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St. Lucia’s Welfare Unit Appeals To PAP Beneficiaries To Attend Upcoming March Review

St. Lucia – Efforts to maximize the reach and efficiency of the Public Assistance Programme (PAP) are ongoing as the Welfare Unit prepares for the March 2025 biannual review. All beneficiaries of the programme are urged to attend the upcoming review, which begins on March 3, 2025, as it is critical for maintaining accurate records […]

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Saint Lucia’s Collateral Registry Marks One Year

St. Lucia – One year after its official launch on November 29, 2023, the Collateral Registry of Saint Lucia is being reviewed for its impact on improving access to credit and fostering financial inclusion. With over 4,500 registrants to date, the registry has played a crucial role in enabling businesses and individuals to use movable […]

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Minister Phillip Fully Endorses The Passage Of The Vehicles And Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Minister of State with responsibility for Social Development, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, has wholeheartedly endorsed the passage of the Vehicles and Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the National Assembly on January 30, 2025. The Bill, moved by the Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, increases penalties […]

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Attorney-General Wilkin Hails Passage Of Plea Negotiations And Agreements Bill, 2024, As A Milestone For Justice Reform

Basseterre, St. Kitts – The Honourable Garth Wilkin, Attorney General of St. Kitts and Nevis, has hailed the passage of the Plea Negotiations and Agreements Bill, 2024, as a transformative step for the country’s legal system. The Bill, which was successfully passed in the National Assembly on January 30, 2025, introduces a structured framework for […]

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Plea Negotiations and Agreements Bill, 2024, Successfully Passed Into Law

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 30, 2025 (SKNIS): The Federal Parliament of St. Kitts and Nevis has successfully passed the Plea Negotiations and Agreements Bill, 2024, which is a landmark piece of legislation aimed at enhancing efficiency within the criminal justice system. The Bill, which was presented for debate by Attorney General (AG), the Honourable Garth Wilkin, […]

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Attorney General Wilkin Champions Road Safety With The Passage Of The Vehicles And Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025

Basseterre, St. Kitts – The Honourable Garth Wilkin, Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, presented on the Vehicles and Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the National Assembly on Thursday, January 30, which was successfully passed, underscoring the government’s commitment to road safety and accident reduction in St. Kitts and Nevis. The […]

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Government Of St. Kitts And Nevis Introduces Tougher Fines And Penalties To Deter Careless And Reckless Driving Practices

Basseterre, St. Kitts – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has introduced stronger fines and penalties for motorists who violate the country’s traffic laws, as part of its broader approach to crack down on dangerous driving practices and creating safer roads for drivers and pedestrians alike. The stricter penalties came into effect with the […]

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