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BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, October 9, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — The Republic of China (Taiwan) has been a friend of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, and according to the Premier of Nevis, the Hon Mark Brantley, it continues to be the Federation’s best friend internationally. Premier Brantley made the remarks on Saturday October 8 at the Frigate Bay lawns at the end of a health walk organised by the embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in St. Kitts and Nevis as the country prepares to celebrate its 111th Independence Anniversary on Monday October 10 (Double Ten Day). “I have said it, and I continue to say…

Press Release from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Michael Prest who is a barrister, international banker, investor and entrepreneur was unsuccessful in his attempt to stay the execution of two (2) warrants issued by the Learned Magistrate for District C (Nevis). The Court of Appeal dismissed Mr. Prest’s application for a stay on 27th September 2022.The refusal of the stay clears the way for Prest to be arrested and charged with the offences of fraudulent conversion and fraudulent conversion by a trustee contrary to sections 19(d) and 20 of the Larceny Act. Prest filed an application for…

Basseterre, St. Kitts – October 5, 2022 – Mental health professionals of the St. Kitts Mental Health Association (SKMHA) will lead a week of activities focusing on mental health awareness, accessibility and action during its annual Mental Health Awareness Week, October 9 – 14, 2022.This year’s theme, “Make Mental health & Well-being for all a Global Priority” is in keeping with the general theme for World Mental Health Day (October 10).For Zahra Jacobs, President of the Association, the theme is an opportunity for individuals to reflect on how they can protect and improve their own mental health, especially after two…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, October 8, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — The Republic of China (Taiwan) which was the first country to establish diplomatic relations with the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in 1983, a few days after the latter attained its independence, will be celebrating the 111th anniversary of its independence on Monday October 10 (Double Ten Day). In commemoration of this milestone, the Embassy in St. Kitts and Nevis, led by Resident Ambassador to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, His Excellency Michael Lin, organised and held the Taiwan National Day Health Walk on Saturday October 8 which attracted…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, October 8, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — Prime Minister of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Hon Dr Terrance Drew, has announced that his first official state visit will be to the Republic of China (Taiwan) next month, November, stating that the relationship between the two countries which was established in 1983 has stood the test of time. The Honourable Prime Minister, who is also the Minister of Finance, National Security, Citizenship and Immigration, Health and Social Security, made the announcement on Saturday October 8 on the Frigate Bay lawns at the end of Taiwan National Day Health…

The Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs continues to implement innovative strategies to improve the delivery of justice in the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis. A number of cases ranging from illegal possession of firearm, attempted murder, murder, sexual offence, indecent assault, unlawful carnal knowledge and provocation manslaughter have been brought to closure during the recently concluded criminal assizes. Decisions of some of those cases are listed below: The Crown v. Denny Harris & Kareem Jeffers – indictment 9/21 before Mr Justice Iain Morley KC. Denny Harris of George St., Newtown and Kareem Jeffers of Pond’s Pasture were both sentenced…

7 October 2022, Basseterre, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis – The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is pleased to announce a Stamp Design Competition to commemorate its Ruby (40th) Anniversary, which falls on 1 October 2023. The Stamp Design Competition is open to residents in the ECCB member countries: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, except employees of the ECCB and its affiliates and their close relatives, as well as anyone connected with the judging of the competition. Entries will be judged in three age categories: 5-11, 12-17, and 18 and over. Entrants may choose to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (October 7, 2022) – The Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Terrence Drew, visited the Office of the Integrity Commission at Liverpool Row, Basseterre, St Kitts on Wednesday October 5, 2022, and was given a tour of the Office by its Chairperson, Retired High Court Judge, Her Ladyship Pearletta Lanns and other Integrity Commissioners. During the visit, the Chairperson introduced the Prime Minister to the St Kitts and Nevis Integrity Commissioners who were present to meet with the Attorney-General to discuss ideas arising from the swift implementation of the Government’s Anti-Corruption legislative agenda. The government’s proposed Anti-Corruption Act envisions…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 07, 2022 (SKNIS) – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley has praised the leadership of the George Moody Stuart School for its investment in the continued advancement of its teachers. Teachers of George Moody Stuart School participated in a staff professional development training session on Friday, October 07, 2022 at the Railway Bar & Grill in Old Road. While delivering brief remarks during the opening ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Hanley told the teachers that, “Today, you have intentionally taken time out of your daily routine to gain some more…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 07, 2022 (SKNIS): The Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Minister of Foreign Affairs engaged in bilateral talks with His Excellency Samuel Zbogar, Secretary of State for Political and Multilateral Affairs, Economic Diplomacy and Development Cooperation of the Republic of Slovenia, in the margins of the 52nd General Assembly of the Organization of American States held in Lima, Peru from October 05-07, 2022. State Secretary Zbogar extended an invitation for the Government of St Kitts and Nevis to designate a high-level official to participate in the Latin American and Caribbean Days (LAC Days)…