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Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 03, 2022 (SKNIS): The calendar of activities to celebrate St. Kitts and Nevis’ 39th Anniversary of Independence is expected to be released next week. It will be filled with new and exciting activities to engage a wide-cross section of the public. Sharon Rattan, Chair of the Independence 39 Committee, announced several of the new additions to the Independence calendar on Wednesday’s (August 31, 2022) edition of the radio and television programme Working for You. “We are looking forward to a hairstyle competition and a dress-up in national colours competition at the [Independence] parade,” she stated. Both competitions are designed to tap into the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 03, 2022 (SKNIS): Marcelo Luis Ebrard Casaubon, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, extended congratulations to the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas on his appointment as the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Economic Development, International Trade, Investment, Industry and Commerce in the Federal Government of St. Kitts and Nevis. A diplomatic note from the Embassy of the United Mexican States to the Eastern Caribbean States read: “On behalf of the Government of Mexico, I am pleased to extend to you my most sincere congratulations for the appointment that has been conferred on to you as Minister for Foreign…

In a ceremony held under the patronage of His Excellency, the Governor General Sir Tapley Seaton at Government House on 30th August 2022, the St. Kitts and Nevis Chapter of the University of the West Indies Alumni Association (SKNUWIAA) conferred the 2022 UWI Pelican Award on renown scientist, Dr. Samuel Rawlins. The Pelican Award is the highest honour that the Association can bestow upon an alumnus. The recipient must be a graduate of The University of the West Indies who has excelled in his/her chosen field and has had major positive national, regional, or international impact. Nominations were invited from UWI…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 1, 2022 (SKNIS): Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew and his delegation attended the opening ceremony of the inaugural AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2022 this morning (Thursday, September 1) in Barbados. Kaiso and Carnival were some of the poetic but very familiar words spoken by Nigerian spoken word, performance poetry artist, and award-winning author Dike Chukwumerije. Professor Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Africa Export-Import Bank; Her Excellency Dr. Carla Barnett, Secretary-General of the CARICOM; His Excellency Chandrikapersad Santokhi, President of the Republic of Suriname and current Chair of CARICOM; His…

After receiving over 200 entries, the St Kitts Nevis National Carnival Committee (SKNCC) has chosen the slogan for Sugar Mas 51. The deadline for submissions ended on July 25, 2022 and a group of Carnival stakeholders selected the winner. According to the original invitation, the SKNCC said the slogan should be no more than 10 syllables. It also needs to be creative, concise, and catchy, capturing the rhythmic flavor of the Carnival festivities. The winning slogan is CELEBRATE AS ONE FOR SUGAR MAS 51 penned by Zewani Morton. A cash prize of $500.00 will be awarded to the successful entrant.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 1, 2022 (SKNIS): Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, while in Bridgetown, Barbados, for the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2022, which is taking place from September 1-3, attended an orientation meeting today (September 1) conducted by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).As St. Kitts and Nevis’ new Minister of Health, the orientation meeting will help to prepare Prime Minister Dr. Drew ahead of the 30th Pan American Sanitary Conference of PAHO, the 74th Session of the Regional Committee of WHO (World Health Organization) for The Americas, which takes place from the 26th-30th September, 2022, in Washington D.C., USA. The Conference…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 1, 2022 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has congratulated the Government and people of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on their Diamond Jubilee (60th) Celebration of Independence. The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago gained its Independence on August 31, 1962. In a congratulatory letter to Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Honourable Keith Rowley, Prime Minister Dr. Drew wrote: “On the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago’s Independence, I extend congratulations on behalf of the…

The Tourism Authority continues to experience tourism success through sports and its dedication to refining industry standards Basseterre (01 September 2022) Summer is drawing to a close, and this means it’s time for the busy winter season. The destination continues to soar and achieve tourism success through multiple initiatives. St. Kitts welcomed the newly appointed Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, International Transport, Employment and Labour and Urban Development the Honourable Marsha T. Henderson. Minister Henderson will work closely with the St. Kitts Tourism Authority, associated agencies and stakeholders to create and execute plans to drive domestic and international travel to the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 1, 2022 (SKNIS): The launch of the Girls Empowerment Movement and Sisterhood (GEMS) Programme will help to ensure that at-risk girls across St. Kitts and Nevis can grow and develop with guidance from knowledgeable and caring individuals. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Social Development and Gender Affairs, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, fully endorsed the establishment and aims of the GEMS programme during a launching ceremony on Wednesday (August 31, 2022) at the Lodge Community Centre. “I am excited because today, we provide another opportunity for the youth of our Federation, specifically our girls, to safely grow,”…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 31, 2022 (SKNIS): This year’s 39th Independence Anniversary will be celebrated under the theme “Refocus, Re-create, Redesign: Independence 39”. The theme was chosen from 431 entries that were submitted and was won by Xavienne Roma Richardson of St. Kitts. During her August 31, 2022, appearance on “Working for You”, Ms. Richardson explained what inspired her to submit the winning theme. “When I saw the Independence Theme Slogan Competition come up… I was like maybe this is my chance. There were certain parameters. It has to focus on talent development and sustainability so I thought about what that meant because…