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Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 26, 2024 (SKNIS): The Honourable Konris Maynard, Minister of Information Communication Technology, announced that the government is accelerating its digital transformation agenda to support the goal of establishing a Sustainable Island State. Minister Maynard made this statement during the Internet Exchange Point (IXP) and Digital Services Network update held at the ICT Centre on September 26. He highlighted that the St. Kitts and Nevis Internet Exchange (SKNIX), launched in September 2023, is playing a pivotal role in enhancing the government’s wide-area network, facilitating its transition to a robust Digital Services Network. The SKNIX serves as a…

(Department of Creative Economy, St. Kitts, September 24, 2024): – The potential reach of prospective culturally rich songs that showcase the sayings, culinary arts and living experiences among other intrinsic behaviours of the nationals and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis was revealed at the Media Launch of the inaugural “Swank” Creative Cultural Music Challenge on Friday, September 20th, 2024. Minister responsible for Sports and The Creative Economy and Entertainment and The Arts Honourable Samal Duggins outlined that the songs that are to be composed and produced must be culturally relevant and while achieving this objective, the songs will document…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 26, 2024 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, is scheduled to address the international community during the General Debate of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday, September 27, 2024. The General Assembly is the main deliberative policymaking and representative organ of the United Nations. The theme guiding this year’s General Debate is, “Leaving No One Behind: Acting Together for the Advancement of Peace, Sustainable Development and Human Dignity for Present and Future Generations.” As the sixth scheduled speaker in the afternoon session…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, 25 September, 2024 – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis proudly announces that the country has reclaimed the number one position in the 2024 Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Index, scoring an impressive 76 points. This prestigious recognition reaffirms Saint Kitts and Nevis as a global leader in the CBI industry, underpinned by a steadfast commitment to regulatory excellence, due diligence, and the continuous enhancement of its CBI programme. In a testament to its robust framework, Saint Kitts and Nevis has demonstrated exceptional leadership in adhering to and implementing the directives set forth by the Memorandum…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 25, 2024 (SKNIS) – Secretary to the Federal Cabinet, Dr. Marcus L. Natta, journeyed to the sister island of Nevis today, September 25, 2024, to make a critical presentation to the Cabinet of the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) on the groundbreaking ASPIRE (Achieving Success through Personal Investment, Resources, and Education) programme, reinforcing the government’s goal of ensuring all children in the Federation benefit from this new financial education, savings, and investment initiative. The ASPIRE programme is designed to equip the nation’s youth with the tools, knowledge, and opportunities to build a bright financial future, by fostering…

Manhattan, New York, September 25, 2024 (SKNIS): The Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action, and Constituency Empowerment of St Kitts and Nevis, delivered a compelling keynote address at the Climate Mobility Summit on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Speaking on behalf of St Kitts and Nevis and the broader Caribbean region, Dr. Clarke underscored the urgent need for global collaboration in addressing climate mobility and the existential threats posed by climate change. In her opening remarks, Dr. Clarke challenged the often-idealized perception of the Caribbean. “This is the idealism that is often marketed of our islands…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 24, 2024 (SKNIS): Construction crews are working apace in St. Peter’s to construct a two-lane roundabout with four access points, as the St. Peter’s Main Road Rehabilitation – F. T. Williams East Project picks up pace. The project will see the resurfacing of the 3.86-kilometer road from Ogees Ghaut in St. Peter’s to the Roundabout at Golden Rock. To date, the road stretching from the bridge on the FT.. Williams Highway, around the Shadwell roundabout and up to the security gate to the R. L. Bradshaw International Airport has been completely resurfaced. Sidewalks on both sides…

Manhattan, New York, September 25, 2024 (SKNIS): The Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Economic Development, International Trade, Investments, and Industry and Commerce of Saint Kitts and Nevis, delivered a statement on behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) at the High-Level Plenary Meeting on Addressing the Existential Threats Posed by Sea Level Rise at the United Nations on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Representing CARICOM and aligning with the positions of the Alliance of Small Island Developing States (AOSIS), Dr. Douglas stressed the critical nature of the ongoing climate crisis and its tangible impact on…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 25, 2024 (SKNIS): The St. Kitts Electricity Company (SKELEC), in its ongoing efforts to strengthen the electrical grid, has enlisted the services of Power Ventures, a top North American power generation and asset management firm, to assess and identify gaps in the grid’s infrastructure. The collaboration has already produced three draft reports from Power Ventures. These include an assessment of the transmission and distribution efficiency, a barrier assessment for grid upgrades and tariff structures, and recommendations for building codes to enhance energy efficiency. Each report outlines key areas for improvement, helping to pinpoint where interventions are…

Manhattan, New York, September 24, 2024 (SKNIS): Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, convened a high-level bilateral meeting with the Special Envoy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Caribbean and Pacific States, His Excellency Omar Shehadeh, to discuss potential investment opportunities in St. Kitts and Nevis, and explore avenues for deepening bilateral relations between the two nations. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly, was attended by senior officials from the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, including the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Senior Minister and…