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Basseterre, Saint Kitts (19th March 2024) – Today, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs et al, had the honour to host a meeting with His Excellency João Caetano da Silva, Special Envoy of the Portuguese Government to the Caribbean. This distinguished gathering marks the commencement of Portugal’s diplomatic tour of the Caribbean, with Saint Kitts and Nevis serving as the inaugural destination. The Ambassador’s visit carries the purpose of delivering letters from the President and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Portuguese Republic, underscoring Portugal’s commitment to expanding its diplomatic presence across the region while emphasising…

New York, (19th March 2024) – H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams, Permanent Representative of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations delivered the national statement at the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) on Monday, 18th March, 2024. Ambassador Williams asserted that the theme for CSW68, “Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective” is aligned with the vision and strategic plans of the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, which continues to work assiduously to propel…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 19, 2024 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis held a ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of two Solar-Powered Water Desalination Plants on March 18, 2024, at Canada Estate . The initiative, a collaborative effort between n the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, under the UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund (UAE-CREF), has led to the creation of plants capable of generating 12 cubic metres of fresh potable drinking water every hour. Minister of Public Infrastructure, the Honourable Konris Maynard expressed deep gratitude towards the UAE for their generous contribution…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 18, 2024 (SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis will join the global community on March 22, to observe World Water Day, raising awareness about sustainable freshwater management. Minister of Public Infrastructure, the Honourable Konris Maynard, reflected on this year’s theme “Water for Peace” during an address on March 16 that opened a week of activities running from March 16 to 23, 2024. The minister spoke about the challenges that the island faces with regard to potable water, saying, “St. Kitts has experienced an average annual rainfall decline of approximately 18 percent .” He added that…

St. Kitts and Nevis, March 18, 2024 —The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis received a generous donation of two Solar-Powered Water Desalination Plants from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). These plants are part of the UAE’s Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund (CREF) and will produce fresh, potable drinking water for the island’s residents. The UAE has allocated one plant for St. Kitts and the other for Nevis. Each plant can produce 12 cubic metres of fresh potable drinking water per hour. If the plant runs for 24 hours, it can produce up to 76,000 gallons of water daily. The electricity…