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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 16, 2022 (SKNIS) – In its first 100 days in office, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew-led administration said it has made and is making a concerted effort to strengthen the country’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme. During his press conference on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, Prime Minister and Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew updated nationals on the steps being taken to improve the functioning of the programme. “The vision to use citizenship by investment to attract international investment was both bold and creative but we must admit that over the years, the programme has…

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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 15, 2022 (SKNIS) – Civil servants received some welcomed news today, as Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew announced the payment of an extra month’s salary on November 22, 2022. Prime Minister Dr. Drew made the announcement during his Press Conference held today, Tuesday, November 15 at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort Ballroom. “Your Government has been methodical, prudent and pragmatic in carrying out the mandate you have elected us to undertake. I am therefore pleased to announce that after careful deliberation, an extra payment of one month’s salary, or what is termed…

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Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 15, 2022 (SKNIS): Approximately 150 young people from across St. Kitts and Nevis gathered at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort on Tuesday (November 15) to learn more about government programmes and activities that directly impact them and to give their perspective on ways the government can further tailor its empowerment initiatives to meet the demands of the young generation. The engagement was facilitated by the Junior Minister responsible for Youth Empowerment, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, who was supported by the staff of the Department. The young people expressed the need for skills development, job training, transfer…

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Bridgetown, Barbados November 15, 2022– The CDEMA Coordinating Unit officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with U.S based Relief and Development Organization, World Hope International on November 11, 2022. The signing occurred at the close of the weeklong Regional Search and Rescue Training (RSART) Programme, CDEMA’s first in-person disaster response training held in Barbados since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The programme was funded by the Targeted Support to CDEMA Project through Global Affairs Canada. Executive Director of CDEMA, Elizabeth Riley, welcomed the partnership saying, “Our Participating States stand to benefit tremendously from the expertise of World Hope…

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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 15, 2022 (SKNIS) – Cabinet officials, led by Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, along with officials from the Ministry of Tourism held an important dialogue with executives of Carnival Corporation aimed at strengthening the relationship between St. Kitts and Nevis, as a tourist destination, and the cruise line.The meeting was held on Monday, November 14, 2022, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort and featured participation from the President of P&O Cruises, Mr. Paul Ludlow; Marie McKenzie, Vice President of Government & Destination Affairs at Carnival Corporation & PLC; Giora Israel, Senior Advisor to the…

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Bird Rock, Basseterre (Tuesday 15 th November 2022) – The Public is herebyinformed that all business operations at the St. Christopher Air & Sea PortsAuthority (SCASPA) with the exception of SCASPA Essential Services,would experience early closure at 2:00 P.M., on Thursday 17 th November2022 to facilitate a general staff meeting.Usual operating hours will resume on Friday 18 th November 2022 from 8:00A.M.We apologize for any inconvenience this early closure may cause.

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Bird Rock, Basseterre (Tuesday 15th November, 2022) —- The St. Christopher Air & Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) wishes to announce the appointment of its first female Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Ms. Adeola Moore, effective Monday 14th November, 2022. Ms. Moore’s historic appointment is set to bolster the Authority’s operations as she brings with her a decade of experience in the financial and managerial markets. She also joins a lineup of women in becoming the first female CEO for high-ranking institutions in the wider Caribbean. Ms. Moore began her journey in the world of work at the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National…

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My fellow citizens and residents, I am extremely happy to greet you today, as your government marks its 100th day in office. Your government began working from Day Zero and has not rested. We know your expectations for us are high and we continue to strive to exceed those expectations. We have been swift in our actions in some areas and more deliberate and methodical in other areas. But in all spheres, we have been prudent and pragmatic. During the election campaign this past summer, I promised our people a New Day and a Better Way for St. Kitts and…

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Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 14, 2022 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis led by Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, celebrated its first 100 days in office on Monday, November 14, highlighting several major achievements to date.Among notable achievements are the appointment of the first Female Governor General’s Deputy, Female Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly; payment of Honoraria to government employees who worked on the frontline during the Covid-19 Pandemic; introduction of a Financial Assistance Programme for any child in need of medical assistance only available overseas; payment of Economic Costs for all nationals…

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