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BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 19 April 2024 – Santiago, Chile welcomed Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) countries, including the Government of St Kitts and Nevis, to the seventh meeting of the Forum of the Countries of LAC on Sustainable Development, from 15 to 18 April 2024. The Forum functions as a regional mechanism to follow up and review the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including the Sustainable Development Goals and targets, its means of implementation, and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda which is the mechanism that provides a new global framework for financing sustainable development with the vision outlined…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, April 19, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, through the Ministry of National Security, remains highly committed to the safety and security of its citizens, residents and visitors to the country. This assurance was given during a press conference held on Friday, April 19, 2024, at ZIZ Studios. Officials within the national security apparatus, including National Security Advisor Dr. Lionel Rawlins; Commissioner of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, James Sutton and Commander of the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF), Lieutenant Colonel J. Anthony Comrie used Friday’s press conference to update…

(Department of Creative Economy, St. Kitts, April 19, 2024):- Opening the public discussion on the culturally relevant dishes of St. Kitts and Nevis was the task of a Core Committee of 12 people that met for the first time at the Ministry of Creative Economy’s Conference Room on April 17, 2024. The group was brought together by the Department of Creative Economy in collaboration with the Nutrition Unit in the Ministry of Health to serve as the first consultation concerning collecting recipes that will be included in a cultural cookbook. The group will also take the lead in organizing the…

Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco (17th April 2024) – On Wednesday 16th April 2024, the Right Honourable Denzil Douglas held encounters with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, His Excellency Nasser Bourita, as well as the Director of the Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation (AMCI), Ambassador Mohammed Methqal. During the meeting with his counterpart, Minister Douglas highlighted the robust relations which exist between the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis and the Kingdom of Morocco – relations based on core values such as solidarity and cooperation. He commended the programme of cooperation launched by the Kingdom of…

Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco (16th April 2024) – The Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Economic Development and Investment of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, arrived on 16th April into the Kingdom of Morocco to commence a four-day inaugural visit. The purpose of his visit was to promote investment opportunities in the Federation, and to create mutually beneficial relations. The Minister was warmly welcomed by officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates of the Kingdom of Morocco. During the first day of his…

The Water Services Department has issued a notice of water service interruption for Cayon. The interruption is the result of an electrical issue which led to a reduction in the water level in the tank. The electrical issue has been resolved but the tank must now be refilled to an appropriate level before service is restored. Accordingly, service is estimated to be restored around 2 p.m. today. The WSD sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience and appreciates your understanding as our team continues to monitor the developments. Please visit our Facebook page for updates and kindly call our hotline at 465-8000…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 18th April, 2024 (CFBC): The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) is set to host its fourth Authors’ Forum titled “In Celebration of Books” on Tuesday, 23rd April, 2024 at 5:00 pm in the Poinciana Conference Room at the college’s main campus on Burdon Street, Basseterre. The national auspicious literary event will feature local published authors and is in commemoration of World Book and Copyright Day, celebrated worldwide on April 23. World Book and Copyright Day is a celebration to promote the enjoyment of books and reading. Celebrations take place all over the world to recognize the scope…

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, April 18, 2024 [PMO] – Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew participated in a signing ceremony of a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between UAE-based K&K Group and Siemens Energy, a global leader in the energy business to initiate the groundbreaking geothermal energy project in the Federation. The signing of this MoU initiates the feasibility studies, proposal planning, and technical documentation required for the commencement of the clean energy project. Commenting on the MoU’s significance, Prime Minister Drew thanked the signing Parties for their commitment to the Federation and having confidence in the Government in enabling…

Basseterre, St Kitts, April 18, 2024 (Cabinet Secretariat): In response to the recent surge in violent crime incidents within our Federation, an emergency Cabinet meeting was convened today, April 18, to address the situation. The meeting, chaired by the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Deputy Prime Minister, was held to assess the current state of affairs and to strategise on measures to ensure the safety and security of our citizens. Updates and information were received from the Ministry of National Security, providing valuable insights into the ongoing efforts to address these concerning developments. Despite being overseas on national duties, Prime Minister,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 18, 2024 (SKNIS): The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) in St. Kitts is poised to step up recruitment initiatives to get more women involved in technical and vocational fields traditionally dominated by men. The college’s newest project, which was launched on April 09, 2024, offers training to persons in solar photovoltaic and electrical vehicle maintenance and repair, and features one female and fourteen male students. On the April 18, edition of the radio and television programme InFocus, Fitzroy Wilkin, project lead for the Caribbean Centre of Excellence in Research, Innovation, and Workforce Training project as it is…