Local news, News, Politics

HER EXCELLENCY MARCELLA LIBURD JP SWORN IN AS ST. KITTS AND NEVIS’ FIRST FEMALE GOVERNOR-GENERAL

Published 1 February 2023

Basseterre

Buckie Got It Media Source

HER EXCELLENCY MARCELLA LIBURD JP SWORN IN AS ST. KITTS AND NEVIS’ FIRST FEMALE GOVERNOR-GENERAL

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 01, 2023 (SKNIS): History was witnessed on February 01, 2023, in the Federation of St. Christopher and Nevis when the first female Governor-General was sworn in, in the person of Her Excellency, Marcella Liburd JP, during a brief but significant ceremony at Government House.

Read More...

Business, Local news, News

IMF REPORTS THAT ST. KITTS AND NEVIS IS RECOVERING FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND COST OF LIVING CRISIS; GROWTH IN 2023 IS PROJECTED AT 4.5 PERCENT

Published 1 February 2023

Basseterre

Buckie Got It Media Source

IMF REPORTS THAT ST. KITTS AND NEVIS IS RECOVERING FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND COST OF LIVING CRISIS; GROWTH IN 2023 IS PROJECTED AT 4.5 PERCENT

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 31, 2023 (SKNIS): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is reporting that the hard-hit St. Kitts and Nevis economy from the COVID-19 pandemic is recovering and that the cost of living crisis is improving. However, the report pointed out that although “the outlook is positive, risks are somewhat tilted to the downside” with “growth projected at 4.5 percent in 2023, supported by a strong recovery in tourism and other service sectors.

Read More...

Local news, News, Travel

New Beginnings in January 2023

Published 1 February 2023

Basseterre

Buckie Got It Media Source

Basseterre, St. Kitts (01 February 2023) – In accordance with the destination’s most recent accolade of being featured by FORBES magazine as a Top 5 destination to keep on your radar in 2023, St. Kitts continues to nurture its commitment to advancing its tourism industry. The inception of 2023 witnessed an immeasurable drive from the St. Kitts Tourism Authority to further market, promote, and increase travel to the destination – through the launch of Kittitian RumMaster, an experience first of its kind, the facilitation of press trips, culturally-oriented events, and the promotion of St. Kitts at international travel trade shows.

Read More...

Weather

7am Wx forecast 1st February 2023

Published 1 February 2023

Basseterre

Buckie Got It Media Source

Valid until 8am 2nd February 2023.

Weather Bulletin

Issued at: 7am Wednesday, 1st February 2023
Present Weather: Cloudy
Winds: A moderate breeze of 15mph from a Northeasterly direction
Temperature: 25°C / 76°F Humidity: 75%
Sea Level Pressure: 1016.5 mb or 30.01”
Sunset: Today 6:06pm Sunrise: Tom 6:42am

Read More...

Local news, News

POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROGRAMME UPDATE JANUARY 31ST 2023

Published 31 January 2023

Basseterre 

Buckie Got It Media Source

The Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs wishes to provide to the general public an update on the application process for the Poverty Alleviation Programme.

Read More...