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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 13, 2024 (SKNIS) – Officials who are integrated into the work of the ELEVATE Programme proudly reported to the nation during the radio and television programme, InFocus, on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, that they are already witnessing significant personal growth and transformation in the thinking and lifestyle choices of numerous participants. Major Kayode Sutton, Director of ELEVATE, said he is particularly proud of the entrepreneurial spirit and the mentors that are now emerging from the transformative ELEVATE Programme. In giving one example, Major Sutton outlined that before being enrolled on the programme a number of the…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 13, 2024 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, visited the construction site in St. Peter’s where heavy equipment operators are already carrying out significant work as part of the Rehabilitation of the St. Peter’s Main Road and F. T. Williams Highway East Project. The comprehensive road rehabilitation project entails resurfacing the road beginning at the roundabout by the R. L. Bradshaw International Airport along the F. T. Williams Highway, passing the Shadwell round-a-bout to New Road and ending at Ogees. Prime Minister Dr. Drew said while initial work on this capital project began…

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 12th 2024); To protect our valuable plant resources and agricultural ecosystems, the Plant Quarantine Unit at the Department of Agriculture wishes to inform the public of the phytosanitary measures for the import and export of plant material. These measures are crucial in preventing the introduction and spread of harmful plant pests and diseases, safeguarding our environment, and ensuring the health of our agricultural sector. Phytosanitary measures are actions taken by governments to prevent the introduction and spread of plant pests across borders. A Phytosanitary certificate must be issued by the plant Quarantine Unit. This is…

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 12th 2024); In a significant stride towards embracing cutting-edge technology for agricultural and food production, the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is set to benefit from its membership in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). As a member state, the Federation, in collaboration with the group of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States in the IAEA, is actively engaging in a Regional Strategic Framework (RSF) to address the region’s most pressing challenges using nuclear technologies from 2020 to 2026. The IAEA is an international organization dedicated to promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy and…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, March 12, 2024 [Press Secretary, PMO] – Prime Minister Drew of Saint Kitts and Nevis is set to participate in the 2024 Concordia Americas Summit, scheduled from April 22nd to 23rd in Miami, Florida. This year’s summit, organized in collaboration with the University of Miami, stands as the premier nonpartisan, public-private sector forum across the Western Hemisphere, spotlighting an array of market-led solutions poised to revolutionize the region and bolster opportunities for advancement.The Americas Summit will serve as a nexus for business executives and government leaders from Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada, and the United States.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 12, 2024 (SKNIS): The Energy Unit within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure et. al. organised an Energy Career Day today, March 12, aimed at informing and introducing students to diverse career opportunities in the energy sector.  The Career Day initiative is aligned with the government’s aspiration for St. Kitts and Nevis to transform into a sustainable island state, offering its citizens opportunities for well-paying, environmentally-friendly employment within the green economy. Director of the Energy Unit, Dr. Bertill Browne during an interview said, “The career day aims to get students interested in working in the energy field, so…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 12, 2024 (SKNIS): A three-day workshop focusing on the unique challenges of electricity regulation in small island states within the Caribbean commenced today, March 12, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, under the theme “Right-sizing Electricity Regulations in Small Island States within the Caribbean: How Far, How Fast?” The workshop, which runs up to March 14, is a collaborative effort between the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Organization of Caribbean Utility Regulators (OOCUR), and the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE). It gathers key stakeholders including ministers of energy from across…

Manhattan, New York, (11th March 2024) – The 68th Session on the Commission of the Status of Women (CSW 68), which is being held from March 11-22, 2024, at the United Nations Headquarters, in New York, officially commenced this morning, with an Opening Session, with widespread representation of UN Member States, civil society organizations, experts and activists. Saint Kitts and Nevis is being represented at CSW68 by Permanent Representative of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations, H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams, Minister Counsellor, Ms. Ghislaine Williams, Counsellor, Mrs. Sonia Boddie-Thompson and Third Secretary, Ms. Lecia Phipps. Ambassador Williams will…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, March 12, 2024 (Press Secretary, PMO) – Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, and his delegation will travel to Guyana for the Regional Security Chiefs Meeting on Thursday 21st March, and the Regional Council of Ministers Meeting on Friday 22nd March.Saint Kitts and Nevis will assume the chairmanship of the RSS Council of Ministers for the year 2024 – 2025. The inception of the Regional Security System (RSS) emerged from the imperative for a unified response to security challenges that threatened the stability of the region during the 1970s and 1980s.The RSS…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 11, 2024 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs honoured twelve pioneering women who have positively contributed to the development of St. Kitts and Nevis, during an annual award ceremony celebrating International Women’s Day on March 08, 2024. The awardees were Juliette Caines in the Women in Service Industry category; Brenda Clarke for Women in Small Business; Joycelyn Patricia Farrell for Volunteerism; Glenda Warner-Bassue for Women in Communication and/or Entertainment; Marissa Hobson-Newman for Law Enforcement, and Keimon Archibald-Lake for Early Childhood. Special awards were also presented. Ethel Bowen received the Empowerment Award, while Aiexa…