Public officers in St Kitts and Nevis have till April 30, 2024, to submit their property, liabilities, and revenue declarations to the Integrity in Public Life Fee.
The announcement got here in the course of the Prime Minister’s Press Convention on Tuesday, the place Legal professional-Basic Garth Wilkin emphasised the significance of compliance with the Integrity in Public Life Act.
Wilkin confused that officers topic to the Act should disclose their monetary standing as of December 31, 2023, alongside a complete account of their revenue over the previous yr.
Upholding rules of governance
He applauded the Integrity in Public Life Fee’s effectiveness, citing a exceptional 99 per cent compliance price.
“Good governance is now not simply speak; it’s in motion,” remarked Wilkin, highlighting the Fee’s dedication to fostering integrity, transparency, and accountability inside public service.
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Current authorized motion
The reminder follows latest authorized motion initiated by St Kitts and Nevis Director of Public Prosecutions Adlai Smith.
Smith filed expenses towards eight public officers for failure to adjust to the Integrity in Public Life Act.
Breaching statutory obligations
Amongst these going through expenses are outstanding figures reminiscent of Justice of the Peace Fitzroy Eddy, Basic Supervisor of ZIZ Broadcasting Company Saju N’gla, and Chairman of the City Growth Company Ricky Lenrick Lake.
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Smith had issued a deadline of January 26 for all officers to satisfy their statutory obligations.
Penalties for non-compliance
Public officers discovered responsible of violating Chapter 22.18 of the Integrity in Public Life Act may face fines of as much as EC$30,000 or imprisonment for a most of three years.
