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Manhattan, New York, September 23, 2024 (SKNIS): The Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, et al. for St. Kitts and Nevis, delivered the keynote address at the 3rd Annual New Approaches Summit on Monday, September 23, 2024. This prestigious event, held at the Harvard Club of New York City, was organised as part of 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) and Climate Week, under the theme “Saving Lives in the 21st Century.” The summit gathered top global experts in tobacco control and harm reduction to discuss innovative strategies aimed…

Manhattan, New York, September 23, 2024 (SKNIS): In a strong show of St. Kitts and Nevis’ dedication to climate action and the priorities of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Senator Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke represented Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew at the AOSIS Breakfast Meeting on Monday, September 23, 2024, in New York. The meeting, which marked the adoption of the AOSIS Call to Action, underscored the need for urgent global measures to combat climate change. The AOSIS Call to Action outlines specific, actionable measures to address the climate crisis, urging the global community to prioritise sustainable development, climate adaptation,…

Manhattan, New York, September 22, 2024 (SKNIS): The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, had a fruitful bilateral meeting with Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, September 22, 2024. The discussions were held at the Permanent Mission of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations in New York, following a warm welcome from Faisal bin Fadel bin Mohsen Al-Ibrahim, the Kingdom’s Minister of Economy and Planning. The talks focused on the outcomes of the CARICOM-Saudi Summit, which was held in October 2023, aiming to deepen bilateral…

Manhattan, New York, September 22, 2024 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance M. Drew, underscored the urgent need for climate financing and global cooperation during a high-level working lunch on international climate policy, hosted by the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, His Excellency Olaf Scholz, and the Prime Minister of Samoa, Her Excellency Fiame Mata’afa on Sunday, 22 September 2024, at the Permanent Mission of Germany, United Nations Plaza in Manhattan, New York. The event gathered key leaders from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and representatives of the Commonwealth and CARICOM to discuss…

Manhattan, New York, September 22, 2024 (SKNIS): In a significant step toward strengthening bilateral ties, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, and Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Denzil Douglas, engaged in high-level discussions with His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana. The meeting, held on Sunday, 22 September 2024, at the United Nations Headquarters, focused on expanding the already flourishing relationship between the two nations, including the reciprocation of visa-free access, fostering deeper collaboration with Ghana, and future areas of cooperation. The bilateral discussions highlighted shared…

Manhattan, New York, September 22, 2024 (SKNIS): Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, engaged in a productive bilateral meeting with Constantinos Kombos, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cyprus, at the United Nations Headquarters on Sunday, 22 September 2024. The discussions focused on deepening collaboration between the two countries, with particular emphasis on key areas of mutual interest at both the regional and international levels. Senior Minister Dr. Douglas spoke on the importance of strengthening ties with the European Union (EU). “St. Kitts and Nevis is committed to…

Manhattan, New York, September 22, 2024 (SKNIS): At the Summit of the Future 2024, held on Sunday, September 22, as part of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79), the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action, and Constituency Empowerment, delivered a powerful statement calling for global urgency in addressing the challenges facing the planet and its people. Reflecting on the words of celebrated Kittitian calypsonian and current Minister of Energy and Water, the Honourable Konris Maynard, Dr. Clarke asked a vital question: “Are we waiting blindly for 2030,…

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Bronx, New York, September 21, 2024 (SKNIS): Prime Minister, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, and Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, led a highly successful Independence Diaspora Dialogue in the Bronx, New York, on September 21. Held at Maestro’s, 1703 Bronxdale Avenue, the event was a key highlight of the 41st anniversary celebrations of St. Kitts and Nevis’ Independence, bringing together nationals in a vibrant exchange of ideas, vision, and patriotism. The dialogue provided a platform for the diaspora to hear directly from their nation’s leaders on issues such as national development, climate change…

Bronx, New York, September 21, 2024 (SKNIS): In a heartfelt celebration of national pride and community achievement, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, attended the 10th Annual Independence Breakfast hosted by the Kittitians and Nevisians Association (KANA) in Bronx, New York, on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The event, a staple among the diaspora community in New York, serves as a vibrant platform for Kittitians and Nevisians to connect, share experiences, and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of their homeland. Over the past decade, KANA has played a pivotal role in fostering a sense of…