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Ottawa, Canada (3rd May 2024) – On April 30, 2024, in a significant diplomatic milestone, His Excellency Samuel Berridge, the newly appointed High Commissioner of St. Kitts and Nevis to Canada, presented his letter of introduction to Canadian Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau affirming a commitment to strengthening relations and addressing pressing global challenges, such as rising sea levels and extreme weather events, exacerbated by climate change. The ceremonial event at West Block Parliament Hill marked the commencement of an era of closer collaboration and mutual understanding between St. Kitts and Nevis, and Canada. After extending warm greetings…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 03, 2024 (SKNIS): During the May 02 sitting of Parliament, the Honourable Member for St. Christopher Three (3), Konris Maynard, underscored the significance of collaborative efforts while endorsing the Animal Health Bill, 2023. The proposed legislation aims to control the movement of animals, animal products and animal-related items into and within Saint Christopher and Nevis in order to prevent the introduction and spread of notifiable animal diseases within this country and others. Minister Maynard emphasised the importance of this Bill, noting that the intention is to create a safe place for animal health, ensuring that the…

It is a pleasure to have you all here to witness this Project Start Ceremony. It therefore means that all of the signings that happened today; earlier this morning with the Offer and Acceptance and the final signing this afternoon, these signings culminate the preliminary work to get this project on its way, and that is why it is not just Groundbreaking, it’s Project Start. Let me thank President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan, who months ago, almost a year signed, and I signed, the document to ensure that this project was really getting on its way. President Tsai is on her…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 02, 2024 (SKNIS) – Minister responsible for Agriculture, the Honourable Samal Duggins, led the debates on two key legislations in the National Assembly on Thursday, May 02, 2024, both of which are geared towards protecting animal and plant health in St. Kitts and Nevis, and enhancing agricultural sustainability across the Federation. After meaningful contributions from Members of Parliament on both sides of the aisle, the Animal Health Bill, 2023, and Plant Protection Bill, 2023, were successfully passed into law. The Plant Protection Bill, 2023, seeks to prevent the entry and establishment of, and to control the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 02, 2024 (SKNIS): As the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis moves towards its goal of establishing a Sustainable Island State, it is prioritising the protection of Intellectual Property. This focus aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), recognising intellectual property protection as a vital element in achieving these goals. Jihan Williams-Knight, Registrar of the Intellectual Property Office of St. Kitts and Nevis, explained the concept of Intellectual Property during her appearance on ‘InFocus’ on May 01. She described it as the creations of the mind, emphasising that while physical property is easily recognised…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 03, 2024 (SKNIS): Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday 09 and Friday 10, May, 2024, at 10 a.m. The Order Paper and other Papers will be issued at a later date. The National Assembly will be broadcast live on ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and participating radio stations. It can also be viewed live on TV Channel 5 in St. Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis. It will also be streamed live at www.zizonline.com Copies of the Bills will be made available on the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 02, 2024 (SKNIS): Creatives in St. Kitts and Nevis are strongly encouraged to position themselves to capitalise on the opportunities being created by the growth of the Orange Economy as an essential pillar in the journey to become a sustainable island state. Jihan Williams-Knight, Registrar of the Intellectual Property Office of St. Kitts and Nevis (IPOSKN), noted that success will only be achieved if persons recognise that the talent, creativity and innovation within creatives are used as building blocks to create foundations for the future. “It’s important for us then to pay attention to how you can…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 02, 2024 (SKNIS): Minister of State responsible for Social Development, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, raised the nation’s attention to the importance of maintaining good mental health in keeping with Mental Health Awareness observances in countries around the world during the month of May. Minister of State Phillip highlighted the issue on Thursday (May 02, 2024), during a Sitting of the National Assembly of St. Kitts and Nevis. She noted that much like physical health, everyone has mental health as it covers how people feel, think and act. “It is very important because it does impact how we…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 02, 2024 (SKNIS) – Come July 2024, Government Auxiliary Employees (GAEs) in St. Kitts and Nevis will begin to receive their earned pension payments, as the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, under the leadership of Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, fulfils yet another pledge made to the people. The honourable prime minister made the announcement during the May 02, 2024, Sitting of the National Assembly. Prime Minister Dr. Drew stated that the Pension Reform Task Force continues to perform its duties to ensure a pension is paid to all GAE’s. The committee prioritised the…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 02, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has formally entered into an agreement with the Overseas Engineering and Construction Company (OECC), a leading construction company based in the Republic of China (Taiwan), towards the construction of the new climate-smart hospital in the Federation. An Offer and Acceptance Document was signed on Tuesday, May 02, 2024, between Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew and the President of the Overseas Engineering and Construction Company (OECC), Mr. Hsiao Yun Yeh (James) The signing was held at the Prime Minister’s Office and signals the commencement…