No DVRD Day for Easter considering ongoing VAT Relief Holiday Federal Gov’t says
There will not be a Discounted VAT Rate Day (DVRD) for Easter this year, a release from the Federal Government says. The decision was made in light of the…
Two New Plants commissioned at Federal Govt’s Quarry
The Federal Government, through the Public Works Department, commissioned a brand new POWERSCREEN Secondary Crushing Plant, a new POWERSCREEN Screening Plant and Rokbak Truck at the Quarry Division, in St.…
Nevis Island Assembly Sitting & PM Drew’s Press Conference set for Thursday March 6th
The first Sitting of the Nevis Island Assembly for 2025 will be held on Thursday Mar. 6th. Notice has been given that the Sitting will take place at the…
Government Deepens Commitment to Crime Reduction
“Crime cannot be solved with quick fixes or by throwing money at the problem. You cannot pay for peace—you must build it” That’s the word from Prime Minister and…
Cybernetica selected as Strategic Adviser for National Digital Identity Implementation in SKN
The Federal Government has taken a significant step in advancing its e-government transformation by partnering with Cybernetica. Cybernetica is an Estonian IT company best known for development of Estonia's e-Estonia…
PM Drew and Premier Brantley issues joint statement of geothermal project
SKN’s Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew and Premier of Nevis, Hon. Dr. Mark Brantley, issued a joint statement on Feb. 10th, giving an update about the Federation’s Geothermal Project.…
PM Drew discusses “potential financing” of developmental projects in SKN with CAF Development Bank
Prime Minister, the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, met with Regional Manager for the Caribbean of the CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, Dr. Stacy Richards-Kennedy during…
Federal Gov’t confirms ongoing market surveillance on VAT Reduction
The Federal Government has announced its market surveillance efforts to ensure that the benefits of the recent Value Added Tax (VAT) reduction are passed on to consumers. The reduction in…
Federal Gov’t introduces tougher fines and penalties to deter careless and reckless driving practices
The federal government has introduced stronger fines and penalties for motorists who violate the country’s traffic laws. These form part of its approach to crack down on dangerous driving practices…
Budget Boost Wallet (BBW) initiative continues
As the Federal Government’s Budget Boost Wallet (BBW) initiative continues into the ensuing months, the date to receive January’s payment has passed, which was Jan. 30th, 2025. What does…
Federal Gov’t extends best wishes to outgoing US Amb. to Barbados, Eastern C’bean & OECS
The Federal Government extended best wishes and farewell to outgoing US Ambassador to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS, His Excellency Roger Nyhus, during a cocktail reception at Government…
More than 15,000 registered on JAD for the BBW initiative
Cabinet Secretary in the Federal Government, Dr. Marcus Natta. His comments were made in reference to the Federal Government’s Budget Boost Wallet (BBW), which is a short-term financial relief, set…