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Public Invited to Join Experts in Critical Discussion on Health and Environmental Solutions Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis [October 14, 2024] — The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is proud to announce that Dr. Steve D Whittaker, a globally renowned expert in environmental health and air quality, will deliver the keynote address at the highly anticipated National Dialogue on Indoor Air Quality: Understanding the Challenges and Finding Solutions, taking place on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 9:00 AM at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort Ballroom. Dr. Whittaker, an esteemed academic with a PhD in Environmental Health Sciences from Yale University, is recognized for his vast contributions to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 11, 2024 (SKNIS): Strategies to enhance maritime safety and security were explored at the Regional Security System (RSS) Coast Guard Commanders’ Conference held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort from October 10 to 11, 2024. The engaging discussions revolved around the conference theme, “Maritime Security in the Sub-Region: Safety, Resilience, and Sustainment.” Participants examined strategies to bolster domain awareness, enhance collaboration, improve networking, and adopt and implement innovative information technology and web-based solutions. Lieutenant Commander Rolerick Sobers, Regional Maritime Officer at RSS Headquarters, said that the meeting went “very well.” He was particularly pleased with the…

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 10 October 2024): The Ministry of Agriculture cordially invites the general public to join in a special service of worship in celebration of World Food Day, at the House of Deliverance New Testament Church of God in Tabernacle on Sunday, October 13th, 2024. This year’s observance, a flagship event of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), will be held under the global theme: “Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future.” World Food Day, observed annually on October 16th, is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of food security and sustainable agricultural…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 11 October 2024 – The Government of St Kitts and Nevis through the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Technische Universität Hamburg (TUHH), in English, the Hamburg University of Technology, on Friday 11 October 2024 towards the agenda of “Engineering to Face Climate Change”. In 2020, Prime Minister Hon Dr Terrance Drew visited Germany and began conversations around fostering partnership and providing training opportunities for St Kitts and Nevis. Today, The Ministry, represented by its Minister, Hon Dr Joyelle Clarke and her delegation continued those conversations…

In September, the CIU sponsored the second Diaspora Conference hosted in St Kitts and Nevis under the theme “The Diaspora and Our Culture.” This four-day event, which attracted more than 100 delegates from attendees across the UK, the US, Canada, and the regional diaspora, provided a platform for the exchange of ideas from a cross section of SKN citizens at home and abroad. The speaker line up comprised experts spanning investments, education, healthcare, technology, renewable energy, and many others. Commenting on the conference, His Excellency and Chairman of the Citizenship By Investment Unit (CIU), Mr. Calvin St. Juste, who also…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS – October 2, 2024 – The Honorable Konris Maynard, Minister of Information, Communication and Technology for St. Kitts and Nevis, has been elected as Vice President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) during the General Conference of Ministers held on October 2nd. This pivotal election positions the federation to play a significant role in the rollout of new technology across the region. Minister Maynard’s election as Vice President presents a strategic opportunity for St. Kitts and Nevis to influence the development and implementation of cutting-edge telecommunications solutions that can enhance connectivity and innovation throughout the Caribbean. His…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 10, 2024 (SKNIS): The 36th Meeting of the OECS Legal Affairs Committee commenced on Thursday, October 10, at the Sir Cecil Jacobs Auditorium, ECCB Headquarters, Bird Rock, St Kitts. This pivotal two-day assembly will see Attorneys General from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and their surrogates convene to deliberate on significant legislative proposals. Among the key items on the agenda are the OECS National Identification Bill and the OECS Contingent Rights Bill, both of which received approval from the OECS Chief Parliamentary Counsel during their 16th Meeting in Saint Lucia earlier this year. These…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 10, 2024 (SKNIS) – Members of the medical fraternity in St. Kitts and Nevis will soon be exposed to the latest trends, patient-care strategies and technological breakthroughs in the field of endoscopy, when the twin-island Federation hosts the Caribbean Society of Endoscopic Surgeons’ Twelfth Annual Scientific Conference from November 14 – 16, 2024. The three-day conference will feature live surgical demonstrations performed at the Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital by renowned surgeons, as well as general discussions on pertinent issues such as Resilient Health Systems in the Caribbean, and interactive workshops. Chief of Surgery at…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 9 October 2024 – Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action & Constituency Empowerment, Hon Dr Joyelle Clarke continues to further the climate action agenda in global hemispheres as she was featured in a session titled Climate-Proof Debt Solutions to Enhance Resilience in Developing Economies at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference in Hamburg, Germany on Tuesday 8 October 2024. Minister Clarke highlighted several ways in which Small Island Developing States like St Kitts and Nevis as well other developed countries can prevent potential debt crises and ensure longterm financial stability. Dr Clarke referred to The Bridgetown Initiative that…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts October 10, 2024 – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, under the leadership of Prime Minister The Honourable Dr. Terrance M. Drew, extends heartfelt concern to all our citizens, nationals, and residents in Florida and surrounding regions who have been affected by the destructive forces of Hurricane Milton. We understand that the aftermath of this hurricane may bring significant challenges, both emotionally and physically, to many of our people. Please know that your homeland stands firmly by your side during this difficult time. In the face of this devastation, we share in your determination to rebuild…