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Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Emergency Powers (COVID-19) (No. 13) Regulations (SRO No. 38 of 2020). -

Adoption: 2020-08-07 | Date of end of application: 2020-08-29 | KNA-2020-R-110199

These Regulations shall come into operation from 5:00 a.m. on Saturday 8th August, 2020, and shall expire at 4:59 a.m. on Saturday 29th August, 2020. The new regulations are part of the process of gradually relaxing restrictions and reintroducing the Federation to more economic and social activity in preparation for the eventual reopening of its borders.

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Caribbean Regional Strategic Framework on HIV and AIDS (CRSF) 2019 – 2025. -

Adoption: 2019-10 | INT-2019-M-110909

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Resources Act, 2016 (Act No. 1 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-02-10 | KNA-2016-L-104912

The Act provides for the conservation, management, development and sustainable use of fisheries resources in the territorial waters of St. Christopher and Nevis. Regulates fishing vessels registered in St. Christopher and Nevis in and beyond the territorial waters of the country. Repeals the Fisheries Act, 1984.

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Training, Certification, Safe Manning, Hours of Work and Watchkeeping) (Amendment) Regulations, 2014 (S.R.O. No. 39 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-11-06 | KNA-2014-R-104920

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention 2006) (Amendment) Regulations, 2014 (S.R.O. No. 17 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-07-30 | KNA-2014-R-104913

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Public Service (Recruitment and Appointment) Code, 2014 (SRO No. 8 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-05-15 | KNA-2014-R-108301

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Public Service Standing Order 2014 (SRO No. 11. of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-05-15 | KNA-2014-R-108302

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Public Service (Conduct and Ethics of Officers), 2014 (SRO No. 9 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-05-15 | KNA-2014-R-108303

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Public Service Code of Discipline, 2013 (SRO No. 10 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-05-15 | KNA-2014-R-108304

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention 2006), Regulations, 2013 (S.R.O. No. 27 of 2013). -

Adoption: 2013-10-17 | KNA-2013-R-104914

1. Citation
2. Interpretation
3. Application
4. Medical Certificate
5. Training and Qualifications
6. Recruitment and Placement
7. Seafarers’ employment agreements
8. Wages
9. Hours of work and hours of rest
10. Entitlement of Leave
11. Repatriation
12. Seafarer compensation for the ship’s loss of foundering
13. Manning levels
14. Career and skill development and opportunities for seafarers’ employment
15. Accommodation and recreational facilities
16. Food and catering
17. Medical care on board ship and ashore
18. Ship owners’ liability
19. Health and safety protection and accident prevention
20. Access to shore-based welfare facilities
21. Flag State responsibilities
22. Authorization of recognized organisations
23. Maritime labour certificate and declaration of maritime labour compliance
24. Inspection and enforcement
25. On-board complaint procedures
26. Marine casualties
27. Port State responsibilities
28. Onshore seafarer complaint-handling procedures
29. Labour-supplying responsibilities
30. Exemptions
31. Delegation
First Schedule
Second Schedule
Third Schedule
Fourth Schedule

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Government Auxiliary Employees Act, 2012 (No. 19 of 2012).

Adoption: 2012-05-25 | KNA-2012-L-96063

An Act to make provision respecting Government Auxiliary Employees, formerly know as Non-Established Workers, so as to streamline and coordinate their appointment, terms and conditions of employment, discipline and dismissal, and for that purpose to establish the government Auxiliary Employees' Commission; and to make provision extending pension coverage to such employees.

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Pensions (Amendment) Act, 2012 (No. 13 of 2012).

Adoption: 2012-05-18 | KNA-2012-L-96058

Amends the Pensions Act (Cap. 22.06). Converts the Act into Parts with "Part I - Preliminary" comprising of sections 1 and 2, "Part II - Pension Grants" comprising of sections 3 to 23 and inserts a new "Part III - Contributory Pension Plan" sections 24-55, "Part IV - Widows', Widowers' and Children's Pensions" sections 56-60, and "Part V - Application of Act to Government Agencies" sections 61-64. Includes a new Second Schedule (Investment of Moneys of the Fund) and Third Schedule (Provision Relating to the Operation of the Board).

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Biosafety Act (No. 14 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-05-18 | KNA-2012-L-96060

An Act to provide for the movement, transit, handling and use of genetically modified organisms resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, taking also into account risks to human health; to provide for the establishment of a Biosafety Board; to implement the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety; and to provide for related or incidental matters.

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Immigration (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, 2012 (No. 16 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-05-18 | Date of entry into force: 2012-06-29 | KNA-2012-L-96062

Amends the Immigration Act to include the offence of people smuggling into the Law.

