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Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, February 5, 2024 (Press Secretary, PMO) – In recognition of World Cancer Day on Sunday 4th February, Prime Minister and Health Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance M. Drew, in a statement, addressed the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis to highlight the significance of the internationally celebrated day and the launch of a week-long series of cancer awareness initiatives in Saint Kitts and Nevis. World Cancer Day was celebrated under the theme “Close the Care Gap”. A theme the Minister of Health stated “is a call for the global community and national health authorities like the Ministry…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 05, 2024 (SKNIS): In a brief but significant ceremony marking the official launch of History and Heritage Month on Thursday, February 01, 2024, the Honourable Samal Duggins, Minister of Culture, underscored the profound connection between our past struggles, cultural resilience, and the ongoing journey of nation-building. Themed “Re-educating Our People on Our Arts and Culture while Promoting Patriotism,” this month-long observance, spanning February 1-29, 2024, aims to deepen one’s understanding of the rich tapestry of our nation’s history and cultural heritage. Minister Duggins emphasised the significance of History and Heritage Month, noting that it is far more…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, February 5, 2024 (Press Secretary, PMO) – Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrnace M. Drew, along with Cabinet Secretary Dr. Marcus Natta and Ambassador to OECS and CARICOM for Saint Kitts and Nevis His Excellency Larry Vaughan, will travel to Grenada to participate in the country’s 50th Independence celebrations on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Grenada is commemorating its 50th Independence Anniversary under the theme “One People, One Journey, One Future”, highlighting the unity and collective aspirations of its citizens. The delegation will return to the Federation on February 8, 2024, after attending several significant events as part of…

World Cancer Day – Sunday, February 4, 2024 Remarks by Hon. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts & Nevis, and Minister of Health et al. Today is World Cancer Day! The world community commemorates World Cancer Day on February 4, under the theme “Close the Care Gap”. This is a call for the global community and national health authorities like the Ministry of Health to strengthen the health system and improve access to services including cancer screening, early detection, and treatment. In almost half of Latin America and the Caribbean territories, cancer is the leading cause of premature death,…

Steps Towards Living an Environmentally Friendly Life in 2024 January 24,2024 A new year is here! Living more sustainably in 2024, should be the mission of everyone across the world including us here on the beautiful islands of St. Kitts and Nevis. This not only supports the Sustainable Island State Agenda but the Climate Action Agenda. It also rewards fantastic benefits for our environment and can help us save money, while at the same time, play an active role in the conservation of biodiversity. Let’s look at several ways that can help us to make a smooth transition towards an…

Wetlands Deserve our Attention How important are Wetlands to our Environment? By: Department of Environment Photo: Greatheeds Pond St. Kitts and Nevis Wetlands, also referred to as the kidney of the environment, are one of the earth’s most important resources of fresh water. Sadly, however, they are also one of the most threatened ecosystems, needing urgent protection and in many cases restoration. It is believed almost 90% of the world’s Wetlands have been degraded since the 1700’s and wetlands are being lost at a rate three times that of forests. This has compelled the world to commit special attention and…

KATHMANDU, NEPAL January 31, 2024 Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew’s commitment to building a sustainable island state yielded major wins during Special Envoy Mr. Calvin St. Juste’s recent official visit to Nepal. High-level meetings with government officials and the private sector have secured economic corporations and commitments, as well as investment partnership between the two nations. H.E Mr. Calvin St. Juste and Foreign Minister Mr. NP Saud This historic visit, whereby Special Envoy St. Juste is the first diplomatic official visiting Nepal since St. Kitts and Nevis established diplomatic relations in May 2018, demonstrates the deepening commitment of both nations…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 01, 2024 (SKNIS): Land-based aquaculture will be expanded in 2024, as part of the St. Kitts’ Department of Marine Resources strategy to reduce the Federation’s food import bill by 25 percent in 2025. Aquaculture covers the rearing of aquatic animals or the cultivation of aquatic plants for food. Director of Marine Resources, Randel Thompson, said that an important aspect of the strategy involves the construction of a building for aquaculture. “Our plan is to have it done this year,” Mr. Thompson stated while appearing on the January 31 edition of the radio and television programme InFocus.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 02, 2024 (SKNIS): Twenty-four (24) students at the Joshua Obadiah Primary School are the first graduates of the Mentoring, Advising, Guiding, and Instructing Children (M.A.G.I.C) Programme since it was re-introduced in late 2023. M.A.G.I.C. was adopted in St. Kitts and Nevis in 2012 by the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force as part of the collaboration with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Florida. The programme is designed for sixth graders and shares lessons on goal setting, conflict resolution, peer pressure, bullying, cyber-interference, and law and order. It also promotes ways to get a natural high and…

Date: February 1st, 2024 In a significant step towards raising public awareness on the dangers of Invasive Alien Species (IAS), the Department of Environment St. Kitts (DOE) in partnership with the Global Environment Facility (GEF), participated in the official handing over of four biosecurity bins to be distributed as part of the “Declare, Deposit or Pay” campaign, which is part of the ‘Preventing the Costs of Invasive Alien Species in Barbados and the OECS’ Project (IAS Project). Present at the official handing-over were key figures driving this initiative, including Eavin Parry, Environmental Officer II and IAS Project Director at the…