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St. Johns, Antigua, May 28, 2024 (SKNIS): Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Investments et al, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas met with Omar Shehadeh, Special Envoy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Caribbean and Pacific States on Monday, May 27, during a bilateral meeting to discuss mutual cooperation and the UAE’s support for the development of St. Kitts and Nevis. During the meeting, Dr. Douglas expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the UAE for its generous provision of two desalination plants, a vital contribution that will enhance the water security of…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 28, 2024 (SKNIS) – As part of his scheduled engagements in Antigua for the fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4), St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew participated in a high-level side event that tackled the issue of access to climate financing for small island states. The event, “Re-aligning Climate Finance: Accelerating Equal Access and Inclusion”, was hosted by the Caribbean Women in Leadership (CIWiL) organisation and other key partners. Prime Minister Dr. Drew was joined on the high-level panel by Minister of Social Transformation, Human Resource Development, Youth…

St. Johns, Antigua, May 28, 2024 (SKNIS): Today, May 28, 2024, a significant breakfast meeting was held at the Royalton Chic Resort in Antigua to discuss the existential threats posed by sea-level rise, with special emphasis on the impacts to small island nations. The meeting was hosted by President Dennis Francis of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly and co-hosted by Prime Minister Feleti Teo of Tuvalu. In attendance were other notable dignitaries including the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis; Ambassador Ché Phliip from Grenada; Ambassador Dr. Christophe EicK, Germany’s Special Envoy for Climate…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis [Ministry of Health] – The Ministry of Health’s attention was drawn to another inaccurate article published by an online publication where reference was made to a door whose repair is part of the overall refurbishment of JNF Hospital. The public can rest assured that all essential repairs at the JNF Hospital are progressing well, planned or have been completed. These efforts include the repair of the roof, installation of air-conditioning units, refurbishment of equipment left exposed to the elements for years, purchase of new equipment for eye surgery, purchase of a brand-new CT-scan, receipt of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts [Ministry of Health] – The Ministry of Health of St. Kitts and Nevis is profoundly grateful to an anonymous donor for the generous contribution of three air conditioning units. These units will be immediately deployed to enhance the facilities at the Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital, including the Laboratory, the Radiology Department, and the Operating Theatre. The new air conditioning units will play a crucial role in maintaining the optimal environment required for the operation of the newly installed CT Scan Machine in the Radiology Department. Additionally, the Laboratory and Operating Theatre will greatly benefit from…

St. Johns, Antigua, May 28, 2024 (SKNIS): In a significant move to bolster the Caribbean-European Union (EU) partnership, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Investment, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, participated in a side event of the fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) on Monday, May 27, 2024, in Antigua. The event, held in conjunction with the SIDS4 United Nations Conference, provided a unique opportunity to engage with key stakeholders and investors, further solidifying the Caribbean’s position on the global stage. This high-level political…

St. Johns, Antigua, May 28, 2024 (SKNIS): The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, held bilateral talks with Omar Shehadeh, Special Envoy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Caribbean and Pacific States. The discussions focused on critical issues such as water, sargassum, energy, and financing opportunities. During the meeting, Mr. Shehadeh discussed the prospects of engaging with partners to assist St. Kitts and Nevis in addressing its water shortage issues. One proposed solution was the construction of…

My brother Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Brown, Distinguished Prime. Ministers and Presidents all, CARICOM Brothers and sisters, I greet you as we gather for this global engagement on the course which small island developing states must chart to attain prosperity. And make no mistake, the path to prosperity is a virtual obstacle course, magnified by a world in turmoil, facing apocalyptic environmental conditions, war, scarcity, supply chain disruptions, course of inherent risks, external shocks, capital constraints, high inflation and unemployment. It reads like the script for a dystopian movie and yet, the world’s most vulnerable micro-sates must navigate this landscape…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 27, 2024 (National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis) – The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) has completed Phase II of a comprehensive Assessment on the National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis. Mr. Matthew Salik, Head of Programmes and Ms. Avni Kondhia, Programmes Manager, visited the Federation from May 18th, 2024, to May 25th, 2024, at the invitation of the Honourable Speaker. The information gathered during the critical groundwork phase of the Assessment is crucial to the overall development of the final Report. Prior to their arrival, the Delegates collected and analysed data from several Members…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis, May 27, 2024, [Press Secretary, PMO] – On Thursday, May 23, 2024, the Honourable Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew became aware of two civil lawsuits, one filed in the United States and the other in Saint Kitts, claiming that there was an “underselling” practice within the Federation’s Citizenship By Investment Programme (“CBIP”) between 2021 and 2022. Underselling occurs when CBIP developers seek to discount the statutory minimum investment sum required to be made by an applicant seeking to apply for citizenship. The Florida lawsuit also claims that underselling practices are currently taking place in another jurisdiction. The…