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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 25, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is benefiting from the expertise of Global Support and Development (GSD) in strengthening the nation’s disaster preparedness and response systems. According to its website, Global Support and Development is a humanitarian non-profit organization whose mission is to rapidly respond to disasters in collaboration with at-risk communities while supporting them to prepare for future disasters. A team of GSD officials is presently on the island cooperating with officials from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Nevis Disaster Management Department (NDMD) for two weeks of capacity-strengthening…

July 25, 2023 – BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – “The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is pleased to support Belize’s Micro Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) with this USD12.5 million investment. The line of credit being provided to the Development Finance Corporation (DFC) will undoubtedly contribute to the financial sustainability of MSMEs and equitable access to production-oriented finance support, enhanced productive capacity and the economic growth and the export potential of Belize.” says Mr Daniel Best, Director of Projects at CDB. His statement followed the Bank’s announcement that its Board approved a loan to Belize’s development financing agency. The DFC, which will administer the project, was established…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 25, 2023 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew welcomed the inaugural flight of Caribbean Airlines to the Federation during a ceremony at the Kayan Jet Lounge on July 24. While welcoming Caribbean Airlines, the honourable prime minister emphasized his concerns in relation to regional travel.He said during his address in the Bahamas at the CARICOM Heads of Government Conference he said that intraregional travel is an issue that must be faced head-on.“For whatever the legacy issues were, I do not think the people of the Caribbean are willing to continue…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 25, 2023 (SKNIS): Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Marsha Henderson during her presentation at the welcome ceremony for the inaugural visit of Caribbean Airlines to the Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw International Airport, said that the flight marks an important milestone in the efforts to boost intra-regional travel within the Caribbean.”This new flight adds to the everchanging increase of airlift into the Federation and this is the third announcement of inaugural flights in just four months,” said Minister Henderson.Increasing accessibility to the Federation through airlift is paramount to the development and growth of not only the tourism industry but…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 25, 2023 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew was among the dignitaries who witnessed the arrival of the inaugural flight of Caribbean Airlines to St. Kitts on Monday, July 24, 2023.Caribbean Airlines now provides airlift five times weekly from Trinidad and Tobago via Antigua to St. Kitts and Nevis. Caribbean Airlines Addressing the brief welcoming ceremony at Kayan Jet Lounge, Prime Minister Dr. Drew expressed his satisfaction in witnessing the momentous occasion, noting that the arrival of Caribbean Airlines to the Federation signifies a new era of opportunities and possibilities for the people.“When your…

The UWI Open Campus is offering 3 face to face summer workshops, Workshops run from 9:00am to 1:00pm. For more information email: st.kitts@open.uwi.edunevis@open.uwi.edu Information is also available on the UWI Open Campus, St. Kitts & Nevis Facebook page

At International Conference on Development and Migration convened by Italy, QU Dongyu flags the key role of sustainable and resilient agrifood systems and rural livelihoods ROME- Migration can be a positive force in development, but increased international collaboration is needed, QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), said today at an International Conference on Development and Migration in Rome.“Migration should be a choice, and not a decision based on hunger, poverty, conflict or climate extremes,” he said, noting that a large share of migrants come from rural areas where livelihood opportunities are scarce and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, (21st July, 2023) – The Ministry of Small Business & Entrepreneurship, the business support arm for the Government, in its quest to help further develop the Micro Small and Medium Enterprise sector (MSME), has planned a series of Community Business Meeting from July to November 2023. These meetings form part of the Ministry’s strategy to foster the development of the sector. The intention, therefore, is to engage potential and existing entrepreneurs in discussions regarding the successful establishment and/or continued operation of their business venture. Presentations will be made by the personnel of the Ministry along with a representative from…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 24, 2023 (SKNIS) – Since taking office, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew said his administration has remained committed to the task of strengthening the Federation’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme through legislation, consultation with all stakeholders and through the adoption of strong due diligence procedures. The prime minister, who also serves as the Minister responsible for Citizenship and Immigration, said the aim of all this is to protect the country’s reputation and to protect the international community from illicit actors. “At the end of the day, the record must show that I and the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 24, 2023 (SKNIS): Abandoned properties can be havens for criminal behavior ranging from drug holes to theft rings to murder. Bearing this in mind, the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is collaborating with other agencies to mitigate the challenges of abandoned properties. “With regards to abandoned houses, we are working in collaboration with the Physical Planning Unit because many of these homes are private homes and many of the owners might have left St. Kitts and Nevis for a number of years and may not have an interest in coming back,” said Commissioner…