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(L-R) Ambassador Daniel Raimondi, Permanent Representative of Argentina to the OAS and sitting Chair of the OAS Permanent Council; and St. Kitts and Nevis Permanent Representative to the OAS, Her Excellency Jacinth Henry-Martin  Washington DC, January 31, 2024 – In a brief but important meeting between St. Kitts and Nevis Permanent Representative to the OAS, Her Excellency Jacinth Henry-Martin and His Excellency, Ambassador Daniel Raimondi, Permanent Representative of Argentina to the OAS and sitting Chair of the OAS Permanent Council, both Ambassadors discussed their roles of Chairs of the two important bodies of the hemispheric organization – the Permanent Council, held…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, January 31, 2024 (Press Secretary, PMO) – His Excellency Dr. Amit Telang, the newly appointed High Commissioner of the Republic of India, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Honorable Dr. Terrance M. Drew, to present his letter of credentials.Accompanying the High Commissioner were his wife, Dr. Depali Tekang; Mr. Ramesh Mulkanoor, the Honorary Consul of India; Mukesh Kaushik, First Secretary (Pol & Cons) at the High Commission of India; and Mr. Manoj Kumar, (Eco & Com), Head of Chancery at the High Commission of India.(L-R) Dr. Depali Tekang (Wife…

Basseterre, 1 February 2024 – The Right Honourable Dr Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs et al received yesterday, Mr. Didier Trebucq, United Nations Coordinator for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean and his team which consists of Ms. Uzumma Erume, Economic and Senior Development Coordination Officer and Mr. Cosbert Woods, United Nations Country Coordination Officer – Saint Kitts and Nevis. This meeting served to update the Rt. Honourable Minister on the activities of the United Nations in Saint Kitts and Nevis and sought input from the Rt. Honourable Minister on the anticipated path forward for the Sustainable Island State Agenda.…

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 25 2024); In a significant move to transform the marine sector, the Department of Marine Resources St. Kitts and Nevis is gearing up to establish sea moss production exhibition sites over the next few weeks as a pivotal component of its Transformation Strategy 2024. This was revealed by the Director of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Mr. Randel Thompson at a the 2024 Work Plan Presentation, hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources on Tuesday, 23 January 2024. He said, “Our plan is aquaculture. Getting into aquaculture and establishing it to a next…

Basseterre, 31 January 2024 – The newly appointed High Commissioner of the Republic of India, H.E. Dr. Amit Telang, paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Rt. Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, to present a copy of his letter of credentials. The meeting also aimed to strengthen bilateral ties and foster collaboration on key issues crucial to both nations. The Sustainable Island State Agenda of the Federation took centre stage during the discussions, emphasizing the commitment of both nations to environmental sustainability and resilient development. The High Commissioner and the Minister explored…

Esteemed guests, distinguished ladies, and gentlemen, a pleasant good morning. I wish to reflect a bit on the past Minister of Tourism Mr. Ricky Skerrit and past Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas. I can remember clearly in about 2013 when a strategy was being put together for the new age of tourism, the idea was to let us construct piers that would be able to berth these large ships that were not even being made at that time. That was vision! Today, we see that vision unfolded. I stand before you today, as Prime Minister of the Federation…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 30, 2024 (SKNIS): Tuesday’s (January 30, 2024) visit of the Icon of the Seas to St. Kitts and Nevis, the first revenue-generating stop of the cruise ship’s maiden voyage, stands as a testament to the success of the government’s aggressive strategy to market the destination. The Icon of the Seas is the newest vessel of the Royal Caribbean fleet. With 20 decks and a length of 365 metres, the Icon of the Seas is the world’s largest cruise vessel. Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Marsha Henderson, welcomed the Captain, crew and passengers at a plaque exchange ceremony…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 30, 2024 (SKNIS): The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of the Federation, addressed the gathering at the Icon of The Seas Inaugural Cruise Call Plaque Exchange Ceremony with a message of joy and national pride. The prime minister lauded the arrival of the Icon of The Seas, the world’s largest cruise vessel, as a significant milestone, illustrating St. Kitts and Nevis’ ascent as a leading cruise destination. Prime Minister Drew emphasized the government’s commitment to sustainable tourism, aligning with Royal Caribbean Group’s ethos of environmental responsibility. “We have dedicated our efforts to creating an environment…