Education, Local news, News

CITIZENS & RESIDENTS BENEFITING FROM UNPRECEDENTED NUMBER OF BACK-TO-SCHOOL ECONOMIC RELIEF MEASURES

Published 17 August 2023

Basseterre

Buckie Got It, St Kitts Nevis News Source

CITIZENS & RESIDENTS BENEFITING FROM UNPRECEDENTED NUMBER OF BACK-TO-SCHOOL ECONOMIC RELIEF MEASURES

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 17, 2023 (SKNIS): Citizens and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis are benefiting from an unprecedented number of fiscal incentives designed to help reduce back-to-school spending by parents and guardians.

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Education, Local news, News

ONE-TO-ONE LAPTOP PROGRAMME TO BE RE-IMPLEMENTED IN SCHOOLS IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS COME SEPTEMBER 2023

Published 17 August 2023

Basseterre

Buckie Got It, St Kitts Nevis News Source

ONE-TO-ONE LAPTOP PROGRAMME TO BE RE-IMPLEMENTED IN SCHOOLS IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS COME SEPTEMBER 2023

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 17, 2023 (SKNIS): Computer literacy in schools will be further strengthened following the re-implementation of the One-to-One Laptop Initiative in all primary and secondary learning institutions in St. Kitts and Nevis when school reopens for the 2023-2024 Academic Year on Monday, September 04.

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Education, Local news, News

DR. HANLEY SAYS CONSTRUCTION OF BRAND-NEW BHS WILL CREATE EMPLOYMENT FOR LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES INCLUDING SEVERAL CONTRACTORS

Published 17 August 2023

Basseterre

Buckie Got It, St Kitts Nevis News Source

DR. HANLEY SAYS CONSTRUCTION OF A BRAND-NEW BHS WILL CREATE EMPLOYMENT FOR LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES INCLUDING SEVERAL CONTRACTORS

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 17, 2023 (SKNIS): Deputy Prime and Minister of Education the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley said the construction of the Basseterre High School (BHS) will benefit not just one local contractor but many.
 
Minister Hanley said this during his appearance on the radio and television show ‘In Focus’ on August 16 where he discussed the ongoing plans for the Basseterre High School.

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Business, Local news, News

Discounted VAT Rate Days Business Guidance

Published 17 August 2023

Basseterre

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Discounted VAT Rate Days
Business Guidance


INTRODUCTION
This information provides guidance on the conditions for participation and the reporting
requirement for the Discounted VAT Rate Days (DVRDs) August 25 and 26, 2023. Approved
businesses will be allowed to charge VAT at the rate of 5% on the sale of goods inclusive of
vehicles.

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Business, Local news, News

Discounted VAT Rate Day Consumer Information Notes

Published 17 August 2023

Basseterre

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Discounted VAT Rate Day
Consumer Information Notes


INTRODUCTION
Consumers in St. Kitts & Nevis can purchase goods at a lower VAT rate on Discounted VAT Rate
Day (DVRD) on the August 25 and 26, 2023. Only approved participating businesses will be
allowed to charge VAT at a rate of 5% (See approved list on our website).

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