Social Security Board St. Kitts and Nevis

06/08/2025

🚨PRESS RELEASE---TEMPORARY CHANGE IN EMAIL COMMUNICATION

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS ( WEDNESDAY 06th AUGUST 2025)—The St Christopher & Nevis Social Security Board wishes to inform the public that we are currently restructuring our communication platform.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and crave your kind understanding during this transition period.

In the meantime, please direct your email communications to the following addresses according to the department or area of inquiry:
• Benefits Department – benefits@sknssb.com
• Compliance Department – c3@sknssb.com or compliance@sknssb.com
• Deputy Director – deputy@sknssb.com
• Director – director@sknssb.com
• Finance/Accounts Department – finance@sknssb.com
• Information Systems – jjules@sknssb.com
• Legal Department – legal@sknssb.com
• Corporate Communications – sknssb@gmail.com

We will provide an update once our communication platform has been restructured.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
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Corporate Communications Department, St. Christopher & Nevis Social Security Board
Phone: 869 465 2535 ext. 2710,2711 or 2712 – St. Kitts
869 469 5245 ext. 3402, 3400, 3410 – Nevis
869 667 2535
Email: sknssb@gmail.com
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29/07/2025

📻 TUNE IN TOMORROW!

We’re going LIVE on Winn FM to talk all things Social Security — from your benefits and everything in between!

🔥 Hot topic on the table: The new changes to the Levy Threshold — what it means for YOU and how it affects your contributions.

Whether you’re employed, self-employed, or just curious — this is a conversation you don’t want to miss💡

23/07/2025

🔔REMINDER🔔

🚨EARLY CLOSURE NOTICE—WEDNESDAY 23RD JULY 2025🚨

23/07/2025

🎉 Midweek Highlight: Celebrating 29 Years of Self-Employed Coverage! 🎉This July marks 29 years since the introduction of Social Security coverage for self-employed persons — a major milestone in ensuring financial protection for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and sole traders across the Federation.We also take the opportunity to remind all self-employed clients that July is the designated month to review and adjust your contribution category.✅ You may move one category up or one category down based on your current earnings.Your contributions today…secure your benefits tomorrow! 💰👏 Happy 29th Anniversary to our self-employed contributors! Thank you for being part of the system that supports you. 🤝

22/07/2025

🚨EARLY CLOSURE NOTICE—WEDNESDAY 23RD JULY 2025🚨

18/07/2025

📡TUNE IN----LET'S TALK LEVY!

17/07/2025

📌The St Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board is aware of a page announcing an increase to maternity benefits.

The Board wishes to advise the public that this statement is false. Any information regarding Social Security will be published by the Social Security Board.

Please continue to follow our official pages on FB, IG and YouTube for updates. For direct contact, WhatsApp us at 869 667 2535
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We kindly ask the administrator of this page to cease and desist from publishing erroneous information.

16/07/2025

PRESS RELEASE---CHANGE OF LEVY DEDUCTION THRESHOLD

The St Christopher & Nevis Social Security Board wishes to advise the public of changes to levy effective July 1st, 2025.

Note also that the minimum wage has been increased from $430.00 weekly to $500.00 weekly. The new threshold for exemption of Housing and Social Development Levy is now $520.00 per week.

Employers and Employees are advised to note these changes in accordance with the various pay cycles:

• For weekly paid employees, no Levy will be deductible from wages up to and including $520.00
• For employees paid every two weeks/bi-weekly no Levy will be deductible from wages up to and including $1,040.00
• For employees paid twice per month or every half month, no Levy will be deductible from wages up to and including $1,126.67.
• For monthly paid employees, no Levy will be deductible from wages up to and including $2,253.33.

In respect to earnings of $2,253.34 up to and including $6,500.00 per month, Levy will be deductible at the continuing rate of 3.5% of total earnings.

For earnings of $6,500.01 up to $8,000 per month, Levy will be deductible at the continuing rate of 3.5% from earnings up to $6,500.00 and 10% from that portion of earnings between $6,500.01 and $8,000.00 per month.

For earnings of $8,000.01 upwards per month, Levy will be deductible at the continuing rate of 3.5% from earnings up to $6,500.00; 10% from that portion of earnings between $6,500.01 and $8,000.00; and 12% from that portion of earnings from $8,000.01 upwards per month.

The employer's contribution on behalf of each employee is not affected by these changes. The employer’s portion of the Levy remains at 3% and is payable in respect of all wages paid.

In an effort to offer further support, detailed guidelines will be sent to all payroll administrators and employers.

This communique supersedes any previous release pertaining to this matter.

The Board solicits the cooperation of all concerned. For enquiries, please contact the Compliance Department on St Kitts at 869 465 2535 or 869 469 5245 on Nevis.

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Corporate Communications Department, St. Christopher & Nevis Social Security Board
Phone: 869 465 2535 ext. 2710,2711 or 2712 – St. Kitts
869 469 5245 ext. 3402, 3400, 3410 – Nevis
869 667 2535
Email: pubinfo@socialsecurity.kn

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11/07/2025

📣 Important Update: Extended Cashier Hours Starting Monday July 14th, 2025

In our continued effort to enhance your service experience, we’re pleased to announce new Cashier operating hours effective Monday, July 14th, 2025.
🕒 New Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday
8:15 AM to 3:00 PM

This extension allows us to better accommodate your schedules and provide more flexibility for transactions during the week.

We remain committed to delivering efficient, client-focused service and appreciate your continued support.

Social Security: Because You Deserve a Future:

09/07/2025

The General Public is reminded of the EARLY CLOSURE of our BRANCH OFFICE, NEVIS today at 12 noon to facilitate our attendance at the funeral service of our late colleague, Walter Morton.

May his soul rest in peace.

NOTICE OF EARLY CLOSURE

The St Christopher & Nevis Social Security Board advises the public of the early closure of the Branch Office on Nevis to facilitate our attendance at the funeral service of our late colleague, Walter Morton.

We extend condolences to his friends, family, loved ones and community.

Rest peacefully and laugh with the angels, Waltie.

04/07/2025

NOTICE OF EARLY CLOSURE

The St Christopher & Nevis Social Security Board advises the public of the early closure of the Branch Office on Nevis to facilitate our attendance at the funeral service of our late colleague, Walter Morton.

We extend condolences to his friends, family, loved ones and community.

Rest peacefully and laugh with the angels, Waltie.

01/07/2025

“Happy 29th Anniversary to all our amazing self-employed individuals! 🎉

Today, we celebrate your resilience, creativity, and dedication. Here’s to many more years of excellence and compliance! 🥂 ”