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March 13,2025, New York City – The national statement of St. Kitts and Nevis was delivered by the Hon. Isalean Phillip, Minister of Social Development and Gender Affairs; Youth Empowerment, Ageing and Disabilities, during the General Discussion of the Sixty-ninth Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) on March 12, 2025, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. CSW69 is reviewing and appraising the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, as the global community marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women and the adoption of the Declaration in…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 13, 2025 (SKNIS): Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 10 a.m. The Order Paper and other Papers will be issued at a later date. The National Assembly will be broadcast live on ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and participating radio stations. It can also be viewed live on TV Channel 5 in St. Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis. It will also be streamed live at www.zizonline.com. Copies of Bills are posted when they become…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 13, 2025 (PMO) – Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has underscored the critical importance of continuous learning and adaptation during a Staff Development Day, March 12th, for members of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). The session, which focused on conflict resolution, team building, mastering communication, and customer service, is part of an ongoing series aimed at fostering personal and professional growth among government employees. During his remarks, Prime Minister Drew emphasized the dual principles of ‘adopt’ and ‘adapt’ as fundamental to both personal and professional success. “Human beings can do things very well. They can adapt,…

March 12, 2025, New York City- The Honourable Senator Isalean Phillip, Minister with responsibility for Social Development and Gender Affairs; Youth Empowerment, Ageing and Disabilities of St.Kitts and Nevis, served as the ministerial representative of the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States on the cross-regional Ministerial Roundtable held on March 12,2025, as part of the Sixty-ninth Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), which is underway at the UN Headquarters, in New York. The Ministerial Roundtable was focussed on the theme National mechanisms for gender Equality and the empowerment of Women and girls: Recommitting, resourcing and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, March 12, 2025 (UNESCO National Commission) – The  UNESCO-certified St. Mary’s Biosphere Reserve (SMBR) stretches from mountain to sea,  triangulated from Canada Estate to Bayford’s Estate and Ottley’s Village. It is a protected area that is home to a vast array of endangered sea turtles, birds, plant species and marine life.  The National Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Committee is the national authority under the  Ministry of Environment that is responsible for the management of the SMBR. We are  appealing to the general public, especially residents of this area, to cease and desist all dumping…

Washington, D.C. March 10, 2025 – In a significant nod to the legacy of women’s empowerment, the Permanent Observer Mission of Spain to the Organization of American States (OAS) has embarked on Volume 2 of its ‘Suffragettes’ initiative, celebrating trailblazing women of the Americas. Among those recognized is Saint Kitts and Nevis’ own Anne Eliza Liburd, a stalwart advocate for women’s rights and civic participation. As a precursor to her inclusion in the upcoming volume, the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saint Kitts and Nevis, visited the Art Museum of the Americas (AMA) in commemoration…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 11, 2025 (PMO)—The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis’ comprehensive approach to crime prevention is yielding remarkable results, with a significant decline in homicides recorded over the past four months. While speaking recently on a national platform, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew credited this success to community engagement, targeted interventions, and the adoption of a public health approach to crime. “Our success in reducing violent crime is proof that we don’t have to be corrupt to solve national security challenges. By bringing together law enforcement, community leaders, social services, and the private sector, we are…

St. Kitts has recorded a remarkable increase in agricultural production for the year 2024, with significant gains in several key crops, according to a recent report by Acting Director at the Department of Agriculture, Y’ushaner Jeffers. The report which was delivered as part of the Annual Review and Planning meeting, hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture on Tuesday, revealed that the top-performing commodities include pumpkin, watermelon, cantaloupe, and cucumber, all of which have experienced notable growth when compared to data in 2023. Pumpkin production surged from 91.2 metric tonnes in 2023 to 140.6 metric tonnes in 2024, reflecting a 54%…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, March 10, 2025 (SKNIS): Seven women were celebrated for their contributions to national development in Saint Kitts and Nevis on Saturday, March 08, 2025, during the International Women’s Day Award Ceremony and Brunch organised by the Department of Gender Affairs.This year’s observance was celebrated under the campaign theme “Accelerate Action.”At the ceremony held at Sugar Apple, awards were presented to Xavienne Richardson in the category of Sustainable Development, Marva Weekes – Fashion Industry, Sergeant Charmaine Audain – Human Services, Kamilah Lawrence – Creative Media, Kerissa Roberts – STEM, and Crannie Cranston – Empowerment Award. The Prime Minister’s Award was presented…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (10 March 2025) – A historic moment for St. Kitts and Nevis was celebrated today as the official unveiling ceremony of the St. Kitts & Nevis branded interCaribbean Airways aircraft took place at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport. The event, attended by honourable members of cabinet, representatives from interCaribbean Airways, tourism officials, members of the media, and tourism stakeholders, marked an exciting new chapter in the nation’s growing influence in regional air travel. Among the notable attendees were the Honourable Terrence Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Marsha T. Henderson, Minister of Tourism, other esteemed Honourable Members…