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(Taipei, Taiwan Monday 26th February, 2024) The Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the Republic of China (Taiwan) is currently participating in both the 2024 Taipei Lantern Festival and 2024 Taiwan Lantern Festival, being held in Taipei City in the North and Tainan City in the South, respectively. This year, for the Taipei Lantern Festival, the Embassy is displaying a replica of the Fountain located in the center of the Independence Square in Basseterre. The Scenic Railway, that was first displayed last year during the Taiwan Lantern Festival held in Taipei, is being displayed at the same festival but…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 27, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, with input from its key stakeholders and partners, charted a clear path towards the buildout of a sustainable agricultural sector in St. Kitts and Nevis, through innovation and partnerships. This was laid out during the ministry’s Annual Review and Planning Meeting 2024, held at the Department of Agriculture’s Conference Room today, Tuesday, February 27, 2024. This year’s review and planning meeting was held under the theme, “Securing our Future for Sustainable Agriculture through Partnerships by 2025, and Beyond”. The event saw comprehensive reviews of the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, (28 February, 2024) – The Ministry of Small Business extends a cordial invitation to entrepreneurs and business owners across St. Kitts and Nevis to join a transformative virtual workshop on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, from 6:30 – 7:30 PM via Zoom. This workshop aims to unpack the OAS Women’s Economic Empowerment Business Formalization Toolkit, meticulously crafted to empower women-led and owned businesses in our Federation. The toolkit is a roadmap designed to empower women to make informed decisions for themselves and their businesses when it comes to key matters such as registering a business, social security, inland…

[St. Kitts and Nevis, February 26, 2024] – The sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) is set to convene from February 26 to March 1, 2024, at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. This critical assembly, considered the world’s top decision-making body on environmental issues, will gather Heads of State along with over 5,000 representatives from government, civil society, and the private sector to address pressing environmental challenges that threaten the planet’s well-being. UNEA-6 will focus on leveraging multilateral cooperation to tackle the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 27, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, with input from its key stakeholders and partners, charted a clear path towards the buildout of a sustainable agricultural sector in St. Kitts and Nevis, through innovation and partnerships. This was laid out during the ministry’s Annual Review and Planning Meeting 2024, held at the Department of Agriculture’s Conference Room today, Tuesday, February 27, 2024. This year’s review and planning meeting was held under the theme, “Securing our Future for Sustainable Agriculture through Partnerships by 2025, and Beyond”. The event saw comprehensive reviews of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, February 26, 2024 [Ministry of Health] – Today marks the beginning of a significant phase in the J.N.F. Hospital’s path towards accreditation, with Mrs. Mary Miller Sallah, a distinguished professional with 14 years of experience in healthcare operations, health system transformation, and quality improvement, initiating a week-long on-site visitation. This visit is a critical component of the ongoing assessment efforts aimed at achieving accreditation status for the hospital.Mrs. Miller Sallah, known for her substantial contributions to healthcare institutions across the region, including in Antigua and the British Virgin Islands, begins her consultation process at J.N.F. Hospital…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, February 26, 2024 [Ministry of Health] – The Ministry of Health wishes to inform the public of the ongoing upgrades and repairs currently underway at the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) of the Joseph N. France General Hospital (J.N.F.). This initiative includes the installation of a new, state-of-the-art autoclave system along with significant improvements to the department’s infrastructure, specifically enhancements to the roofing and flooring systems which have experienced years of neglect.We recognize and deeply regret any concern this may cause our patients and their families. The Ministry is fully committed to ensuring the highest standards…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, February 26, 2024, [Ministry of Health] – J.N.F. General Hospital proudly announces the addition of three new crucial members to its esteemed staff, further enhancing its ability to provide top-tier care and services to the community. These new additions bolster critical areas of patient care, ranging from psychological support to laboratory diagnostics and human resources management.Dr. Dorothy Francis-Jefferson, a distinguished Clinical Psychologist, brings a wealth of expertise to the psychology department. With a pHd in Clinical Psychology from California Southern University, coupled with backgrounds in accounting, computer information systems, and project management, Dr. Francis-Jefferson is well-equipped…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, (28 February, 2024) – The Ministry of Small Business extends a cordialinvitation to entrepreneurs and business owners across St. Kitts and Nevis to join atransformative virtual workshop on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, from 6:30 – 7:30 PM via Zoom.This workshop aims to unpack the OAS Women’s Economic Empowerment BusinessFormalization Toolkit, meticulously crafted to empower women-led and owned businesses in ourFederation. The toolkit is a roadmap designed to empower women to make informed decisions forthemselves and their businesses when it comes to key matters such as registering a business,social security, inland revenue, financial business accounts, bookkeeping vs accounts,…