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Publication) Regulations, 2012 (S.R.O. No. 15 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-04-19 | KNA-2012-R-104915

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Medical Examination) Regulations, 2012 (S.R.O. No. 16 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-04-19 | KNA-2012-R-104916

1. Citation.
2. Interpretation.
3. Application.
4. Prohibition on employment.
5. Issue of medical fitness certificates.
6. Certificate equivalent.
7. Certificates issued by foreign States.
8. Period of validity.
9. Suspension or cancellation of Certificate.
10. Application for review.
11. Records.
12. Inspection and detention of Saint Christopher and Nevis ship.
13. Inspection and detention of foreign ship.
14. Penalties.

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Training, Certification, Safe Manning, Hours of Work and Watchkeeping) Regulations, 2012 (S.R.O. No. 17 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-04-19 | KNA-2012-R-104917

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Certification and Recognition of Certificates
Part III - Quality Standards
Part IV - Hovercraft
Part V - Safe Manning
Part VI - Hours of Work
Part VII - Watchkeeping
Part VIII - Miscellaneous

First Schedule – Revalidation of Certificates
Second Schedule – Form of Endorsement Attesting the Recognition of a Certificate
Third Schedule – Table of Criteria for Appropriate Certificates
Fourth Schedule – Issue of Certificates of Competence
Fifth Schedule – Training and Certification of Officers and Crew on High Speed Craft
Sixth Schedule – Record of Certificates and Endorsements
Seventh Schedule – Near Coastal Voyages
Eighth Schedule – Assessments
Ninth Schedule – Safe Manning, Hours of Work and Watchkeeping
Tenth Schedule – Form of Dispensation

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Formal Investigation and Inquiry) Regulations, 2012 (S.R.O. No. 19 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-04-19 | KNA-2012-R-104918

Part I - Preamble
Part II - Formal Investigation
Part III - Section 122 Inquiry
Part IV - Section 124 Inquiry
Part V - Miscellaneous

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Crew Agreement) Regulations, 2012 (S.R.O. No. 14 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-04-19 | KNA-2012-R-104919

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Crew Agreements
Part III - List of the Crew
Part IV - Discharge of Seafarers

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Child Abduction Convention (International Civil Aspects) Act, 2012 (No. 12 of 2012).

Adoption: 2012-04-02 | KNA-2012-L-92695

Sections:
1. Short title
2. Interpretation
3. Convention to have force of law
4. Central Authority
5. Payment from Consolidated Fund and reservation
6. Regulations

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Proceeds of Crime (Amendment of Schedule) Order, 2012. -

Adoption: 2012 | KNA-2012-R-92708

Amends the Schedule to the Act.

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Police (Amendment) Act 2011 (No. 35 of 2011).

Adoption: 2011-12-01 | KNA-2011-L-92701

Amends section 3 of the Police Act, No. 6 of 2003
(a) in subsection (2), replacing the expression "Assistant Commissioner of Police, such number of Superintendents" with the expression "such number of Assistant Commissioners of Police, Superintendents"; and
(b) in subsection (4), replacing it as follows:
"(4) The Police Force shall, for the purposes of administration, be divided into three divisions, constituted and established as follows.
(a) Saint Christopher Division 'A' located in the island of Saint Christopher;
(b) Saint Christopher Division 'B' located in the island of Saint Christopher;
(c) Nevis Division 'C' located in the island of Nevis.".

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) (No. 2) Act, 2011 (No. 37 of 2011).

Adoption: 2011-12-01 | KNA-2011-L-92705

Section 5 of the Proceeds of Crime Act, Cap. 4.28, is replaced with a new section entitled "Tipping Off".

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Act, 2011 (No. 38 of 2011).

Adoption: 2011-12-01 | KNA-2011-L-92709

Amends section 78 of the Act by inserting immediately after the section a new section 78A entitled "Tipping Off".

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Co-operative Societies Act, 2011 (No. 31 of 2011). -

Adoption: 2011-10-17 | KNA-2011-L-92710

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Registration of Co-operative Societies
Part III - Membership and Meetings
Part IV - Management
Part V - Financing
Part VI - Business of Co-operative Society
Part VII - Property and Funds of Co-operative Society
Part VIII - Financial Disclosure and Audit
Part IX - Reconstruction of Co-operative Societies
Part X - Receivers and Receiver-Managers
Part XI - Dissolution
Part XII - Examinations and Investigations
Part XIII - Disputes
Part XIV - Specialised Co-operative Societies
Part XV - Apex Body
Part XVI - Offences
Part XVII - Miscellaneous
Part XVIII - Transitional

Repeals the Co-operative Societies Act, Cap. 21.04.

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Public Service Act, 2011 (No. 19 of 2011).

