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Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. In a judgment released today, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) allowed the appeal of G A Roe & Sons Limited in the matter of G A Roe & Sons Limited v The Commissioner of Stamps and The Attorney General of Belize [2021] CCJ (AJ). The CCJ issued guidelines on the approach to be taken by the Commissioner of Stamps in assessing Stamp Duty. The CCJ heard the appeal on 8 June 2021. G A Roe & Sons Limited (“the Company”) purchased a parcel of land at public auction for BZ$150,000.00. The Company paid BZ$6,500.00 in stamp duties based on that…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (November 16, 2021) — Hon. Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis will host his next monthly press conference on Thursday November 25, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. in Cabinet Room. The press conference will be held at the Nevis Island Administration’s (NIA) Cabinet Room on the 2nd Floor of the Social Security Building at Pinney’s Estate, during which Premier Brantley will provide updates on matters of national interest. Members of the press will be given the opportunity to ask questions. The event will be broadcast live on the Nevis Island Administration’s Nevis Television (NTv) Channel 99, NevisTvOnline.com, NTv Go App, Nevis Television Facebook…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 17, 2021 (SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis celebrated the return of three cruise ships to Port Zante in Basseterre on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. The simultaneous berthing marked the first time that three ships were docked in over 20 months – since March 2020. The three ships were the Celebrity Equinox belonging to the Celebrity Cruise Line, Explorer of the Seas from the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and AIDAperla belonging to AIDA Cruises. This signaled the inaugural visit for AIDAperla. Acting Prime Minister, the Honourable Shawn Richards, welcomed AIDAperla, Captain, Boris Becker and crew, as…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 17, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – With the official opening of the Federation’s new Embassy in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris said the relationship and bond between the twin-island Federation and the UAE will undoubtedly grow stronger in the years to come. The honourable prime minister made those remarks when he officially declared the Embassy opened during a ceremony today, Wednesday, November 17, 2021. “Today, we are here to mark an auspicious day in the important relationship…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 17, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, officially opened the Federation’s Embassy in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates during a brief but auspicious ceremony held earlier today, Wednesday, November 17, 2021. The opening of the Federation’s Embassy in Abu Dhabi, which was previously delayed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, will help in the strengthening of the relationship between the Governments and peoples of St. Kitts and Nevis and the UAE. Prime Minister Harris used the opportunity…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 17, 2021 (SKNIS): Residents of Cayon and Keys are encouraged to make use of two Little Library stations that were officially commissioned in St. Kitts on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, following a brief ceremony. The Little Library concept is quite innovative. Adult and children books are placed inside the small wooden stations that are strategically erected throughout the community. Anyone can access the Little Library to borrow books with the condition that those that are stamped are returned within three weeks. Those that are not stamped are available for free if the reader so desires. The initiative…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 17, 2021 (SKNIS): Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Lindsay Grant, took the opportunity on Tuesday, November 16, to welcome the AIDAperla cruise vessel to the shores of St. Kitts and Nevis, as the Federation continues its phased approach to reopening its borders. In his speech at the Inaugural Plaque Exchange Ceremony at Port Zante, Minister Grant said, “On behalf of the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis, it is really my distinct pleasure and honour to welcome you to St. Kitts for the very first time–the AIDAperla of the AIDA cruise lines and Captain Boris…

Dubai, UAE, November 16, 2021 (SKNIS): For some, it’s hard to fathom that a country of just about 104 square miles and a little over 50,000 people could deliver so powerfully with talent as it did on its national day on November 16 at EXPO 2020 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). But, St. Kitts and Nevis has become accustomed to punching above its size and weight. The performance of the masquerades was enthralling and won the hearts of passers-by and attendees alike at the National Day Ceremony at Al Wasl Plaza and earlier in the day at the EXPO Parade. Delly Ranks out of Nevis delivered a…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 16, 2021 (SKNIS): EXPO 2020 in Dubai is providing nations around the world the unique opportunity to showcase everything their countries have to offer. Today, November 16, 2021, was designated as St. Kitts and Nevis’ National Day at the global event, where Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris announced that the Federation is opened for business. An extravagant ceremony was hosted to observe the Federation’s National Day, featuring cultural performances from a local masquerade group, traditional wear and St. Kitts and Nevis’ national dish prepared by locally renowned chef, Dion “Chef Gary” Williams.Prime Minister Harris was amongst the dignitaries…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 16, 2021 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Health remains concerned about the threat diabetes poses to the quality of life of citizens and residents, and is steadfast in its commitment to ensuring that persons who are diagnosed with the non-communicable disease (NDC) have access to the required medical care and screenings. This was disclosed by Minister of Health, the Honourable Akilah Byron-Nisbett in her address to officially launch the St. Kitts Diabetes Association week of activities, which runs from November 14-20, 2021. In her address, the Honourable Minister revealed some startling figures as it relates to diabetes, both on…