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Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 20, 2024 (SKNIS): A pivotal Regional Closeout Workshop titled ‘Successes, Lessons Learnt, and Strategic Partnerships in Conserving Biodiversity’ officially commenced today, March 20, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. This workshop, a significant culmination of efforts under the GEF-funded project ‘Preventing the Costs of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in Barbados and the OECS,’ brings together regional stakeholders to deliberate on the achievements and future pathways for biodiversity conservation. Spanning from March 20 to March 22, 2024, the workshop aims to underscore the project’s mission to mitigate the risks and economic burdens posed by invasive alien species…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 20, 2024 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, said the completion of remedial work at the Mary Charles Hospital in Molineux is a reflection of the Government’s commitment to ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of healthcare services to all residents of St. Kitts and Nevis. Prime Minister Dr. Drew expressed this view following a walkthrough of the health institution on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. “We have recently done a number of things to improve healthcare delivery to the people of this area and the environs,” Dr. Drew said.…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 20, 2024 (SKNIS) – Sunset Reef, the 5-star luxury boutique, flipped the switch to officially activate its cutting-edge Sustainable Energy Storage System that will see the resort operating on 100 percent green energy, utilising solar power and other renewable sources. Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, along with the Minister responsible for Energy the Honourable Konris Maynard, and Owner of Sunset Reef, David Fletcher, flipped the switches to activate the new system during a brief ceremony at the resort in Palmetto Point on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Prime Minister Dr. Drew commented that this environmentally…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 20, 2024 (SKNIS): As the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to promote its Sustainable Island State Agenda, entities within the private sector are now buying into the innovative movement. One such example of this was the activation of the Sustainable Energy Storage System at the Sunset Reef Resort on March 19. This storage system is a Solid-State Supercapacitor that will store solar energy and create a battery energy storage system. This would allow the resort to operate solely on renewable energy. “This is a historic occasion, not just for St. Kitts and Nevis but…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 20, 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 Tuesday, March 26, 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 Bills are posted when they become available on the website (sknis.gov.kn) of the St.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 20, 2024 (SKNIS): Delegates from across the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) are meeting in St. Kitts and Nevis over the next four days to discuss and develop strategies to enhance resilience in social protection programmes. The March 19 to 22, 2024, conference is the 9th Meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee for the OECS Council of Minister of Social Development. The series of meetings at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort is billed as a Shock Response Social Protection Learning Event. Topics such as social rights, shock-responsive social protection and information management systems will be explored.Minister of…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis, March 20, 2024 (Press Secretary, PMO) – The Cabinet of Saint Kitts and Nevis, under the leadership of Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has announced the approval of a continued initiative aimed at providing financial relief to citizens and stimulating economic activity amidst the Easter season. On April 12th, 2024, Saint Kitts and Nevis will observe an ‘Easter’ Discounted Value Added Tax (VAT) Rate Day, wherein all VAT-registered businesses will charge VAT at the reduced rate of five percent (5%) on the sale of goods. This decision marks a significant step in the government’s…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 19, 2024 (SKNIS): The St. Kitts Water Services Department (SKWSD), awarded two heavy-duty water storage tanks to two fortunate customers who participated in a raffle organised by the department. The winners were chosen based on their consistent record of timely bill payments and adherence to sustainable water use practices, underlining the department’s commitment to encouraging water conservation across the island. Winners, Ricky Pereira and Rudolph Bertie, represented by Joy Wilson, accepted the water tanks on March 19 at the TDC Home and Building Depot. Minister responsible for water, the Honourable Konris Maynard, thanked TDC and Rotoplastics…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 19, 2024 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, declared that the groundbreaking for the establishment of a water desalination plant at Canada Estate signifies the capability and willingness of the current administration to find viable solutions to longstanding problems that have impacted residents, including the issue of water. “What we are seeing here today is a demonstration that we can find solutions to the problems. We are dealing with the scourge of climate change. We are here because of climate change; climate change that has resulted in a…

All fishing vessel owners are invited to an important meeting on Thursday 21st March 2024, at the Department of Marine Resources to discuss matters pertaining to the Basseterre Fisheries Complex from 5pm-6:30 pm. Your valuable feedback and cooperation is greatly appreciated. If you have questions please contact 467-1903 for further information. -END-