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Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 8, 2023 (SKNIS): Well drilling is about to begin at a site identified in Cabbage Tree, Cayon, on Friday, June 9, 2023, close to the island’s main road and in the vicinity of the gas station. The project, once successful, is expected to bring major relief to the community of Cayon which has experienced water woes for many years.The project is being administered and executed by Bedrock Exploration Development Technologies (BEAD) St. Kitts Ltd., which has been contracted by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis through the Water Services Department (WSD) headed by Mr. Cromwell…

The Ministry of Public Infrastructure is hereby advising the Public that due to Well Drilling Activities, traffic along the Island Main Road at Cabbage Tree Cayon will be diverted from 8:00 am, on Friday June 9th. Motorists are asked to drive with caution and to obey all traffic signs displayed in the vicinity.

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 8, 2023 (SKNIS): Emergency Medical Technician within the Ministry of Health, Omoro Hodge advises the public to give way to the ambulance when their sirens and flashing lights are activated. Mr. Hodge said this during his appearance on the radio and television show ‘In Focus’ on Wednesday, June 7, where he was interviewed about emergency care. He said, “I would have made an appeal to the general public to give way so that we would do what we need to do and get there in a timely fashion.” He added, “It is sometimes a struggle getting through traffic but when you know…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JUNE 09, 2023 (St. Christopher and Nevis Inland Revenue Department) – The Inland Revenue Department of St. Kitts and Nevis would like to remind all property owners that the deadline for payment of Property Tax is fast approaching. Property owners of both commercial and residential properties are urged to take note of this important deadline and make a special effort to pay their taxes on time to avoid unnecessary penalties and interest.The property tax payment for the fiscal year 2023 is due on June 30, 2023. Failure to pay the tax by the specified due date will result…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JUNE 08, 2023 ( St. Christopher and Nevis Inland Revenue Department) – The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) is pleased to announce the launch of its inaugural Long Essay Competition, open to all Secondary School Students. This competition aims to engage and encourage young minds to explore and analyze the impact of property taxes on local communities or propose innovative ideas and strategies for reforming the property tax system.The two topics for consideration are:The Impact of Property Taxes on Local Communities: Analyze how property taxes affect the economic, social, and educational aspects of local communities. Property Tax Reform: Propose…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 8, 2023 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been issued for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Monday 12th June, 2023, at 10:00 am and of which notice has been given. Two Bills will receive their first reading. The government’s good governance legislative agenda continues as the government commits itself to transparency, accountability and the Rule of Law.The Honourable Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Finance, National Security, Citizenship and Immigration, Health and Social Security, Dr. Terrance Drew, will seek leave to introduce and have read a first…

No. of 2023 Firearms (Amendment) Bill, 2023 Saint Christopher and Nevis SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2023 A BILL to amend the Firearms Act Cap. 19.05 and for matters connected therewith. BE IT ENACTED by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis, and by the authority of the same as follows: 1. Short…

No. of 2023 Freedom of Conscience (Cannabis) Bill, 2023 Saint Christopher and Nevis SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS No. of 2023 A BILL to facilitate the personal cultivation by adults of cannabis for private use in a secured area  within a private residence and the personal possession and use of cannabis in certain public places within designated smoking areas for the enjoyment of a person’s freedom of conscience, including  freedom of thought and of religion; and for related matters.  BE IT ENACTED by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the National Assembly of…

The St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA) continues to observe with discontent, the rising incidence of crime within our nation, particularly homicides, violence within educational institutions and other major violent crimes. SKNYPA tenders its sympathies to the families impacted by the recent troubling events. We pray that God brings them comfort and continues to shed His grace on the nation. These unfortunate incidents cause only to erode the fabric of our society, destroying families and communities. Moreover, the sense of unease created when the streets of neighbourhoods that ought only to be filled with love are replaced by fear…