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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 12, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has welcomed the decision by the United Nations (UN) to adopt the use of a Multi-Dimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) as a huge win for small island states, particularly those most vulnerable to the dangerous impacts of a worsening global climate. The UN member states reached the agreement for the adoption and use of a Multi-Dimensional Vulnerability Index on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Since assuming office in 2022, Prime Minister Dr. Drew has championed the use of this tool which takes…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 11, 2024 (SKNIS): The case for urgent reforms to the Social Security structure in St. Kitts and Nevis was stressed on the radio and television programme InFocus on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, as officials undertake broad-based public education and engagement. Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Social Security Board, Christopher Louard, told the show’s audience that the Fund reached an inflexion point in 2017 when its total expenditure surpassed contribution income. Demographics from the recently published 2021 Housing and Population Census revealed that St. Kitts and Nevis has a declining birth rate. Further, due to…

St. Kitts and Nevis Inland Revenue Department, Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 12, 2024: Instructions for Taxpayers on Filing VAT Returns during the concession period, or the tax periods of July, August and September 2024. As part of the recently announced concessions on school supplies and cooling equipment (not for commercialuse), NO VAT will be charged on these items. To ensure compliance and proper reporting, please follow these simplified instructions:

Ladies and Gentlemen, distinguished guests, and esteemed investors, It is a pleasure to welcome you to the beautiful twin-island Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis and to this significant, first-of-its-kind event, the Investment Gateway Summit 2024. This summit, themed “Connect, Collaborate, Celebrate,” is more than just a gathering; it is a testament to our collective vision of forging a prosperous future through innovation, partnership, and shared success. As I stand before you, I am filled with immense pride for our nation’s rich heritage, dynamic culture, and the boundless opportunities that lie ahead. Since taking office on August 6, 2022, the…

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Thursday, July 11, 2024. Ms. Alecia Crossley-Thomas, a dedicated and accomplished teacher from the federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, has been selected to participate in the renowned Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme 2024. This prestigious opportunity allows educators from around the world to teach English and promote cultural exchange in Japan for a period of one (1) year. Ms. Crossley-Thomas, known for her innovative teaching methods and commitment to student development, will join a select group of individuals chosen for their exemplary skills and dedication to education. The JET Programme, established in 1987, aims to…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 11 July 2024 – The Ministry of Environment, Climate Action & Constituency Empowerment is set to launch a comprehensive 4-week Internship Summer Course tailored to equip university students with practical knowledge and hands-on experience in sustainable development, climate action and environmental stewardship, from 15 July – 15 August 2024. The internship course is volunteer-oriented and provides university students on summer leave with the opportunity to support the national agenda on sustainability, through service to community. During the internship, participants are expected to engage in various activities and projects across the different sectors to promote environmental stewardship. The…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 11, 2024 (SKNIS) – St. Kitts and Nevis is hosting a large number of economic citizens, investors and industry leaders who are here for the staging of the July 10-14 historic Investment Gateway Summit, a premier event that affords the opportunity for networking and the building of meaningful connections towards the goal of shaping the future of investment and development in the Federation. This unique five-day event, being held under the theme Connect, Collaborate and Celebrate, features high-level panel discussions where a range of topics, including investing in technologies for enhancing food production and security, energy…

St. George’s Grenada, July 10, 2024 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew arrived in Grenada on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, to assess the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Beryl. The Category 4 hurricane made landfall on the islands of Carriacou, Petite Martinique, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Monday, July 01, 2024, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. During his visit, Prime Minister Dr. Drew was joined by other Caribbean leaders, including Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit of Dominica and Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre of Saint Lucia. The delegation undertook…

St. Kitts Keeps up the momentum on plastic waste reduction Basseterre, St. Kitts, 10 July 2024- The “Closing The Caribbean Plastic Tap” initiative launched at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort on 10 July 2024, featuring a National Inception workshop hosted by IUNC- ORMACC, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation and the Government of St.kitts. Stakeholders and participants convened to address plastic waste leakage in Caribbean Small Island Developing States. The initiative focuses on the problem of plastic waste leakage in the Caribbean Small Island Developing State (SDIS), by providing effective, measurable…

St. Kitts and Nevis, July 09, 2024 (SKNBS): This week, St. Kitts and Nevis is hosting a pivotal workshop under the global GEF ISLANDS programme, aimed at guiding Small Island Developing States (SIDS) toward environmentally sound management of chemicals and wastes. Organized by the Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Caribbean (BCRC-Caribbean), this initiative is part of two critical projects funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The workshop, which is being…