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The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, along with the Organization of Caribbean UtilityRegulators (OOCUR) and the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency(CCREEE), will host a workshop on electricity regulations in small island states within theCaribbean from March 12-14 at the Marriott Resort Frigate Bay. ​ The workshop, entitled “Right-sizing Electricity Regulations in Small Island States within theCaribbean: How Far, How Fast?” aims to address the challenges faced by small island statesin the Caribbean regarding energy insecurity, limited access to energy resources, outdatedpower plants and infrastructure, and deteriorating grid systems. ​ Workshop organizer Dr Devon Gardner, Head of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 8, 2024 (SKNIS): St. Kitts welcomed the Carnival Venezia, a Vista-class cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line, on March 8, 2024, as part of its push towards furthering the tourism product. Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Marsha Henderson, during a brief plaque exchange ceremony on the vessel, highlighted the beauty the passengers on board would experience at the destination. “The destination is not overdeveloped, it is still natural and authentic and so even the experiences we have for your passengers on board would encourage them to venture deeper beyond the piers, beyond the ports, and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 08, 2024 (SKNIS): Seniors currently benefiting from the Poverty Alleviation Programme (PAP) can rest assured that they will continue to receive benefits from the Livelihood Improvement Family Transformation Programme (LIFT) when it launches on April 01, 2024. Most beneficiaries of PAP will have to confirm their information online for the LIFT programme. However, Azilla Clarke, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs, noted that seniors are excluded from this measure. “They will be grandfathered into the LIFT programme because they are the population that we are getting the most queries about. Not…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (08 March 2024) – Today, the beautiful island of St. Kitts joyfully welcomed the magnificent Carnival Venezia for its highly anticipated inaugural cruise call. The arrival of this vessel symbolizes the continued expansion of the destination’s cruise industry and strengthens the bond between St. Kitts and Carnival Cruise Line. The much-awaited inaugural cruise call of Carnival Venezia has created an air of excitement and anticipation. The destination, known for its stunning landscapes and warm hospitality, rolled out the red carpet to warmly receive visitors from all corners of the globe, providing them with an unforgettable experience of pure Kittitian…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 08, 2024 (SKNIS): Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, shared positive news on the enhancements made to the Cardin Home during the March 07 edition of ‘The Roundtable’. The improvements, he said, mark a notable advancement in the quality of care and environment for the residents of the senior care facility, underscoring the government’s commitment to humane and dedicated healthcare services. “They have nicely painted it. There was a strong room where we have difficult patients, they humanised it, and now we are doing this grand scope of work for roofing…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 08, 2024 (SKNIS): In an announcement made during the March 07 edition of ‘The Roundtable,’ Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, updated the public on the official reopening of the Pharmacy at the Mary Charles Hospital in Molineux, scheduled for next week (Mid-March). This development marks a crucial step towards enhancing healthcare accessibility and services for the residents of the community and surrounding areas. Dr. Drew revealed that the government has made considerable strides in preparing for the reopening. A new pharmacist has been contracted, and the pharmacy and renovations are…

Her Excellency The Governor-General Dame Marcella Liburd, GCMG, JP. wishes to advise that she will be absent from the Federation from Friday, March 8, 2024 to Saturday, March 16, 2024. During Her Excellency’s absence from the Federation, His Excellency Mr. Walford Gumbs, OBE, JP, will serve as Governor-General’s Deputy.

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 7, 2024 (SKNIS): During her appearance on the March 06 edition of ‘InFocus’, Minister of State responsible for Social Development, the Honourable Isalean Phillip spoke about the many benefits of the Livelihood Improvement Family Transformation (LIFT) programme that is set to launch on April 01, 2024. LIFT is a social assistance programme implemented to transition and evolve the previous Poverty Alleviation Programme (PAP). “One of the things that we are looking to do is to be able to provide additional assistance in the form of more money to families and households,” said Minister Phillip, adding that…

A look at the relationship between women and the environment By: The Department of Environment Women have always played a significant role in relation to nature and the environment throughout history. Women were expected to tend to the crops, take care of natural resources, collect water and preserve food sources. Women, with their nurturing skills, were also expected to use this innate skill in the preservation of biodiversity and in environmental management. Today, the relation between women and the environment is a problematic one. Although women are considered the stewards of the environment and are more likely than men to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 07, 2024 (SKNIS): The Livelihood Improvement Family Transformation (LIFT) programme has mechanisms built in that will aid in stabilising vulnerable families while helping to discourage complacency and attitudes of entitlement. Entitlement, non-productivity and a lack of transparency were major concerns shared by officials within the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs, who identified many troubling issues of such in the Poverty Alleviation Programme (PAP) – the programme that precedes (LIFT). On the March 06, edition of InFocus, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs, Azilla Clarke, highlighted how officials plan to address…