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Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, December 29, 2022 [Press Secretary’s Office]: The Joseph Nathaniel France (JNF) General Hospital experienced a temporary water shortage earlier this week, due to an unfortunate technical issue with the pump for the water tank that services the entire hospital.The issue developed unexpectedly and hindered the free flow of water within the hospital.The hospital maintenance staff in collaboration with members of the Water Department were able to quickly resolve the matter within an hour. Running tap water was immediately restored and specific structures have been established to avoid a reoccurrence of such issues.The JNF General Hospital…

An incident involving a Police Recruit and a civilian that occurred on December 25, 2022, wasbrought to the attention of the High Command of The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis PoliceForce. The incident was caught on video and circulated widely on social media. Given what wasseen in the video, we understand why the public would be very concerned.The High Command wants to assure the public that we have well-established protocols andprocedures in place for Police Officers to follow when responding to reports and apprehending orarresting suspects. We have already begun looking into the matter and a number of steps have…

The High Command of The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) and the St.Kitts and Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) met with the St. Kitts and Nevis National CarnivalCommittee on December 28, 2022. The main topic discussed was the safety and security ofrevellers during the remaining events listed for Sugar Mas 51. All parties present registered theircommitment to ensuring that Carnival 2022-2023 concludes on a high note. We are hereby officially warning individuals who have difficulty participating in Carnival eventswithin the confines of the law to stay at home. The Security Forces will be out in their numbersto remove…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 27, 2022 (SKNIS): Effective January 1, 2023, St. Kitts and Nevis will move to appoint a Professional Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Board of Governors. During an official address by Michael Martin, Head of the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), it was revealed that the CBI Board of Governors will be “responsible for high-level supervisory matters such as providing general oversight of the operations of the Unit.” “The Board will advise Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Citizenship and Immigration, The Honourable Dr Terrance M. Drew on matters related to the development and implementation of policies…

SalutationsFellow Citizens of St Kitts and Nevis, FriendsMedia, Stakeholders of the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme It is with immense honour that I make my first address as the Head of the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship By Investment Unit. For nearly 40 years, St Kitts and Nevis has been the pioneer of the global investor immigration industry. The programme has allowed our nation to thrive. It has given us the opportunity to advance our people without overreliance on international financial aid. My appointment comes at a time when the country is refreshing its Citizenship by Investment…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 27, 2022 (SKNIS): The long-standing Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme in St. Kitts and Nevis, grounded in sustainability, good governance and pragmatism, will undergo a much-needed legislative and administrative evolution aimed at benefiting the citizens of the Federation, as well as regional and international investors of the highest calibre, according to Michael Martin, the new Head of the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) during an address on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. The CIU’s Head said that “St Kitts and Nevis’ Citizenship by Investment Programme will be underpinned by three fundamental principles: sustainability, good governance, and pragmatism……

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, December 25, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — The Federal Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, in its endeavour to transition into a sustainable small island state, is all out to empower its people, and Prime Minister Dr the Hon Terrance Drew is lauding the role being played by the Ministry of Creative Economy in establishing avenues that are empowering the population. The section of Bay Road between College Street Ghaut and Fort Street in downtown Basseterre was on Christmas eve night, Saturday December 24, closed to vehicular traffic to accommodate the hosting of the first Midnight Escape Street Festival that…

CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS, December 23, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — Deputy Premier in the Nevis Island Administration, the Hon Eric Evelyn, while quoting from an old adage has said that the partnership between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in the area of recycling is an investment in the health of the nation. “It shows that we are investing in Nevis Solid Waste Management,” said the Hon Evelyn on Wednesday December 21 at a ceremony held in Long Point to launch the Nevis Recycling Facility. “We are investing in health and of course it is often said…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 23, 2022 (RSCNPF): The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) has continued its tradition of making a financial contribution to the Salvation Army with the handing over of a cheque on December 22, 2022. Commissioner of Police Hilroy Brandy was pleased to present Major Roxroy Campbell, Pastor at the Salvation Army, with the donation which will go towards bringing much-needed supplies to others this Christmas. For several years, the RSCNPF has responded to the annual welfare appeal made by the Salvation Army during the holiday season. The money was collected from Police Officers and Civilian…

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM), took significant steps in the past year, as we prepare to celebrate the 50thAnniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas. • As we continue to pursue measures to advance our integration movement, in the interests of improving the lives of our citizens, a very important decision was taken to amend the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas, to provide for enhanced co-operation among Member States. • This allows us, for the Member States that are ready to implement decisions to proceed with these, while the others can join when they are able to do so. • This is particularl, significant…