Land Registry upgraded, lists almost 6,000 parcels
Close to 6,000 land parcels have been registered in St. Kitts and Nevis during 18 months after work began in January 2018 at the...
NIA waives Alien Land Holders License fee for 90 days
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis -- The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) has announced a waiver of the Alien Land Holders License fee on the purchase of homes...
Officials discuss COVID-19’s economic impact on the Federation
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts -- Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, says his Government welcomes continued dialogue with members...
Real estate developer says, CBI Programme continues to have a positive...
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts -- The Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme is being lauded for its continued positive impact on the economy of St. Kitts...
Mortgage delinquencies: What does it mean for NHC?
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts -- Mortgage delinquencies are spiralling upwards around the world due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This leaves a strain on the financers...
ILO report warns poverty increasing
Deteriorating economic conditions, fewer quality jobs cited as cause By Staff Writer Deteriorating economic conditions and the global deficit in quality jobs in many regions, including...
Minister of Agriculture visits 12 farms, assesses future
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts -- The new Minister of Agriculture, the Honourable Alexis Jeffers, visited 12 farms on July 14 to assess the measures needed...
NIA announces stimulus package for the construction sector in Nevis
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis -- Hon. Mark Brantley, Premier and Minister of Finance, says he hopes citizens and residents will take advantage of a package of...
Monetary Council anticipates quick Post COVID-19 quick economic turnaround
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – After a reliable COVID-19 vaccine is developed, there can be a rapid recovery for the economies of the Eastern Caribbean...
Department of Labour focused on processing severance claims
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts -- The Department of Labour is working assiduously to process severance claims by workers terminated from their jobs. Section 26 of the...
Seven measures suggested to transform jobs, end poverty
By Staff Writer Seven measures to reverse deteriorating economic conditions and reduce poverty have been suggested by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva to...
OECS Member States Tackle Sustainable Land Management
Press Release Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 16, 2017 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, along with eight other member states of the Organization...
Hon. Brantley presents $237.2 million budget for 2021 free of new...
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis -- Hon. Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis and Minister of Finance in the Nevis Island Administration, presented a $237.2million budget free of...
Foreign direct investment positively impacts every citizen
CHARLESTOWN, Nevis – Hon. Mark Brantley, Minister of Foreign Affairs in St. Kitts and Nevis, is underscoring the importance of foreign direct investment to...
Updated Payment Methods could lead to Economic Growth
By Loshaun Dixon Basseterre, St. Kitts-The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is embarking on an initiative to change the way payments are made in the...
St. Kitts and Nevis’ economy ahead of those in the OAS
Staff Writer The Federation is doing well, compared to other member countries of the Organization of American States (OAS), according to a study conducted by...
Caribbean Development Bank programme to aid market access to St. Kitts...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- St. Kitts and Nevis will be offered a Regional Quality Infrastructure Programme (RQIP) with globally standardised testing at domestic laboratories as...
Strategic areas outlined to strengthen St. Kitts and Nevis CBI Programme
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts -- After 36 years, the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme continues to be one of the most...
ECLAC predicts Latin American, Caribbean economies will expand 1.5%
MEXICO CITY – St. Kitts and Nevis is among 11 Caribbean nations whose economies are expected to expand 1.5 percent in 2018, despite external...
Alternative sectors provide job opportunities during COVID-19
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – Agriculture, entertainment and the arts, and the cannabis industry are being emphasized as alternative employment sectors by the government of...