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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 21, 2023 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew this week led a local delegation to the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (EU-CELAC) Summit 2023 in Brussels, Belgium from July 17 to 18. The third EU-CELAC Summit brought together European, Latin American and Caribbean policymakers and institutions to renew and strengthen relations among the three regions. It explored the challenges and opportunities for the EU-LAC strategic partnership as well as the Global Gateway initiative.Prime Minister Dr. Drew delivered the first address for St. Kitts…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 19, 2023- The Permanent Mission of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the Organization of American States (OAS) paid homage to the late former Governor-General of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sir Samuel Weymouth Tapley Seaton, GCMG, CVO, KC, JP, LL.D., at a meeting of the OAS Permanent Council on Wednesday 19 July, 2023 in Washington, D.C. The statement asserted that “St. Christopher and Nevis and the Caribbean had lost an exemplary and illustrious son who would be fondly remembered for his sterling, indelible, and multifaceted contribution to nation-building and to the advancement of the people of the…

The St. Kitts & Nevis Olympic Committee (SKNOC) & Commonwealth Games Association (SKNCGA) will be participating in the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) in two sporting disciplines for the very first time namely: Athletics/Track and Field and Men’s Beach Volleyball. The 7th edition of the CYG dubbed the “Trinbago CYG 2023 Games” will be held in Trinidad and Tobago over the period August 4th to 11th, 2023, and the SKNOC/SKNCGA will be represented by the following athletes and team officials at the Games: Beach Volleyball (Men): 1. Vickash Sundar 2. Julian Bristol Athletics/Track and Field: 1. Cacious Mason -…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 20, 2023 (SKNIS): The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is making considerable efforts to address traffic-related issues and concerns through the deployment of technological tools to enhance road safety. One such technological tool is the introduction of a Photo Radar System which captures a photograph of a speeding vehicle. As a vehicle enters the radar beam it is detected and the speed is calculated. “The use of technology is one of the pillars which the Police intend to use to ensure public safety. We are in the process of introducing a photo radar system…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 20, 2023 (SKNIS): Improved surveillance at ports of entry and enhanced border patrols will be undertaken by law enforcement in St. Kitts and Nevis to combat firearm trafficking. On Wednesday’s (July 19) edition of the radio and television programme InFocus, Commissioner of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, James Sutton, noted that the recent spike in gun-related crimes has been particularly troubling for the nation and the police. “We have seen where a number of guns come through our local ports, so we intend to improve in (detection) by the use of K-9 dogs, handheld x-ray machines,…

(Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 20, 2023): The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our beloved colleague, the late Dr. Lesroy Henry, also known as Pacer. He first joined the Department of Agriculture on the 1st August 1988 as the assigned Veterinary Assistant. After successfully obtaining his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of the West Indies in May 2002, he was officially appointed Veterinary Officer in July 2002 and continuously worked to improve his skills and knowledge. In March 2021, he then became the Animal Health Officer with…

The UK government has announced today (Wednesday 19 July) that, with immediate effect, all Dominican nationals will require a visa before travelling to the UK, including to visit. The changes, which come into effect immediately, will apply to all Dominican nationals seeking to enter the UK. However, there will be a four-week transition period until 15:00 BST on 16 August. During this window, only visitors who booked their travel before 15:00 BST on 19 July, will still be able to enter the UK without a visa. The decision to bring in a visa regime on Dominica is in response to concerns relating…

Twenty-two officers are now equipped to help farmers adopt more ecosystem-friendly agricultural practices 18 July 2023 – Castries, Saint Lucia – Twenty-two agricultural extension officers from Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines successfully completed a week-long training in the Farmer Field School (FFS) methodology held in Union, Saint Lucia from June 12 to 16, 2023. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Saint Lucia Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Rural Development hosted the training, which was funded by the European Union through…

Brussels, Belgium, July 20, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO)- President of the European Council, His Excellency Charles Michel, commended Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew on his statement made on Tuesday 18th July 2023, highlighting that this was the first time Saint Kitts and Nevis made a statement at the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (EU-CELAC) Summit 2023 in Brussels, Belgium. In his statement, Prime Minister Dr. Drew welcomed the opportunity for strengthening the relationship among the leaders of the European Union, Latin America, and the Caribbean while calling for mutual respect and cooperation. “It is…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, 19th July 2023 – Minister of Environment, Climate Action & Constituency Empowerment et al, Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, has announced that the No Plastic Bag Mondays (NPBM) campaign will continue until the full ban on single-use plastics is in effect, as the Federation moves towards becoming a Sustainable Island State.During the Prime Minister’s Monthly Press Conference on 13th July, 2023, Dr. Clarke made the announcement citing that the Federal Cabinet approved the request by the Ministry to extend the NPBM Campaign to every Monday going forward. The timeline for implementation, however, is based on continued negotiations with stakeholders across the Federation which include…