News from SKN:
St Kitts-Nevis government 'illegitimate', says opposition
May 20, 2013
BASSETERRE, St Kitts -- Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas revealed at a recent press conference his government’s intentions to pursue boundary changes in St Kitts and Nevis before the next elections. Leader of the main opposition People’s Action Movement (PAM), Shawn Richards...
St Kitts-Nevis looks to boost manufacturing output
May 20, 2013
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (SKNIS) -- St Kitts and Nevis continues to lead the OECS and Barbados in manufacturing exports to the United States and the local government is taking a number of steps to maintain this edge. At a recent press conference, Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas indicated that...
Nursing shortage underscores youths lack of interest in profession, says Nevis health minister
May 18, 2013
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis (NIA) -- Deputy premier and minister of health on Nevis, Mark Brantley, said the island had a critical shortage of nurses, a matter which suggested an underlying problem in the lack of interest of the island’s young people to join the noble profession.
Nevis premier welcomes Alexander Hamilton connection
May 18, 2013
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis (NIA) -- Premier of Nevis Vance Amory welcomed a four-member group that was on Nevis to promote greater awareness of Alexander Hamilton, who was born in Nevis and later became the first secretary of the United States Treasury.
Violent crime could threaten stability of Nevis, says premier
May 17, 2013
CHARLESTIOWN, Nevis (NIA) -- In a plea to the people of Nevis, in particular the youth, premier of Nevis and minister responsible for security in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), Vance Amory, urged them to desist from criminal activity that, if allowed to continue, could threaten the island’s stability.
St Kitts-Nevis overall fiscal position stronger than expected, says IMF
May 17, 2013
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday that the economy of St Kitts and Nevis is projected to recover and grow by two percent in 2013 and that despite a challenging economic environment, the overall fiscal position through end-March...
Commonwealth to deepen relationship with St Kitts-Nevis
May 17, 2013
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM) -- Commonwealth secretary general, Kamalesh Sharma, said on Tuesday his meetings in St Kitts and Nevis were purposeful and informative, and afforded him the opportunity to gain an up-to-date perspective of how the Commonwealth’s work is viewed.
Regional body launches climate change project
May 16, 2013
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad -- The European Union has given a grant of 8.6 million euros to support a regional project to improve Caribbean food security in the context of climate change. The project, which was being introduced and coordinated in a two-day session in Trinidad, is being conducted in four...
Commonwealth cannot dictate to members on domestic political issues, says secretary general
May 16, 2013
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM) -- The top official in the 54-nation Commonwealth says he cannot dictate to or advise member states on domestic political issues. Commonwealth Secretary General Kamalesh Sharma was at the time responding to a question at a news conference.
OECS conducts final leg of national consultations on trade facilitation in St Kitts-Nevis
May 15, 2013
BASSETERRE, St Kitts -- Specialists from the OECS Secretariat will be in Basseterre this week for a consultation on national and regional measures to better facilitate trade in keeping with the emerging commitments being negotiated on trade facilitation in the World Trade Organisation.
Canadian foreign affairs minister to meet with regional leaders
May 14, 2013
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM) -- Canada’s minister of state for foreign affairs (Americas and Consular Services) Diane Ablonczy will meet with regional leaders as part of a seven-day, seven nation tour that will take her to The Bahamas (May 12-13), St Kitts and Nevis (May 14-15)...
Commonwealth secretary-general to visit St Kitts-Nevis
May 11, 2013
LONDON, England -- Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma will visit St Kitts and Nevis from 12 to 14 May 2013. He will meet with Prime Minister Denzil Douglas and government ministers, as well as other public officials and...
Conservation results in reduced electricity costs in St Kitts
May 11, 2013
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (SKNIS) -- As of this month end, residents of St Kitts will notice a marked reduction in the overall cost of their electricity, due to conservation practices. This was disclosed by Minister of Energy Earl Asim Martin.
Health dataset workshop expected to improve health in St Kitts-Nevis
May 11, 2013
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis -- The Pan American Health Organization, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health on Nevis, hosted a St Kitts and Nevis core health dataset workshop on Wednesday, where persons involved in health were educated about...
Parent empowerment project launched in Nevis
May 11, 2013
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis -- A parent empowerment project was launched in Nevis last Friday, with the aim of enhancing the knowledge base of parents of students in the primary schools so that they will be able to assist their children academically.
Family health care to receive critical attention in 2013, says Nevis health minister
May 10, 2013
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis (NIA) -- Family health care will receive critical attention from the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) during 2013. These services would be pertinent to all areas of family health and would range from child, adolescent, women...
St Eustatius agriculture officials visit Nevis
May 9, 2013
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis (NIA) -- A four-member delegation from the St Eustatius government paid a courtesy visit to minister of agriculture and communication and works in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Alexis Jeffers during a one-day visit.
Rehabilitation through music and art program launched in St Kitts-Nevis
May 8, 2013
BASSETERRE, St Kitts -- An organisation known as Operation Future has announced that, with the financial assistance of the Canadian Fund for Local Initiatives, and in partnership with Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) in St Kitts, a rehabilitation through...
Nevis Housing and Lands Development Corporation on brink of bankruptcy, says minister
May 3, 2013
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis (NIA) -- Minister responsible for Housing and Lands in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), Alexis Jeffers, said investigations into the state of the Nevis Housing and Lands Development Corporation (NHLDC) revealed...
