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| Title | Freedom of the Press - Saint Kitts and Nevis (2003) |
| Publisher | Freedom House |
| Country | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| Publication Date | 30 April 2003 |
| Cite as | Freedom House, Freedom of the Press - Saint Kitts and Nevis (2003), 30 April 2003, available at: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/473450d5c.html [accessed 28 May 2012] |
| Disclaimer | This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States. |
Freedom of the Press - Saint Kitts and Nevis (2003)
Status: Free
Legal Environment: 4
Political Influences: 7
Economic Pressures: 7
Total Score: 18
Population: n/a
GNI/capita: n/a
Life Expectancy: 71
Religious Groups: Anglican, other Protestant, Roman Catholic
Ethnic Groups: Predominantly black, British, Portuguese, and Lebanese
Capital: Basseterre
Press freedom is provided for in the constitution, the media are critical, and opposition newspapers freely scrutinize the government. There are no daily newspapers; however, the two major political parties publish weekly or fortnightly newspapers and there is a third, nonpartisan, weekly newspaper. The government owns and operates the major radio station and the only television station. State-run media outlets have been criticized for not adequately covering opposition rallies or providing opposition parties with equal media access.
Topics: Freedom of expression,
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