initiative, which forms part of the St. Kitts Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources’ 25 by 25 Agenda. This ambitious program aims to reduce the nation’s food import bill by 25% by the year 2025, encouraging local…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 20 June 2024 – The Government of St Kitts and Nevis launched a project to establish the first Digital Climate Data Repository for the Federation. Stakeholders from across St Kitts and Nevis came together for consultative sessions from the 17-18 June 2024 at the Nevis Disaster Management Conference Room and at the St Kitts Marriot Resort on each respective day. The Digital Climate Data Repository aims to provide accurate and actionable information which will enable the country to better understand and predict the impacts of climate change, as well as inform decision-making related to disaster risk reduction…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 20, 2024 (SKNIS): National recognition for the historic achievement of Mikyle Louis, for being the first person from St. Kitts to be selected to the West Indies Senior Men’s Cricket Team, continued with a ceremony at Government House on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Governor-General, Her Excellency Dame Marcella Liburd, hosted Mr. Louis and his family at the event attended by Ministers of Government, Members of Parliament, officials from the National Sports Council, St. Kitts Cricket Association, Leewards Island Cricket Association, former cricket players and many others from the sporting fraternity. Dame Marcella noted that while generations have…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 19, 2024 (SKNIS): The Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Bill, 2024, was successfully passed in the Federal Parliament in St. Kitts and Nevis on Friday, June 14, 2024. The Bill, championed by Attorney General, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, represents a robust response to the growing issue of migrant smuggling into either island and through the Federation’s territorial waters. Human smuggling involves the illegal transportation of people across borders for financial gain, often under perilous conditions that endanger the lives of those being smuggled. This new law marks a pivotal step in safeguarding the Federation’s borders and protecting the…

Quotation: Purchase of Laboratory Safety Systems & Devices The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Marine Resources, is pleased to submit a Request for Quotations for the purchase and installation of Laboratory Safety Systems & Devices as per the specifications outlined below. 1. Fire Alarm System – Quantity – 1 Alarm Initiating Devices: Multi-sensor detectors (smoke, heat, and possibly hazardous gas detectors) to quickly identify fires or hazardous conditions. Notification Devices: Audible alarms (bells or sirens) and visual alarms (strobe lights) to ensure all personnel, including those with hearing impairments, are alerted. Alarm…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 18, 2024 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, through the Ministry of Sport and the Creative Economy, is proud to announce the national recognition of Mikyle Louis, who is set to become the first cricketer from St. Kitts to play Test Cricket for the West Indies. Mikyle Louis, 23, has been named in the West Indies 15-member squad for their Tour of England in July 2024. This recognition follows his outstanding performance in the 2024 West Indies Championship, where he was the leading run-scorer with 682 runs from 14 innings in seven matches, averaging 48.71.…