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The Bahamas PM Davis On Three Years In Office: ‘Not Every Day Has Been Easy, But Every Day Has Been A Privilege”

Nassau, The Bahamas – While addressing the Office of the Prime Minister’s Weekly Press Briefing, on September 19, 2024, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis pointed out that the week marked three years in office; and that “not every day has been easy, but every day has been a privilege.” “And […]

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The Bahamas PM Highlights History of Bahamas-Chinese Relations at PRC 75th Anniversary Ceremony

Nassau, The Bahamas – Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis, said, on September 18, 2024, that he was delighted to be at the Official Ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and to officially welcome Her Excellency Yan Jiarong as the new […]

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Swiss Ambassador Pays Courtesy Call On Nevis Premier Hon. Mark Brantley

Charlestown, Nevis – The Honourable Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis, warmly welcomed Ambassador of Switzerland to St. Kitts and Nevis, Her Excellency Rita Hämmerli-Weschke during a courtesy call at his Pinney’s Estate Office on Friday, September 20. The Ambassador was accompanied on the courtesy call to Nevis by Honorary Consul General of Switzerland to St. Kitts […]

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Prime Minister Dr. Drew Leads Delegation To The 79th United Nations General Assembly

Basseterre, St. Kitts – St. Kitts and Nevis will emphasise its official stance on key global issues at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79), with a distinguished delegation led by Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew. The annual UNGA is the biggest diplomatic event on the international calendar as it […]

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Statement from the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew – September 20, 2024

Basseterre, St. Kitts – When my Administration took office, we promised to take steps to ensure the integrity of our Citizenship-by-Investment program. This program has attracted significant criticism for its lack of transparency and its seeming disregard for rules that were supposed to govern its operation. After enacting significant CBI reforms in St. Kitts and […]

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DPP To Launch Investigation Into Previous Irregularities In CBI Program: Inquiry Will Focus On Activities Pre-Dating Recent Reforms

Basseterre, St. Kitts – The Director of Public Prosecutions’ Office (DPPO) announced today that it will be launching a formal investigation into the administration of the Citizenship By Investment (CBI) program prior to the significant reforms implemented by the current Federal Administration. The DPPO emphasizes the importance of ensuring a fair and independent inquiry, particularly in […]

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Jamaica Still Trying To Crack Down On Post Hurricane Price Gouging.

Industry and Trade Minister Aubyn Hill, says the Consumer Affairs Commission  continues to closely monitor businesses to ensure businesses do not exploit the impact of Hurricane Beryl to engage in price gouging. He did not mention whether there had yet been any prosecutions or other kinds of government actions against offending traders. Six days after […]

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BVI Delegation Put In A Full Week Of Meetings In London, But Was It Successful?

A delegation from the Virgin Islands, led by the  Premier Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley, with Deputy Premier Lorna Smith alongside, has successfully concluded a pivotal five-day visit to London, the BVI has announced in a press release. This visit was a crucial opportunity for the Premier to engage with the new UK Government, including Minister […]

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Premier of Nevis delivers Independence Day Address 2024

Address by the Honourable Mark A.G. Brantley Premier of Nevis and Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition in the St. Kitts and Nevis National Assembly on the occasion of the 41st Anniversary of Independence   Fellow citizens and residents, As Premier and a citizen of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, I am deeply honoured […]

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