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Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 29, 2024 (SKNIS): Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday, May 02, 2024, at 10 a.m. The Order Paper and other Papers will be issued at a later date. The National Assembly will be broadcast live on ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and participating radio stations. It can also be viewed live on TV Channel 5 in St. Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis. It will also be streamed live at www.zizonline.com Copies of the Bills will be made available on the St. Kitts and…

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 27 April 2024): The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources extends its sincere gratitude to the public for their enthusiastic participation in the 29th Annual Agriculture Open Day. We acknowledge the concerns raised regarding dust and are pleased to announce that swift action is being taken to address this issue. Following the success of the fair, we have officially acquired the management of the designated site and efforts are being made to grass the area ahead of the upcoming 30th Annual Agriculture Open Day in 2025, ensuring a more dust-free environment for all attendees. We apologize…

The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis Keynote Remarks Panel Discussion: Aiming for Change: Firearms and Public Health Intersections 68th Annual Health Research Conference St. Lucia 25 April 2024 Salutation The Honourable Phillip J. Pierre, Prime Minister of St. Lucia, Dr Joy St. John, Executive Director of CARPHA, Dr. Sharon Belmar-George, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of St. Lucia, Distinguished Panel Members: Dr. Natasha Sobers, Dr. Nicolas Florquin, Mr. Callixtus Joseph, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am deeply honoured to address you today on a matter of utmost urgency and importance: firearm violence in our region. As…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 25, 2024 (SKNIS): The new 18-megawatt dual fuel generators that will be purchased and installed at the Needsmust Power Plant in St. Kitts will significantly enhance the power generation capacity of the facility, while meeting the government’s commitment of transitioning to a sustainable island state. During his engagement with the media at the Roundtable on Thursday (April 24, 2024), Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, shared that the generators can be powered by Liquid Natural Gas (LNG), which is more environmentally friendly. According to www.naturalgasintel.com natural gas emits about 40 percent less carbon…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, April 25, 2024 (SKNIS) – It is that time of the year again when farmers, fishers, agro-processors and small business operators showcase their products, produce and services to a national audience at the annual Agriculture Open Day hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources. Now in its 29th year, the April 25-26, 2024, event highlights the achievements and innovations of the agricultural sector in St. Kitts. It also provides a platform for citizens and residents to interact with farmers, fishers and other food producers, veterinarians and extension agents within the ministry to learn about…

Five Islands, Antigua, Thursday April 25, 2024: The Sixth Meeting of the ECCU Attorneys General and Chief Parliamentary Counsel convened on April 25, 2024, under the theme “Achieving Growth and Resilience – A New Vision for the Legal System in the ECCU.” Chaired by the Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Mr Timothy Antione, the gathering aims to chart a course for legal reform to drive economic prosperity and societal stability across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU). Hon. Garth Wilkin, Attorney General, gave the keynote address and emphasized the critical role of legislative reform in creating fertile…

Saint Lucia, April 25, 2024 [PMO] – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, delivered a compelling address during the 68th Annual Health Research Conference, hosted by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) in St. Lucia, on April 25, 2024, highlighting the pressing need to address firearm violence as a critical public health issue in the Caribbean. While there, Prime Minister Drew joined The Hon. Philip J. Pierre, Prime Minister of St. Lucia as part of a panel discussion on Violence in the Caribbean: A Public Health Crisis.  In his address, Prime Minister Drew underscored the devastating…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, April 24, 2024 (SKNIS) – As the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season looms, Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, said he is pleased that the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the St. Kitts Electricity Company (SKELEC) and other partners carried out an important simulation exercise on Tuesday (April 23) evening to test the emergency preparedness of the Federation’s main health institution — the Joseph N. France General Hospital. “Sometimes you think that things are in order because you have not been hit by a disaster of…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, April 24, 2024 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, assured citizens and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis that their safety remains a top priority for the government. As such, the national security apparatus is implementing several data-driven strategic measures designed to enhance security throughout the Federation. On Tuesday, April 23, Prime Minister Drew, upon his immediate return to the country following his working engagements overseas, convened an important meeting with the Commissioner of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis, James Sutton and Commander of the St. Kitts and…

The Federation’s presence at UNESCO, was given a boost this week with the participation of the Chief of Education Planning from the St. Kitts and Nevis Ministry of Education in a high-level training programme organised by UNESCO’s International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP). Mrs. Carla Diamond attended a week-long intense course entitled ‘Education Leadership Seminar’ organised by UNESCO-IIEP. In providing insight into the course, Mrs. Diamond commented, “It is a 4-credit course to be completed in 6 weeks, so it is quite intense. Nonetheless, I find it exciting and informative. It is already yielding deeper insights and a much broader…