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Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 07, 2024 (SKNIS): The quest for the perfect theme to mark the 41st Anniversary of Independence for St. Kitts and Nevis is officially underway. Citizens and residents are invited to submit their concise, memorable themes that reflect the nation’s journey and aspirations. The competition, launched by the Independence 41 Organising Committee, calls for themes no longer than six to eight words. Submissions must capture the essence of St. Kitts and Nevis’ 41-year history of independence, our collective identity and our vision for the future. Submitting an entry is simple – participants can scan the official QR…

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 03 May 2024): The Honourable Samal. M. Duggins, Minister responsible for Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources announced that in 2023, fisher folk in St. Kitts and Nevis earned over 15 million Eastern Caribbean (EC) dollars from fish landings—the highest figure on record within the last ten years. Minister Duggins was at the time delivering his presentation during a sitting of National Assembly on Thursday, May 02, 2024, where he noted that support from the government of St. Kitts and Nevis has led to this significant boost in the fisheries sector. “Our fisher folk have been receiving support.…

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…