Published 11 October 2024
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STRAUGHAN FOUNDATION DONATES NEW FURNITURE TO SCHOOLS IN ST. KITTS
Basseterre: St. Kitts, Thursday, October 09, 2024: The Straughan Foundation of Texas, USA has generously donated new school furniture to the Ministry of Education which was recently distributed to several schools on St. Kitts.
Published 9 October 2024
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CARICAD PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
Basseterre: St. Kitts, Wednesday, October 09, 2024: A delegation from the Caribbean Centre
for Development Administration (CARICAD) made a courtesy call on the Ministry of
Education, meeting with key officials including the Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Minister of
Education, and Permanent Secretary Lisa-Romayne Pistana on Tuesday, October 08.
Published 9 October 2024
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Basseterre: St. Kitts, Wednesday, October 09, 2024: In a heartwarming display of support, current students of the Cayon High School (CHS) have been gifted a generous donation from the school’s alumni group, CHS BEST. The donation, which includes desks, chairs, and tables, was presented to CHS on the return of the students to the classroom earlier this term.
Published 9 October 2024
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Basseterre: St. Kitts, Wednesday, October 09, 2024: In a heartwarming display of support, current students of the Cayon High School (CHS) have been gifted a generous donation from the school’s alumni group, CHS BEST. The donation, which includes desks, chairs, and tables, was presented to CHS on the return of the students to the classroom earlier this term.
Published 9 October 2024
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Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis Announces Christmas Duty-Free Allowances
Cabinet Approves Special Concessions for the Festive Season
Basseterre, Saint Kitts (October 9, 2024) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is pleased to announce the approval of special duty-free concessions for non-commercial importers and travellers, effective from November 15th, 2024 to January 31st, 2025. The decision, recently approved by the Federal Cabinet led by Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, aims to ease the financial burden on citizens and residents as they prepare for the Christmas and Carnival seasons.
The approved duty-free allowances include:
This initiative underscores the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party Administration’s commitment to providing tangible support to the people of Saint Kitts and Nevis, especially during a period that is traditionally marked by increased spending.
Prime Minister Drew expressed his satisfaction with this decision, stating, “The Christmas and Carnival seasons are a time of celebration and togetherness. These duty-free concessions are part of our Administration’s ongoing effort to ensure that families and businesses alike can enjoy the festivities without undue financial strain.”
The Government encourages all non-commercial importers and travellers to take advantage of these duty-free allowances, which will apply to goods landed within the Federation during the specified period.
For further information, please contact the Customs and Excise Department.
