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Basseterre, Saint Kitts, July 15, 2025 (MOA): It is my distinct honour and privilege to welcome you all to the virtual launch of the 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA), which will be hosted this year in the beautiful Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis from September 29th to October 3, 2025, at the St. Kitts Marriott Hotel. This year’s theme, “Sowing Change, Harvesting Resilience: Transforming Our Caribbean Food Systems for 2025 and Beyond,” is both timely and profound. It reflects not only the urgency of our times but the unwavering resolve of our region to forge a path toward…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 15, 2025 (JNF Hospital Communications) — Emergency services at the Joseph Nathaniel France General Hospital have been enhanced significantly with the employment, on Monday July 14, of eleven individuals who had earlier in the year undergone a rigorous eight-week Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic Training. Three of the new employees will serve as orderlies, six as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), and two will serve as Paramedics, which in itself is a groundbreaking achievement for the Institutional-Based Services as it is the first time paramedics have been employed. “We have never had paramedics in our system before, so…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 15, 2025 (PMO) – English football sensation and Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer today, July 15th, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, during a vibrant moment of cultural and sporting exchange taking place on the island. Palmer, whose paternal roots trace back to St. Kitts through his grandfather, is visiting the Federation with members of his family. Dr. Drew welcomed the Palmer family and expressed pride in Cole’s achievements on the international stage. “We are proud to see a descendant of St. Kitts and Nevis representing with…

The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) wishes to inform the public that thedraft national standard titled Tourism and Related Services — Terms and Definitions for theTourism Sector is now available for public comment. Interested persons can view the document and access the comment form by visitingwww.sknbs.org, clicking on the “Standards” tab, and selecting “Draft Standards.” Aftercompleting the form, it can be uploaded directly to the website, emailed to sknbs@gov.kn, ordelivered in person to the SKNBS office located at LaGuerite, St. Kitts.The Bureau encourages all stakeholders and members of the public to review the draft andshare their feedback.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 14, 2025 (PMO) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, today, July 14th, welcomed a high-level delegation from Anguilla led by Premier Honourable Cora Richardson-Hodge for an in-depth engagement on the Federation’s innovative and successful approach to reducing crime and violence. The visiting delegation included Her Excellency Julia Crouch, Governor of Anguilla; Honourable Tara Carter, Speaker of the House of Assembly; Honourable Shellya Rogers-Webster, Minister of Education, Library Services, Social Development, Youth and Culture; Dr. the Honourable Ellis L. Webster, Leader of the Opposition; Dr. Bonnie Richardson Lake, Permanent Secretary; Mr.…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis – July 14, 2025 – The National Cost-of-Living Task Force todayunveiled the second instalment in its “Smart Spend SKN” public awareness series: an infographictitled “Every Cent Counts” that illustrates how everyday savings can be redirected toward householdpriorities. Developed with the Consumer Affairs Department, the graphic (attached) visually connectssmart shopping choices to meaningful life expenses – from school books to cooking gas.”Every cent saved is a cent empowered for your family’s unique needs,” explained Task Force Chair DrMarcus L Natta. “We’re not here to judge priorities – we’re showing how minor switches create majorflexibility in tight budgets.” The release…

July 8th – 9th, 2025 The Ministry of International Trade, Industry, Commerce, and Consumer Affairs was pleased to facilitate a technical assistance workshop hosted by the World Bank, on July 8th and 9th, 2025. This workshop is part of the World Bank’s ongoing support to assist Saint Kitts and Nevis in meeting its obligations under the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). It brought together members of the National Trade Facilitation Committee, border agencies, customs brokers, manufacturers, and exporters for capacity-building sessions designed to enhance coordination, efficiency, and implementation of the TFA. The Trade Facilitation Agreement seeks to streamline…