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Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 06, 2024 (SKNIS): As part of the thrust to create a sustainable island state, the popular St. Kitts Music Festival, scheduled for June 27 to June 29, 2024, will take on a modern eco-friendly atmosphere, demonstrating to visitors and residents the government’s commitment to protect the environment and address climate change. The eco-friendly practices will ensure vendors at the annual festival utilise alternatives to plastic cups, plates, and utensils. Recycling bins will be posted around the concert venue while posters and direct interaction with attendees throughout the event are included in the Music Fest Goes Green…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts and Nevis, June 7, 2024 [Press Secretary, PMO] – The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), in collaboration with the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), is gearing up to host the 13th Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM13) Conference in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Scheduled from December 2nd to 6th, 2024, this conference will gather key stakeholders under the theme “CDM: The Road to Resilience Check Point 2024 – Levelling Up for a Dynamic Future”. Saint Kitts and Nevis has reaffirmed its commitment to Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM), a Caribbean brand…

The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) is reminding all retailers that goods displayed for sale must include English, the official language of St. Christopher and Nevis. Non-compliance with this requirement violates SRO 35 2023, Section 3.3. Additionally, labels with deceptive information violate Section 3.2 of the same regulation. Please note that regulations are law and must be followed. Retailers should verify compliance requirements by visiting www.sknbs.org under the “Approved Regulations” tab. Penalties for breaches are detailed in Section 19-part 3 of the Bureau of Standards & Quality Act # 19 2021. Penalties include fines and imprisonment. The…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis June 7, 2024 [Press Secretary, PMO] – Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew extends congratulations to Honourable Narendra Modi on his recent reelection as Prime Minister of the Republic of India for a third term and to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). “I extend my warmest congratulations to you on your remarkable achievement of being elected for a third term as Prime Minister of the Republic of India. May your leadership guide India with wisdom, compassion, and foresight, propelling the nation towards ever-greater heights of success and prosperity” Prime Minister Drew noted. He further commended…

The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs wishes to invite suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Task Force Officer. The task force officer will provide direct care and continuous supervision to residents at the New Horizons Rehabilitation Center. They play a critical role in maintaining the safety and security of residents, staff, and visitors at the New Horizons Center. Additionally, the officer will deliver security services, including escorts and crowd control, at other Ministry offices and during Ministry-organized activities. The officer is responsible for ensuring the implementation of the…

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 5 June 2024): The Department of Agriculture located at LaGuerite, St. Kitts opened its doors to the little learners of the Diligent Hands Abike Montessori Academy Preschool on Friday 24th May 2024. The group of twenty-five including students, parents and staff, were delighted as they were treated to a tour of the Department’s many divisions. The students learned about the many different types of plants, the method of propagation, animals, feed and fertilizers, the importance of agriculture and knowing where their food comes from. They were also given the opportunity to learn about the various…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, June 05, 2024 (SKNIS) – As part of its mandate to transform and modernise healthcare services in St. Kitts and Nevis, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has introduced a new high-speed, cutting-edge ICT network for the healthcare system, marking a crucial step in the digitisation of the public health sector. The new network falls under the St. Kitts Health Services ICT Project, funded by the Universal Service Fund (USF) of the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) and undertaken by the St. Kitts-Nevis Communications Ltd (The Cable). The first component of the project was the building…

Dear Community Members, We are pleased to invite you to an important public consultation regarding the proposed regulations for small-scale renewable energy. This session will provide a platform to discuss the framework and implications of these new regulations, ensuring that they align with our community’s needs and sustainability goals. Key Details of the Public Consultation: Objective: To gather feedback and insights from various stakeholders on the proposed small-scale renewable energy regulations. Participants: Community members, industry experts, local businesses, and any interested parties are encouraged to attend. Benefits: Your participation will directly influence the development of regulations that promote efficient and…

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 5 June 2024): The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID) hosted a two-day workshop on the operation and maintenance of Solar Pump Irrigation Systems (SPIS) for St. Kitts and Nevis beneficiary farmers. This initiative promoted technological innovations, such as solar-powered (micro) irrigation systems to improve water efficiency and management (e.g. hydroponics and rainwater harvesting), and access to clean and renewable energy (solar and wind), to increase overall agricultural productivity and efficiency in water use across the twin island federation. The first session was…