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Basseterre, March 5th, 2024 (Minister Duggins Secretariat) – The Ministry of Agriculture in St. Kitts visionary 25 by 25 agenda has garnered regional traction and has also received praise from international organizations, including the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Dr. Renata Clarke, Sub-Regional Coordinator for the Caribbean Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, commended the Ministry of Agriculture for its energy and dedication towards agricultural sector development in St. Kitts and Nevis. Dr. Clarke emphasized FAO’s pride in partnering with the Ministry of Agriculture to achieve the…

(MOA Basseterre,St.Kitts,February 29th 2024); In a significant step towards bolstering agricultural resilience and ensuring food security, the government of St. Kitts and Nevis, through the Department of Agriculture is fulfilling its commitment to crop farmers by distributing drought tolerant materials and the necessary inputs as part of the ambitious CARICOM 25 by 25 Agenda rollout. Crop farmers in Old Road, St. Peters and Conaree have so far received materials and have also seen the installation of polypropylene ground cover, drip lines and other irrigation technology in the last week with aims of boosting crop production. These materials are designed to enhance…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 04, 2024 (SKNIS): A five-week series of training for women in areas traditionally dominated by men commenced on Saturday (March 02, 2024), with the basics of plumbing. It was a full house as 34 of the registered 35 females participated in the hands-on session that covered fixing a leaky faucet, unclogging blocked drains, repairing a running toilet, joining pipes and more. The 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. class was held at the Advanced Vocational Education Centre (AVEC). The training was organised by the Department of Gender Affairs to commemorate International Women’s Day on March 08, 2024. Acting…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 04, 2024 (SKNIS): The Department of Public Sector Investment Planning (PSIP) within the Ministry of Sustainable Development, hosted a consultation workshop on March 04, 2024, at the CUNA Conference Centre, aimed at developing a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to address and lessen the impacts of climate change to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. This initiative, crucial for safeguarding the country’s future, saw the gathering of key policymakers, and climate change and disaster management practitioners, along with private sector representatives, embarking on a journey to devise strategic actions to mitigate the impacts of climate change…

St Kitts and Nevis is set to make history from May 11 to May 15, 2024, as it opens its doors to a diverse gathering of global investors at the much-anticipated Investment Gateway Summit. The landmark five-day event is taking place under the banner of “Connect, Collaborate, Celebrate” and will be hosted at the iconic St Kitts Marriott Resort. The objective of the Summit is to provide a meaningful avenue for every citizen to play a role in showcasing the unique aspects of St Kitts and Nevis, fostering a sense of unity that transcends borders. The Summit aims to shape…

[St. Kitts and Nevis, March 4, 2024] Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis – The conclusion of the United Nations Environment Assembly’s sixth session (UNEA-6) marks a significant milestone in global environmental governance. Held from February 26 to March 1, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya, the session focused on “Effective, inclusive, and sustainable multilateral actions to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.” It culminated in the adoption of 15 resolutions, two decisions, and a Ministerial Declaration aimed at confronting the triple planetary crisis head-on. The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, represented by a distinguished delegation led by Dr. The Honourable…

The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure et al wishes to invite suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Welder at the Quarry Division- Public Works Department. The role of the Welder in Public Works Department is to work at the Quarry to shape, modify and repair metal object with the capability to work independently in a professional and timely manner. He/she must be able to work with items at any scale, from small pipes and vehicle and or equipment parts to massive steel beams. The welder must be able to work with…

The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities; Domestic Transport wishes to invite suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Energy Officer at the Energy Unit. The chosen candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, tracking and evaluation of energy efficiency (EE) programmes for energy end users and performance analysis and billing analysis to verify energy savings. Duties and Responsibilities: Minimum Qualifications and Experience: Knowledge & Skills: In addition to the requirements above, the post holder must have the following skills: Salary: K33- 38($64,092-$78,768) per annum Applications must be accompanied…

The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure et al wishes to invite suitably qualified persons to fill the position of a Senior Engineer at the Energy Unit. Duties and Responsibilities: Minimum Qualifications and Experience: Knowledge & Skills: In addition to the requirements above, the post holder must have the following skills: PLEXOS or the equivalent, LEAP or the equivalent, Integrated Resource Planning and/or Integrated Resource and Resilience Planning (IRRP); ii. Statistical analysis using STRATA, R of the equivalent; iii. Microsoft Office Suite; iv. Preferably skilled in computer programming using Python; v. Familiarity with GIS…

The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure et al wishes to invite suitably qualified persons to fill the position of a Chief Engineer at the Water Services Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluation, planning, designing, and implementation of the construction and operations of all facilities, systems, and related engineering activities of the water distribution system. Duties and Responsibilities: Minimum Qualifications and Experience: Knowledge & Skills: In addition to the requirements above, the post holder must have the following skills: Salary: (K42) ($94,164) per annum Applications must be accompanied by:  Letter of…