The Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the Republic of China (Taiwan) continued spreading ‘SKNLOVE’ with the hosting of a third book donation today, Wednesday, 27th March 2024.
The event was held at the New Taipei City Hall as part of the Embassy’s ‘Sharing Kindness and Nurturing Love—SKNLOVE’ outreach program.
His Excellency Donya L. Francis, Saint Kitts and Nevis’ Ambassador to Taiwan, handed over 12 books by Kittitian and Nevisian authors to the Mayor of New Taipei City, Hou You Ih.
During his remarks, Ambassador Francis said that the authors creatively and wonderfully captured Saint Kitts and Nevis’ lively culture, remarkable heritage, animated and colorful folklore troupes, historical events, and lived experiences with words that paint vibrant pictures for the mind.
“These literary works are genuinely the planes, trains and roads, that can take each reader on a journey to the destination – Saint Kitts and Nevis, because they are of our home, they are our home,” Francis declared.
He expressed his hope that all residents in and around New Taipei City would be able to read and learn about Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Minister Hanley posited, “I am cognizant that technology opens doors to entrepreneurship, offering a myriad of opportunities for business development and innovation.” He cited the value of access to technology in advancing human development, and remarked that, “it is even more critical for vulnerable populations including the elderly, persons with disabilities and the economic disadvantaged” to be afforded such access.
In addition to sharing the Federation’s best practices in connectivity and technology which could be replicated across the Americas, the Honourable Minister also capitalized on the opportunity to emphasize the importance of building holistic partnerships with member states to procure technology as a block to increase economic reach, and to negotiate with international organizations and non-governmental organizations to ensure the sustainability of government-initiated programs.
In concluding his presentation, the Minister surmised, “as we harness the transformative power of technology, let us continue to nurture a culture of connectivity, inclusivity, empowerment, and opportunity for all towards a brighter future for the people of the Americas.”
The Permanent Mission of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the OAS continues to advance its mandate of creating spaces for the Federation’s advancements to be highlighted for recognition by Member States of the OAS, and for our best practices to serve as a template for adoption by sister states across the Americas.
