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Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 20, 2024 (SKNIS): Delegates from across the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) are meeting in St. Kitts and Nevis over the next four days to discuss and develop strategies to enhance resilience in social protection programmes. The March 19 to 22, 2024, conference is the 9th Meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee for the OECS Council of Minister of Social Development. The series of meetings at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort is billed as a Shock Response Social Protection Learning Event. Topics such as social rights, shock-responsive social protection and information management systems will be explored.Minister of…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis, March 20, 2024 (Press Secretary, PMO) – The Cabinet of Saint Kitts and Nevis, under the leadership of Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has announced the approval of a continued initiative aimed at providing financial relief to citizens and stimulating economic activity amidst the Easter season. On April 12th, 2024, Saint Kitts and Nevis will observe an ‘Easter’ Discounted Value Added Tax (VAT) Rate Day, wherein all VAT-registered businesses will charge VAT at the reduced rate of five percent (5%) on the sale of goods. This decision marks a significant step in the government’s…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 19, 2024 (SKNIS): The St. Kitts Water Services Department (SKWSD), awarded two heavy-duty water storage tanks to two fortunate customers who participated in a raffle organised by the department. The winners were chosen based on their consistent record of timely bill payments and adherence to sustainable water use practices, underlining the department’s commitment to encouraging water conservation across the island. Winners, Ricky Pereira and Rudolph Bertie, represented by Joy Wilson, accepted the water tanks on March 19 at the TDC Home and Building Depot. Minister responsible for water, the Honourable Konris Maynard, thanked TDC and Rotoplastics…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 19, 2024 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, declared that the groundbreaking for the establishment of a water desalination plant at Canada Estate signifies the capability and willingness of the current administration to find viable solutions to longstanding problems that have impacted residents, including the issue of water. “What we are seeing here today is a demonstration that we can find solutions to the problems. We are dealing with the scourge of climate change. We are here because of climate change; climate change that has resulted in a…

All fishing vessel owners are invited to an important meeting on Thursday 21st March 2024, at the Department of Marine Resources to discuss matters pertaining to the Basseterre Fisheries Complex from 5pm-6:30 pm. Your valuable feedback and cooperation is greatly appreciated. If you have questions please contact 467-1903 for further information. -END-

Basseterre, Saint Kitts (19th March 2024) – Today, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs et al, had the honour to host a meeting with His Excellency João Caetano da Silva, Special Envoy of the Portuguese Government to the Caribbean. This distinguished gathering marks the commencement of Portugal’s diplomatic tour of the Caribbean, with Saint Kitts and Nevis serving as the inaugural destination. The Ambassador’s visit carries the purpose of delivering letters from the President and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Portuguese Republic, underscoring Portugal’s commitment to expanding its diplomatic presence across the region while emphasising…

New York, (19th March 2024) – H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams, Permanent Representative of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations delivered the national statement at the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) on Monday, 18th March, 2024. Ambassador Williams asserted that the theme for CSW68, “Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective” is aligned with the vision and strategic plans of the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, which continues to work assiduously to propel…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 19, 2024 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis held a ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of two Solar-Powered Water Desalination Plants on March 18, 2024, at Canada Estate . The initiative, a collaborative effort between n the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, under the UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund (UAE-CREF), has led to the creation of plants capable of generating 12 cubic metres of fresh potable drinking water every hour. Minister of Public Infrastructure, the Honourable Konris Maynard expressed deep gratitude towards the UAE for their generous contribution…