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(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 14 April 2025): The Department of Agriculture, St. Kitts, continues to demonstrate its commitment to improving agricultural practices and strengthening the banana value chain with the successful hosting of a one-day Banana Processing and Harvesting Training Session on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Held under the expert guidance of Mr. Derrick Charles, a seasoned Technical Expert in banana production, the training brought together members of the department’s technical staff for an intensive, hands-on learning experience. The session focused on equipping participants with essential techniques for effective banana harvesting, as well as the proper post-harvest treatment and packaging…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 16, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has reaffirmed that the construction of the new climate-smart national hospital is “well on its way” and unequivocally stated that there are no outstanding issues with land acquisition for the project. “The hospital is well on its way, and I’m very, very proud of that,” Prime Minister Drew said during his April 15 appearance on Freedom FM. “It’s a heavy undertaking that requires significant resources. I want to thank, thus far, all those who have been involved to move this project along.” Addressing questions in the…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 16, 2025 (PMO) —Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to freedom of speech while drawing a clear line against the misuse of digital platforms for slander and defamation. During his appearance on Freedom FM on April 15, the Prime Minister addressed recent legal action he has taken in response to defamatory statements made about him. “I encourage free speech, open discussions,” Prime Minister Drew emphasized. “But what does that have to do with you accusing me of corruption with no proof, other than to slander and be salacious?” He further clarified that…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, April 14, 2025 (UNESCO National Commission) – In the spirit of the bold agenda set forward by the Honourable Prime Minister, Dr. Terrance Drew that put St. Kitts and Nevis on a pathway to becoming a fully independent sustainable island state by 2040, the Ministry of Education is presently pursuing a long-held national aspiration to develop a curriculum for the teaching of “St. Kitts and Nevis Studies” that will be mandatory for all secondary school students in order to graduate. This competency-based course aims to “increase student’s awareness of, appreciation for and generate a deeper…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, April 16, 2025 (PMO) —In a historic move to address long-standing inequities, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew announced that his administration will introduce a Comprehensive Pension Bill before the National Assembly this Thursday, April 17th. This legislation, according to the Prime Minister, aims to provide long-overdue pension security to thousands of Government Auxiliary Employees (GAEs), including crossing guards, environmental workers, hospital maids, and drain maintenance staff, who have served the nation without adequate post-retirement support. Speaking on Freedom FM, Prime Minister Drew emphasized the significance of this initiative. “This Labour administration will lay before our Parliament…

Antalya, Turkiye (14 April 2025)— Foreign Minister Dr. Douglas took part in a roundtable discussion here in Antalya, Turkey, along with representatives from the government of a Turkiye, Panama, Guatemala, Costa Rica, the private sector of Mexico and the Secretary General of the Association of Caribbean States. The Rt. Hon. Dr Denzil Douglas arrived in Turkiye at the invitation of the Antalya Diplomatic Forum to share his perspectives on opportunities for Latin America and the Caribbean in a changing global landscape. The Foreign Minister insisted, during his presentation that “despite growing tendencies towards polarisation; multilateralism remains integral to our efforts…

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 15 April 2025): Members of the public are being encouraged to bring their own reusable bags to the highly anticipated Agri-Easter Night Market, hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Marine Resources St. Kitts, in collaboration with the Ministry of Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Cooperatives, and the Creative Economy. The event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 16th April 2025, at the Basseterre Public Market from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This call aligns with the recent announcement by the Department of Environment, which states that, effective April 1, 2025, the distribution of plastic T-shirt…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 18, 2025 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been issued for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given. Two Bills will receive their first reading during the sitting. The government’s good governance legislative agenda continues as it commits itself to transparency, accountability and the Rule of Law. The Honourable Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Finance, National Security, Citizenship and Immigration, Health and Social Security, Dr. Terrance Drew, will seek leave to introduce and have…

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 11 April 2025): Several Extension Officers from the Department of Agriculture, St. Kitts, recently took to the fields to conduct on-site inspections of farms across the island as part of the department’s highly anticipated Annual Farm Judging Competition. On Tuesday, 08, and Wednesday, 09 April 2025, Extension Officers responsible for various agricultural districts visited farms to assess and evaluate them under a number of key categories. Representing District 1 was Officer Guy Richardson; District 2 was represented by Leroy Merritt and Mark Adams; and District 3 by Dion Weekes and Myesha Daly. The competition, held annually, aims to recognize excellence in…

United Nations, New York (14th April 2025) – 7th April 2025 witnessed the opening of the 100-day period of Kwibuka, referring to the mourning period dedicated to the memory of the1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Antonio Guterres, the Secretary General of the United Nations joined diplomats, the Rwandan Permanent Mission, Rwandan diaspora and survivors of the genocide in the Hall of the United Nations General Assembly to mark the occasion. The UN Secretary General emphasized that “this was not a spontaneous frenzy of horrendous violence, it was intentional. It was premeditated. It was planned, including through the hate speech…