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(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 25 2024); Preparations are underway for the hosting of this year’s Annual Review and Planning Meeting of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources on Tuesday February 27th from 9:00 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. Distinguished speakers from the Ministry, government officials, and agricultural experts are expected to deliver insightful presentations, shedding light on the current state of agriculture and outlining future goals. This includes a message from the Minister of Agriculture, Honourable Samal Duggins, reports from the Director of Agriculture, Jeanelle Kelly, the Director of Marine Resources St. Kitts and Nevis, Randel Thompson and the Medicinal Cannabis Authority…

Georgetown, Guyana, February 25, 2024 (Press Secretary, PMO) – On the sidelines of the 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Guyana, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, alongside members of the Saint Kitts and Nevis delegation, convened a significant dialogue with officials from the Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation. The Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation is a pivotal initiative to foster enhanced collaboration among Atlantic coastal countries to address shared challenges in maritime law enforcement and governance, promote sustainable ocean-based economies, and tackle climate and environmental issues. Representing the Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation…

About Department of Technology The Department of Technology, located at the National ICT Centre, is responsible for coordinating the provision of digital services to departments of the Government of St Kitts- Nevis. These services include application development, device procurement, and network monitoring; the Department also provides access to recognised industry certifications via its exam centre. Interested parties are hereby invited to submit a technical & financial proposal for the services outlined below. Do read the information and instructions carefully to ensure compliance. Background As technology continues to play a pivotal role in the education and assessment sector, it is imperative…

(MOA Basseterre,St.Kitts,February 22nd 2024); Following a surge in interest of the highly anticipated Agriculture Open Day, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources St. Kitts has extended the registration deadline to Monday, 8th April 2024 to ensure that all interested participants have ample time to take advantage of this opportunity. The 2024 Agriculture Open Day is set to take place on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th April 2024 at the Royal Basseterre Valley National Park. This year’s Open Day will be held under the theme, “Securing Our Future Through Sustainable Agriculture by 2025 And Beyond”. All vendors, enthusiastic farmers, exhibitors, and…

Georgetown, Guyana, February 24, 2024 (Press Secretary, PMOSKN) – Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew and his delegation arrived in Guyana to attend the Forty-Sixth (46th) Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), marked by a Guard of Honour ceremony. Welcomed by the Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development in Guyana, Honourable Anand Persaud, along with other prominent officials, the delegation’s presence underscores the significance of regional collaboration. Prime Minister Drew is accompanied by his wife Mrs. Diani Prince Drew and senior government officials including the Head of Civil Service, Ms.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 23, 2024 (SKNIS): Renovations to the New Horizons Rehabilitation Centre are set to begin in the second quarter of 2024, in keeping with the government’s pledge to move forward the juvenile justice system. A delegation featuring the Deputy Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, accompanied by Minister of State responsible for Social Development, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, and other support officials from the ministry toured the juvenile facility on Friday (February 23, 2024), to get a scope of the work needed to reopen the centre. Director of the Public Works Department (PWD), George Gilbert, Director of…

Basseterre, ST. KITTS AND NEVIS, February 25, 2024, (Press Secretary, PMO) – The Federation’s Prime Minister and Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew underscores the importance for parents across Saint Kitts and Nevis of the procedure to secure financial assistance from the Children’s Medical Fund. The initiative, which offers financial assistance to disadvantaged families with children in need of medical treatment outside of the twin island Federation, was introduced by Dr. Drew when he assumed office in 2022. During his attendance at the 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Guyana,…