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Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 21st, 2024 — The highly anticipated Creative Power Arts Convention, an innovative event for creatives, by creatives, is scheduled to take place from August 31st to September 7th at the Marriott Resort. This week-long convention invites artists and creatives from across our twin island federation and beyond to join a diverse and enriching program.  The inaugural Creative Power Arts Convention will host 27 distinguished facilitators, each bringing expertise in various artistic and creative fields, including but not limited to:  – Business of Music – Music Production – Dance – Theatre – Film – Photography – Videography – Entertainment Law & Strategy – Communications – Hair – Make Up -…

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 20 June 2024): Veteran Crop Farmer Andy Caines of Conaree is proudly embarking on a new journey of growing watermelons for the first time in his four-decade-long farming livelihood. He said after decades of planting cassava, pigeon peas, okra and pumpkin, his decision to grow watermelons was largely influenced by the Department of Agriculture’s ongoing Crop Production initiative, which forms part of the St. Kitts Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources’ 25 by 25 Agenda. This ambitious program aims to reduce the nation’s food import bill by 25% by the year 2025, encouraging local…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 20 June 2024 – The Government of St Kitts and Nevis launched a project to establish the first Digital Climate Data Repository for the Federation. Stakeholders from across St Kitts and Nevis came together for consultative sessions from the 17-18 June 2024 at the Nevis Disaster Management Conference Room and at the St Kitts Marriot Resort on each respective day. The Digital Climate Data Repository aims to provide accurate and actionable information which will enable the country to better understand and predict the impacts of climate change, as well as inform decision-making related to disaster risk reduction…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 20, 2024 (SKNIS): National recognition for the historic achievement of Mikyle Louis, for being the first person from St. Kitts to be selected to the West Indies Senior Men’s Cricket Team, continued with a ceremony at Government House on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Governor-General, Her Excellency Dame Marcella Liburd, hosted Mr. Louis and his family at the event attended by Ministers of Government, Members of Parliament, officials from the National Sports Council, St. Kitts Cricket Association, Leewards Island Cricket Association, former cricket players and many others from the sporting fraternity. Dame Marcella noted that while generations have…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 19, 2024 (SKNIS): The Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Bill, 2024, was successfully passed in the Federal Parliament in St. Kitts and Nevis on Friday, June 14, 2024. The Bill, championed by Attorney General, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, represents a robust response to the growing issue of migrant smuggling into either island and through the Federation’s territorial waters. Human smuggling involves the illegal transportation of people across borders for financial gain, often under perilous conditions that endanger the lives of those being smuggled. This new law marks a pivotal step in safeguarding the Federation’s borders and protecting the…

Quotation: Purchase of Laboratory Safety Systems & Devices The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Marine Resources, is pleased to submit a Request for Quotations for the purchase and installation of Laboratory Safety Systems & Devices as per the specifications outlined below. 1. Fire Alarm System – Quantity – 1 Alarm Initiating Devices: Multi-sensor detectors (smoke, heat, and possibly hazardous gas detectors) to quickly identify fires or hazardous conditions. Notification Devices: Audible alarms (bells or sirens) and visual alarms (strobe lights) to ensure all personnel, including those with hearing impairments, are alerted. Alarm…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 18, 2024 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, through the Ministry of Sport and the Creative Economy, is proud to announce the national recognition of Mikyle Louis, who is set to become the first cricketer from St. Kitts to play Test Cricket for the West Indies. Mikyle Louis, 23, has been named in the West Indies 15-member squad for their Tour of England in July 2024. This recognition follows his outstanding performance in the 2024 West Indies Championship, where he was the leading run-scorer with 682 runs from 14 innings in seven matches, averaging 48.71.…

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 13 June 2024): As the twin island nation of St. Kitts and Nevis makes significant strides in transforming local food production, reducing reliance on imported goods, and fostering a robust and resilient agricultural sector, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, Honourable Samal M Duggins says that the federation will emerge as the food mecca of the Leeward Islands with the anticipated success of the 25 by 25 Agenda initiative. The Honourable Minister was at the time speaking with the media following an enlightening tour of the soon to be completed Poultry Hatchery facility on…

(Washington D.C. June 14, 2024) In collaboration with the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus and the Congressional Hispanic Staff Association, the Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United States joined fellow CARICOM Embassies in bringing the Caribbean’s vibrant and rich cultural mosaic through its music, dance, food to the halls of Capitol Hill at an event dubbed “Caribbean Embassy Night” The cultural diplomatic event provided a unique opportunity for Embassy and Congressional staff to interact and foster greater relations, while offering a glimpse into the Caribbean region’s unique cultural identities, its time-honored traditions and joyous spirit. The Embassy…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 17, 2024 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Sports has once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting the growth of sports and the development of athletes by making a grant contribution of $10,000 to rising cricket sensation Mikyle Louis during a brief ceremony on Monday, June 17, 2024.The handover was presented by the Minister of Sports, Honourable Samal Duggins, who welcomed Louis and his family to his office at Port Zante. The 23-year-old made history earlier this month when he became the first Kittitian to be selected to the West Indies Test Cricket Team. As such, he will…