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Infrastructure Upgrade Underway On George Street To Ease Flooding And Improve Safety

Basseterre, Saint Kitts – The Ministry of Public Infrastructure is actively upgrading the infrastructure along George Street in Newtown, aiming to bring much-needed relief to dozens of families, businesses, pedestrians and motorists in the area and its surrounding communities. The Public Works Department is overseeing the road resurfacing following the removal of the top layer several […]

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THE SWISS MUSEUM WHICH TURNED DISCARDED JUNK INTO ART

TRAVEL: by Eric Mackenzie Lamb   Situated on the banks of the Rhine river in Basel, Switzerland, the Tinguely museum is unlike any others in the world. The largest part of the exhibition are machine sculptures which move at the touch of a button, as well as a large number of drawings. The building itself was […]

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Weaponized Drones Could Threaten Caribbean Security: Early Action Necessary

By Sir Ronald Sanders The Caribbean faces a new and urgent threat: weaponized drones in criminal hands are rapidly proliferating into the hands of criminal actors, non‑state militias, and private contractors. What began as experimental tools for law enforcement has become instruments of murder, assassination, and terror across Latin America—and now in Haiti. CARICOM governments […]

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Farmers From The Communities Of Monchy And Babonneau Receive Health Screening And Education

Saint Lucia – The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs recently collaborated with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Rural Development to host the 3rd annual Farmer’s Health Fair and Market for farmers of Region 1 & 2 (Gros-Islet and Babonneau). This activity was held on the grounds of the Balata Rubis Service […]

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Saint Lucia’s Employers Join National Fight for Healthier Workplaces

Saint Lucia – The Saint Lucia Employers’ Federation (SLEF) is lending its voice to the national campaign for healthier lifestyles by calling on businesses across the island to make workplace wellness a strategic priority. At a recently held breakfast meeting, the Federation urged employers to take a more proactive role in supporting the health and […]

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Saint Lucia’s Ministry Of Equity Deepens Ties With Martinique-Based Donor Organizations

Saint Lucia – In an effort to continue strengthening regional partnerships in support of Saint Lucia’s social protection systems and disaster resilience efforts, officials of the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment have wrapped up a high-level visit to neighboring Martinique. From July 2 to 4, 2025, Permanent Secretary Dr. Charmaine Hippolyte Emmanuel participated […]

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Government Passes Landmark Legislative Amendment To Protect Minimum Wage Earners In Saint Kitts And Nevis

Basseterre, Saint Kitts – In a major step toward strengthening social equity, the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis today, (Thursday, July 10), passed a key amendment to the Housing and Social Development Levy Act. This amendment ensures that individuals earning the national minimum wage of $500 per week, as well as those earning slightly above […]

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National Productivity Council Formally Established To Advance Sustainable Economic Growth

Basseterre, Saint Kitts – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has taken a decisive step toward boosting national productivity with the formal establishment of the National Productivity Council. Minister of Labour and Employment, the Honourable Marsha Henderson, delivered remarks on the new Council during the July 10, 2025, Sitting of the National Assembly, emphasising […]

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Social Development Launches New Online Portal For School-Based Assistance Programmes

Basseterre, Saint Kitts – Persons benefitting from the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis’ School-Based Assistance Programme and new enrollees will now enjoy a streamlined and efficient system that eliminates duplication and enhances confidentiality. A new Expression of Interest portal, www.socialdevelopment.gov.kn by the ministry is now live as officials continue to modernise the way information is collected […]

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