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St. Kitts – Nevis’ New E-Passport

St. Kitts and Nevis begins issuing new E (Biometric) passports from January 5th, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, Labour and Social Security has announced.

The Ministry said in a news release that the new passports, with several improved security features, are being introduced as part of government’s ongoing efforts to prevent fraud and identity theft consistent with its regional and international commitments.

The Passport Office will issue the new E – (Biometric) Passports to citizens and residents, who are applying for the documents for the first time, or to those requesting replacements.

Citizens and residents currently using the machine readable passports will continue doing so, once these are not expired, lost and or damaged.

They will not, at this time, be required to change to the new E – (biometric) Passports; until the old document has expired.

Information on the various fees to be applied through the purchase of stamps for the issuance of the new E Passport can be obtained from the Passport Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, Labour & Social Security, Government Headquarters, Church Street, Basseterre.

The Ministry said that introduction of the new passport has become necessary given the regional and global efforts to improve security.

“The new document to be issued by the Government of St Kitts and Nevis is more secured and designed with specific imbedded features intended to enhance the integrity of the new E Passport and will facilitate more seamless travel by citizens and residents of the Federation.

Fees associated with the new Biometric passports are as follows:

Issue of a 32-page e-passport for applicants under 16 years or over 65 years – EC$150.00

Issue of a 32-page e-passport for applicants 16 years or under 65 years – EC$250.00

Replacement of a lost, stolen and or damaged e-passport (except for citizenship by investment) – EC$500.00

Replacement of a lost, stolen and or damaged e-passport with a copy of a report from the Police, Fire & Rescue Services Department, other relevant authority, or such credible information supporting the applicant’s statement – EC$250.00

Processing and issuing of a passport in four days or less (except for citizenship by investment) – EC$350.00.

Separate fees for applicants who obtain citizenship by investment are to be published shortly.

Further information and or clarification can be obtained by calling 869-467-1202 and or 869-467-1209 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

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The Pavilion Beach Club – Beach Bar
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
November 16, 2011 (CUOPM)

St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas says the opening of the Pavilion Beach Club on St. Kitts’ South East Peninsular is a splendid piece of property that enhances not only the Sandy Bank area but also the natural beauty of the twin-island.

Speaking at the official opening of the Pavilion, Prime Minister Douglas noted that construction started 11 months ago on one of the most beautiful public beaches in St. Kitts and commended  not only those who have designed the property, but also those who have done the physical landscaping that has transformed the piece of property into what it is today.

The Pavilion Beach Club at Sandy Bank is part of the Christophe Harbour Development on the South East Peninsula and is in addition to the Beach Club opened a few years ago.

Dr. Douglas noted that with the closure of the sugar industry in 2005, St. Kitts and Nevis continues to encourage investment in the tourism, hospitality and services industry.

“The transformation that we expect cannot be completed without the full participation of our own local residents and citizens who are investing here as well as those founders and also the property owners, who so far have encouraged this development in moving forward,” he said.

Prime Minister Douglas told invited guests several of them homeowners, investors and founders they are not just making a simple investment for themselves for their future, but also contributing to the economic and social development of St. Kitts and Nevis by impacting the lives of the people and moving the nation forward.

Pointing to the current turbulent global economic and financial times, Prime Minister Douglas said St. Kitts and Nevis continues to prepare investors and its citizens for the easing of the present situation.

“When that happens we would be ready and more than welcoming to the rest of the world. We want to instill confidence in you our prospective investors and so this property being open 11 months after it started and with the natural beauty that has been enhanced here, we are asking you to recognize the confidence that is absolutely necessary from this property in moving not only your investment forward, but the future development of an entire nation forward,” said Prime Minister Douglas.

He thanked those who have shown confidence his Government and the people of St. Kitts and Nevis.

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Existing Wind Farm In Nevis

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
October 17, 2011 (CUOPM)

St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas says a contract signed between the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is being reviewed.

North Star recently disclosed that US$16.5 million has been committed by the United States Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) to fund the construction of Phase I of the wind far at Belle Vue, St. Kitts.

“The contract that was previously signed with North Star’s covers a 20-year period. This contract I have been informed by the Ministry of Energy is presently under review by the Ministry of Legal Affairs and by our consultant in the Department of Energy. When the review is completed we shall further update,” the Prime Minister told reporters.

He said should conditions support such a course of action, the initial 5.4 MW capacity can, at a later date, be expanded to 20 MW.

“Initiatives in renewable energy, whether they are geothermal-based, wind or solar-based are all important developments for the Federation,” said Dr. Douglas, adding:

“Fossil fuel reserves are finite.  Oil prices on the world market can be volatile.  And oil supplies are determined by forces beyond our control.”

Prime Minister Douglas said St. Kitts and Nevis must identify resources that it already possesses in abundance.

“Wind can be converted into energy in an efficient and cost-effective manner. We must develop them.  And this is what we are doing.  Renewable energy will constitute an important component of this country’s forward movement economically.  And North Star will be an important source of renewable energy,” said Dr. Douglas.

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