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(Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 7th 2023); The Department of Agriculture St. Kitts, through its Livestock Extension division is offering a series of ‘Animal Nutrition Management’ training sessions to livestock farmers, beginning at the Old Road Community Center on Monday 19th June 2023. Seminars set to be held during the second quarter of the year will continue at the Department of Agriculture Large Conference Room on Monday, 17th July, Sandy Point Community Center on Monday 24th July and the St. Pauls Community Center on Monday 21st August. Livestock Extension Officer with responsibility for Small Ruminants at the Department of Agriculture, and…

Sunday, June 11, 2023 — The Ambassador of France to the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), H.E. Francis Etienne presented his Letters of Credence to the Director General of the OECS, Dr. Didacus Jules at a ceremony held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. In accepting the Letters of Credence, Dr. Jules extended a warm welcome to Ambassador Etienne and stated that he was extremely pleased with the level of cooperation between France and the OECS. He further stated that “The OECS values greatly, France’s commitment to strengthening development efforts regionally, and is appreciative of the support received over the years”.…

June 11, 2023 On February 2nd, 2023, fifteen (15) Haiti nationals arrived in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis after their boat malfunctioned in the area of Gallows Bay, Nevis. Since then, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has kept their basic needs satisfied and provided them with healthcare. Having entered the country illegally at that time, they were routinely detained in a government facility. For humanitarian reasons, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has taken the decision to release the Haitians from detention and into the care of the local Haitian community as of June 10th,…

June 11, 2023 The Ministry of National Security wishes to provide the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis with an update on the status of the fourteen (14) Cameroon nationals who were rescued at sea on March 28th, 2023. On June 8th, 2023, the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) granted the Cameroon nationals “Asylum Seeker Status.” According to UNHCR’s definition, an asylum seeker is “someone whose request for sanctuary is yet to be processed.” Therefore, in addition to being protected against forced repatriation to their home country, the Cameroon nationals are entitled to continued humanitarian care while their…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, 9th June, 2023 – The Department of Constituency Empowerment (DCE) continued its training as it collaborated with The Department of Community Development and Social Services (CDSS) to conduct a community walk-through in Dieppe Bay on Tuesday, 6th June, 2023. The purpose was to interact with members of the community about the issues they face within the family, as well as issues within the community. Based on the findings, initiatives may be formulated to try and address them. During the walk-through, the most pressing issues highlighted included acquiring land for housing, paving old alleyways, creating social programmes for the youth, matters…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, June 9, 2023 – The Ministry of Environment rolled out an extensive month of activities to celebrate Environment Month in June 2023. The month began with the observance of World Environment Day on Monday, 5th June, 2023, under the theme, “Solutions to Plastic Pollution”. It also included an Environment Commitment Cocktail where partners were invited to make financial pledges towards the Department’s environmental projects. Several media appearances on local television, radio and social media featured officers within the Department. Later in the month, the Department will partner with the St. Kitts Music Festival to promote public education on plastics.…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, June 9, 2023 – The Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment hosted its first-ever Environment Commitment Campaign on Tuesday, 6th June, 2023, at Palms Court Gardens. The event brought together several Ministers of Government, Ambassadors, the Governor General, members of the Federal Cabinet, and other partners including the Taiwanese Technical Mission, to commit financially to projects that impact the environment. June Hughes, Director of Environment, said in order to promote its mandate of environmental conservation, the Department held the event with the objective of embracing and fully engaging with stakeholders. Critical partners from civil society and the private sector…

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We strongly refute the recent fake travel advisory that wrongly portrays St. Kitts and Nevis as a high-risk destination. The claims of rampant criminal activity are unsubstantiated and misleading. Our nation takes immense pride in providing a safe and secure environment for all residents and visitors. Join us in experiencing the beauty, culture, and warmth of St. Kitts and Nevis. #StKittsNevisStrong

Nassau, The Bahamas, June 8, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMOSKN) – One of the major topics discussed at the U.S.-Caribbean Leaders Meeting in The Bahamas was the issue of crime and violence within the Caribbean region, particularly gun-related crimes including. trafficking and homicides. Vice President of the United States of America, Kamala Harris, expressed the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment “to disrupting firearms trafficking in the Caribbean by interdicting illicit shipments of firearms and ammunition”. Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, gave an intervention on the topic of crime and violence, and the issue of gun trafficking and its effects throughout…