New welfare system to be implemented in Nevis
May 3, 2013
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis (NIA) -- The welfare system, which has been on Nevis for some time, will soon be replaced with one that will help those who qualify for government’s assistance to become productive members of the community.
Nevis opposition objects to media ban from parliament
May 3, 2013
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis -- Nominated member of the Nevis Island Assembly on the opposition side, Carlisle Powell, last week expressed his Nevis Reformation Party’s opposition to restrictions that have been placed on the media.
Digicel launches 4G service in St Kitts-Nevis
May 3, 2013
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis -- Digicel, a leading global tele-communications service provider with operations in 30 countries across the Caribbean, Central America and the Pacific, last week launched its 4G service in St Kitts and Nevis.
St Kitts-Nevis PM predicts fifth-term election victory
May 2, 2013
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM) -- St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas is predicting a fifth-term victory for his governing St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party whenever the election is called. “We will win the next elections because there is...
International agencies involved in screening St Kitts-Nevis economic citizenship applicants
May 2, 2013
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM) -- St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas says international reputable agencies are involved in screening applicants for economic citizenship. Douglas was at the time defending the government’s...
IMF official says 2013 will see economic turnaround for St Kitts-Nevis
May 2, 2013
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM) -- A senior International Monetary Fund official says this year, 2013, will see an economic turnaround for the economy of St Kitts and Nevis. “The past few years have been years of negative growth which...
Earthquake shakes eastern Caribbean
May 1, 2013
RESTON, USA -- A 5.3-magnitude earthquake, with an epicenter 24 miles west-southwest of Codrington, Barbuda, was felt in several islands in the eastern Caribbean on Tuesday morning, According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS)...
Nevis government has no interest in victimisation, says premier
May 1, 2013
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis (NIA) -- “This government is for all the people of Nevis and has no interest in victimisation.” That view was expressed by premier of Nevis and minister of finance in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), Vance Amory...
Nevis government cuts spending to repair island's fiscal situation
April 30, 2013
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis (NIA) -- Premier and minister of finance in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), Vance Amory, said his government inherited an extremely tenuous fiscal situation; one with a high level of indebtedness...
Nevis expects to increase revenue for 2013 over past year
April 29, 2013
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis (NIA) -- Premier and minister of finance in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), Vance Amory, described the 2013 Budget as fiscally neutral, citing that further tax increases at this time could further jeopardise economic activity.
Nevis premier presents near $149 million budget for 2013
April 27, 2013
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis (NIA) -- Premier of Nevis and minister of finance in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), Vance Amory, presented a near $149 million budget, when he delivered the budget address at the Nevis Island Assembly on Friday.
Caribbean poetry workshop to impact poetry teaching
April 26, 2013
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (EMU) -- With just a few days before hosting the Caribbean Poetry Project Workshop in St Kitts and Nevis, local event coordinator Lisa Pistana said that plans are in high gear for the event. The Ministry of Education, in...
St Kitts-Nevis governor general updated on crime reduction efforts
April 25, 2013
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (SKNIS) -- Governor General Sir Edmund Lawrence was updated on crime fighting efforts and tactics, used by the Royal St Christopher and Nevis Police Force and the recent successes, during a meeting with the Policy Advisory Group.
Nevis premier wants island's youth to explore self employment
April 24, 2013
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis (NIA) -- The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) continues to provide opportunities for employment but premier and minister of finance on Nevis, Vance Amory, believes that self employment is an area the island’s youth should explore.
Letter: The land issue - appealing to a son of the soil!
April 24, 2013
While we are distracted from the serious issues in our federation by the circus that has become a minority government, I strongly believe we cannot let up in the fight to reclaim our lands. My hope is that people of power and influence will listen.
St Kitts-Nevis signals interest in CPL franchise
April 23, 2013
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (SKNIS) -- The government of St Kitts and Nevis has entered the field of candidates wishing to host a franchise cricket team for the inaugural Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Senior sports officer Vernon Springer said...
Former minister masterminded motion, says St Kitts-Nevis PM
April 22, 2013
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CUOPM) -- The mastermind behind the no confidence motion against the government of St Kitts and Nevis, is Dr Timothy Harris, a former senior minister in the Cabinet of Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas.
Nevis premier calls for early preparations ahead of 2013 Atlantic hurricane season
April 20, 2013
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis (NIA) -- Premier of Nevis and minister responsible for disaster management on Nevis, Vance Amory, has issued a call ahead of the annual Atlantic hurricane season to begin early preparations, even though the official...
St Kitts-Nevis security forces praised by Florida National Guard team
April 20, 2013
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (SKNIS) -- Members of the security forces in St Kitts and Nevis have been saluted by First Sergeant Elbert John Nettles III of the Florida National Guard (FLNG) for their knowledge and discipline during an infantry exchange programme.
Budget Day in Nevis will be April 26
April 19, 2013
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis (NIA) -- Budget Day on Nevis will be on Friday April 26, 2013, at the Nevis Island Assembly Chambers, Clerk of the Nevis Island Assembly, Shemica Maloney, said on Thursday. During the sitting, premier of Nevis and...
Upgrades at Warner Park to enhance in-stadium experience
April 19, 2013
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (SKNIS) -- Several enhancements are to be made to the Warner Park Cricket Stadium in St Kitts that will improve international match hosting capabilities and the overall fan experience. Senior sports officer Vernon Springer, said that...
