Nearly half a million people have been displaced from their homes in Southern Brazil as torrential rains have caused floods leaving people without homes, electrical power, drinking water, or sewerage disposal. And there may be worse to come. Weather forecaster MetSul said that most Rio Grande do Sul cities should expect more heavy rain and […]

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“We don’t care if they hate us, because they can’t bury us,” Voudoun religious congregants sing in Haiti. Recent gang-driven violence has left more than 360,000 people homeless, largely shut down Haiti’s biggest seaport and closed the main international airpor in Port au Prince t two months ago. Supplies of the most basic goods including […]

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Basseterre, St. Kitts – In a significant move towards enhancing the protection of intellectual property in St. Kitts and Nevis, the Copyright Bill, 2024, was successfully passed on Friday, May 10, 2024. This Bill, modernising the legal framework for copyright protection, supports the burgeoning orange economy and acknowledges the evolving digital landscape where creative outputs thrive. […]

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Basseterre, St. Kitts – The water quality of the newly commissioned well in Cayon is exceptional and meets all guidelines for drinking water quality and safety established by the World Health Organization (WHO). The well was officially commissioned during a ceremony on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the site. Head of the Water Services Department […]

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Basseterre, St. Kitts – Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, strongly supported the Virtual Asset (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which was passed in the Federal Parliament on Friday, May 10, 2024. The Bill aims to strengthen the existing provisions of the Virtual Asset Act, Cap. 21.29. The amendment, […]

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Basseterre, St. Kitts – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has again demonstrated its willingness and commitment to being a responsible member of the international community by passing several crucial amendments to the Virtual Asset Act during the Friday, May 10, 2024, Sitting of the National Assembly. The Virtual Asset (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was moved […]

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Basseterre, St. Kitts – During a landmark ceremony on Friday, May 10, 2024, Cabinet Ministers, senior government officials and representatives from Bedrock Exploration Development Technologies St. Kitts Ltd (BEAD) raised glasses of fresh tap water with residents of Cayon, signalling the return of 24-hour water service to the community following the official commissioning and handing over […]

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Basseterre, St. Kitts – The Federal Parliament of Saint Christopher and Nevis, on Thursday, May 09, 2024, passed the Justice Interference Prevention Bill, 2024, a pivotal legislation aimed at fortifying the criminal justice system against interference in legal proceedings. The Bill, passionately championed by Attorney General (AG), the Honourable Garth Wilkin, addressed critical issues of witness […]

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Basseterre, St. Kitts – The Federal Parliament of St. Kitts and Nevis has approved the Firearms (Amendment) Bill, 2024, signalling a resolute stance against illegal gun ownership and use in the Federation. The Honourable Garth Wilkin, Attorney-General (AG) and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, supported the Bill, emphasising its critical role in combating gun-related crimes […]

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Basseterre, St. Kitts – The laws in St. Kitts and Nevis that address offences against the person were strengthened with the introduction of stiffer penalties for persons shooting with intent to murder, non-shooting attempted murder, and shooting with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, […]

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