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The Global Week of Action on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) is celebrated each year to ensure that the prevention and control of NCDs get the attention and action required locally, regionally, and internationally. This year the week of activities will take place from October 15 to 22, 2024, and aims to communicate that “the time to lead is now!” This strong message is being delivered to policymakers, governments, donors, international agencies, and the private sector. All of government and all of society should collaborate to accelerate the interventions required to combat this NCD challenge. Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, October 14, 2024 – Prime Minister of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Honourable Dr Terrance M Drew, will deliver a national address on Thursday, October 17, 2024, focusing on two critical pillars of the nation’s future: the evolution of the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme and the Sustainable Island State Agenda. As the CBI Programme remains a vital part of the nation’s economy, the Prime Minister will share the government’s plans to adapt it in response to global shifts. With an emphasis on sustainability, transparency, and resilience, Dr Drew will outline how the…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis – October 13, 2024: The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is excited to invite the public, private sector, and civil society to the Budget 2025 National Forum, scheduled for Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort Ballroom. This pivotal event is set to engage stakeholders in meaningful discussions that will shape the national economic strategy for the coming year. Under the theme “Innovation, Inclusivity, and Sustainability: Our Path Forward,” the forum will highlight the nation’s unwavering commitment to creating resilient, progressive, and inclusive economic strategies. As the Government of Saint Kitts and…

Public Invited to Join Experts in Critical Discussion on Health and Environmental Solutions Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis [October 14, 2024] — The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is proud to announce that Dr. Steve D Whittaker, a globally renowned expert in environmental health and air quality, will deliver the keynote address at the highly anticipated National Dialogue on Indoor Air Quality: Understanding the Challenges and Finding Solutions, taking place on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 9:00 AM at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort Ballroom. Dr. Whittaker, an esteemed academic with a PhD in Environmental Health Sciences from Yale University, is recognized for his vast contributions to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 11, 2024 (SKNIS): Strategies to enhance maritime safety and security were explored at the Regional Security System (RSS) Coast Guard Commanders’ Conference held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort from October 10 to 11, 2024. The engaging discussions revolved around the conference theme, “Maritime Security in the Sub-Region: Safety, Resilience, and Sustainment.” Participants examined strategies to bolster domain awareness, enhance collaboration, improve networking, and adopt and implement innovative information technology and web-based solutions. Lieutenant Commander Rolerick Sobers, Regional Maritime Officer at RSS Headquarters, said that the meeting went “very well.” He was particularly pleased with the…

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 10 October 2024): The Ministry of Agriculture cordially invites the general public to join in a special service of worship in celebration of World Food Day, at the House of Deliverance New Testament Church of God in Tabernacle on Sunday, October 13th, 2024. This year’s observance, a flagship event of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), will be held under the global theme: “Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future.” World Food Day, observed annually on October 16th, is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of food security and sustainable agricultural…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 11 October 2024 – The Government of St Kitts and Nevis through the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Technische Universität Hamburg (TUHH), in English, the Hamburg University of Technology, on Friday 11 October 2024 towards the agenda of “Engineering to Face Climate Change”. In 2020, Prime Minister Hon Dr Terrance Drew visited Germany and began conversations around fostering partnership and providing training opportunities for St Kitts and Nevis. Today, The Ministry, represented by its Minister, Hon Dr Joyelle Clarke and her delegation continued those conversations…

In September, the CIU sponsored the second Diaspora Conference hosted in St Kitts and Nevis under the theme “The Diaspora and Our Culture.” This four-day event, which attracted more than 100 delegates from attendees across the UK, the US, Canada, and the regional diaspora, provided a platform for the exchange of ideas from a cross section of SKN citizens at home and abroad. The speaker line up comprised experts spanning investments, education, healthcare, technology, renewable energy, and many others. Commenting on the conference, His Excellency and Chairman of the Citizenship By Investment Unit (CIU), Mr. Calvin St. Juste, who also…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS – October 2, 2024 – The Honorable Konris Maynard, Minister of Information, Communication and Technology for St. Kitts and Nevis, has been elected as Vice President of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) during the General Conference of Ministers held on October 2nd. This pivotal election positions the federation to play a significant role in the rollout of new technology across the region. Minister Maynard’s election as Vice President presents a strategic opportunity for St. Kitts and Nevis to influence the development and implementation of cutting-edge telecommunications solutions that can enhance connectivity and innovation throughout the Caribbean. His…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 10, 2024 (SKNIS): The 36th Meeting of the OECS Legal Affairs Committee commenced on Thursday, October 10, at the Sir Cecil Jacobs Auditorium, ECCB Headquarters, Bird Rock, St Kitts. This pivotal two-day assembly will see Attorneys General from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and their surrogates convene to deliberate on significant legislative proposals. Among the key items on the agenda are the OECS National Identification Bill and the OECS Contingent Rights Bill, both of which received approval from the OECS Chief Parliamentary Counsel during their 16th Meeting in Saint Lucia earlier this year. These…