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London, United Kingdom, January 20, 2023 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): Foreign Minister, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas left London earlier today after a productive 4-day working visit to the United Kingdom. Dr. Douglas described this visit as “constructive and eye-opening”. “There is work ahead of us, but I am beyond excited by the opportunities and the vibrant interest I witnessed in London. I look forward to working with our partners across Government and new partners in business to ensure that the sustainable development ambitions of our peoples are realised.”Foreign Minister Douglas held intensive meetings with several high-net-worth individuals who…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 20, 2023 (SKNIS): Staff of the Ministries of Public Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Domestic Transport, Information and Communication and Technology, and Post held a thanksgiving service at the People’s Evangelistic Centre on the 17th of January to show appreciation to their staff for their dedication and hard work during the year 2022. The Honourable Konris Maynard under whose portfolio the ministries fall said he honoured all staff members and showed appreciation for their efforts in continuing to prop up, sustain and maintain the efficacy of the ministries. The Minister highlighted this year’s Budget, stating, “As a Ministry, this year’s…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 20, 2023 (SKNIS): Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew led the Members of Cabinet, as well as the Speaker and the Clerk of the Federal National Assembly to Nevis, for the Opening of the New Session of the Nevis Island Assembly. This occurrence is undoubtedly the first time in history, as it is in keeping with Prime Minister Dr. Drew’s mandate to bridge the divide between both islands. Prime Minister Dr. Drew described the Federal Cabinet’s presence as significant. “It is important that the Cabinet would have come and shown its support to the democracy here in the island of Nevis. It…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 19, 2023 (SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to push forward with its plans and preparations for the 28th Session of the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), which will convene from November 30 to December 12, 2023, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).This was according to the Minister of Environment and Climate Action, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke during the Prime Minister’s Press Conference with Cabinet Ministers on January 18 at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Conference Room.“We are going to COP 28, and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 19, 2023 (SKNIS): The St. Kitts and Nevis Government is rolling out its good governance draft legislation next month.Attorney General the Honourable Garth Wilkin said that the Anti-Corruption Bill, Freedom of Information Amendment Bill, Integrity in Public Life Amendment Bill, and the Official Gazette Bill will be read in the Federal Parliament for the first time on February 08, 2023.At the Prime Minister’s Conference with Cabinet Ministers on January 18, 2023, the Attorney General explained that these four pieces of legislation are designed to create a good governance infrastructure that controls the operations of government. The…

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Thursday, January 19, 2023: The Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Caribbean Development Bank launched the Enhancing Learning Continuity (ELC) Project on Wednesday, January 18 at the CUNA Conference Centre.Dr. Martin Baptiste, Chief, Social Sector Division Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) explained the role of CDB in the actualization of the ELC.“On behalf of the Caribbean Development Bank it is a pleasure to participate in the launch of this Enhancing Learning Continuity Project. This is a project which has been made possible by special fund resources of the bank allocated by the Inter-American Development Bank under the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts. January 18, 2023- The Bank of Nevis Limited is partnering with the Department of Sports to produce the Basseterre Zone Public Primary School Championship, at the Kim Collins Stadium, on January 19 . The Bank of Nevis Ltd. is using the platform to underscore its commitment to social development through sport.The Basseterre Zone features the Irish Town Primary, Tucker Clarke Primary, Beach Allen Primary and the Dr. William Connor Primary schools.Confirmation of the Bank of Nevis Ltd’s commitment came in the form of a cheque handing over ceremony, to the Department of Sports, during a brief ceremony,…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, January 19, 2023 (SKNIS) –At his first press conference for 2023 held at the NEMA conference room on January 18, Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew rejected allegations circulating on social media that the SIDF (Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation) had written off debt to Christophe Harbour and Kittitian Hill, two real estate development projects in St. Kitts. “The SIDF has not forgiven any loan. I want to make that clear,” Prime Minister Dr. Drew said. The SIDF has its interests in Christopher Harbour. We know that and it owns about thirty (30) percent of that development…

Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas is currently in London on a working visit. While there, Senior Minister Douglas will hold bilateral talks and seek to strengthen diplomatic relations between both countries. Additionally, Minister Douglas, who is also responsible for Economic Devleopment and Ivestments, will highlight investment opportunities in the twin-island Federation.

The region has the highest cost for a healthy diet compared to the rest of the world, at USD 3.89 per person per day, while the world average is USD 3.54. January 18, 2022, Santiago, Chile. The new United Nations report Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2022 finds that 22.5% of the Latin America and the Caribbean population cannot afford a healthy diet. In the Caribbean this figure reaches 52%; in Mesoamerica, 27.8%; and in South America, 18.4%. It should be noted that the high figure in the Caribbean is mainly attributed to the inclusion of Haiti, which has…