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Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 20, 2023 (SKNIS): Attorney-General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs within the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, Garth Wilkin announced a new art competition to commence in the coming weeks. He announced this during his presentation at the sitting of the National Assembly on September 18, 2023. He said, “I wish to alert all artists, architects and other creatives that the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs has decided to create a public competition for a chance to win 20,000XCD to design the aesthetic of the new Ministry Headquarters to be built in 2024 on the Bay Road Basseterre.” “Designs…

September 20, 2023: Staff of the Embassy of St. Kitts and Nevis in Havana on September 17 attended a Thanksgiving Service at the International Christian Community (ICC) to mark the commencement of the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Independence. H.E. Ambassador Verna Mills gave featured remarks on the achievements and aspirations of the Federation. She referred to the path to independence, as being “characterized by resilience, flexible adaptation and determination” and taking “pride in the leaps we have made over these forty years to maintain economic stability and peace; and to shape policies that foster equality, opportunity and prosperity for our people “. She mentioned that St. Kitts and Nevis…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, September 18, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO)– In a momentous statement to the nation at the Sitting of the National Assembly of Saint Kitts and Nevis today, Monday 18th September 2023, the Honourable Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrance Drew, unveiled a historic initiative called “Independence 40 Reset” aimed at revitalizing the nation and expressing gratitude to its hardworking citizens. This transformative program embodies a commitment to fostering economic growth, improving living conditions, and recognizing the invaluable contributions of the people of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party Administration’s Independence 40…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 18, 2023 (SKNIS): The official start of the housing revolution will significantly improve the housing stock and benefit tradesmen across St. Kitts and Nevis. These points were emphasized by Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew while participating in a groundbreaking ceremony at Taylor’s East Housing Development on Monday (September 18, 2023). Land in that area was selected as the site for the first model home of the housing project by the East Coast Housing Development Ltd., while another will be constructed in Conaree adjacent to the children’s play area. The housing project will see 2,400 climate-smart…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 18, 2023 (SKNIS): The housing revolution promised by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has officially begun following the groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, September 18, 2023, for model homes to be constructed by the East Coast Housing Development Ltd. The turning of the sod was held at Taylor’s East Housing Development where the first model home will be constructed. The ceremony was attended by the Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Deputy Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, other members of the Federal Cabinet, officials from the National Housing Corporation (NHC) and community members.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 18, 2023 (SKNIS): His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany has conveyed sincere congratulations to the Government and people of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis on its milestone of 40 years of Independence. In a congratulatory message to H.E. Dame Marcella Liburd GCMG, JP, Governor General of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, Steinmeier wrote: “Governor General, On the occasion of Independence Day in Saint Kitts and Nevis, permit me to offer you and your fellow citizens my most sincere congratulations. “The only way to tackle the current challenges is…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 18, 2023 (SKNIS): The Commonwealth of Dominica and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela have extended best wishes to St. Kitts and Nevis on its attainment of 40 years of Independence, which will be celebrated on the 19th of September. In a congratulatory message addressed to H.E. Dame Marcella Liburd GCMG, JP, Governor General of St. Kitts and Nevis, H.E. Charles A. Savarin, President of the Commonwealth of Dominica said: H.E. Charles A. Savarin “On behalf of the Government and the people of the Commonwealth of Dominica and also on behalf of myself and Mrs. Savarin, I extend…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to announce the Chevening Scholarship Programme from the British High Commission. The application period began on Tuesday, 12th September 2023 and ends on Tuesday, 7th November 2023. The scholarships provide financial assistance for individuals pursuing higher education at universities in the United Kingdom, mostly focusing on one-year taught master’s degree programmes. Interested parties are required to submit their applications via the online portal at https://www.chevening.org/apply/ An online webinar, titled “Top Tips” is scheduled to take place on 17 October. Further details regarding this matter can be obtained via the social media platforms of the High Commission…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 18, 2023 (SKNIS): Several friendly countries have extended congratulations to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis as it celebrates 40 years of nationhood, having attained Independence on September 19, 1983. In a congratulatory letter to Her Excellency Dame Marcella Liburd GCMG, JP, Governor General of St. Kitts and Nevis, His Holiness Pope Francis, Sovereign of the Vatican City State and Bishop of Rome said:His Holiness Pope Francis“I send cordial greetings and good wishes to Your Excellency on the occasion of the National Day of Saint Kitts and Nevis, together with my prayers that God will…

Louisiana, USA, September 18, 2023 (PMO)- On Thursday, September 14, 2023, a government delegation from Saint Kitts and Nevis had the opportunity to take a comprehensive tour of the food production and research facilities and the medicinal marijuana growing, research, and quality control operations at Southern University (SU), Louisiana, United States of America (USA). The delegation is comprised of Minister of Agriculture, et al., Hon. Samal Duggins; Her Excellency Dr. Hadiya Claxton, Special Envoy for Investment, Development, and International Business Relations; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Miguel Flemming; Chief Executive Officer of the Marijuana Commission in the Ministry of Agriculture,…