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Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 29, 2024 (SKNIS): Partners in youth development were honoured for their contributions in 2024, during the Department of Youth Empowerment’s Youth Month celebrations, which concluded on Thursday, November 28, 2024, with the annual Youth Service Reception and Awards. The event took place at the Royal St. Kitts Hotel, where recognition was also extended to longstanding partners of the department. Honourable Isalean Phillip, Minister of State responsible for Youth Empowerment, extended a warm welcome to the invited guests, group members, and officials from various organisations in attendance. She expressed deep gratitude for their support throughout the year, noting…

November 28, 2024 | NEMA The National Council on Drug Abuse Prevention (NCDAP) convened an important stakeholder meeting today at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to address a critical aspect of substance use: the language of stigma surrounding women who use substances. The event, facilitated by Mrs. Michele de la Coudray Blake, representative of the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs to the National Drug Council, brought together key stakeholders from diverse sectors to discuss how harmful language perpetuates stigma and hinders efforts to support women in need of care. In her opening remarks, Mrs. Karimu Byron Caines,…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 29, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Honourable Samal Duggins, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, stated that the ministry has made significant strides over the years to comprehensively tackle the various challenges that have hindered agricultural production and productivity in St. Kitts. These efforts span from the initial land preparation phase to the final stage of consumption and are aimed at transforming the agricultural sector in the Federation. The minister was at the time addressing members of the media at his press conference on Friday, November 29, 2024. Joining him at the head table were permanent…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 29, 2024 (SKNIS): The passage of the Public Parks Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2024, has made it easier for the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs to establish family parks across St. Kitts. The Bill was passed in the National Assembly on Thursday, November 28, 2024. It was successfully piloted by the Honourable Samal Duggins, Minister of Sports and Member of Parliament for St. Christopher Four (4). Senator, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, fully endorsed the Bill in her capacity as the Minister of State responsible for Social Development and Gender Affairs. She emphasised that the changes will…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 28, 2024 (SKNIS): The Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Parliamentary Representative for Saint Christopher One, strongly supported the Community Beautification and Safety Bill, 2024, which aims to create a safer and more visually appealing environment for residents across the island. The Bill, spearheaded by the Ministry of Sustainable Development, seeks to establish a Community Beautification and Safety Authority, a centralised unit described as a “one-stop shop” to tackle a range of community challenges. These include addressing overgrown lots, unsightly structures, public health hazards, and derelict vehicles, all of which pose risks to safety and hinder efforts to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, November 29, 2024 (NEMA) – With just two days left until the start of the 13th Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM 13), final preparations near completion in St. Kitts and Nevis. The week-long conference will take place from December 2-6, 2024, in the Federation, marking the first time this prestigious event will be hosted by a member of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). The conference, under the theme “Road to Resilience – Checkpoint 2024: Levelling Up for a Dynamic Future,” will bring together regional and international disaster management experts, policymakers, and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 28, 2024 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Sustainable Development is seeking strong support from the general public to protect ongoing efforts to upgrade the aesthetics and cleanliness of the historical Independence Square.On Wednesday’s (November 27, 2024) edition of InFocus, Sherilita “Shez” Dore Tyson, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sustainable Development, announced an ongoing capital project in Independence Square that includes replacing broken railings, adding new tables and benches, repairing the central fountain, and applying fresh coats of paint.Permanent Secretary Dore Tyson, said that unbelievably persons are already trying to undo work already completed.“Someone is using the darkness of night to unscrew the benches because they are trying to take the…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 28, 2024 (SKNIS) – With the passage of the Advance Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record Bill, 2024, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has taken another critical step in securing the nation’s borders and further safeguarding its citizens. This piece of legislation, passed during the Thursday, November 28 sitting of the National Assembly, will assist local authorities to collect, transmit, regulate, and protect data on passengers traveling to, from, and through St. Kitts and Nevis. The Bill also repeals the Advance Passenger Information Act of 2017, and replaces it with modern, internationally compliant provisions.…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 28, 2024 (SKNIS) – The ASPIRE Bill, 2024, was successfully passed in the National Assembly during the Thursday, November 28 sitting, paving the way for the full implementation of the ground-breaking and transformative Achieving Success through Personal Investment, Resources and Education (ASPIRE) initiative that will foster financial literacy, instill positive saving habits and encourage early investment practices among the nation’s youth. The ASPIRE Bill, 2024, moved by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, underscores the government’s commitment to empowering the next generation and fostering economic resilience in St. Kitts and Nevis.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 28, 2024 (SKNIS): The Federal Parliament of St. Kitts and Nevis passed the Community Beautification and Safety Bill, 2024, an important piece of legislation designed to create safer, cleaner, and more attractive communities across the Federation. The Bill, moved by the Honourable Senator and Minister responsible for Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Action, and Constituency Empowerment, Dr. Joyelle Clarke, is a central part of the government’s broader commitment to environmental stewardship and community empowerment. “Madame Speaker, it is my honour to address you today on an issue that is at the very heart of our collective…