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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, June 7, 2023 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister and Minister of National Security of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, in an address to the Nation on Tuesday, June 06, assured the nation of his government’s resolve to curb the recent spate of gun-related crimes and said that the solution must be an all of society approach. “We have to work together at all levels of governance, as well as throughout all communities and households, to do more to stop the destruction of human lives in our beautiful twin-island nation,” he said.Dr. Drew outlined…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 06, 2023 (SKNIS): Azariah Eddy is the beneficiary of the Horsfords’ Project Viola Teen Mothers Educational Scholarship Initiative that provides financial support to Project Viola students pursuing tertiary education. The initiative was highlighted during a ceremony on Tuesday, June 06, 2023, at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Ageing and Disabilities. The annual commitment of $4,400 from S. L. Horsfords Co. Ltd. was highlighted by the company’s Supervisor and Marketing Consultant Adelia Browne-Lewis. “The financial support offered covers students’ uniforms and books not covered by the SELF programme, registration fees and lunch and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 6th June, 2023 (Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs) – The Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs welcomes Horsford’s involvement as the main partner and corporate supporter of the long-standing Project Viola Teen Mothers Programme. This new initiative, known as ‘The Horsfords’s Project Viola Teen Mothers Educational Scholarship Initiative’ will provide financial support to Project Viola students pursuing tertiary education. Teen mothers are one of the most vulnerable groups in society who face many challenges, including social stigma, poverty, and exclusion. Project Viola was established by the Department of Gender Affairs (St. Kitts), following a policy…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (06 June 2023) – The St. Kitts Tourism Authority is proud to announce its strategic collaboration with JetBlue, marking the commencement of direct, year-round service from New York (JFK) to St. Kitts, three times weekly beginning November 2nd.  This partnership is an integral step towards expanding international travel opportunities and enhancing accessibility to the island. Available year-round, these direct flights will offer seamless travel experiences to and from New York and St. Kitts.  The service will operate weekly on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, providing travellers greater flexibility. “The introduction of JetBlue’s service to St. Kitts marks a significant milestone for our…

Fellow Citizens and Residents Our Federation has been shaken by the recent upsurge in gun violence, from reports, a majority of which are linked to gang related violent crimes, highly concentrated in the Central Basseterre community. As Prime Minister, and on behalf of your Government, I express my sincere regrets and deepest condolences to the families of those who have succumbed to violent crimes and who are in bereavement at this time. I also share the concerns of our communities and the nation, as a whole. Each life is precious! Every endeavor should be made to preserve life and maintain the safety of…

After sustained and meaningful dialogue between the governments of Canada and St. Kitts and Nevis, the visa requirement imposed on nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis in 2014 has been partially lifted, clearing the way for easier movement of people between our two countries. In essence, the policy applies to the following categories of nationals: The above categories of nationals are required to apply online for an electronic travel authorization (ETA) (www.eta-apply.ca), for which a response is usually received the same day. This is the case with European nationals. First time applicants or persons who do not have a US…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, June 6, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Ministry of Health has initiated training for its nurses and other staff in neonatal care, as part of its mandate to further strengthen the various healthcare services administered at the Joseph N. France General Hospital. Neonatal care refers to the type of treatment given to babies that were born prematurely or with an illness.The training workshop is being facilitated by Neonatology Physician, Dr. Komalpreet Brar, who works with the World Pediatric Project (WPP). The World Pediatric Project provides direct advanced care to thousands of children each year and assists countries globally by…

The CARICOM Secretariat (CCS) and the Caribbean Agency for Justice Solutions (CAJS) have come together in a significant partnership aimed at advancing digital transformation and enhancing service delivery at the Georgetown based Secretariat. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by Dr. Carla Barnett, the CARICOM Secretary-General, and Mr. Bevil Wooding, the Executive Director of CAJS. The MoU highlights the joint commitment of the CCS and CAJS to collaboratively develop initiatives that will drive digital transformation by enhancing systems and institutional capacity. The partnership seeks to promote efficiency, cost-savings, and accountability in regional administration. Dr. Carla Barnett expressed her optimism…

By Dr Yvette Diei Ouadi Fishery and Aquaculture Officer of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Healthy fish populations are essential for the survival of coastal communities and rural livelihoods, particularly in a location like the wider Caribbean where small-scale fishing fleets and fishing equipment are employed for most marine capture fisheries. The amount of IUU fish that is caught in this region is thought to be between 20 and 30 percent of the overall landings from fisheries (worth between 700 and 930 million USD). In contrast, forty percent of commercially harvested fisheries stocks are overexploited…