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ECCB welcomes IMF report on ECCU countries

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, Apr 29, CMC –  The St. Kitts-based Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Wednesday said it welcomes the report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the growth in the economies of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) is estimated to have moderated to 2.8 per cent last year. The ECCU groups the […]

Jeffers: Lower interest rate led NIA to Taiwan for airport expansion loan

By Vernan George – St. Kitts Nevis Observer The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) opted to secure funding from Taiwan instead of local or regional banks for the expansion of the Vance Amory International Airport, citing a significantly lower interest rate as the primary factor. Project Coordinator Alexis Jeffers made the disclosure during his appearance on the On Point radio programme […]

Defence Force expands ‘Elevate’ programme

Commander of the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force, Kayode Sutton, has outlined a dual-focused strategy aimed at strengthening maritime security while expanding the reach of the national social intervention programme, Elevate, as part of a broader push to address crime and promote community stability. Speaking on recent developments, Commander Sutton highlighted ongoing efforts by […]

Security Forces roll out coordinated response amid rise in violent crime

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force have confirmed an intensified, coordinated national security response following a series of recent firearm-related incidents that have resulted in loss of life and heightened concern across St. Kitts and Nevis. Speaking at a press briefing on April 20, Commissioner of Police James Sutton acknowledged the seriousness […]