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SKNIS – Saint Kitts and Nevis, November 26, 2024 — The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has officially published the report from the National Dialogue on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), held on 30th October 2024 at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. Under the theme “Understanding the Challenges and Finding Solutions,” the Dialogue brought together over 120 stakeholders, including experts from environmental health, architecture, education, and technical fields, to address the pressing issue of indoor air quality in public and private spaces. Indoor air quality plays a crucial role in public health, particularly in mitigating the risks of respiratory illnesses, cognitive impairments, and chronic…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 26, 2024 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been issued for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given. Four Bills will receive their second reading, as the government’s good governance legislative agenda continues. The Honourable Minister responsible for Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Sports and the Creative Economy, Samal Duggins, will move the second reading of the Bill entitled, Public Parks Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2024, while the Honourable Senator and…

The Sustainable School Feeding Network (RAES), created by the Brazilian government in collaboration with FAO, aims to support countries in implementing and consolidating their school feeding and nutrition programs. 25/11/2024, Panama – Seventeen countries from Latin America and the Caribbean have officially joined the Sustainable School Feeding Network (RAES) to strengthen public policies in this area. Belize, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Ecuador, Honduras, Guatemala, Paraguay, Peru, the Dominican Republic, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Suriname, and Uruguay collectively represent approximately 81 million students who stand to benefit. RAES seeks to provide a space for dialogue among policymakers…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 25 th November 2024 (CFBC): The CFBC Bulls clinched a thrillingvictory against the SSS (Saddlers Secondary School) Wolves in a nail-biting netball match onTuesday, 19 th November 2024, at Netball City, Warner Park. The game was intensely competitive, but the Bulls managed to edge out the Wolves with a finalscore of 33-32. Ce’Covah Hughes was declared the player of the match for her outstandingperformance. The Bulls now ascend to the top of the table with 12 points, safely securing their spot in thesemi-finals set for Saturday, 30 th November 2024 at Warner Park at 5:00 p.m.

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, November 18, 2024 – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis isproud to announce that the 28th meeting of the Council of Ministers of National Security andLaw Enforcement of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will be held in St. Kitts and Nevisfrom November 28-29, 2024. This significant event will be chaired by the Prime Minister, TheHonorable Dr. Terrance Drew, who also serves as the Minister of National Security, Citizenship,and Immigration. Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew has made tackling crime on a regional level a top priority, andthis meeting is a crucial step towards achieving that objective.…

Bridgetown, Barbados, November 25th (PMO) The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, unlocking up to $300 million in financing to support critical projects that will drive long-term economic growth and sustainability in the Federation. The agreement, signed on November 25, 2024, is a significant step toward enhancing the strategic partnership between the U.S. and St. Kitts and Nevis, particularly in sectors such as renewable energy, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and critical minerals. EXIM President and Chair, Reta Jo Lewis, and Hon. Dr. Terrance Michael Drew, Prime…

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 24 November 2024): The Department of Agriculture St. Kitts is reminding the public that during the week, 8th December 2024, the St. Kitts Abattoir will exclusively accommodate traders. Therefore, all other livestock owners are strongly advised to make use of the Abattoir’s slaughtering and processing services this week, ahead of the busy period in December. The facility is set to accommodate a weekly maximum capacity of 110 small ruminants, 100 pigs, and 7 cows. Persons wishing to use the Abattoir’s services in the month of November and the first week of December must indicate their desired date…

Sweet pepper and lettuce farmers participate in hands on training in good agricultural practices and technologies to improve yields and ensure these value chains remain resilient in the face of climate risk. 14 November 2024 – Bridgetown, Barbados – Sweet pepper and lettuce farmers in St Kitts and Nevis are on the move to improve their levels of productivity following hands on training in good agricultural practices, hydroponics, protected structures and other technologies. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, Cooperatives, Entrepreneurship and Creative Economy, launched…

Greetings, On behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Marine Resources, I am pleased to extend my warm greetings as we celebrate World Fisheries Day 2024. I would like to start by expressing my deep gratitude to our dedicated fishers, whose tireless efforts ensure the continued supply of fish to feed our nation. Your hard work not only strengthens our food security but also preserves the cultural and economic foundation of our society. We are truly thankful for your resilience and unwavering commitment, which play a vital role in the well-being of our country. Over the past year, the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 21, 2024 – The innovative Aspire program has reached a significant milestone, with 367 young participants already receiving accounts seeded with $1,000 each. Launched by the government of St. Kitts and Nevis, this transformative initiative is equipping children aged 5 to 18 with the financial tools and knowledge needed to secure a brighter future. Designed to instill habits of saving and investing early, Aspire aligns with the government’s efforts to create a more equitable and prosperous society. Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, speaking at the November 20th Roundtable, highlighted the program’s potential to disrupt generational…