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United Nations, NY – 13 December 2024 – Ms. Tricia Greaux, of St. Kitts and Nevis, is the first national to participate in the United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea – Nippon Foundation Strategic Needs Fellowship. The fellowship consists of a four-month training programme at the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, (DOALOS), Office of Legal Affairs of the United Nations Secretariat. Ms. Tricia Greaux is currently appointed to the position of Marine Management Area and Habitat Monitoring Officer at the Department of Marine Resources. The fellowship which has a…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 13, 2024 (SKNIS): Ground was symbolically broken in Stapleton, St. Peter’s on Friday, December 13, 2024, as the government’s revolutionary housing programme expands.The site at Stapleton will accommodate 26 homes featuring single, two and three-bedroom options. The homes are part of the climate-smart home initiative being constructed by East Coast Housing Development Ltd. The National Housing Corporation (NHC) is a key partner in the housing programme, as well as the Ministry of Sustainable Development, which is allocating lands in communities across St. Kitts for the houses to be situated on. At the ground-breaking ceremony, Dirck Singh, Director,…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 13, 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 Monday, December 16, 2024, where the Annual Financial Statement and Budgetary Proposals for 2025 will be presented. The Honourable Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Finance, Dr. Terrance Drew will seek leave to introduce and have read a first time The Appropriation (2025) Bill, 2024. The Honourable Prime Minister will then move the second reading of The Appropriation (2025) Bill, 2024, commonly referred to as the Budget…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 13, 2024 – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is pleased to announce the temporary opening of Princes Street (opposite Government Headquarters) to vehicular traffic from Monday, December 16, 2024, to Sunday, January 12, 2025. This adjustment has been made to ease congestion and improve accessibility for motorists and pedestrians during the Carnival season. We encourage all road users to exercise caution while navigating this area and thank you for your cooperation as we work to enhance your festive experience. -30-

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, December 13, 2024 (PMO) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is pleased to announce significant progress on the development of the new JNF Smart Hospital, which is set to begin construction in the first quarter of 2025. This state-of-the-art healthcare facility, located at West Farm, will be a key milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to modernize and strengthen its healthcare system, offering the latest technology and infrastructure to meet the needs of its citizens. Prime Minister and Minister of Health, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, visited the site recently, where he expressed his…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, December 13, 2024 (PMO) – The Conaree community is set to celebrate the completion of its new football stadium, a project that has been a decade in the making. Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Minister of Sports — the Honourable Samal Duggins, and contractor Mr. Ellison Isaac, recently visited the site to assess progress of the development. The new two-story pavilion is designed to enhance the sporting experience for both players and spectators. It features covered seating areas, bars, commentary and media booths, change rooms with showers, bathrooms, and storage areas. The facility…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, December 12, 2024 (PMO) – The government of St. Kitts and Nevis, under the leadership of Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, is steadily moving forward to address the urgent housing needs of St. Kitts and Nevis. The Prime Minister, along with Minister of Housing and Human Settlement —Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Ambassador Leon Natta-Nelson, and representatives from the National Housing Corporation (NHC) and the East Coast Housing Development Ltd., visited the site of a major new housing development in Ottleys, Constituency Number Seven, on December 11, 2024, where the construction of 20 new…

December 12, 2024, Washington, DC (Embassy of St. Kitts and Nevis) – The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) convened a special meeting on Wednesday, December 11, in the Simon Bolívar Room at the OAS Headquarters in Washington, DC, to commemorate Human Rights Day. Her Excellency Jacinth Henry-Martin, Ambassador of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United States of America and Permanent Representative to the OAS, addressed the special session, reaffirming Saint Kitts and Nevis’ strong commitment to the defense and advancement of human rights for all. The meeting recognized the invaluable contributions of Justices Eduardo Ferrer…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, and Nevis, December 12, 2024 (PMO) – In continued efforts to enhance the educational infrastructure in St. Kitts and Nevis and provide students with state-of-the-art learning facilities, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, along with Minister of Education the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, is poised to fulfill a long-awaited promise made to the people of the Federation: the reconstruction of the Basseterre High School, which is set to begin in the first quarter of 2025. This official announcement was made by the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, respectively, while conducting a visit to the site…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, December 12, 2024 (PMO) – In an effort to address the Federation’s growing water woes, the government of St. Kitts and Nevis is making considerable investments into the building and commissioning of desalination plants, as a means to provide a continuous, reliable, and sustainable supply of potable water for St. Kitts and Nevis, serving as a lifeline for residents and businesses across the Federation. Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, along with Minister of Public Infrastructure and Water Services, Honourable Konris Maynard, and representatives from Royal Utilities, recently visited the site of one of…