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Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 25, 2022 (SKNIS): Friday’s (November 25, 2022) Youth Parliament Sitting created history as it marked the first time that the St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA) and the National Youth Parliament Association of Antigua and Barbuda (NYPAAB) held a mock National Assembly. The Joint Youth Parliament Sitting was held in commemoration of St. Kitts’ Youth Month. The members debated and successfully passed the Age of Minority (Amendment) Bill 2022. Two resolutions were also debated and passed. The first was a Resolution by the Joint Youth Assembly of St. Christopher and Nevis and Antigua and Barbuda…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 25, 2022 (SKNBS): On November 24, 2022, Minister of International Trade, Industry, Commerce et al., the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas alongside Permanent Secretary in the Ministry Mrs. Jasemin Weekes, attended the OECS Trade Ministers Meeting at the Royalton Hotel in Antigua. The meeting was held under the theme ‘Consolidating the OECS Economic Union Through Sustainable Trade Capacity Building.’ This is the fourth meeting of the Council of Ministers of Trade.The meeting was aimed at addressing critical trade issues that confront the sub-region, providing an opportunity for self-assessment and renewing integration efforts.The main area of discussion was…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 25, 2022 (SKNIS): Nationals and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis are strongly encouraged to speak out and stand up against all forms of gender-based violence. Awareness about gender-based violence comes even more into focus from November 25 to December 10, when the world marks 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Against Women and Girls.Junior Minister responsible for Social Development and Gender Affairs, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, is among the national leaders bringing greater awareness to the global observance and the local commemoration. She made a national address on Friday (November 25, 2022) to mark…

21 November 2022 – Bridgetown, Barbados – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in partnership with the local Ministries of Agriculture, recently rolled out the second phase of the Innovative Protected Cultivation Systems Project in Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda and Grenada from 31 October to 05 November 2022, led by FAO’s Vegetable Production Specialist, Jervis Rowe. In this phase of the project, 21 farms across the Caribbean were selected by FAO and the Ministries of Agriculture which received technical guidance on managing production in protected cultivation systems based on local conditions. Some…

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Toronto, ON, Canada: November 24th, 2022. The Consulate of Saint Kitts and Nevis in Toronto, in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Tourism, and the High Commission in Ottawa, Canada, officially launched a Citizenship by Descent Drive geared tofirst, second, and third-generation Canadians between the ages of 18-39 of Kittitian and Nevisian heritage in October 2022. The Citizenship by Descent Drive aims to encourage youths in Canada to become Saint Kitts and Nevis citizens by descent and steep themselves in the islands’ idyllic stunning natural beauty, rich history, and culture while contributing to the national development through their different…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts (24th November, 2022) – On Tuesday, 22nd November, 2022, the Minister of Foreign Affairs et al, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, met with the Ambassador of the United States of America accredited to Saint Kitts and Nevis, Her Excellency Linda Taglialatela, during a working visit to the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The conversation surrounded national, regional and international issues that would assist in modelling programmes and policies as part of the Government’s mandate. Her Excellency was eager to learn of the Minister’s priorities for his Ministries as well as the national agenda. The Minister highlighted the transformation of Saint Kitts…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 24, 2022 (SKNIS): Stakeholders across St. Kitts are learning more about the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as the government prepares to move forward with policies and programmes that will improve the lives of the differently-abled. Two stakeholder consultations are taking place at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort this week as part of the Universal Periodic Review Trust Fund Disabilities Project. On Thursday (November 24) representatives from the organisations of persons with disabilities, civil society, the private sector and differently-abled individuals held discussions. Friday (November 25) will see engagement with public sector entities.…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 24, 2022 (SKNIS) – With abundant lands and a significant pool of human resources, St. Kitts and Nevis has what it takes to create a robust and sustainable agricultural sector, said Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew. Speaking recently, the honourable Prime Minister said the creation of a robust agricultural sector is one of the immediate goals of his administration, as the Government looks to truly diversify the Federation’s economy.Prime Minister Dr. Drew said, “We have a lot of lands; we have a lot of people on the STEP programme; why can’t we put these…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 24, 2022 (SKNIS) –It was a carnival-like atmosphere in Basseterre when the Wonder of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise liner, made its inaugural call on Port Zante, St. Kitts, on Thursday, 24th November, 2022.The ship from the Royal Caribbean Group captained by Henrik Loy brought with it 6495 guests and 2259 crew.At the customary plaque exchange ceremony whenever a ship makes its initial call, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew welcomed the captain, crew and guests.“You have confidence in the destination by adding St. Kitts and Nevis to your now…