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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, October 02, 2024 (SKNIS): Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, commenced a fruitful visit to Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on October 02, 2024, and engaged in discussions aimed at enhancing educational collaborations between the university and the Federation, focusing on creating opportunities for student exchange programmes and advancing research partnerships. Dr. Drew was welcomed by university leadership, including Chairman Myron Lawson, President Dennis Shields, and Chancellor Dr. Orlando McMeans. The visit commenced with a formal meeting, followed by a comprehensive tour of the Southern University campus, showcasing various departments and facilities.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 02, 2024 (SKNIS): The government’s commitment to ensure that seniors age with dignity and respect was reiterated by the Honourable Isalean Phillip, Minister of State responsible for Ageing, during her remarks to commemorate International Day of Older Persons on October 01, 2024. The minister’s remarks were made on Tuesday, during a special church service at the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Sandy Point. The service was the first in a series of local events to mark the global observance. Minister Phillip highlighted the international theme “Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 1, 2024 (SKNIS): In a bid to strengthen regional unity and collaboration, the Honourable Konris Maynard, Minister of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) for the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, has emphasized the pivotal role ICT will play in fostering deeper regional integration across the Caribbean. Minister Maynard made this assertion during his keynote address at the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Telecommunication Union Information and Communication Technology (CTU ICT) Week on September 30, 2024, highlighting the theme of this year’s event, ‘Bridging technologies for a sustainable and inclusive future’. The opening ceremony was held…

Avery Island, Louisiana, October 01, 2024 (SKNIS): In a significant move to strengthen agricultural ties and explore innovative agribusiness opportunities, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew toured the McIlhenny Company’s manufacturing and agricultural operations, the home of the world-renowned TABASCO® Brand, on October 01, 2024. This visit comes amid growing efforts by St. Kitts and Nevis to enhance its agricultural sector through international partnerships, knowledge sharing, and investment in sustainable food production. Prime Minister Dr. Drew’s visit, which took place on Avery Island, Louisiana, followed the footsteps of a previous delegation from St. Kitts…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 01, 2024 (SKNIS): The establishment of a new regulatory unit to harmonise digital transformation efforts in the Caribbean is on the agenda at CTU ICT Week 2024, being held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort from September 30 to October 04, 2024. Rodney Taylor, Secretary General of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union, emphasised the importance of regulating the Information and Communication Technology sector, which will be reviewed on Thursday, October 03. He shared these insights during a press conference on Monday, September 30. “One of the things we really hope to get out of these sessions is…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 01, 2024 (SKNIS): Strategies to push forward Digital Transformation in the Caribbean are being discussed by delegates participating in the Caribbean Telecommunication Union Information and Communication Technology (CTU ICT) Week taking place in St. Kitts and Nevis from September 30 to October 04, 2024. At a press conference on Monday, September 30, the Honourable Hassel Bacchus, President of the CTU, said that while most of the energies to improve digital transformation are focused on young people, there is a need to ensure the older population is not left behind. He called on the region’s youth to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts – October 1, 2024 – In an exciting new initiative to enhance the nation’s agricultural sector, Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Samal Duggins announced today that five (5) full undergraduate scholarships will be available annually for citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis through a strategic partnership with Southern University. This initiative reflects the government’s ongoing commitment, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrence Drew, to fostering a robust agricultural sector. These scholarships will enable students to pursue studies in various agricultural disciplines, including Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Animal Science, Plant and Soil Science, and Pre-Veterinary…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis — October 1, 2024: The newly launched Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) Corporation in Saint Kitts and Nevis has outlined its guiding framework for future operations. As a statutory corporation, the CIU will operate based on six fundamental principles and three core pillars that prioritise transparency, communication, good governance, and sustainability. In his address at the official launch, His Excellency Mr. Calvin St. Juste, Chairman of the CIU, expressed pride in the rapid transformation of the Unit. “Today marks a significant milestone in our journey as we officially launch the new Unit as a statutory body.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis — October 1, 2024: The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis proudly announces the official launch of the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) as a statutory corporation. This pivotal moment marks a significant step in strengthening the country’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme and enhancing its global reputation. The transition to a statutory corporation represents a bold move toward greater efficiency, transparency, and accountability within the CBI operations. Speaking at the launch event on October 01, 2024, Acting Prime Minister, The Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, expressed the significance of the transformation, stating, “Today, we gather to…

Washington, DC, September 30, 2024 (SKNIS): The urgent need to fortify public health systems across Small Island Developing States (SIDS) took centre stage during bilateral talks between Prime Minister and Minister of Health of St. Kitts and Nevis, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, and Dr. Jarbas Barbisa da Silva, Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday, September 30, 2024 at the PAHO Headquarters in Washington DC. The bilateral meeting, held on the sidelines of the 61st PAHO Directing Council, also highlighted the matter of gun violence, which Prime Minister…