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Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 05, 2024 (SKNIS): In a significant achievement for the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the twin-island nation, now ranks number one in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in terms of human development, as indicated in the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) 2023-24 Human Development Report (HDR). The UN report, published on March 13, 2024, under the theme: “Breaking the Gridlock: Re-imagining Cooperation in a Polarized World,” indicated that among the countries in the CARICOM, Saint Kitts and Nevis achieved the highest rank, placing 51st out of 193 nations evaluated. In 2023, it recorded an HDI index…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis, April 5, 2024 (Press Secretary, PMO) — Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, alongside his wife Mrs. Diani Prince-Drew, warmly welcomed the 2023 Cohort of the 25 Most Remarkable Teens at their residence on Saturday, March 30th, 2024. This event signifies the Prime Minister’s ongoing commitment to engaging and empowering young leaders in nation-building efforts. Since assuming office, Prime Minister Drew has made it a tradition to host these remarkable teens, providing them with a platform to voice their perspectives on national, regional, and global issues. In a recent Facebook post, the Prime Minister expressed…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 05, 2024 (SKNIS): Scores of children will spend next week crossing a bridge to the past as the Department of Youth Empowerment stages its first-ever Easter Camp under the theme “Is We Culture.” The camp begins on Monday (April 08, 2024) at the Newtown Community Centre. It will engage some 60 registered youth between the ages of eight (8) and 16 years in various activities, including kite making and old-time games such as Mississippi Box, Dog n Bone, marbles and more. The young people will also learn how to make traditional confectioneries such as sugar cake,…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, April 05, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Hunts, a family residing in Nottingham, United Kingdom and who frequently visits St. Kitts and Nevis, made a generous donation of medical supplies to the Joseph N. France General Hospital, earmarked for use in the maternity ward. The items, which range from pain relief machines to breast pumps, will help to ensure that the island’s main medical institution maintains its enviable status as a ‘baby-friendly hospital’. The Baby-Friendly hospital initiative, launched by UNICEF and the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 1991, is an accreditation process that requires a hospital to attain…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts (5th April 2024) – The Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs et al, had the pleasure of welcoming the newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, His Excellency Cornelis W. Hersbach, in a courtesy call held following a historic Maritime Border Agreement signed between the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis and the Netherlands the previous day. This agreement, which serves to establish equitable delimitation of all maritime zones between the two nations, was of particular importance during the discussion, as it had been under negotiation since 2014. Given its potential to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 5, 2024 (SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have reached a historic agreement on maritime boundary delimitation, solidifying their commitment to regional cooperation and security. The signing ceremony, held on April 4, marked a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts of both nations to strengthen ties and promote stability in the Caribbean. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Tivanna Wharton, emphasized the importance of the agreement. “This decision to sign such an agreement that defines maritime borders is particularly significant for the sustainability of small developing island…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 04, 2024 (SKNIS): Recent gestures by members of the Federal Cabinet and Members of the St. Christopher and Nevis National Assembly to recognise the outstanding contributions made by the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas over the past 35 years, have had a profound impact on the Senior Minister and Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Christopher Six. During a refreshment break at the Cabinet meeting on March 18, Dr. Douglas was surprised to find colleagues who served in his Cabinet over the 20 years (1995-2015) when he was prime minister, had assembled in the Parliamentary Lounge.…