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Basseterre, St. Kitts (September 30, 2022) – Minister of Information Communication, and Technology, Hon. Konris Maynard delivered his SKN Policy Statement today, Friday 30th September 2022, at the International Telecommunication Union Plenipotentiary Conference (ITU PP-22) in Bucharest, Romania.In his statement the Honourable Minister spoke of the challenges our twin-island federation experienced during the pandemic and the results of the implementation of a “Whole of Government Technology Strategy” to address these challenges. “Like other countries, the Pandemic has highlighted the need to urgently improve and expand our ICT infrastructure and its accessibility to enable and foster universal, affordable, secure, efficient and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 30, 2022 (SKNIS): Scores of senior citizens and officials from the Ministry of Social Development and Aging et al. gathered at the Calvary Baptist Church on Friday, September 30, 2022, to celebrate the contributions of older persons to national development.The special service was held as part of local activities to commemorate the International Day of Older Persons. This year’s theme is “Resilience of Older Persons in a Changing World.”Pastor Prisca Heyliger delivered a rousing Sermonette citing the biblical example of Ruth and Naomi as related in the Book of Ruth. She outlined the principles of faith,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 30, 2022 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Education and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) have partnered to strengthen the delivery of education and learning resources across the region. On September 29. 2022, a joint meeting between officials from the Ministry of Education and members of the OECS EDMU team was held to discuss the roll-out of the ‘Pearl Project’ across the Federation. “As the Minister of Education, I love learning, and I can imagine that this morning’s activity would be a learning exercise for me as I recognize that you are here on a mission…

September 30, 2022, Bridgetown, Barbados – The agri-food industry in Saint Kitts and Nevis will benefit from an enhanced national quality infrastructure, thanks to a new project financed by the European Union and the Caribbean Development Bank. The initiative provides the Saint Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) with new metrology equipment and training, that will accelerate services to agro-processors, enabling them to fulfil quality requirements for international export and enhance food production. Details of the “Strengthening the National Quality Infrastructure: Training and Equipment for Conformity Assessment” Project were announced during a launch ceremony on Monday, September 26, 2022.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 30, 2022 (Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs): On September 30, 2022, the Ambassador of Cuba to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, His Excellency David Rivero Pérez, paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Garth Wilkin, Attorney-General and Minister of Justice & Legal Affairs at his Chambers. Ambassador Pérez and Attorney-General Wilkin discussed various matters of mutual interest to the People of the Republic of Cuba and the Federation. Some of the particular issues discussed include matters related to mutual international legal obligations and proposals to enhance the diplomatic legal framework between both nations. “Cuba…

The St. Kitts & Nevis National Carnival Committee (SKNNCC), has released its official Calendar of Activitiesfor Sugar Mas 51.Pre-events commence in November with the Facetime Makeup Artist Challenge, and Sugar Mas officiallyopens on Friday 2nd December with the Ministry of Creative Economy taking the lead in producing the OfficialSugar Mas Opening Ceremony in downtown Basseterre.National Carnival Events returning to this year’s calendar after a 3-year hiatus due to the Covid-19Pandemic, include the Junior Calypso Monarch, Talented Teen Competition as well as the highly anticipatedstreet activities J’ouvert and the Grand Parade.This year, the Calendar incorporates over thirty (30) events promoted by…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, 30 September, 2022 – Urban Week 2022 is fast approaching andThe Urban Development Unit (UDU) is pledging not to just bring awareness to its operationsbut also to improve many challenges that ordinary citizens are facing as it relates to theinfrastructure of the designated towns and the city center.Rhon Boddie, Acting Director for the Urban Development Unit, said that currently there areseveral challenges in the urban areas that need to be improved.These challenges include street vending, transportation planning, urban housing solutions,open spaces like Independence Square and the rehabilitation of abandoned properties.Regarding street vending, Boddie said the majority of…

TWENTY NEW SOLDIERS BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 30, 2022 (SKNIS) – The rank and file of the St. Kittsand Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) was boosted on Thursday, September 29, 2022, aftertwenty recruits successfully completed the Basic Military Course No.21.The twenty recruits participated in the Passing out Parade at Camp Springfield, whichmarked their official transition into the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force.Thursday’s parade was attended by a number of dignitaries including the Governor-General’sDeputy, Her Excellency Marcella A. Liburd who inspected the recruits on display; ActingPrime Minister the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley; Cabinet Secretary Dr. Marcus Natta;Permanent Secretary in the Ministry…

26 September 2022, Basseterre, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis – TheEastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) and its Financial Information Month (FIM)partners will launch FIM 2022 throughout the eight ECCB member countries on1 October. FIM is a regional financial, economic, business and entrepreneurial education campaignthat was initiated in 2002 and is observed annually in the month of October. The executionof FIM is made possible through the collaborative efforts of the ECCB, ECCU membergovernments, financial and academic institutions, the media, other private and publicsector institutions, and community-based groups. The overarching theme for FIM is Financial Empowerment Through Education, and isgeared towards…

Fellow Citizens, Residents and Youth: Today as a Caribbean people, we pause to recognize, celebrate, and cherish the accomplishments and indelible contributions of young people across the region. For almost four decades, today, the 30th of September has been observed as Caribbean Youth Day with this year’s celebrations held under the theme “Adding Global Value Taking Charge of Our Future.” Across the globe, Governments have finally begun placing an emphasis on strengthening young people and therein preparing them for their roles as leaders. Additionally, never before have we seen, with such great magnitude, multitudes of young people rising up and agitating for…