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St. Kitts and Nevis received positive news from UNESCO that promotes the government’s sustainable development agenda. Through the federation’s envoy to the agency, the St. Kitts and Nevis National Commission for UNESCO was informed that three (3) grants had been awarded to the Federation to receive technical and financial support in the fields of education, biodiversity and gender policy implementation, all aimed at strengthening institutional capacity. Approximately US$60,000 will be forthcoming from UNESCO under its Participation Programme to enable the Federation to implement the final stages of the national accreditation of qualifications scheme, roll out the national gender policy framework and…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 04, 2024 (Ministry of National Security): A National Consultation on Citizen Security is being planned by the Dr Drew-led Administration to address crime and violence in our communities. The National Consultation forms part of a 90-Day comprehensive campaign dubbed “90 Days of Intensity, a Whole Society Responsibility”. The main objective of the Campaign is “to address crime and violence from a public health perspective through a collaborative, community-driven approach that involves various stakeholders, promotes prevention, and fosters resilience.” One of the key activities of the 90-Day Campaign is a National Consultation on Citizen Security. Its main…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 03, 2024 (SKNIS) – Minister of State within the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Ageing and Disabilities, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, joined Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew in condemning the recent acts of crime and violence permeating across St. Kitts and Nevis. In calling for an end to these senseless and traumatic acts, Minister Phillip said that the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, over the last two years, has been working hard to carefully foster an environment that promotes the positive engagement of the nation’s youth in wholesome activities and programmes. “Earlier this year,…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 02, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, was honoured by the City of Philadelphia in the United States of America (USA) with a Citation in recognition of his sterling contribution to the political landscape in the twin island Federation, as well as for his contributions in the field of medicine. This distinguished honour was bestowed upon Prime Minister Dr. Drew during the 8th Caribbean Emancipation Day Celebration, hosted by the Jamaica Diaspora Northeast in Philadelphia on August 01, 2024. The event was highlighted by an evening…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 02, 2024 (SKNIS): In a move towards environmental sustainability, the Federal Parliament of St. Kitts and Nevis successfully passed the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (Agreement) Bill, 2024, on Friday, August 02. Spearheaded by the Honourable Senator and Minister responsible for Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Action, and Constituency Empowerment, Dr. Joyelle Clarke, this pivotal legislation underscores St. Kitts and Nevis’ commitment to regional cooperation and sustainable development. The Bill aims to strengthen the nation’s partnership with the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC), fostering collaborative efforts to address the pressing challenges posed by climate change.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 02, 2024 (SKNIS): During the St. Kitts and Nevis National House of Assembly on Friday, August 02, 2024, Minister of the Creative Economy, the Honourable Samal Duggins, celebrated the success of the Creative Arts Fund, and announced the upcoming Creative Power Arts Convention. “To date, the creative arts fund has assisted well over 50 creatives after being launched earlier this year in advancing their creative endeavours,” said Minister Duggins. “Whether it was craft personnel that wanted to improve their skill set, musicians that wanted to buy studio equipment, photographers and videographers that wanted to buy equipment,…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 02, 2024 (SKNIS) – During the Friday, August 02, 2024, sitting of the National Assembly of St. Kitts and Nevis, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, reiterated his government’s commitment to addressing crime and violence in our society through the implementation of a comprehensive strategy that calls for, among other things, an all-of-society approach. Prime Minister Dr. Drew said engagements have commenced with major stakeholders in St. Kitts and Nevis, including faith-based organisations and the business community, to sensitise them on the role they must play as part of the multi-sectoral response to addressing criminal…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 01, 2024 (SKNIS) – Before the early adjournment of the Thursday, August 01, 2024, sitting of the National Assembly in St. Kitts and Nevis, Members of Parliament (MPs) paid homage to and honoured the memories of those who died in the MV Christena disaster of August 01, 1970. This year marks the 54th Anniversary of the ill-fated M.V. Christena Disaster that claimed the lives of 233 persons when the ferry sank on a journey from Basseterre to Charlestown. Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, said while it is important that…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 01, 2024 (SKNIS): During the scheduled Sitting of Parliament on Thursday, August 01, 2024, which was adjourned until Friday, August 02, 2024, Parliamentarians in St. Kitts and Nevis honoured the late Glen “Ghost” Phillip, who once served as a Member of Parliament and Member of Cabinet from 2010-2015. Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis and Parliamentary Representative for St. Christopher Eight, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew and other officials expressed their admiration for Phillip’s service and dedication, underscoring the indelible mark he left on the country through his work in Parliament and his mentorship of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 01, 2024 (SKNIS): The sitting of Parliament scheduled for Thursday, August 01, 2024, in St. Kitts and Nevis was adjourned until Friday, August 02 out of respect of the passing of Glen ‘Ghost’ Phillip, who once served as a Member of Parliament and Member of Cabinet from 2010-2015. When Parliament resumes on Friday, August 02, 2024, two Bills, namely the Judge Alone Trials Bill, 2024, and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (Agreement) Bill, 2024,will receive their first reading. The Non-Government Organisations (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which had their first readings…