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Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 13, 2023 (SKNIS): Minimum wage earners in St. Kitts and Nevis will benefit from a higher rate of pay in 2024, as the Federal Government led by Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew delivers on a key pledge to improve the lives of citizens and residents in a meaningful way. During the presentation of the 2024 Budget Address to the National Assembly on December 13, 2023, Prime Minister Dr. Drew, who also holds the portfolio for the Ministry of Finance, announced that as of January 01, 2024, the minimum wage will move from $9 per…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 13, 2023 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis announced the upcoming implementation of a landmark Contributory Pension Plan, set to be operational from January 2024. This pivotal announcement was made by the Honourable Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. Terrance Drew, during his 2024 Budget Address in Parliament on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Prime Minister Dr. Drew said that the new Contributory Pension Plan represents a significant advancement in the government’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the welfare and financial security of its public sector employees. The plan is designed to benefit all Government…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 13, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew-led administration has ushered in transformative innovations that have reinforced the integrity of the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme, and in effect aligning it with the highest standards for citizenship. That statement was expressed by Prime Minister and Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, during his 2024 Budget Address in the National Assembly on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. “As stewards of this vital programme, we have introduced stringent regulations including mandatory application interviews and the Sustainable Island State contribution, enhancing due diligence and directing CBI…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 13, 2023 (SKNIS): The St. Kitts and Nevis Pavilion at COP28 was extremely impactful and allowed the youth delegates and other stakeholders to showcase life in the twin-island Federation while highlighting initiatives and activities to adapt to climate change. At a press conference on December 12, 2023, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, described the Federation’s Pavilion as “the best space” at COP28 and noted that quite a number of delegates shared the same opinion. What was even more impactful, said the minister, was the attention that a project by Connor…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 13, 2023 (SKNIS): In his 2024 Budget Address, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, provided a comprehensive overview of the nation’s fiscal performance and future economic plans. A portion of the address focused on the fiscal landscape of 2022, highlighting challenges and achievements, especially in debt management and economic recovery. “Madam Speaker, a review of the Government’s fiscal performance revealed that for the 2022 fiscal year, a deficit of $99.2 million was recorded for the Overall Balance and the Primary Balance also reflected a deficit of $82.9 million,” Prime Minister…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 13, 2023 (SKNIS) – In presenting the Annual Financial Statement and Budgetary Proposals for the 2024 fiscal year in the National Assembly today (Wednesday, December 13, 2023), Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew stated that the government intends to make even greater investments and technical support available to advance the agricultural and marine sectors in St. Kitts and Nevis. “In 2024, the Department of Marine Resources intends to promote Blue Economy activities such as marine energy, marine biotechnology, aquaculture, sea moss production, tourism activities, marine transportation, boat building and high seas fishing,” Prime Minister Dr.…

It is with great pleasure and immense pride that we extend congratulations to Hon. Marsha T. Henderson on being named the Caribbean Tourism Minister of the Year at Caribbean Journal’s Caribbean Travel Awards 2024. This incredible achievement is a testament to Minister Henderson’s dedication and exceptional leadership of St. Kitts’ tourism industry. Caribbean Journal’s recognition of St Kitts as a reinvented destination reflects the remarkable strides Minister Henderson has taken in reshaping our brand and showcasing the unique attributes that make our island truly special. The increased airlift, including the addition of new flights from JetBlue, and the exponential growth…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 12, 2023 (SKNIS) – As a small island developing state and as a country that is being adversely impacted by the effects of climate change, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew said it was necessary for St. Kitts and Nevis to have a strong representation at the now concluded 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference or the Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, more commonly referred to as COP28, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The global event brought together leaders from governments, businesses, NGOs and civil society to find concrete solutions to the…

World Radio Day – 13 Ideas for Celebrating 13 February, 2024  Audios 2024 On the occasion of World Radio Day 2024, UNESCO releases 20 audio files of one minute each, which can be broadcast, shared and used free of charge and without copyright restriction. You will be able to include them in your programs or events, and also upload them to your social media platforms. The following audios are in their original language, and you are welcome to do a voice-over for your radio station’s broadcasts using the attached transcriptions. Terms of use UNESCO audio files may be used to…

Ministry of Information, Communications, Technology and Posts Job DescriptionJob Title: Programme ManagerWork Location: National ICT Center, C.A.P. Southwell Industrial SiteDivision/Department: Digital Transformation Management Unit Reports to: Chief Digital Transformation Officer [✓] Full-time [ ] Part-timeDescription of Post:Duties and Responsibilities • Coordinate programme planning and development for the components of the Whole of  Government Technology Strategy assigned by the Chief Digital Transformation Officer • Interface with Programme or Policy Managers and Directors in other Service areas, as well as  with Heads of Departments to drive agile decision-making. • Work with other service area leaders to identify priorities, minimize duplicative work, remove barriers to progress, and accelerate stronger…