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Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 18, 2023 (SKNIS): The Commonwealth of Dominica and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela have extended best wishes to St. Kitts and Nevis on its attainment of 40 years of Independence, which will be celebrated on the 19th of September. In a congratulatory message addressed to H.E. Dame Marcella Liburd GCMG, JP, Governor General of St. Kitts and Nevis, H.E. Charles A. Savarin, President of the Commonwealth of Dominica said: H.E. Charles A. Savarin “On behalf of the Government and the people of the Commonwealth of Dominica and also on behalf of myself and Mrs. Savarin, I extend…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to announce the Chevening Scholarship Programme from the British High Commission. The application period began on Tuesday, 12th September 2023 and ends on Tuesday, 7th November 2023. The scholarships provide financial assistance for individuals pursuing higher education at universities in the United Kingdom, mostly focusing on one-year taught master’s degree programmes. Interested parties are required to submit their applications via the online portal at https://www.chevening.org/apply/ An online webinar, titled “Top Tips” is scheduled to take place on 17 October. Further details regarding this matter can be obtained via the social media platforms of the High Commission…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 18, 2023 (SKNIS): Several friendly countries have extended congratulations to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis as it celebrates 40 years of nationhood, having attained Independence on September 19, 1983. In a congratulatory letter to Her Excellency Dame Marcella Liburd GCMG, JP, Governor General of St. Kitts and Nevis, His Holiness Pope Francis, Sovereign of the Vatican City State and Bishop of Rome said:His Holiness Pope Francis“I send cordial greetings and good wishes to Your Excellency on the occasion of the National Day of Saint Kitts and Nevis, together with my prayers that God will…

Louisiana, USA, September 18, 2023 (PMO)- On Thursday, September 14, 2023, a government delegation from Saint Kitts and Nevis had the opportunity to take a comprehensive tour of the food production and research facilities and the medicinal marijuana growing, research, and quality control operations at Southern University (SU), Louisiana, United States of America (USA). The delegation is comprised of Minister of Agriculture, et al., Hon. Samal Duggins; Her Excellency Dr. Hadiya Claxton, Special Envoy for Investment, Development, and International Business Relations; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Miguel Flemming; Chief Executive Officer of the Marijuana Commission in the Ministry of Agriculture,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 17, 2023 (Embassy of the ROC-Taiwan in St. Kitts & Nevis): The Republic of China (Taiwan) extends warm congratulations to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis on the occasion of its 40th anniversary of Independence. To demonstrate the enduring friendship and to further strengthen the bilateral cooperation, President Tsai Ing-wen has appointed Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu as Special Envoy to visit St. Kitts and Nevis from September 18 to 20, during the celebration of Independence Day. This year also marks the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Taiwan and St. Kitts and Nevis. During…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 16, 2023 (SKNIS): Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, paid homage to St. Kitts and Nevis’ five National Heroes during a significant ceremony at the National Heroes Park on Saturday, September 16, 2023, in honour of National Heroes Day. The five distinguished sons of the soil who attained the esteemed status of National Heroes are the Late Right Excellent Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw, who Dr. Drew described as a true embodiment of our indomitable spirit, rising from humble beginnings in St. Paul’s to lead our nation; the Late Right Excellent Sir Caleb Azariah Paul Southwell, a…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 16, 2023 (SKNIS) – On this year’s observance of National Heroes’ Day today, Saturday, September 16, the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew is encouraging all citizens and residents to acknowledge that a hero lies within them. Prime Minister Dr. Drew was at the time delivering his 2023 National Heroes’ Day address to the nation this morning. “On this National Heroes Day, I challenge each of us to recognize the hero within ourselves. We can all be heroes in our daily lives, not through grand gestures but through simple acts of kindness, and empathy, and…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, September 16, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO) – Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew proudly recognized and celebrated the exceptional contributions of several outstanding individuals who have demonstrated their dedication and service to the nation during his National Heroes Day Address, earlier this morning. The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis celebrates National Heroes Day each year on September 16, the birth date of the first National Hero, The Right Excellent Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw. Twenty-nine (29) nationals were awarded the distinguished honour of the Companion of the Star of Merit and the Medal…

Greetings my fellow citizens and residents,I am deeply honoured to stand here today in the symbolic shadow of a great man, our nation’s First National Hero, The Right Excellent Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw. This year holds a special significance, for it marks a quarter-century of paying tribute to those extraordinary individuals who laid the foundation of our great nation. This moment is a testament to our enduring spirit, solidarity, and unwavering commitment to progress and prosperity.On this day, we remember the remarkable legacies of our national heroes—those individuals who, from humble beginnings, rose to become the guiding lights of our…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 15, 2023 (SKNIS) – Members of the Federal Cabinet concluded their visits to schools and educational institutions across St. Kitts on Thursday, September 14 with stops at the various secondary schools and the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC). The excitement surrounding the Federation’s Independence Anniversary, as well as having the opportunity to interact with the leaders of the Government, was truly evident among the primary, secondary and tertiary school students at each stop during the series of visits. The Government Ministers’ visits to schools have been a longstanding tradition during the annual Independence celebrations. The Federation of St.…