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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 18, 2024 (SKNIS) – With the addition of several key airline services to the destination in 2024, the Ministry of Tourism, through the St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA), will introduce a new common-use platform for airlines in February 2025, ensuring continued efficiency and enhancing visitor experience. During her Budget presentation in the National Assembly on December 18, 2024, Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Marsha Henderson, said that the new common-use platforms, being rolled out in partnership with SITA – a global air transport IT company – will allow airlines to work seamlessly at…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 18, 2024 (SKNIS): In a passionate address to the National Assembly on day two of the 2025 Budget Debate on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, Senator, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action, and Constituency Empowerment, emphasised the government’s unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and the critical importance of conservation for the future of St. Kitts and Nevis. Dr. Clarke highlighted the progress made over the past two and a half years, noting the efforts to dismantle outdated systems and replace them with innovative and environmentally conscious practices. Through various government departments,…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 18, 2024 (SKNIS) – With a growing demand for residential land acquisition, the Ministry of Sustainable Development is strongly urging aspiring landowners to consider applying for properties in rural St. Kitts as part of a strategic move to develop these communities, while at the same time decentralising the densely populated urban area. Minister of Sustainable Development, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, said the ministry remains resolute in ensuring that land distribution and management practices are sustainable and can work to meet the country’s development needs, while still preserving the integrity and visibility of natural resources. Her…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 18, 2024 (SKNIS): The Honourable Samal Duggins, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Marine Resources, outlined a transformative future for the fisheries sector during his address to the National Assembly on day two of the 2025 Budget Debate on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Minister Duggins emphasised the government’s dedication to empowering fishers, safeguarding marine ecosystems, and establishing St. Kitts and Nevis as a leader in sustainable marine resource management. Minister Duggins celebrated transformative achievements in 2024, including the deployment of additional Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs), which significantly enhanced catch potential and boosted incomes for coastal communities. The…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 18, 2024 (SKNIS) – Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, the Honourable Samal Duggins, said the numerous interventions and assistance provided by the ministry to the farming community, from land preparation to the final stage of consumption, has resulted in a significant increase in agricultural production to the point where retailers in St. Kitts and Nevis are now purchasing greater quantities of local produce—putting more money in the hands of local farmers. “We have gone to every single supermarket in this country and they are now buying more local produce,” said Minister Duggins. “RAMS is…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 18, 2024 (SKNIS): In his address during the 2025 Budget Debate, on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs unveiled transformative initiatives aimed at modernising the justice system through technology and infrastructure development. Attorney General Wilkin highlighted two modernisation initiatives launched in St. Kitts and Nevis this year by the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, aimed at enhancing judicial efficiency. The Court launched the E-Litigation Portal for criminal matters and an AI-driven court transcription tool. Additionally, under the PACE Justice Project, which began in 2024, the Ministry…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 17, 2024 (SKNIS): During the first day of the 2025 Budget Debate in the St. Kitts and Nevis Federal Parliament, on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, the Honourable Attorney General, Garth Wilkin, delivered a resolute address, highlighting his ministry’s dedication to modernising the justice system, fostering accountability, and protecting public funds. In support of the Appropriation (2025) Bill, 2024, Attorney General Wilkin emphasised the significant strides made by the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs and the Attorney General’s Office. With a proposed allocation of EC$12.4 million for recurrent expenditure and EC$2.7 million for capital projects in…

Washington DC, December 17, 2024 (Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis) – On Thursday, December 5th, 2024, the Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis participated in the Winternational Embassy Showcase which made a triumphant return after a four-year hiatus, drawing large crowds and showcasing the richness of Washington’s diplomatic community. The event, hosted at the prestigious Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, offered a vibrant celebration of cultural and culinary traditions from around the world. The Winternational Embassy Showcase is an eagerly anticipated annual event that brings together over 68 embassies to share their nations’ unique heritage. Attendees were…