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Washington, DC, United States (Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis) – Saint Kitts and Nevis Permanent Representative to the OAS, Ambassador Jacinth Henry-Martin met with Commissioner Gloria Monique de Mees of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights who took up her new appointment in January of this year. A Surinamese national, Commissioner de Mees, the new Inter-American Country Rapporteur for Saint Kitts and Nevis, underscored her focus on enhanced engagement with the Caribbean through a more robust strategy which will include outreach to executive and legislative branches of government, and civil society. Acknowledging the Caribbean region’s strong commitment to respecting…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, March 4, 2024 – The immediate re-opening of the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis 24 hours after his election as Prime Minister in August 2022 continues to reap economic benefits for the twin-island federation.  The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its concluding statement on March 1, 2024 following its Article IV consultations in Basseterre during its February 15 – 26, 2024 visit said Saint Kitts and Nevis “continues to recover from the [Covid-19] pandemic and cost of living crisis” and that the Federal Government of Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Dr. Terrance…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, March 4, 2024 (Press Secretary, PMOSKN) – Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, engaged in productive bilateral discussions with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Excellency Adel Al Jubier, on the sidelines of the Forty-Sixth (46th) Regular Meeting of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads Conference in Georgetown, Guyana. Describing the engagement as “fruitful,” Prime Minister Drew highlighted the significance of the partnership between Saint Kitts and Nevis and Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the array of opportunities it presents for the Federation. The…

The public is advised that a Class I recall of Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc. Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Meat Charcuterie has been issued for products containing Coppa which may be under processed. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), this may have resulted in possible contamination with foodborne pathogens such as Salmonella. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. M47967” inside the USDA mark of inspection or in inkjet print on the front of the package. The Ready-to-Eat Coppa product in question is of the brand name Dietz and Watson with a best-by-date of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March01, 2024 (SKNIS): The month of February ended on a high note in St. Kitts and Nevis, with many nationals and residents participating in various activities that marked the 2nd Annual National Day of Prayer. The Rivers of Living Water Christian Centre was the main hub for church activities in St. Kitts during the day. February 29, 2024, while the New Testament Church of God, Bath Village, Nevis played the same role. Hundreds representing government agencies, private sector entities, educational institutions and others within civil society walked through the doors to give praise to God and acknowledge His sovereignty.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 02, 2024 (SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis will see a significant economic milestone, marking a year of robust economic growth and fiscal surplus in 2023. This achievement reflects the nation’s strong recovery trajectory, following a challenging period of deficits in 2022. An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Mr. Alexandre Chailloux recently concluded the 2024 Article IV consultation, offering an optimistic view of the country’s economic health and policy implementations. The IMF’s findings underscore the success of St. Kitts and Nevis in navigating post-pandemic recovery and addressing the cost of living crisis,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 01, 2024 (SKNIS): Student leaders from secondary schools and tertiary institutions across St. Kitts and Nevis and Federal government officials walked away from the inaugural National Student Conference with great satisfaction and the will to act after meaningful sessions, on February 29, 2024, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. Dr. Edwin Powell, Special Advisor in the Ministry of National Security, Attorney General, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, and Minister of State responsible for Youth Empowerment, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, engaged the young people on crime and violence within society and welcomed suggestions on reducing such from their perspective.…

Basseterre – 1st March 2024 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to welcome Mr John Allen, citizen of Saint Kitts and Nevis residing in Canada as the Federation’s Honorary Consul in Toronto. Global Affairs Canada issued an exequatur to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, approving the reappointment of Mr John Allen in said capacity. As an honorary consul, Mr Allen will be expected to assist citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis in Toronto with a range of consular matters, as well as further the development of commercial, economic, cultural, and scientific relations between both countries. According to the…

Basseterre, March 1st 2024 –The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Marine Resources proudly highlights the outcomes of its recent annual review and strategic planning session, heralding a new era of agricultural empowerment and sustainability in St. Kitts and Nevis. This year’s meeting underscored the unwavering commitment and dedication of local farmers, pivotal in propelling us toward the ambitious 2025 sustainability goals and beyond. In line with our vision for sustainable agriculture, we have taken concrete steps towards supporting our farmers. Recently, we distributed 3000 tomato seedlings to esteemed farmers Winston Morris, Leonard Herbert, and Franklyn Mitcham, bringing us closer to…