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As the first phase of the 90-Day Campaign Against Crime and Violence draws to a close, community engagement remains robust. On 27th November 2024, over 50 residents of McKnight gathered for a highly impactful Community Conversation facilitated by Alicia Collins, Family Counsellor at the Citizen Security Secretariat. Held in partnership with the St. Kitts SDA Youth as part of their Unshackled Youth Wave 2024, the event exemplified the collaborative approach driving the campaign’s success. Joining Ms. Collins was Pastor Clive Dottin, who brought spiritual insights to the discussions, reinforcing the importance of moral and ethical grounding in combating crime and violence.…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, 27 November 2024 – The Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment and The Solid Waste Management Corporation (SWMC) are issuing a stern warning to citizens and residents, specifically businesses in the vicinity of the Independence Square, regarding the illegal dumping of waste in and around this vital public area. Such actions are not only unlawful but also have severe consequences for the environment, public health, and the nation’s quality of life. Independence Square is a central hub for social, cultural, economic and recreational activities. It is a historical feature within the greater Basseterre setting and…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 27, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Ministry of Health in St. Kitts and Nevis took a major step today, November 27, 2024, to strengthen mental health support across the Federation with the official launch of the Mental Health Service Systems Enhancement Project. This pivotal project, being pursued in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF), seeks to advance mental health care by expanding mental health resources, building capacity for mental health professionals and enhancing accessibility to mental health services in St. Kitts and Nevis. During the…

The Office of the Honourable Speaker wishes to advise the general public, that the Sitting of the National Assembly slated for Thursday, 28th November, 2024 for which Notice has been given, will be delayed in its commencement. The Sitting will now be scheduled to commence at 11.00 in the forenoon to accommodate an Investiture Ceremony at Government House. The Office wishes to apologise for any inconveniences that may arise from this delay. For further information on this matter, please contact the Office of the Clerk at 467-1559 or via email at sknparliament@gov.kn. -END-

Basseterre, St. Kitts (November 27, 2024) – The Ministry of Health has announced that effective December 1, 2024, visiting hours at the Joseph N. France General Hospital, Pogson Medical Centre, and Mary Charles Hospital will be extended. The new hours will run from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily, a change designed to align the nation’s healthcare services with international best practices and enhance patient care during the ongoing hospital accreditation process. The expanded hours represent a strategic step in improving patient-centered care and fostering stronger connections between patients and their loved ones. Officials say this adjustment ensures that the…

The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) will convene a Youth Summit on Wednesday, 27th November 2024, at the Malcolm Guishard Recreational Park. This one-day forum is specifically organised for high school students and representatives from various youth organisations, with an anticipated attendance of approximately 85 participants. Running from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, the summit will focus on two vital issues impacting the island: Climate Change and Citizen Security, with an emphasis on tackling crime and violence. The event is part of the island’s ongoing National 90-Day Campaign Against Crime and Violence, launched on 6th September 2024. The morning sessions will feature insightful presentations by…

Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan) (25th November 2024)- On Saturday, November 23rd and Sunday, November 24th, twenty-seven nationals of Saint Kitts and Nevis, currently studying and working in Taiwan, joined thirty-one Taiwanese students to participate in the “Kaohsiung Meets Saint Kitts and Nevis: Global Student Partnership Program.” The two-day event was organized by the Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Kaohsiung City Government to implement the Sister City agreement signed by Dr. Terrance M. Drew, Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis and Chen Chi-mai, Mayor of Kaohsiung City, in June during…

SKNIS – Saint Kitts and Nevis, November 26, 2024 — The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has officially published the report from the National Dialogue on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), held on 30th October 2024 at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. Under the theme “Understanding the Challenges and Finding Solutions,” the Dialogue brought together over 120 stakeholders, including experts from environmental health, architecture, education, and technical fields, to address the pressing issue of indoor air quality in public and private spaces. Indoor air quality plays a crucial role in public health, particularly in mitigating the risks of respiratory illnesses, cognitive impairments, and chronic…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 26, 2024 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been issued for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Notice has been given. Four Bills will receive their second reading, as the government’s good governance legislative agenda continues. The Honourable Minister responsible for Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Sports and the Creative Economy, Samal Duggins, will move the second reading of the Bill entitled, Public Parks Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2024, while the Honourable Senator and…

The Sustainable School Feeding Network (RAES), created by the Brazilian government in collaboration with FAO, aims to support countries in implementing and consolidating their school feeding and nutrition programs. 25/11/2024, Panama – Seventeen countries from Latin America and the Caribbean have officially joined the Sustainable School Feeding Network (RAES) to strengthen public policies in this area. Belize, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Ecuador, Honduras, Guatemala, Paraguay, Peru, the Dominican Republic, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Suriname, and Uruguay collectively represent approximately 81 million students who stand to benefit. RAES seeks to provide a space for dialogue among policymakers…