St Kitts energy bill hike

Electricity bills in St Kitts and Nevis may soon increase following the government’s acquisition of four new generators.



The government in Basseterre, St Kitts said the generators which cost US$22 million are to be used to better meet the country's electricity needs.



Local media reports suggest that this will result in a hefty hike in the rate for electricity.



While, the authorities have not confirmed this, one official was quoted recently as saying that the multi-million dollar investment in the energy sector would result in increased operational costs.