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Census Shows A 7.4 Percent Increase In The Population On Nevis

Charlestown, Nevis – Director of the Department of Statistics and Economic Planning on Nevis Mrs. Dorriel Tross-Phillip has revealed that according to the 2021-2022 Population and Housing Census, the population of Nevis has increased by 7.4 percent over the past 10 years. “Nevis population count for the 2021-2022 Population and Housing Census is 13,182 persons. This represents 26 percent of the […]

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Minister Of Culture Assures There Will Be A Host Of Exciting Activities For Nevis’ 50th Anniversary Of Culturama

Charlestown, Nevis – Minister of Culture in the Nevis Island Administration Deputy Premier the Honourable Eric Evelyn has expressed confidence that the myriad of activities planned over the course of Nevis’ Culturama 50 and Homecoming Celebration will keep all visitors and residents fully entertained. Speaking at the Culturama Secretariat press conference on Tuesday, June 25, Minister […]

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Prime Minster Dr. Drew Discusses Further Collaboration With OIDC Following CECI Visit

Taipei, Taiwan – Continuing his official State Visit to the Republic of China (Taiwan), Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, along with his delegation, visited the Overseas Investment & Development Corporation (OIDC), the parent company of China Engineering Consultants, Inc. (CECI), on the morning of Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Jeff […]

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Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew Explores Parntership Opportunities With China Engineering Consultants Inc.

Taipei, Taiwan – During his official State Visit to the Republic of China (Taiwan), Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, visited China Engineering Consultants, Inc. (CECI) on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, for a series of strategic discussions. The discussions with CECI focused on several critical sectors, including renewable energy, […]

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Qualifying Artistes & Calypsonians Announced for 2024 Soca & Calypso Monarch Competition

St. Lucia – After a packed weekend of activities for Lucian Carnival, including the semi-finals of the Groovy & Power Soca, and Calypso Monarch; organizing agency, the Carnival Planning and Management Committee has announced the finalists for the 2024 Soca and Calypso Monarch Competitions. The Groovy and Power Soca Monarch competition will be held on […]

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NIA Cabinet Approves Road Naming And Street Numbering Policy

Charlestown, Nevis – The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Cabinet has approved a road naming and street numbering policy which is aimed at improving the efficiency of locating a property by use of street name and number. The Honourable Spencer Brand, Nevis’ Minister of Works, Communications, and Physical Planning, said the initiative has been time consuming but it is […]

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Dr. Drew Engages With St. Kitts And Nevis Nationals Studying In Kaohsiung Following Sister-City Signing

Kaohsiung, Taiwan – Following the historic signing of the sister-city agreement between Basseterre City in St. Kitts and Nevis and Kaohsiung City in the Republic of China (Taiwan), Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, took the opportunity to engage with nationals who are currently studying in Kaohsiung. Prime Minister Dr. Drew met with the […]

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Basseterre and Kaohsiung Forge Historic Sister-City Partnership

Kaohsiung, Taiwan – In a historic move to strengthen ties and foster collaboration, Basseterre City in St. Kitts and Nevis and Kaohsiung City in the Republic of China (Taiwan) have signed an agreement to become sister cities. The signing ceremony took place in the vibrant and technologically advanced city of Kaohsiung on Tuesday, June 25, […]

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Temporary Concessions On Air-Cooling Devices

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis – The Federal Cabinet of Ministers has approved a temporary concession on air-cooling devices from July 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024. During this period, no taxes will be charged on eligible air-cooling devices. As climate change continues to cause unusually high temperatures, the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party Administration aims to […]

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Temporary Tax Relief On School Supplies

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis  – The Federal Cabinet of Ministers has approved a temporary tax relief on school supplies from July 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024. During this period, no taxes will be charged on eligible school supplies. Honourable Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew stated, “This initiative aims to support families and students by […]

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