Adoption: 2011-07-20 | KNA-2011-L-92699

Part I - Preliminary Matters
Part II - Management of the Public Service
Part III - Public Service Commission
Part IV - Appointment of Public Officers
Part V - Disciplining of Public Officers
Part VI - Removal of Public Officers from the Public Service
Part VII - Human Resource Development and Management of Training
Part VIII - Miscellaneous Provisions

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Criminal Law Amendment (Amendment) Act, 2011 (No. 14 of 2011).

Adoption: 2011-05-20 | KNA-2011-L-92697

Amensd the Criminal Law Amendment Act, Cap. 4.05 by inserting immediately after section 16 a new section 17 entitle "Prohibition of Entry of Persons Under Eighteen Years" which prohibits the entry of minors into nightclubs, bars, casinos or any other place of adult entertainment.

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Housing and Social Development Levy (Amendment) Act, 2011 (No. 12 of 2011).

Adoption: 2011-03-25 | KNA-2011-L-92696

Amends section 3 of the Housing and Social Development Levy Act, Cap. 20.21. by changing the levy that is to paid from the wages of every person employed in Saint Christopher and Nevis at the rates set out in the section.

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Foundations (Amendments) Act, 2011 (No. 7 of 2011). -

Adoption: 2011-03-25 | KNA-2011-L-92712

Amends section 22 concerning accounts.

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Small Business Development Act 2009 (No. 24 of 2009).

Adoption: 2009-11-26 | KNA-2009-L-83687

This Act makes provision for the development of locally-owned small business in Saint Christopher and Nevis. It provides for the appointment of the Small Business Development Committee and sets out the procedure and criteria for financial and technical assistance to be granted to approved small businesses. The Act also provides for matter of administration. Fisheries, aquaculture and agriculture are listed among priority activities for purposes of this Act.

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act, 2009 (No. 32 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-11-18 | KNA-2009-L-88065

This Act amends the Merchant Shipping Act, 2002 by deleting section 461. This section stipulates that Regulations made by the Minister under this Act shall be subject to negative resolution of the National Assembly.

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Labour (Minimum Wage) (National Minimum Wage) Order, 2008 (S.R.O. No. 35 of 2008).

Adoption: 2008-10-31 | Date of entry into force: 2008-11-01 | KNA-2008-R-83686

Sets the national minimum wage at 8$ per hour and provides also for an overtime rate. Exceptions are included in paragraph 2. Implements the Labour (Minimum Wage) Act, Chapter 344.

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations, 2008 (L.N. No. 34 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-10-29 | KNA-2008-L-96179

These Regulations, made under the Merchant Shipping Act, 2002, set out procedures for port state control of foreign ships in ports of Saint Christopher and Nevis or at offshore installations for purposes of various listed Conventions including MARPOL. The Department of Maritime Affairs is designated as the competent authority for purposes of port inspections. The Regulations set out the procedures of such inspections, specify criteria for the detention of a vessel and provide for arbitration in case a master of a vessel disagrees with a decision of an inspector. The Regulations shall not apply to fishing vessels.

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Trafficking in Persons (Prevention) Act, 2008 (No. 32 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-09-24 | KNA-2008-L-107616

AN ACT to prescribe measures to prevent and combat trafficking
in persons with particular regard to victims who are women
and children and for related matters.

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Act, 2008 (No. 24 of 2008).

Adoption: 2008-07-18 | KNA-2008-L-80871

Amends sections 15, 17, 35 (payment instead of forfeiture), and 35 (application of procedure of enforcement payment).

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) (No.2) Act 2008 (No. 19 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-07-11 | KNA-2008-L-92707

Amends sections 2, 4, 67 and the Schedule.

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Police Regulations 2008 (S.R.O. No. 17 of 2008).

Adoption: 2008-06-27 | KNA-2008-R-80875

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Organisation of Divisions
Part III - Personal Records of Police Officers
Part IV - Qualifying Examinations
Part V - Promotion
Part VI - Pay, Allowances and Other Payment
Part VII - Uniforms and Equipment
Part VIII - Leave
Part IX - Sick Leave
Part X - Passage
Part XI - Discipline
Part XII - Governance and Conduct
Part XIII - Prisoners and Persons Detained in Police Custody
Part XIV - Police Sports Club
Part XV - General

Repeals the Police Regulations, No. 23 of 1962.

