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BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 14 March 2024 – The Government of St Kitts and Nevis and the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) are being represented in the Dominican Republic for The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Caribbean Expanded Constituency Workshop (ECW) conducted from the 11-13 March 2024 and the GEF Regional Adaptation Programming and Strategy Workshop for the Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) from 14-15 March 2024. The GEF- Expanded Constituency Workshop brings together GEF Focal Points or point persons, Civil Society Organizations, GEF Agencies, and Focal Points for Conventions like the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, to provide a briefing…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 15 March 2024 – The month of March signals the start of six months of celebratory activities marking the Coral Anniversary of the election to the St Kitts and Nevis Parliament of The Right Honourable Dr Denzil Llewellyn Douglas in addition to his stewardship and dedication to Making a Difference in the development in the twin-island Federation. Observing 35 years as the elected Representative for St Christopher 6, Dr Douglas extended the celebrations to nationals to participate in activities for the month of March. These include a book launch that features long-time colleague Dr Kenny Anthony from…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis, March 14, 2024 (Press Secretary, PMO) – The Prime Minister and Parliamentary Representative for Constituency #8, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew attended the official handing over ceremony of the new climate-smart home at Conaree, developed by East Coast Housing Development Limited in partnership with the National Housing Corporation (NHC). The event, attended by dignitaries including Cabinet Ministers, government officials, and family and friends of the new homeowner, marked a significant milestone in the government’s commitment to providing sustainable housing solutions. During the ceremony, Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew announced Ms. Shamarah Huggins as the proud recipient…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 14, 2024 (SKNIS): Participants in the ELEVATE Programme are being transformed to become productive citizens and partners in nation-building based on the technical and vocational training offered, coupled with soft skills development. The participants are engaged in various businesses and work assignments covering areas such as landscaping, car rental, catering and area beautification. However, avenues created by the programme directly channel other operations to support the national agenda. On the March 14th edition of InFocus, Naeemah Hazelle, Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office, noted that a collaboration between ELEVATE and the C. F. Bryant College addresses…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 14, 2024 (SKNIS): This morning, March 14, Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, who also serves as the Parliamentary Representative for St. Christopher 8, made a follow-up visit to the Cayon High School to assess the progress made since previous inspections and to gather updates on any emerging issues. The prime minister was accompanied by the Deputy Prime Minister and Education Minister, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, and other education officials.  Prime Minister Dr. Drew emphasised the urgent necessity of upgrading the school, which prompted the immediate commencement of renovations to guarantee a safe and comfortable…

Ottawa, Canada, (11 th March 2024) – On Sunday 10th March 2024, a Welcome Reception in honour of Saint Kitts and Nevis’ High Commissioner to Canada His Excellency Samuel Berridge was held in downtown Toronto at the Park Hyatt Hotel. The cozy gathering culminated a busy week of engagements with key government, academic, and private sector partners, as well as nationals and friends of Saint Kitts and Nevis living in the Greater Toronto area. The event was two-fold – the formal welcome of High Commissioner Berridge to Toronto, as well as Mr. John Allen as returning Honorary Consul General in…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 14 March, 2024 (NEMA): St. Kitts and Nevis will join other territories in the Caribbean as a participant in a tsunami response exercise on March 21, 2024. The exercise, titled CARIBE WAVE 24, will  simulate tsunami threat situations throughout the Caribbean, which requires the implementation of local tsunami response plans. This year’s exercise focuses on Dieppe Bay to Lynches and will include some institutions in Saddlers.  The purpose of this exercise is to evaluate national and local tsunami response plans, increase tsunami  preparedness, and improve coordination throughout the region. According to Oureika Lennon-Petty, Acting Deputy National Disaster…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis, March 14, 2024 (PMO) – Less than two years after assuming political office, the Dr. Terrance Drew-led St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) government has propelled the twin-island Federation to the forefront of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in the 2023-24 Human Development Report (HDR).Released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Wednesday under the title “Breaking the Gridlock: Re-imagining Cooperation in a Polarized World,” the report highlights a country’s Gross National Income (GNI) per capita, education, and life expectancy.According to the report, Saint Kitts and Nevis emerged as the highest-ranked CARICOM country, securing the fifty-first (51st)…