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(Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 15, 2023); Hon. Samal Duggins, continued his second in a series of meetings with Livestock farmers and other stakeholders in the agricultural sector on Thursday, 11th May 2023 in the Large Conference Room at the Department of Agriculture. During the meeting, the Acting Permanent Secretary revealed that the Ministry has been working persistently to give farmers improved access to veterinary services. He then announced that the Department of Agriculture will soon receive assistance from two Veterinarians who are expected to arrive on island before the end of the second quarter and will be tasked with the…

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The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is investigating a stabbing incident that occurred at the Charles E. Mills Secondary School (CEMSS) on St. Kitts. Yesterday, May 17th, 2023, the received reports of an altercation between four students that left one fifteen (15) year old male requiring emergency surgery. According to information revealed during the investigation, four students – two siblings male and female, aged fifteen (15), and two other females in the same age range – were involved in the altercation. During the course of the fracas, the male received a stab wound to the back with…

BASSETERRE (18th May, 2023): In a resounding show of support, Chairman Allister Williams expressed heartfelt gratitude to S.L. Horsfords & Co Ltd as they singed on as a Silver Sponsor for the highly-anticipated 3-day musical extravaganza.Williams remarked, “As we approach our remarkable 25th anniversary, we extend our deepest appreciation to S.L. Horsfords & Co Ltd for their unwavering dedication to the triumph of the St. Kitts Music Festival.”Natalie Kelsick, Executive Director at S.L Horsford & Co. Ltd, extended warm wishes to the festival on its momentous milestone and expressed the company’s eagerness to nurture this partnership for years to come.”Congratulations to…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 17, 2023 (SKNIS) – Commissioner of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF), Mr. James Sutton has assured citizens and residents of the twin island Federation that the law enforcement body remains committed to the task of preserving law and order and maintaining peace and security for all. Commissioner Sutton gave this assurance in a national address on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in which he provided an update on the various operations and activities of the Police Force in carrying out its mandate. “In an effort to reduce the incidences of criminal activity in the…

(Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 12, 2023);Honourable Samal Duggins, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives met and engaged in meaningful discussions with fisherfolk from all across St. Kitts in the Large Conference Room at the Department of Agriculture, LaGuerite, St. Kitts on Wednesday, 10th May 2023.Minister Duggins was joined at the head table by Acting Permanent Secretary, Miguel Flemming and Director of the Department of Marine Resources, Dr. T. Marc Williams.Fishers attended the meeting to raise concerns about losses and the need for financial assistance to cushion external factors affecting their livelihood, discuss government’s growing partnership with stakeholders in…

(Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 17th 2023);Aquaponics farmers and anyone interested in learning how to operate and manage an aquaponics system are encouraged to register early for an Aquaponics Operation and Management Workshop set to be held later this month. The “Aquaponics Operation and Management Workshop” is scheduled to be held from Wednesday, 31 May – Friday, 02 June 2023.The training will be facilitated by Owner of Adams Aqua Farm, Ms. Kristina Adams of Barbados, who is expected to teach participants how to operate and manage an aquaponics system to use nutrient-rich waste from fish tanks to provide plant food to…

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) is aware of the concerns that the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC®) Math Paper 02 which was written today (Wednesday, 17 May 2023) was leaked.This matter is of great concern to us, we have commenced our investigations and will make a definitive statement once the investigation is completed. In the meantime, candidates can rest assured that this matter is being treated with the highest urgency.

Citizens and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis, good day to you all. I make this address today to update the Federation on matters germane to the law enforcement efforts of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force to date. Since being appointed to the position of Commissioner of Police in February of this year, my High Command and I have executed a number of operations and operational changes throughout the Police Force. With this presentation, I aim to provide the general public with some additional insight into our performance thus far for the year 2023.Though we are only…

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (Tuesday, May 16, 2023) — Atlantic Canada and the Caribbean have a significant history of interregional trade and partnership in sectors spanning cable and telecommunications, banking and finance, energy, and education.   This week, as part of econext’s twelfth trade mission to the region since 2015, the industry association is formalizing a partnership for the mutual benefit of the two regions. Abbie Hodder, econext’s COO and Director of International Business shared, “We are excited to be signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) this week as part of our trade mission. There is ample potential…