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A critical conversation to safeguard public health and improve indoor environments Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, October 7, 2024 — The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is proud to announce the National Dialogue on Indoor Air Quality: Understanding the Challenges and Finding Solutions, set to take place on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 9:00 AM at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort Ballroom. This groundbreaking forum will bring together stakeholders from across the public and private sectors to address one of the most pressing but often overlooked issues: indoor air quality and its profound impact on public health and the environment. Indoor air quality is a growing…

The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is proud to announce that His Excellency Calvin St. Juste, Honorary Special Envoy for Investment, Development, and International Business Relations, has been awarded the esteemed President’s Award from Goldey-Beacom College. This prestigious accolade recognises alumni who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, service, and outstanding contributions in their professional and personal pursuits. The President’s Award is one of the highest honours bestowed by Goldey-Beacom College. It is presented to individuals who embody the institution’s values of integrity, innovation, and excellence. Recipients of this award are recognised for their significant achievements in their careers and for their continued commitment to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 4, 2024 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Energy and Public Infrastructure, under the leadership of the Honourable Konris Maynard, today officially commissioned a 6-megawatt (MW) rental power plant from global energy solutions provider, Aggreko, at the SKELEC power plant. The new plant aims to provide temporary stability to the national grid while SKELEC undertakes critical infrastructure upgrades to secure a reliable and sustainable energy supply. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Minister Maynard addressed the severe challenges currently faced by SKELEC, stating, “As we work toward that new 18-megawatt plant, plus the urgent need to service and overhaul…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 04, 2024 (SKNIS) – The National Council on Drug Abuse Prevention has engaged thirty frontline workers in a training programme designed to equip them with the necessary tools to identify and ultimately address substance abuse issues within communities. This is being done through the Universal Prevention Curriculum Core Course, which commenced with an opening ceremony on Friday, October 04, 2024, at the Solid Waste Management Corporation’s conference room. The actual training sessions begin on Tuesday, October 08. The Core Course comprises ten modules representing different aspects of prevention science and their application to practice. It is…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 04, 2024 (SKNIS) – At the commissioning of the new six (6) Megawatt Temporary Power Plant at the St. Kitts Electricity Co. Ltd (SKELEC), on October 04, 2024, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, highlighted that St. Kitts and Nevis is in the transition towards reducing its dependence on fossil fuel through the careful implementation of renewable energy practices and projects. This energy transition, one of the seven pillars upon which the government’s sustainable island state agenda hinges, is underpinned by the build-out of the dual-fuel power plant and battery energy storage plant in St.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (October 4th, 2024)— In a significant move towards ensuring reliable and sustainable electricity for the island of St. Kitts, the St. Kitts Electricity Company Ltd. (SKELEC) has commissioned a 6MW temporary power plant, marking a key milestone in addressing the island’s growing electrical demands. The 6MW Temporary Power Plant is one of a number of initiatives to improve the reliability of supply for our customers. The plant’s commissioning will allow SKELEC to perform critical overhauls on its fixed generator fleet, including the 6MW Mirrlees Blackstone generator, the largest in the Federation. The temporary power plant is expected…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 26 September 2024 – The Ministry of Sustainable Development through the Department of Physical Planning is set to submit for approval to the Federal Cabinet of St Kitts and Nevis, an amendment of national environmental legislation and related regulations, policies, standards, and proposed modifications that will all support the implementation of the recently updated draft National Physical Development Plan (NPDP) before parliamentary approval. The NPDP is a set of principles and practices that seek to manage land resources in a way that meets current and future demands while at the same time ensuring the health of ecosystems.…

CHARLESTOWN, Nevis, 30 September 2024 – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, through the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, concluded a three-day workshop from 23-25 September 2024 at Nevis Red Cross, aimed at developing a framework for tracking the country’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) actions. Following that training, a Stakeholder Validation Workshop was held on Thursday 26 September 2024 with both activities being supported by the Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT). This is a significant step towards strengthening St Kitts and Nevis’ ability to monitor and report on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 03, 2024 (SKNIS): The importance of a strong and resilient cybersecurity system was emphasised at a Cybersecurity Awareness Forum held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort on October 03, 2024. The event brought together public and private sector officials from St. Kitts and Nevis, regional representatives and local secondary school students. The information was shared via presentations from experts in the field including Bevil Wooding, Director of Caribbean Affairs at the American Registry for Internet Numbers, Tracy Hackshaw, Head of .Post Business Management Unit, and a team from the Caribbean Cybersecurity Agency. A panel discussion on the imperative…

St. Kitts and Nevis, October, 2024 — Project ELEVATE took significant strides in the Federation’s drive towards food security as Project Coordinator Alicia Collins, alongside participants of Elevate, Extension Officer for District 6, Mr. Mark Adams, and key stakeholders, conducted a field assessment in District 6. The team, which included Mr. Lesroy Benjamin, Mr. Leroy Merritt, Chad Brandy members of the Land Management Unit, worked together to identify lands that will be assigned to participants under the Agriculture 25 by 25 agenda. The Agriculture 25 by 25 agenda is an initiative by the government of St. Kitts and Nevis aimed…