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Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 22, 2023 (SKNIS): The Office of the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations for Barbados and the OECS has wished St. Kitts and Nevis heartfelt congratulations on the 40th Anniversary of Independence which was celebrated on September 19, 2023. “This milestone is a testament to your country’s resilience, dedication and progress,” it said in a message sent to the government. “We look forward as a UN Team to partnering with your government to accelerate progress for people and planet, in keeping with the Sustainable Development Goals.” The message expressed hope that “the next 40 years bring your nation…

(Taipei, Taiwan, Wednesday 22nd September, 2023): To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Independence of Saint Kitts and Nevis, a reception organized by the Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis in Taiwan was held at the Regent Hotel in Taipei, on September 19, 2023. Welcoming the guests at the door were His Excellency Donya L. Francis, Ambassador of Saint Kitts and Nevis to Taiwan, the Embassy staff and nationals living in Taiwan. Premier of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and President of the Executive Yuan, Chen Chien-jen, attended the reception along with other government officials from Taiwan, including Chen Li-Kuo – Vice Minister in…

asseterre, St. Kitts, September 22, 2023 (SKNIS): Governor-General Her Excellency Dame Marcella Liburd has received best wishes for St. Kitts and Nevis on the occasion of the nation’s 40th Anniversary of Independence.In a communique dated September 19, 2023, from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands based in Trinidad, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands wrote “On the occasion of your National Day I extend to Your Excellency my congratulations and best wishes for the well-being of the people of Saint Kitts and Nevis.”His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the NetherlandsMeanwhile, President Vjosa Osmani Sadriu of the Republic of…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 22, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis and Southern University in Louisiana, USA, that will lead to significant benefits for the Federation in the fields of higher education and agriculture was officially approved by the university’s Board of Supervisors meeting held on Friday, September 15, 2023. The signed agreement, which was laid in the National Assembly by Deputy Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley during a Sitting on Monday, September 18, will see students from St. Kitts and Nevis who are desirous of pursuing undergraduate studies at…

New York – 22nd September 2023 – While in New York to participate in the United Nations High-Level Week for the 78th Session of the General Assembly, the Rt Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas is carving out valuable time to engage with some of Saint Kitts and Nevis’ traditional partners as well as forge relations with new friends. Saint Kitts and Nevis Minister of Foreign Affairs held fruitful talks with his Kosovar counterpart, H.E. Donika Gervalla Schwarz, and explored potential areas for further cooperation including education, specifically scholarships, and diaspora engagement.  Minister Douglas lauded Kosovo’s progress to date having been created and shaped out…

New York, NY, USA, September 21, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO)— Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, in his capacity as Lead Head with responsibility for issues pertaining to Human Resource Development, Health, and HIV/AIDS, in the CARICOM Quasi Cabinet, shared with world leaders the CARICOM resolution at a High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage, themed “Expanding Our Ambition for Health and Well-Being in a Post-COVID World.” The meeting held during the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, which brought together distinguished leaders, policymakers, and experts in the field of healthcare, was convened to address critical issues…

New York, NY, USA, September 21, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO)- Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew of St. Kitts and Nevis participated in a pivotal High-Level Meeting of the Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti, convened in collaboration with esteemed Caribbean partners, and led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada. This significant diplomatic engagement underscores the commitment of the involved nations to address critical issues facing Haiti and promote regional stability. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly, provided a platform for high-level discussions on strategies to support Haiti in its path toward stability, prosperity,…

New York, NY, USA, September 21, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO) – Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis Hon. Dr. Terrance M. Drew, began his first day at the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), at the United Nations Friends of Vision Summit Breakfast, underlining his commitment to global initiatives promoting eye health and visual well-being. The Friends of Vision group of the United Nations Member States consists of country representatives from more than 50 countries and is chaired by Ambassador Aubrey Webson of Antigua and Barbuda, Ambassador Rabab Fatima of Bangladesh, and Ambassador Byrne Nason of Ireland.The group is aimed at…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, September 21, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO)- In a momentous occasion marking the 40th year of Saint Kitts and Nevis’ Independence, Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew created history by becoming the first sitting Prime Minister to attend the Independence Parade in the sister island of Nevis.This significant event was the result of meticulous planning and organizational acumen of the Independence Committee, which factored in the Prime Minister’s keen intention to foster increased involvement and partnership with Nevis.Prime Minister Drew was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, and several of his Cabinet colleagues. Dr.…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 21, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Republic of Poland, through its Embassy in Caracas, and the Republic of Colombia through its Jamaican-based Embassy, have joined the list of countries to extend best wishes to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis on the occasion of its 40th Anniversary of Independence. In its congratulatory letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Embassy of the Republic of Poland expressed satisfaction with the mutually beneficial cooperation between both countries. It stated, “Our relationships are harmonious and our countries support each other on important foreign policy issues. The Government of…