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As Guyana marks its 57th Independence Anniversary, the country has been praised for significantly enhancing the regional integration process by its leadership to advance Agriculture, Agricultural Diversification and Food Security. CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett sent a congratulatory message to the President of Guyana His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali. The SG’s message reads: “Excellency, The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) extends heartfelt congratulations to the Government and People of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on the occasion of the Fifty-Seventh Anniversary of Independence on 26 May 2023. Since Independence, Guyana continues to make significant developmental progress and is setting global standards for…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 25, 2023 (SKNIS): The Seniors’ Day Programme has had an enriching impact on participants attending the weekly sessions being piloted in East Basseterre, St. Peter’s and St. Paul’s. 23-year-old Milano Welcome has found the experience equally enriching as a facilitator of the art and crafts and painting course he conducts in St. Peter’s. “It’s actually fun, and the seniors are actually inviting and warm and very talented,” he said. “Over the weeks, I have been overly excited to work with them. Every morning I come [and] they just have this warm smile and greeting.” During his three…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 25, 2023 (SKNIS): The Nevis Island Administration (Civil Proceedings) Bill, 2023, which is a Bill to provide for the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) to sue and be sued in its capacity as an organ of the Crown and for related matters, was successfully passed in the Federal Parliament on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Attorney-General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Honourable Garth Wilkin who led the debate on the Bill, described it as significantly important, as it clarified the Crown-related civil proceedings procedures in the Federation. “Madame Speaker, the Bill is short and simple. However,…

BASSETERRE (25th May, 2023): Caribbean Lottery is proud to announce their participation as a Silver Sponsor for the 25th Anniversary of the St. Kitts Music Festival, taking place at the iconic Warner Park Stadium from June 22-24, 2023. Chairman of the festival’s Executive Committee, Allister Williams, is thrilled to collaborate with Caribbean Lottery to make the 3-day extravaganza an experience like no other. “We are truly grateful for this sponsorship. You not only support the local economy, but also contribute to delivering a high-caliber event that captures the hearts of both locals and visitors,” Williams remarked. On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 25, 2023 (SKNIS) – In lending his support to the debate during today’s (Thursday, May 25) sitting of the National Assembly, Member of Parliament for St. Christopher Three, the Honourable Konris Maynard said that the Nevis Island Administration (Civil Proceedings) Bill, 2023, simply seeks to clarify a section of the Constitution of St. Christopher and Nevis as it relates to the capacity of the Nevis Island Administration.The Nevis Island Administration (Civil Proceedings) Bill, 2023 was passed in the National Assembly at today’s sitting. The legislation provides for the Nevis Island Administration to sue and be sued in its capacity as…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 25, 2023 (SKNIS): The Department of Environment embarked on a tree planting exercise in several primary and pre-schools in St. Kitts as part of the department’s mandate to raise awareness on the importance of conserving and preserving the Federation’s biodiversity. Over 40 fruit trees were planted in 13 learning institutions, namely, the Cayon; Sandy Point; Tyrrell Williams; Bronte Welsh; Tucker Clarke; Beach Allen; St. Paul’s; Newtown Ground; Dieppe Bay; Violet Petty, and the Dean Glasford Primary Schools. Trees were also planted at the Cayon and Tabernacle Daycare Centers, Little Learner’s Academy, and the Children’s Home. Fruit trees…

BASSETERRE (25th May, 2023): The 25th Anniversary of the St. Kitts Music Festival will kick off Thursday 22 June, 2023 with an epic SUGAR MAS SOCA REVIEW, the ultimate showdown of past and present Soca Monarch winners and road march champions, alongside other legendary bands and artistes. The Sugar Mas Soca Review will feature the following bands and artistes: Minister of Tourism, The Hon. Marsha Henderson proudly acknowledged the tremendous talents of the Sugar Mas artistes, which have captured the imaginations of fans throughout the region. “We are happy to present the crème de la crème of the last Sugar Mas festival in…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, May 24, 2023 [Press Secretary, PMO]- Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week which is being celebrated from May 21 to 27 under the theme “Where Emergency care Begins”. This year’s commemoration marks the 49th year of celebrations, which highlights the EMS profession, its dedicated workers, and the important role they play to safeguard the health, safety, and well-being of all people. The week’s celebrations began with a church service at Reformation Fellowship Church on Sunday May 21, 2023 and continued on Monday with a special appearance on Health Wise, a radio program on ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation with…

25 May 2023, Basseterre, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis – The well-received and thought-provoking Lecture Series in celebration of the Eastern CaribbeanCentral Bank’s 40 th Anniversary continues with the Grenada Edition, starting 7:00p.m. onWednesday, 31 May, 2023 at the Radisson Grenada Beach Resort. Due to limited space at the venue, members of the public are encouraged to join virtuallyvia the ECCB Connects Facebook Page or YouTube Channel. The ECCB’s 40 th Anniversary Lecture Series is being held under the theme The ColourfulEconomy and will culminate with the ECCB@40 Global Conference taking place at theECCB Headquarters from 8-10 November, 2023.…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 24 May 2023 – The Solid Waste Management Corporation (SWMC) welcomed its new General Manager on Wednesday 24 May 2023 at the SWMC Conference Room. Nelvin Maynard has been named the new General Manager of the Corporation and is backed by a seven-member Board of Directors. Maynard who has a vast background in Accounting and Business Management is essential to SWMC’s bid to becoming financially viable, according to Hon Dr Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Environment et al, under which operates the SWMC. She said the Ministry is strategic in putting at the helm of the Corporation and the…