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Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 18, 2024 (SKNIS): The Honourable Samal Duggins, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Marine Resources, outlined a transformative future for the fisheries sector during his address to the National Assembly on day two of the 2025 Budget Debate on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Minister Duggins emphasised the government’s dedication to empowering fishers, safeguarding marine ecosystems, and establishing St. Kitts and Nevis as a leader in sustainable marine resource management. Minister Duggins celebrated transformative achievements in 2024, including the deployment of additional Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs), which significantly enhanced catch potential and boosted incomes for coastal communities. The…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 18, 2024 (SKNIS) – Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, the Honourable Samal Duggins, said the numerous interventions and assistance provided by the ministry to the farming community, from land preparation to the final stage of consumption, has resulted in a significant increase in agricultural production to the point where retailers in St. Kitts and Nevis are now purchasing greater quantities of local produce—putting more money in the hands of local farmers. “We have gone to every single supermarket in this country and they are now buying more local produce,” said Minister Duggins. “RAMS is…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 18, 2024 (SKNIS): In his address during the 2025 Budget Debate, on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs unveiled transformative initiatives aimed at modernising the justice system through technology and infrastructure development. Attorney General Wilkin highlighted two modernisation initiatives launched in St. Kitts and Nevis this year by the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, aimed at enhancing judicial efficiency. The Court launched the E-Litigation Portal for criminal matters and an AI-driven court transcription tool. Additionally, under the PACE Justice Project, which began in 2024, the Ministry…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 17, 2024 (SKNIS): During the first day of the 2025 Budget Debate in the St. Kitts and Nevis Federal Parliament, on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, the Honourable Attorney General, Garth Wilkin, delivered a resolute address, highlighting his ministry’s dedication to modernising the justice system, fostering accountability, and protecting public funds. In support of the Appropriation (2025) Bill, 2024, Attorney General Wilkin emphasised the significant strides made by the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs and the Attorney General’s Office. With a proposed allocation of EC$12.4 million for recurrent expenditure and EC$2.7 million for capital projects in…

Washington DC, December 17, 2024 (Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis) – On Thursday, December 5th, 2024, the Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis participated in the Winternational Embassy Showcase which made a triumphant return after a four-year hiatus, drawing large crowds and showcasing the richness of Washington’s diplomatic community. The event, hosted at the prestigious Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, offered a vibrant celebration of cultural and culinary traditions from around the world. The Winternational Embassy Showcase is an eagerly anticipated annual event that brings together over 68 embassies to share their nations’ unique heritage. Attendees were…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 17, 2024 (SKNIS) – Throughout the upcoming year 2025, the Department of Youth Empowerment will look to expand its mental health awareness campaign among the nation’s youth, building on the momentum of Youth Month 2024, that was observed under the theme “Mental Health Matters for Youth Development and Sustainability.” During her contribution to the 2025 Budget Debate on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, Minister of State for Youth Empowerment, Senator the Honourable Isalean Phillip, reflected on the month-long celebration and its broad-based focus on prioritising one’s mental health. She noted that the issue of mental health is…