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Basseterre, St. Kitts, 22 March 2024: The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC), the Federation’s only indigenous tertiary institution welcomes Ms. Sheryl Harty, Assistant Director, International Admissions from Western Illinois University (WIU). A public higher education institution with a rich history, WIU offers a diverse range of academic programmes and provides accessible, high-quality education to students worldwide. WIU provides students with access to resources to achieve their academic and career goals. Ms. Harty will be on-site to engage with various internal stakeholders at CFBC, providing valuable insights into the admissions process for CFBC students and alumni transitioning to WIU. During her…

(Washington DC, March 21, 2024) Two of the federation’s cultural icons are beingprominently featured this week alongside other historically renowned figures from LatinAmerica and the Caribbean, at the Organization of American States (OAS) VII Inter-AmericanWeek for People of African Descent in the Americas being held under the theme: GlobalFreedom: Emancipate yourself from Mental Slavery. Ms. Lorna “Ava” Henry of Saint Kitts and the late Mr. David James Freeman of Nevis werespotlighted as two champions for the promotion of African/Black culture and identity who,in their professional and daily lives, and through their body of work, have shaped theirsocieties with their contribution…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 22, 2024 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been issued for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given. One Bill will receive its first reading, while two others are slated for second reading. The government’s good governance legislative agenda continues as it commits itself to transparency, accountability and the Rule of Law. The Honourable Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Finance, National Security, Citizenship and Immigration, Health and Social Security, Dr. Terrance Drew, will seek leave to introduce and have…

(MOA, St. Kitts, March 20th, 2024): The general public is hereby notified that the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources located at Port Zante St. Kitts, will be temporarily closed at 12:00 p.m. (midday) on Monday 25th March 2024, to accommodate staff attendance at the funeral service of the late mother of Ms. Tonisha Weekes. In addition, the Department of Agriculture, located at La Guerite will also close at midday on the aforementioned date. Both offices will resume normal working hours on Tuesday, 26th March at 8:00 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience that this temporary closure may cause.

In a wide-ranging interview, Saint Kitts and Nevis High  Commissioner Samuel Berridge talks Canada-Caribbean trade,  sustainable development, and visa-free travel to Canada. Saint Kitts and Nevis’ newest envoy in Ottawa has his eyes set on paving the way towards a trade agreement between Canada and Caribbean nations. Trade between Canada and Commonwealth Caribbean countries is governed by the Caribbean-Canada Trade Agreement (CARIBCAN), which is a non-reciprocal pact that requires World Trade Organization approval and through which Caribbean countries are able to export certain items to Canada without duties. “CARIBCAN is very limited in scope and it’s just a number of…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 21, 2024 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, is confident that the students of the Cayon High School (CHS), who are now engaged in remote learning for a period of two weeks, are not being disadvantaged, thanks to the innovative measures implemented by the government to ensure that students across the Federation are equipped with technological devices that allow for interconnectedness between teachers and students at all times. In November 2023, the government distributed laptops and tablets to students across St. Kitts and Nevis, as part of its Enhancing Learning Continuity and Inclusion…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 21, 2024 (SKNIS) – The partnership between the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) and the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis, continues to bear fruit, as another batch of deserving students were granted assistance through the institution’s scholarship awards programme. During a ceremony held at the RUSVM Campus on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, ten (10) students were awarded scholarships to pursue studies at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) and the Nevis Sixth Form College. The ceremony was held under the patronage of Her Excellency the Governor-General, Dame Marcella Liburd. The Ross…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 21, 2024 (SKNIS): In an initiative aimed at streamlining the process for nationals returning to the Federation, the Regional Integration and Diaspora Unit (RIDU) recently convened a pivotal meeting at the H.S. Hanley Conference Room at the Customs and Excise Headquarters. The meeting marked a significant step towards the re-establishment of the Returning Nationals Association, a move strongly advocated for by government officials and members of the diaspora alike. Dr. Marcus Natta, Cabinet Secretary, highlighted the government’s commitment to facilitating a smooth transition for nationals seeking to return to St. Kitts and Nevis. “This government is…

(MOA, St. Kitts, March 20th, 2024): The general public is hereby notified that the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources will be temporarily closed at 12:00 p.m. (midday) on Monday 25th March 2024, and to accommodate staff attendance at the funeral service of the late mother of Ms. Tonisha Weekes. The Department of Agriculture on St. Kitts will also close at midday on the aforementioned date. Offices will resume normal working hours on Tuesday, 26th March at 8:00 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience that this temporary closure may cause.

Successes, Lessons Learnt and Strategic Partnership in conserving Biodiversity By: Department of Environment BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, 20 March 2024 – The Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment convened a three-day Regional Closeout Workshop conducted under the Global Environment Fund (GEF) dubbed Preventing the Cost of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in Barbados and the OECS, from 20-22 March 2024 at the St Kitts Marriott Resort. The Regional Close Out Workshop centers on the IAS project’s successes, lessons learned, and strategic partnerships in conserving biodiversity. It includes a field trip, on Thursday 21 March 2024, to determine the impact of…