SKN Government to bolster CBI program
St. Kitts and Nevis’ (SKN) Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program will be strengthened, as the world and in particular SKN in battling the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is Prime Minister,…
Almost 2,000 severance claims processed and counting
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris. The Prime Minister gave this update on the Severance claims during Tuesday’s “Leadership Program” on November 10th, 2020. …
Two VAT days announced for December 2020
Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris. This comes on the heels of consultations between the Government and the Chamber of Industry and Commerce. Initially, one VAT Day…
Government makes decision to make Agriculture “Tax-Free”
Agriculture continues to be paramount on the Government’s agenda and as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the world, the need for greater local food production, is even more significant. …
SKN now requires mandatory 14 day quarantine, following withdrawal from CARICOM Bubble
The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis now requires a mandatory fourteen (14) day quarantine, for all travelers from CARICOM (Caribbean Community) countries, in addition to a negative Polymerase Chain…
St. Kitts and Nevis withdraws from the CARICOM Bubble
Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris. The Prime Minister made the announcement on Tuesday evening (November 3rd), during the “Leadership Matters” program. This also comes on the…
PM Harris committed to reopening borders carefully and safely
That was Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris. His comments came as the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis’ (SKN) borders, re-opened on Saturday, October 31st, 2020. …
Additional funds injected into Severance Fund to assist displaced workers
Many members of the Federation’s workforce who have been directly impacted by the pandemic have applied for Severance, due to the uncertainties surrounding their jobs. The severed employees largely…
St. Kitts Hotels reduce rates for travelers to meet mandatory 14 day quarantine
Hotels in St. Kitts are reducing their rates per night for travelers to meet the mandatory quarantine requirements, before intermingling with the public. This arrangement emerged due to repeated…
Over 4000 Weekly Public Sector workers paid on time during Closure of Federation’s Borders
Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris reported on the payment of the Auxiliary workers and STEP workers during the closure of the Federation’s borders. Prime Minster Harris provided…
St. Kitts and Nevis sued by Belize Gov’t over sugar imports outside of CARICOM
The Government of Belize is suing St. Kitts and Nevis, along with Trinidad and Tobago for the importation of sugar outside of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). In a recent…
One VAT Day slated for December 2020
Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris. On the VAT Day, otherwise known as Discounted Vat Rate Day (DVRD), allows all VAT registered businesses to charge VAT at the…