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Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 20, 2023 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew reaffirmed his commitment to the citizens and residents of the Federation that his government is working assiduously to transform the nation into a sustainable island state.He mentioned this during his Independence Day address on September 19, 2023, under the theme ‘Growing Sustainably, Developing Maturely, Building Resiliency: Independence 40’.Prime Minister Dr. Drew explained that the theme embodies the nation’s vision for the future that is forward-looking, hope-filled and achievable. “It is a vision that encompasses every citizen, from the young to the senior as…

NEW YORK, 20th September 2023 – “We are at the vanguard of regional progress in all the SDGs related to People”, says Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, during her address to Member States of the United Nations, gathered at part four of the Leaders Dialogues during the SDG Summit on Monday, 18th September, 2023, in New York. The Summit, held in the margins of the General Assembly’s High-Level Week, heralds a new phase of accelerated progress on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as the world reaches the midpoint of the deadline marked…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 20, 2023 (SKNIS): The Independence 40 Ceremonial Parade on September 19 represented a milestone for the women of the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) as it featured the debut of an all-female platoon. Lieutenant Zenra Ferdinand led the 18-women platoon during the parade at the Warner Park Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. It was a proud moment for many of the thousands witnessing the nighttime parade when Lt. Ferdinand saluted the first female Governor-General, Her Excellency Dame Marcella Liburd, inviting her to inspect the SKNDF Number 2 Guard. Dame Marcella is the Commander-in-Chief of the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 20, 2023 (SKNIS): The Independence 40 Ceremonial Parade of St. Kitts and Nevis was quite a spectacle and created memories that will last for a lifetime, according to persons who witnessed the parade, which officially began at midnight on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Thousands of persons packed the Warner Park Cricket Stadium decked out in patriotic wear and waving national flags to celebrate 40 years of achievements by the twin-island Federation. The troops on parade comprised armed units from the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF), Coast Guard Unit, Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF), Cadet Corps…

In Kingston, the FAO Regional Representative participated in a meeting with the Ministers of Agriculture of Jamaica, Guyana, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada. September 20, 2023. Kingston, Jamaica – The Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for Latin America and the Caribbean, Mario Lubetkin, participated in a high-level meeting of Ministers of Agriculture of Caribbean countries in Kingston, Jamaica, with the goal of deepening cooperation to address common challenges in the fight against hunger and poverty in the region, through the transformation of agrifood systems to make them…

Ottawa, Canada – 20th September 2023 – The St. Kitts and Nevis High Commission to Canada partnered with photographer Tau Battice to share and showcase the Federation’s journey of independence and resilience in Canada’s capital. The event called “40×40: A Photographic Journey of Independence and Resilience” took place on 18th September at Ottawa’s National Art Center. The Independence event featured a photography exhibit, visual lecture and reception. The event also sought to pay tribute to 40 years of diplomatic relations between St. Kitts and Nevis and Canada. Eustace T. Wallace, the Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at the High Commission underscored that it was…

Representatives will seek to reach agreements to prevent and control non-communicable diseases in children, adolescents, and young people, and to reduce the suicide rate, which increased by 17% between 2000 and 2019, among other issues. Washington, DC, September 20, 2023 (PAHO)- Ministers of Health and other high-level authorities from the countries and territories of the Americas will meet from September 25-29 in Washington D.C, to participate in the 60th Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).The opening ceremony will take place on Monday, September 25 at 9:00 am (Washington D.C time), with the participation of the Minister of Health and Welfare…

On Friday, 15th September, St. Kitts and Nevis’ High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, His Excellency Dr. Kevin Isaac, welcomed 240 nationals to the Park Regis Hotel in Birmingham, the UK’s second largest city to celebrate the Federation’s 40th anniversary of Independence. Nationals representing eleven St. Kitts and Nevis national associations from across the United Kingdom began the evening with a steelpan-inspired cocktail reception, followed by a sit-down dinner. The gathering heard remarks from the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Chaman Lal and Her Excellency, Christine Walwyn, Ambassador for Diaspora Affairs in the Office of the Prime…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 20, 2023 (SKNIS) – The longstanding relationship between the Governments of St. Kitts and Nevis and the Republic of China (Taiwan) continues to bear fruit, as the two nations have now entered into an agreement that will greatly enhance the practice of diplomacy for officials. The “Agreement on Diplomatic Staff Training Cooperation” between the two nations will provide training for diplomats from St. Kitts and Nevis and Taiwan. It was signed between the Foreign Minister of the Republic of China (Taiwan), H.E. Jaushieh Joseph Wu and the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Federal Cabinet, the Right Honourable…

The UK has just announced a $25 million investment to establish an affordable insurance scheme that will protect essential water and sanitation services in Caribbean countries at risk of natural disasters. The Caribbean Water Utility Insurance Collective (CWUIC), which will be part of CCRIF SPC (formerly the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility) has launched with UK support. It will provide rapid payouts to repair services damaged by disasters such as hurricanes and floods. Early action to restore access to safe drinking water can help prevent spread of diseases. All Caribbean water and sanitation utilities are encouraged to join and will…