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Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 01, 2023 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has expressed profound sadness and concern following a devastating fire at the iconic Four Seasons Resort in Nevis.The resort, known for its beauty and luxurious hospitality, holds a special place in the hearts of the people of the Caribbean and outside the Caribbean. The news of the fire has touched the nation deeply.Earlier this morning, Prime Minister Dr. Drew spoke with the Premier of Nevis, the Honourable Mark Brantley, and Mr. Billy Cueto, the General Manager of Four Seasons. He extended…

My Fellow Citizens and Residents, I wish to inform the public of the current health status of our esteemed Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, International Transport, Employment and Labour, and Urban Development, The Honourable Marsha Henderson. Last night, the Minister underwent emergency surgery, and I am relieved to report that the procedure was successful. At this time, I would like to express my well wishes and convey the collective prayers of our Government and the People of Saint Kitts and Nevis for her swift and complete recovery. The Minister has been a dedicated public servant and a driving force behind…

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana – Wednesday, 1 November 2023)    The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has congratulated Antigua and Barbuda on its Forty-Second Anniversary of Independence which it celebrates on 1 November 2023. Secretary-General Dr. Carla N. Barnett sent the following congratulatory message to the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Hon. Gaston Browne: “Honourable Prime Minister, On behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), I extend warm congratulations to the Government and People of Antigua and Barbuda as you celebrate your Forty-Second Anniversary of Independence. The theme for this year’s celebrations “Embracing the Legacy, Shaping the Future” reflects the commitment of Antigua and Barbuda…

November 1, 2023. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform members of the public that the Embassy of the United States of America to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean will visit the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis from Sunday, November 05th, 2023 until Wednesday, November 08th, 2023. The consular officer will only accept applications for U.S. passports that have been scheduled and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad.To schedule an appointment, please visit the U.S. Embassy’s website at bb.usembassy.gov -30-

My Dear Friends and Fellow Citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis,I wanted to take a moment to express my profound emotions about the devastating fire at the Four Seasons Resort in Nevis. This iconic establishment has always been a source of pride and beauty in our beloved nation and in the entire Caribbean, and the news of this fire has left us all deeply saddened.Earlier this morning, I spoke with the Premier of Nevis, Hon. Mark Brantley, and Mr. Billy Cueto, the General Manager of Four Seasons. It was a conversation marked by shared empathy, as we extended the full…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 31, 2023 (SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis joins its CARICOM counterparts to observe CARICOM Energy Month which is commemorated annually in the month of November to increase awareness of energy security within the region.Minister of Public Infrastructure, Energy, Utilities and Domestic Transport, the Honourable Konris Maynard, reflected on the theme: “Accelerating Innovation, Driving Electrification” and noted that at its core, the theme emphasizes the pivotal role innovation plays in propelling the region’s landscape forward.He said, “Accelerating innovation signifies our commitment to adopting cutting-edge technologies and novel solutions that will transform how we generate, distribute…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, October 31, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO) – The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela held a wreath-laying ceremony earlier today, Tuesday October 31, to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Saint Kitts and Nevis and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The ceremony, held at the National Heroes’ Park in Conaree, was attended by several notable dignitaries, which included Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew; Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley; Senior Minister, Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas; Attorney General Hon Garth Wilkin; Senator Hon Isalean Phillip; Chargé d’ Affaires Ad Hoc of the Embassy of the…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 31, 2023 (SKNIS) – In a simple yet significant ceremony held at the National Heroes Park today (October 31), Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew and Chargé d’ Affaires Ad Hoc of the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Marco Antonio Guzmán Adrian laid wreaths at statues of the Federation’s four fallen National Heroes. The event was held in commemoration of 40 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between St. Kitts and Nevis and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The laying of wreaths on special occasions is a cultural…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 31, 2023 (SKNIS) – In a little over one year since the opening of the Parliamentary session, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew-led administration has debated and successfully passed twenty-five (25) new laws for the benefit of the people of St. Kitts and Nevis.A total of thirty-two (32) Bills, touching every sector of development in the Federation, were tabled in the National Assembly since the opening of Parliament on Tuesday, October 25, 2022—twenty-five of which were passed into law.Commenting on this momentous accomplishment, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew thanked Attorney General the Honourable Garth Wilkin and…