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Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 06, 2024 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis launched the Project Preparation Facility stage (PPF) of the flagship ‘SKN TransWater Project’ as a key element of efforts to achieve the Sustainable Island State agenda and the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) agenda. The PPF launch took place during a ceremony held on March 05 at the CUNA Conference Center. The SKN Transwater Project, a collaborative effort between the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), is a comprehensive climate-resilient development initiative. The initiative aims to revolutionise water…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, March 5, 2024 (Press Secretary, PMO) – Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew was among the thirty-two (32) leaders who participated in the VIII Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) on Friday, March 1st, 2024, at the newly built Sandals Resort at Buccament, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Hosted by the Honourable Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and the Pro Tempore President of CELAC, the summit marked a pivotal moment for the region’s collaborative efforts towards socio-economic development and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts. March 2, 2024. – In a momentous event held at the St. Kitts and Nevis Olympic Committee Conference Center, Her Excellency Governor General Dame Marcella Liburd took the helm in spearheading the celebrations commemorating International Women’s Day. The distinguished gathering, which unfolded on March 2, was marked by a resounding commitment to the theme “Inspire Inclusion,” advocating for the vital principles of equity and inclusivity for women across all sectors, extending beyond the realm of sport. Key stakeholders, inclusive of the Minister of Sport et al., Hon. Samal Duggins echoed the clarion call for progress and fervently…

Let me first congratulate you, Mr. President, on your country’s productive and successful term as Pro-Tempore President of our Community, and as the first CARICOM country to hold the presidency of the CELAC. This regional community of ours does not exist in a vacuum but in a global space with many challenges that continue to evolve. And we must find collective proactive responses to the reality of multidimensional crises that for many of us are not of our own making. Confronting the economic woes that plague us, the climate crisis, food insecurity, and the effects of the wars that are…

March 4, 2024 – The Organization of American States (OAS) through its Executive Secretariat for IntegralDevelopment (SEDI) extends Congratulations to all women of the Americas in recognition ofInternational Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, 2024. The Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) project is one of the initiatives that reinforces theOrganization’s dedication to inspiring inclusion of women in economic development. Through the WEEproject, the OAS remains dedicated to inspiring inclusion of women in economic development byempowering women led and owned Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to take advantage ofthe digital economy and build sustainable livelihoods across the six participating Eastern Caribbeancountries:…

Basseterre, March 5th, 2024 (Minister Duggins Secretariat) – The Ministry of Agriculture in St. Kitts visionary 25 by 25 agenda has garnered regional traction and has also received praise from international organizations, including the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Dr. Renata Clarke, Sub-Regional Coordinator for the Caribbean Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, commended the Ministry of Agriculture for its energy and dedication towards agricultural sector development in St. Kitts and Nevis. Dr. Clarke emphasized FAO’s pride in partnering with the Ministry of Agriculture to achieve the…

(MOA Basseterre,St.Kitts,February 29th 2024); In a significant step towards bolstering agricultural resilience and ensuring food security, the government of St. Kitts and Nevis, through the Department of Agriculture is fulfilling its commitment to crop farmers by distributing drought tolerant materials and the necessary inputs as part of the ambitious CARICOM 25 by 25 Agenda rollout. Crop farmers in Old Road, St. Peters and Conaree have so far received materials and have also seen the installation of polypropylene ground cover, drip lines and other irrigation technology in the last week with aims of boosting crop production. These materials are designed to enhance…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 04, 2024 (SKNIS): A five-week series of training for women in areas traditionally dominated by men commenced on Saturday (March 02, 2024), with the basics of plumbing. It was a full house as 34 of the registered 35 females participated in the hands-on session that covered fixing a leaky faucet, unclogging blocked drains, repairing a running toilet, joining pipes and more. The 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. class was held at the Advanced Vocational Education Centre (AVEC). The training was organised by the Department of Gender Affairs to commemorate International Women’s Day on March 08, 2024. Acting…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 04, 2024 (SKNIS): The Department of Public Sector Investment Planning (PSIP) within the Ministry of Sustainable Development, hosted a consultation workshop on March 04, 2024, at the CUNA Conference Centre, aimed at developing a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to address and lessen the impacts of climate change to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. This initiative, crucial for safeguarding the country’s future, saw the gathering of key policymakers, and climate change and disaster management practitioners, along with private sector representatives, embarking on a journey to devise strategic actions to mitigate the impacts of climate change…

St Kitts and Nevis is set to make history from May 11 to May 15, 2024, as it opens its doors to a diverse gathering of global investors at the much-anticipated Investment Gateway Summit. The landmark five-day event is taking place under the banner of “Connect, Collaborate, Celebrate” and will be hosted at the iconic St Kitts Marriott Resort. The objective of the Summit is to provide a meaningful avenue for every citizen to play a role in showcasing the unique aspects of St Kitts and Nevis, fostering a sense of unity that transcends borders. The Summit aims to shape…