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(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 31 May 2024): Representatives of the Department of Marine Resources St. Kitts and Nevis: Kharim Saddler, Alanni Polanco and Vaughn Sturge, recently attended a two-day technical workshop hosted by the Barbados United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The purpose of the workshop was to finalise specifications for the sargassum removal equipment, a project being funded by the Government of Japan. An overview of the scouting activities conducted earlier this year at the various islands was presented to each stakeholder country. The team provided progress updates on the project, while the technical consultant discussed thirty-two (32) impacted sites across…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis, June 1, 2024 [Press Secretary, PMO] – Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew in his National Statement to commemorate the start of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season highlighted the potential severity of this season, as forecasted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The hurricane season begins today, June 1, and will continue through November 30, 2024.According to NOAA’s National Weather Service forecasters at the Climate Prediction Center, the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be “above normal.” The report indicates an 85% chance of an above-normal season, a 10% chance of a near-normal…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis, June 1, 2024 [Press Secretary, PMO] – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, under the leadership of Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, continues to strengthen partnerships with local, regional, and international bodies as the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season approaches. The Government has successfully negotiated to host the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) Annual Hurricane Season Press Conference in Saint Kitts and Nevis. CDEMA is a regional inter-governmental agency responsible for disaster management within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), encompassing nineteen (19) Participating States: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Cayman Islands, Commonwealth of the Bahamas, Barbados,…

My fellow citizens and residents, As we stand on the threshold of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, beginning today, June 1st, I address you with a message of urgency and preparedness. This year, we face an unprecedented challenge that demands our collective attention and readiness. The two foremost institutions for weather forecasting, Colorado State University and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), have both issued stark predictions about the severity of this hurricane season. According to the NOAA National Weather Service forecasters at the Climate Prediction Center, there is an 85% chance that this season will be above normal,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 31, 2024 (SKNIS): Governor-General, Her Excellency Dame Marcella Liburd led celebrations for Centenarian’s Day in St Kitts and Nevis on May 31, 2024, by visiting and paying tribute to four senior citizens who are blessed with long-life, having contributed to national development. The Office of the Governor-General partnered with the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Ageing and Disability to facilitate the tour. The visiting party included Dame Marcella, Minister of State for Ageing, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, Permanent Secretary of Ageing, Janelle Lewis Tafari, and other officials from the ministry. Stops were made at the homes of George…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 01, 2024 (SKNIS): The organisers of the Second Saint Kitts and Nevis Diaspora Conference (2024) have announced a date change for the highly anticipated event which expects to draw hundreds of nationals living abroad to the Federation for dialogue and camaraderie. Originally slated for July 01 to 04, 2024, the Conference has been deferred to September 14 to 18, 2024, and is expected to become part of the celebrations of 41 years of national independence. In a series of correspondences to conference participants, sponsors, panellists and panel hosts, Diaspora Ambassador and Conference Chair, Dr. Christine Walwyn explained…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 31, 2024 (SKNIS): Open discussions about mental health have increased in recent years in St. Kitts and Nevis with persons below the age of 25 years often leading in advocacy for greater mental health awareness, and sharing their personal stories. Michele de la Coudray Blake, Director of the National Counseling Centre, noted that social media has helped to bring greater awareness to opportunities, challenges, and other issues affecting people across the world. While there are many red flags about the potential harm of social media, one positive development has seen the closing of the distance gap between people in different…

St. John’s, Antigua, 30 May 2024 As her final SIDS4 engagement, the Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke delivered the Keynote Speech at Island Innovations’ side-event under the theme “Facilitating Innovation and Capacity Building in SIDS”. “Innovation at a national level must be granular and must be connected to those who we are trying to serve”, said the Minister speaking on the importance of using technology and digital transformation to drive innovation. Dr. Clarke identified a strong correlation between digital literacy and a smooth sustainability transition, noting the Government’s intent to incorporate technology into the education system to creatively enhance the learning…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 31, 2024 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis and Parliamentary Representative for St. Christopher Eight, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, said that work on the Rehabilitation of the St. Peter’s Main Road and F. T. Williams Highway East Project is progressing steadily. Prime Minister Dr. Drew made this statement during the ‘Roundtable’ special interview on May 31, explaining that the rehabilitation project is about more than just repairing the damaged roads. He said, “It is not just throwing down asphalt … this is a comprehensive plan to transform that road network so that St.…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 31, 2024 (SKNIS) – Citizens and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis are strongly encouraged to take the necessary precautionary measures now in preparation for what is predicted to be an above-normal 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which officially starts on June 01. The urgency for early preparation was stressed by Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, during his May 31, 2024, edition of the Roundtable discussion with members of the local media. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), one of the leading institutions for weather forecasting, is predicting a range of 17 to 25…