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (International Safety Management (ISM) Code) Regulations, 2008 (S.R.O. No. 15 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-06-17 | KNA-2008-R-80873

1. Citation
2. Interpretation
3. Application
4. Duty to comply with the ISM Code
5. Duty to hold certificates
6. Duty to carry certificates
7. Duty of master
8. Designated person
9. Issue of document of compliance and safety management certificate
10. Interim document of compliance
11. Interim safety management certificate
12. Issue and endorsement of safety management certificate by another Government
13. Issue of certificates on behalf of other Governments
14. Annual audit of document of compliance
15. Intermediate audit of safety management certificate
16. Renewal of certificates
17. Powers of audit and inspection
18. Powers of suspension of services and detention
19. Exemptions
20. Suspension or cancellation of documents of compliance and safety management certificates
22. Defence
23. Repeal (Repeals the Merchant Shipping (International Safety Management (ISM) Code) Regulations, 2007 (S.R.O. No. 35 of 2007).

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Status of Children (Amendment) Act, 2008 (No. 13 of 2008).

Adoption: 2008-05-26 | KNA-2008-L-80870

Amends the Status of Children Act, No. 19 of 1983 sections 1 and 8 with respect to paternity tests.

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Act 2008 (No. 10 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-04-25 | KNA-2008-L-92706

Amends sections 4, 7, 61 and the Schedule.

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Merchant Shipping (Tonnage) Regulations, 2007 (S.R.O. No. 36 of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007-10-04 | KNA-2007-R-104921

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Immigration (Ammendment) (No. 2) Act, 2006 (No. 21 of 2006).

Adoption: 2006-12-28 | KNA-2006-L-75792

Amends sections 2 (definitions of "advance passanger information" and "passenger") and 12A (new section inserted concerning duty to provide advance passanger information). A new Third Schedule is also inserted concerning passenger information.

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Immigration (Amendment) Act 2006 (No. 11 of 2006).

Adoption: 2006-06-13 | KNA-2006-L-75434

Amends the Immigration Act, No. 10 of 2002 section 2 (definition of Chief Immigration Officer), section 6 and 17 concerning CARICOM citizens.

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Social Security (Relief of SSMC Pensioners) Act, 2005 (No. 22 of 2005).

Adoption: 2005-10-14 | KNA-2005-L-73751

Provides relief for pensioners formerly under the St Kitts Sugar Manufacturing Corporation (SSMC) pensions scheme, which was extinguished as a consequence of the closure of the Sugar Industry in July 2005, by making provision for them under the Social Security Pension Scheme.

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Social Security (Exemption from Contribution) Regulations, 2005 (S.R.O. No. 17 of 2005).

Adoption: 2005-07-18 | KNA-2005-R-80872

Made under the Social Security Act, 1977. Provides that an employer may be exempted from a specified period from liability to pay contributions for an employee who is a foreign national under certain circumstances.

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Act 2005 (No. 12 of 2005). -

Adoption: 2005-03-31 | KNA-2005-L-80874

Amends sections 20 and 456 concerning port of registry.

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Foundations Act, 2003 (No. 8 of 2003). -

Adoption: 2003-10-23 | KNA-2003-L-92711

Part I - Preliminary Matters
Part II - Establishment of a Foundation
Part III - Councillors and Secretary
Part IV - The Guardian
Part V - Accounts and Audit
Part VI - Forced Heirship, Restriction on Alienation and Forfeiture of Benefits
Part VII - Investigations into Foundations
Part VIII - Continuation of Foundations
Part IX - Dissolution of Foundations
Part X - Registrar
Part XI - General Provisions

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Police Act, 2003 (No. 6 of 2003). -

Adoption: 2003-06-25 | KNA-2003-L-89021

Amends and consolidates the Police Act (Cap. 181). Provides, inter alia, for the procedures police are to following during their work, their wages and pensions, as well as disciplinary procedures for violations of the Act.

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Merchant Shipping Act, 2002 (No. 24 of 2002). -

Adoption: 2002-12-31 | KNA-2002-L-88064

This Act makes provision for the registration of ships, proprietary interests in ships and the control of navigation and related matters such as survey, marking, the prevention of pollution and liability for and compensation of oil pollution.
Part V of the Act deals with the relationship between Masters and seamen and contains provisions on employment contracts, wages, health and safety, manning, qualifications, training, offences, disciplinary procedures, civil liability, relief and repatriation, and documentation. Selected provisions of this Act apply to fishing vessels.
The Minister may make Orders for implementation of the Law of the Sea Convention in relation with protection of the marine environment. The Chapters on oil pollution damage concern, among other things, compulsory insurance, contributions to the International Oil Compensation Fund and compensation for oil pollution damage.

Repeals the Merchant Shipping Act, 1985.

Saint Kitts and Nevis - - Law, Act

Organized Crime (Prevention and Control) Act, 2002 (No. 22 of 2002). -

Adoption: 2002-12-06 | KNA-2002-L-80867

Give effect to the Convention Against Transnational Organised Crime.