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St Kitts and Nevis Election Results: Opposition Wins Vote
St Kitts Breaks Ground on Another New Solar Farm
Above: the first panels at the farm in St Kitts By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis has broken ground on another new solar farm on the island. The country is already home to a solar farm at …
St Kitts Looking to Expand Investment in Rural Areas
Above: St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts is in the midst of a development boom, one Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas wants to continue to expand. Speaking this week, Douglas said the country’s five-year plan …
St Kitts: Pelican Bay Condominium-Hotel to Break Ground in May
Above: a rendering of Pelican Bay By the Caribbean Journal staff The planned $90 million Pelican Bay condominium-hotel complex is set to break ground in May, according to the office of Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas. The groundbreaking on May …
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St Kitts and Nevis, Colombia Hold Talks
Above: Basseterre (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas held talks this week with new Colombian Ambassador Luis Guillermo Martinez-Fernandez. The Ambassador, who recently presented his credentials to Governor General Sir …
Cuban Ambassador Departing St Kitts
Above: Basseterre, St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Cuban Ambassador to St Kitts and Nevis Jorge Payret Zubiaur has completed his term in the twin-island federation. Zubiaur, Cuba’s resident ambassador in St Kitts, will officially depart in …
In St Kitts, a Boost for Small Business
Above: Basseterre (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Entrepreneurs in St Kitts and Nevis will be receiving support from a new source, thanks to a soon-to-launch programme by the St Kitts and Nevis Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation. The Small …
St Kitts and Nevis Receiving Interceptor Vessels from US Coast Guard
Above: downtown Basseterre, St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis is receiving a pair of interceptor vessels from the United States Coast Guard. The new ships come under the aegis of the “Secure Seas” …
St Kitts and Nevis, Lithuania Establish Diplomatic Relations
Above: St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas (UN Photo/JC McIlwaine) By the Caribbean Journal staff The governments of St Kitts and Nevis and Lithuania have established diplomatic ties, following the signing of an official agreement this week. …
St Kitts and Nevis PM Denzil Douglas: “Green Energy is the Destination”
Above: WindWatt’s wind farm in Nevis (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Green energy is the destination for the Caribbean, and there is no turning back, St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Denzil Douglas told diplomats at the Third …
St Kitts and Nevis Debt-to-GDP Ratio Could Fall Below 100 Percent
Above: Basseterre, St Kitts (Photo: Erasmus Williams) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis’ debt-to-GDP ratio, which was once nearly 200 percent, is expected to fall below 100 percent, according to Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas. The report …
Agreement Signed to Bring Park Hyatt Hotel to St Kitts’ Christophe Harbour
Above: Christophe Harbour By the Caribbean Journal staff Dubai’s Range Developments has signed an agreement to build a Park Hyatt hotel in St Kitts. The project will be financed through the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Programme through …
St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Leads Investment Delegation to Dubai
Above: Dubai (Photo: Dubai Tourism) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas has traveled to Dubai with an investment delegation. Douglas, who arrived in the United Arab Emirates Sunday night, is holding talks …
St Kitts and Nevis Meets Performance Targets, But IMF Lowers Growth Outlook
Above: St Kitts (Photo: SKT) By the Caribbean Journal staff The International Monetary Fund has lowered its economic outlook for St Kitts and Nevis’ economy in 2012, with a projected growth of zero percent, although the country did meet all …
St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister: Construction Can Stimulate Economy
Above: St Kitts By the Caribbean Journal staff Construction can provide a boost to the economy of St Kitts and Nevis, according to Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas. He said his government has been undertaking an in-depth evaluation of construction-related …
St Kitts and Nevis to Waive Taxes on Green Energy Equipment
Above: solar panels in St Kitts By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis’ cabinet has approved the waiving of taxes on a range of equipment that produces alternative energy, according to Information Minister Nigel Carty. The proposal, which …
New St Kitts and Nevis Legislation to Mandate Equal Pay for Women
Above: Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas (UN Photo/Evan Schneider) By the Caribbean Journal staff The administration of St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas has sent legislation to the National Assembly to ensure equal pay for men and …
Brazil Could Sign Off on Partial Scope Agreement With St Kitts and Nevis
Above: Brazilian Ambassador Miguel Magalhaes and Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas (Photo: Erasmus Williams) By the Caribbean Journal staff Brazil could soon sign off on a partial scope agreement with St Kitts and Nevis, according to Prime Minister Dr Denzil …
St Kitts and Nevis PM Concludes “Successful” India Visit at Taj Mahal
Above: St Kitts and Nevis PM Denzil Douglas at the Taj Mahal (Photo: CUOPM) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas concluded his official visit to India with a trip to the Taj …
