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Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 14, 2023 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been issued for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Monday, 18th September, 2023, at 10:00 am. Notice has been given.Five Bills will receive their first reading. The Government’s good governance legislative agenda continues as it commits itself to transparency, accountability and the Rule of Law.The Honourable Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Finance, National Security, Citizenship and Immigration, Health and Social Security, Dr. Terrance Drew, will seek leave to introduce and have read a first time the Bills entitled Medical (Amendment)…

Climate finance At a gathering of G20 leaders in India on 10-11 September, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the UK’s biggest ever single financial contribution to helping the world’s most vulnerable people adapt to and mitigate the impact of climate change. The UK will contribute £1.62 billion (USD$2 billion) to the second replenishment of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), covering the period 2024 to 2027. The GCF is the largest global fund dedicated to supporting developing countries to reduce global emissions and helping communities adapt to the effects of climate change. The pledge is part of the delivery of…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, September 13, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO)- In a proactive effort to enhance disaster preparedness and communication capabilities, telecommunications provider DIGICEL has generously donated three satellite phones to the Prime Minister’s Office. This valuable contribution aims to bolster the nation’s ability to stay connected and coordinate during emergency situations.The handover ceremony took place today, September 13, 2023, at the Prime Minister’s Office, where representatives from DIGICEL presented the satellite phones to the Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew.Satellite phones play a critical role in maintaining communication when traditional networks are disrupted due to natural disasters, remote locations,…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 13, 2023 (SKNIS) – On the heels of the observance of Global Week of Action on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew has issued a call for a more intensified fight against the threat of NCDs.“The Ministry of Health continues to strengthen its partnerships with regional and international health partners and is committed to forging new partnerships with NGOs and civil society because we know that an integrated approach is necessary to win this battle. I fully understand that the time for caring is now. The time to act…

Greetings my fellow citizens and residents, This week is being celebrated as the Global Week of Action on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with the theme “Bridging the Care Gap”. This Global Week of Action on NCDs is celebrated each year with the aim of ensuring that the NCD response gets the attention required everywhere and for everyone. This year, 2023, the message being disseminated globally is, “Now is the moment for caring”.Now is the moment to act on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) to ensure that everyone has access to needed health care regardless of their ability to pay, by 2030. This…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 12, 2023 (SKNIS): Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 10:00 am. 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 Bills are posted, when they become…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 12, 2023 (SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis hosted the regional Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort from September 11 to 12 to promote the development of the region’s digital infrastructure. At the end of the two-day forum, the St. Kitts and Nevis Internet Exchange Point (SKNIX) was launched. Minister of Information, Communication and Technology, Honourable Konris Maynard, during his remarks at the opening ceremony, said, “Today marks a momentous occasion as we proudly host the twenty-sixth regional meeting of the Caribbean Network Operators group CaribNOG and the fifth technical forum…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 12, 2023 (Embassy of Venezuela in St. Kitts and Nevis): The Venezuelan Institute for Culture and Cooperation (IVCC) will resume free Spanish classes online starting September 26, until December 15, 2023. Classes are for persons 18 years and over. The registration period is from September 13 to September 22, 2023, for Basic Spanish only. Interested persons can email ivccstkitts@gmail.com to request the registration form, complete it, and return it as soon as possible.For more information contact: 1-869-465-2073 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. -30-

The theme of 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is “Restoring trust and rekindling global unity: Speeding up action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in pursuit of peace, prosperity, advancement, and sustainability for everyone.” It underscores the UN’s recognition that the world is currently at a critical juncture, emphasizing the importance of all nations coming together and expediting their efforts to achieve the sustainable development goals. Over the past year, the world has faced many challenges. The expansion of authoritarianism has resulted in significant humanitarian and economic crises for countries worldwide, posing…

Jaushieh Joseph Wu Minister of Foreign Affairs Republic of China (Taiwan) Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a reminder of how autocracies care little about causing death and destruction. The war is a gross violation of human rights and the principle of peaceful settlement of international disputes as codified in the United Nations Charter, which has helped maintain the rules-based international order and kept the world in relative peace since the end of the Cold War. The war’s humanitarian and economic fallout has also shown that in a globalized world crises cannot be contained within national borders. It is therefore imperative…