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(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 24 November 2024): The Department of Agriculture St. Kitts is reminding the public that during the week, 8th December 2024, the St. Kitts Abattoir will exclusively accommodate traders. Therefore, all other livestock owners are strongly advised to make use of the Abattoir’s slaughtering and processing services this week, ahead of the busy period in December. The facility is set to accommodate a weekly maximum capacity of 110 small ruminants, 100 pigs, and 7 cows. Persons wishing to use the Abattoir’s services in the month of November and the first week of December must indicate their desired date…

Sweet pepper and lettuce farmers participate in hands on training in good agricultural practices and technologies to improve yields and ensure these value chains remain resilient in the face of climate risk. 14 November 2024 – Bridgetown, Barbados – Sweet pepper and lettuce farmers in St Kitts and Nevis are on the move to improve their levels of productivity following hands on training in good agricultural practices, hydroponics, protected structures and other technologies. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, Cooperatives, Entrepreneurship and Creative Economy, launched…

Greetings, On behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Marine Resources, I am pleased to extend my warm greetings as we celebrate World Fisheries Day 2024. I would like to start by expressing my deep gratitude to our dedicated fishers, whose tireless efforts ensure the continued supply of fish to feed our nation. Your hard work not only strengthens our food security but also preserves the cultural and economic foundation of our society. We are truly thankful for your resilience and unwavering commitment, which play a vital role in the well-being of our country. Over the past year, the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 21, 2024 – The innovative Aspire program has reached a significant milestone, with 367 young participants already receiving accounts seeded with $1,000 each. Launched by the government of St. Kitts and Nevis, this transformative initiative is equipping children aged 5 to 18 with the financial tools and knowledge needed to secure a brighter future. Designed to instill habits of saving and investing early, Aspire aligns with the government’s efforts to create a more equitable and prosperous society. Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, speaking at the November 20th Roundtable, highlighted the program’s potential to disrupt generational…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 21, 2024 (PMO) – The government of St. Kitts and Nevis has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to providing robust financial support to its citizens. Speaking at the November 20th roundtable, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew outlined the administration’s numerous initiatives designed to enhance the quality of life and economic security of the nation’s people, emphasizing that these efforts are unprecedented in the country’s history. “This administration has delivered more financial support than any other in our history. From increasing the minimum wage to rolling out the Aspire program, we are directly empowering citizens and ensuring…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 21, 2024 (PMO)– Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew and Minister of Tourism Hon. Marsha Henderson recently returned from a successful series of high-level meetings with prominent cruise industry stakeholders in Miami, paving the way for transformative developments in St. Kitts and Nevis’ tourism sector. The discussions with key players such as Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Carnival Cruise Lines emphasized enhancing visitor experiences, expanding economic opportunities for locals, and positioning the Federation as a regional leader in sustainable tourism. St. Kitts and Nevis is on track to welcome over one million cruise passengers this season, an…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 21, 2024 (PMO)– The government of St. Kitts and Nevis iscommitted to safeguarding the integrity and sustainability of the Citizenship by Investment (CBI)Program, a cornerstone of the nation’s economic framework. This was expressed by Prime MinisterHon. Dr. Terrance Drew, during his Roundtable discussion on November 20, 2024. There, the PrimeMinister emphasized the rigorous measures introduced by his administration to protect the CBI andensure its long-term viability. Prime Minister Drew highlighted the importance of robust governance within the CBI framework,introducing unprecedented reforms designed to enhance accountability and transparency. “Ourstandards dictate that we ensure robust due diligence and…

Hundreds of farmer families in Barbados, Jamaica, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines could benefit from strengthening their capacities to manage irrigation systems and equipment effectively. Bridgetown, Barbados, 18 October 2024 – During the dedicated presentation of the Caribbean regional proposal at the Hand-in-Hand Initiative (HiH) Investment Forum, held from 15 to 17 October in Rome, Italy, FAO Director-General Mr. QU Dongyu stressed the importance of collaboration in tackling the critical challenges facing the Caribbean. He highlighted the need to strengthen efforts in addressing pressing issues such as climate change, water scarcity, poverty, and the region’s lack of resilience, while underscoring…

Nov. 20, 2024 – In a Special Interview today, Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew confirmed the Government’s commitment to diversifying the economy to reduce reliance on the nation’s Citizenship by Investment programme while continuing to improve it and holding accountable those who may have abused that programme in the past. Dr. Drew emphasizes that any suggestion that his administration is blind, or even insensitive, to past issues with the CBI program is false. The Prime Minister assures the citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis that the wheels of justice are turning, stating “we do not make grandiose pronouncements or broadcast…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 20, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is gearing up to present a transformative Budget for the 2025 financial year that will lead to true diversification and resilience of the Federation’s economy. That’s according to Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, who indicated that the government received meaningful insights and recommendations from key stakeholders in the shaping of this year’s Budget. The October 30 National Budget Forum provided a unique platform for public, private sector, and civil society representatives to share their views, insights and suggestions for…