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Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 3, 2023 (SKNIS): Minister of Public Infrastructure, Honourable Konris Maynard, said that the construction of a two-million-gallon capacity desalination plant is among measures that will help to alleviate some of the water challenges that the country is presently faced with. During his remarks at the National Town Hall meeting on August 1 to give an account of his ministerial responsibilities and duties on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew-led Administration. “In the next couple of months, we will embark on the construction of a desalination plant in the Basseterre area; we are now…

August 3, 2023, BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Micro Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) of Antigua and Barbuda will soon benefit from capacity building interventions that will enable private sector entities to access markets in the European Union (EU). The project entitled “Strengthening Private Sector Capacity to Utilise the CARIFORUM European Union Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to Increase Competitiveness and Maximise Opportunities for Global Export” is the second project being implemented in Antigua and Barbuda through the EPA and CSME Standby Facility for Capacity Building. The project will also focus on interventions aimed at greater market penetration within the CSME by building sustainable export capacity of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 2, 2023 – The Joseph N France General Hospital (JNF) is excited to announce the promotion of three esteemed Staff Nurses to the position of Assistant Nurse Manager. The promotions come after a rigorous and competitive interview process, which highlighted their vast knowledge, proficiency, and dedication to healthcare. Staff Nurse Valencia Rawlings, a trusted member of the Oncology Ward, has accepted her new role as an Assistant Nurse Manager. Rawlings has been a source of comfort and expertise for cancer patients for many years and is renowned for her in-depth knowledge and compassionate care. At the Maternity Ward, Staff Nurse Nelyssa Hutchinson will…

National Townhall Meeting August 1, 2023Prime Minister’s Opening Remarks delivered by Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Geoffrey HanleyTranscribedThank you very much Press Secretary. A very pleasant good afternoon to each and every one gathered here. Allow me however to recognize our Governor-General’s Deputy, Hos Excellency Walford Gumbs, and our distinguished Cabinet colleagues at the head table. As you heard from our Press Secretary, the Prime Minister is not here with us this afternoon. As he prepares to bury his dad tomorrow we continue to for God’s strength for him. I am happy to be able to deliver his remarks in this town hall…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 02, 2023 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is spending millions to upgrade sporting facilities across the island including the Kim Collins Athletic Stadium, the Conaree Playing Field, the Atiba Harris Sporting Complex. Protecting that investment will be equally important and is something that the Ministry of Sports is keenly aware of. At a national town hall on Tuesday, August 01, 2023, Minister of Sports, the Honourable Samal Duggins said that maintenance and care for the facilities is an ongoing issue and new strategies will be rolled out to address this. “One of the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 02, 2023 (SKNIS): Future-proofing St. Kitts and Nevis is a crucial aspect of ensuring that the Federation remains resilient and sustainable, especially in the face of emerging challenges, said the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment at the August 01 National Town Hall Meeting at the Solid Waste Management Conference Room. “A critical part of sustainable development is future-proofing our country and that really speaks to how we prepare a St. Kitts and Nevis – not just for us but for the future, for the young people,” said…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 02, 2023 (SKNIS): The Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, said that St. Kitts and Nevis’ Land Policy, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Agenda, as well as the Federation’s recent presentation of its Voluntary National Review (VNR) to the United Nations form part of the ministry’s highlights for the past year since assuming office. With regard to the land policy, Dr. Clarke said that there have been challenges, but the Ministry of Sustainable Development has been able to work through them and bring some level of ease to the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 02, 2023 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, under the leadership of the Prime Minister, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, continues to work tirelessly to bring to fruition the vision of a sustainable island state which would encompass the growth and development of citizens and residents of the twin-island Federation. This was highlighted by the Deputy Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, who delivered remarks on behalf of Prime Minister Dr. Drew at a National Town Hall meeting organized by the Federal Cabinet on Tuesday, August 01, at the Solid Waste Conference Room as part…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 2, 2023 (SKNIS) – Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives, the Honourable Samal Duggins told the nation that the local farming community stands to benefit tremendously if the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis successfully attains the goals set out under the CARICOM 25 by 2025 Agenda.Minister Duggins reported that his ministry launched its CARICOM 25 by 2025 Initiative on July 27 that outlines St. Kitts and Nevis’ approach to achieving CARICOM’s 25 by 2025 Agenda. The agenda essentially seeks to reduce the country’s high food import bill by 25 percent by the year 2025.“Our…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 02, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Federal Cabinet held a National Town Hall meeting on Tuesday (August 01) evening at the Solid Waste Management Corporation (SWMC) Conference Room, where Ministers of Government reflected on their various ministries and what they have been able to achieve through them in bringing about tangible benefits and development to citizens and residents, as well as future plans that will be implemented to help the buildout of a Sustainable Island State. Federal Cabinet The National Town Hall was held as part of the activities to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the St. Kitts-Nevis…