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St. John’s, Antigua, 28 May 2024 “No one country can survive while the rest of the Caribbean disappears”. Profound words delivered by the Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action, and Constituency Empowerment in her presentation at a roundtable on “Nature Based Coastal Resilience in Caribbean SIDS”. The event, organized by the Ministry of Climate Resilience, Environment and Renewable Energy of Grenada in collaboration with key partners such as the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), Fugro and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) was geared towards addressing the importance of sustainably protecting the Caribbean’s natural resources…

Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan) (29th May 2024) – Saint Kitts and Nevis’ Ambassador to the Republic of China (Taiwan), His Excellency Donya L. Francis, had the pleasure of paying a courtesy call on the head of the Yunlin County Government, Magistrate Chang Li-Shan, today 29th May 2024. The meeting underscored the importance of strengthening collaboration between Saint Kitts and Nevis and Yunlin County in the western region of Taiwan. Ambassador Francis and Magistrate Chang exchanged ideas for cooperation in various fields such as education, innovation, agriculture, people empowerment, and cultural exchanges. “The Embassy and the people and government of…

St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda (28th May 2024) – The Rt Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saint Kitts and Nevis, continues robust engagement at SIDS4 in Antigua. On the second day of the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4), Dr. Denzil Douglas, alongside Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew, actively participated in several high-level meetings and bilateral discussions. They both attended the High-Level Meeting on Mobilization of Resources for SIDS Side Event which focused on marshalling resources for Small Island Developing States. Subsequently, Dr. Douglas conducted several bilateral meetings with Development Partners beginning with…

Washington D.C. (Tuesday May 28, 2024) In her capacity of Chair of the Inter American Committee for Integral Development (CIDI) of the OAS, Ambassador Jacinth Henry-Martin, the Permanent Representative of Saint Kitts and Nevis to this hemispheric body convened the 5th Regular Meeting of CIDI to address thetopic “The Role of Connectivity and Technology in Confronting the Climate Crisis.” As the federation begins preparations for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the Permanent Mission of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the OAS facilitated an avenue for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to pose critical questions on the use of technology…

(MOA, Basseterre, St. Kitts, MAY 29TH, 2024):  The Plant Quarantine unit at the Department of Agriculture has been closely monitoring the recent outbreak of a disease affecting mango trees on the island. We understand the significant impact this issue has on local agriculture, and we are making every effort to identify the cause and develop an effective treatment plan. Our team of plant health experts has been working diligently to diagnose the disease affecting the mango trees. Initial assessments indicate that the symptoms are consistent with anthracnose, a fungal disease that can severely impact mango fruit production and quality. However…

The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities; Domestic Transport wishes to invite suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Laboratory Technician at the Public Works Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for going to job sites, conducting soil and other construction materials testing. Perform visual inspections of soils. Return samples to the office for laboratory testing. Report data in an accurate, complete, timely, and understandable fashion in accordance with applicable testing procedures. Duties and Responsibilities: Minimum Qualifications and Experience: Knowledge & Skills: In addition to the requirements above, the post…

St. Johns, Antigua, May 28, 2024 (SKNIS): The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, delivered a compelling speech on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Resource Mobilization for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), held as part of the fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) in Antigua. In his address, Prime Minister Dr. Drew underscored the ongoing challenges that Small Island Developing States face due to climate change. As a relatively new leader among his peers in this international body, he emphasised that robust mitigation strategies are necessary…

St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda (27th May 2024) – The Rt Honourable Dr Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Economic Development and Investment, forms part of the Saint Kitts and Nevis delegation to the Fourth International Conference on Sustainable Island States (SIDS4) being held in Antigua from 27th to 30th May 2024. In addition to participating in the plenary session of the conference and side events, Dr Douglas will be facilitating engagement with development partners. The Minister of Foreign Affairs alongside the Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis…

St. Johns, Antigua, May 28, 2024 (SKNIS): Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Investments et al, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas met with Omar Shehadeh, Special Envoy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Caribbean and Pacific States on Monday, May 27, during a bilateral meeting to discuss mutual cooperation and the UAE’s support for the development of St. Kitts and Nevis. During the meeting, Dr. Douglas expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the UAE for its generous provision of two desalination plants, a vital contribution that will enhance the water security of…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 28, 2024 (SKNIS) – As part of his scheduled engagements in Antigua for the fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4), St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew participated in a high-level side event that tackled the issue of access to climate financing for small island states. The event, “Re-aligning Climate Finance: Accelerating Equal Access and Inclusion”, was hosted by the Caribbean Women in Leadership (CIWiL) organisation and other key partners. Prime Minister Dr. Drew was joined on the high-level panel by Minister of Social Transformation, Human Resource Development, Youth…