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Office Closure | Ministry of Tourism | Monday, 3 February 2025

Published 2 February 2025

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The Ministry of Tourism wishes to inform the general public that its office will be closed tomorrow, Monday, 3 February 2025 for a staff development session. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding in this matter.

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SKNDF-Coast Guard responded to a suspected drowning at Shitten Bay

Published 2 February 2025

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On February 1st, 2025, the RSCNPF received a report from the SKNDF-Coast Guard of a suspected drowning at Shitten Bay. The incident occurred between 11AM and 11:30AM. Our investigations revealed that eighty-one (81)-year-old John Edward Jeffrey, a cruise tourist from London, England (passenger on vessel Iona), had been snorkelling when he was observed to be stationary in the water. He was quickly brought aboard the snorkelling tour vessel, but all attempts to resuscitated him proved futile. He was transported to the Coast Guard pier where he was pronounced deceased. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the precise cause of death.

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OFFICIAL THEME REVEALED FOR 30TH AGRICULTURE OPEN DAY IN ST. KITTS

Published 2 February 2025

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OFFICIAL THEME REVEALED FOR 30TH AGRICULTURE OPEN DAY IN ST. KITTS

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 30 January 2025):

The eagerly anticipated 30th edition of the Agriculture Open Day in St. Kitts is set to celebrate three decades of agricultural progress and innovation under the theme, “Celebrating 30 Years: From Soil to Sea; The Journey to Sustainability.” This milestone event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 1, and Friday, May 2, 2025, at the scenic Royal Basseterre Valley National Park, located along the Kim Collins Highway.

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MINISTER PHILLIP FULLY ENDORSES THE PASSAGE OF THE VEHICLES AND ROAD TRAFFIC (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2025

Published 30 January 2025

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MINISTER PHILLIP FULLY ENDORSES THE PASSAGE OF THE VEHICLES AND ROAD TRAFFIC (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2025

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 30, 2025 (SKNIS): Minister of State with responsibility for Social Development, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, has wholeheartedly endorsed the passage of the Vehicles and Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the National Assembly on January 30, 2025.

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ATTORNEY-GENERAL WILKIN HAILS PASSAGE OF PLEA NEGOTIATIONS AND AGREEMENTS BILL, 2024, AS A MILESTONE FOR JUSTICE REFORM

Published 30 January 2025

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ATTORNEY-GENERAL WILKIN HAILS PASSAGE OF PLEA NEGOTIATIONS AND AGREEMENTS BILL, 2024, AS A MILESTONE FOR JUSTICE REFORM

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 30, 2025 (SKNIS): The Honourable Garth Wilkin, Attorney General of St. Kitts and Nevis, has hailed the passage of the Plea Negotiations and Agreements Bill, 2024, as a transformative step for the country’s legal system.

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