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Basseterre, St. Kitts (06 October 2023) – Today, the destination welcomed the inaugural cruise call of Seabourn Pursuit, one of the most luxurious ships in the Seabourn fleet, marking a momentous occasion for St. Kitts and its thriving tourism industry. The destination graciously extended a warm Kittitian welcome to 233 passengers upon the opulent vessel, which achieved its completion a mere two months ago. Seabourn Pursuit is a state-of-the-art vessel with world-class amenities and services, making it the perfect addition to our island’s tourism offerings. The ship boasts over 300 elegantly appointed suites, all outfitted with modern amenities and exclusive access to a private balcony…

Her Excellency The Governor-General Dame Marcella A. Liburd, GCMG, JP wishes to advise that she will be absent from the Federation for a short duration from Friday, October 6, 2023, for her inaugural official visit as Head of State to Taiwan to take part in celebrations for their National Day. During Her Excellency’s absence, His Excellency Mr. Walford Vincent Gumbs, OBE, JP, will serve as Governor-General’s Deputy. He was administered his Oaths at a brief ceremony at Government House earlier today in accordance with the Constitution. Government HouseSaint Kitts October 6, 2023

High-level delegates and attendees can expect numerous engaging and informative sessions from the FAO team 2 October 2023 – Bridgetown, Barbados – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and some of its partners are set to deliver multiple presentations on topical issues affecting the region at Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA) scheduled to be held at the Breezes Resort and Spa in The Bahamas from October 9 to 13 2023, under the theme, Accelerating Vision 25 by 2025”. The high-level event is being planned and led by the Caribbean Community Secretariat (CARICOM). The first presentation during the…

The Saint Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA) is pleased to share that two members, Former General Secretary Ms. Duanna Bradley and General Member Mr. Desean Newman, have been selected to participate in the Inaugural Eastern Caribbean Currency Union’s (ECCU) Youth Parliament Sitting. The historic Sitting is being held as part of the celebrations for the 40th Anniversary of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) which was formally established on October 1st, 1983. During the Sitting on Friday, 6th October, 2023, SKNYPArians Bradley and Newman will join fourteen (14) other Youth Parliamentarians from across the eight (8) ECCU territories. A…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 05, 2023 (SKNIS): The Cayon High School is set to undergo major renovation as the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues working to transform the education landscape.Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, visited the school on Thursday (October 05, 2023), which is World Teachers’ Day, to dialogue with the school’s management, officials of the Public Works Department and others to get a sense of the scope of work needed to enhance the learning environment.The general improvement of classrooms was listed as a priority. Identified issues included repainting the classrooms, tiling…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 05, 2023 (SKNIS): In a pivotal discussion at Grenada’s High-Level Climate Change Dialogue (September 28-29), St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew underscored the pressing issue of water scarcity, emphasizing its significance in the broader context of climate change challenges faced by Small Island Developing States.During his address, Prime Minister Drew specifically highlighted the alarming water scarcity situation in the northern part of the Leeward Islands. He attributed this pressing concern to the cumulative impacts of climate change and the El Niño phenomena.Speaking at the October 05 edition of The Roundtable, Dr.…

asseterre, St. Kitts, October 05, 2023 (SKNIS): In a heartfelt message, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew extended a special World Teachers’ Day greeting to all educators within the Federation, across the region, and around the world.“Teaching is a selfless profession, where much more is given than is received,” said the Prime Minister during his October 05 edition of The Roundtable. He also reminisced about his own time in the teaching profession, noting, “I have walked in the shoes of a teacher and recognize the pivotal role they play.”Prime Minister Dr. Drew used the occasion to express his profound…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 5th October, 2023 (The Ministry of Foreign Affairs)– The Foreign Minister of the Republic of China (Taiwan), H.E. Dr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu, embarked on a historic visit to Saint Kitts and Nevis, fostering stronger diplomatic relations between the two nations. During his visit, he held a bilateral meeting with the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saint Kitts and Nevis, to discuss matters of mutual cooperation and continued support for Taiwan’s inclusion in multilateral fora. Seated at Table: (L-R): H.E. Dr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu; Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew; Rt. Hon. Dr.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 05, 2023 (SKNIS): Glenford Williams of Molineux will soon be living in more comfortable surroundings following a recent handover ceremony where he was presented with keys to a new home. The presentation was made by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Human Settlement, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley and Ambassador His Excellency Leon Natta-Nelson on September 29, 2023, at the Prime Minister’s Office, Government Headquarters. The one-bedroom house forms part of the government’s social housing programme to assist society’s vulnerable. “It is the government’s intention to do whatever we can to assist persons in owning their own…

Thursday, October 5, 2023 — The Embassies of Eastern Caribbean States to the Kingdom of Morocco welcomed the recipients of the 2023/24 Moroccan Scholarship from the OECS on Friday September 22, 2023, during the Embassies’ annual Orientation Session. The students arrived in Morocco on Thursday, September 21, 2023, and have expressed gratitude to the Government and People of Morocco for the opportunity to pursue higher education. They will be pursuing studies in a variety of disciplines, including Medicine, Biology, Math, Agronomy, and Architecture in the cities of Rabat and Tangier. During the session, which was held at the Embassies’ Chancery, the…