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Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS): The recently held 52nd Annual Agriculture and Food Fair held in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (USVI), became a significant platform for showcasing St. Kitts and Nevis’ local products and produce, attracting around 30,000 visitors over its three-day course, (February 17-19). The event highlighted the Federation’s agricultural and agro-processed products, with Essence, Castor Oil, Guava Cheese, Cassava Chips, and Soaps emerging as some of the top sellers. The delegation from the Federation, led by the Honourable Samal Duggins, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, and Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Cooperatives, comprised Kyla Gibson…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS): Women in St. Kitts have overwhelmingly responded to a month-long series of training by the Department of Gender Affairs that will increase knowledge and skills in several areas traditionally dominated by men. In commemoration of International Women’s Day on March 08, 2024, the department will stage a session on each of the following: the basics of plumbing on March 02, auto mechanics on March 09, welding on March 16, electricity on March 23, and tiling on March 30 and April 06. The training in tiling spans two sessions to allow for the laying of…

Please be advised of an emergency interruption in water service affecting Fortlands, the McKnight Community Center, and the Basseterre Health Center to accommodate our team’s replacement of an old ball fire hydrant. The service should be restored by noon. We apologize for the inconvenience and will inform you of further developments. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

St. Kitts and Nevis, February 22, 2024 (MDS) – Farmers from St. Kitts and Nevis expressedtheir heartfelt gratitude to the Ministry of Agriculture and Minister Duggins for their unwaveringsupport during their recent trip to the St. Croix food fair. The journey, made possible by theMinistry’s assistance, marked a significant milestone for the farming community, fosteringcamaraderie and displaying the region’s agricultural prowess. Claudette Peets, a participating farmer, emphasized, “Thanking Minister Duggins for helping usand making it possible for us to be here today at St. Croix farmers fair because the past couple ofyears, we had to put our hands in our…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS): The recently held 52nd Annual Agriculture and Food Fair held in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (USVI), became a significant platform for showcasing St. Kitts and Nevis’ local products and produce, attracting around 30,000 visitors over its three-day course, (February 17-19). The event highlighted the Federation’s agricultural and agro-processed products, with Essence, Castor Oil, Guava Cheese, Cassava Chips, and Soaps emerging as some of the top sellers.  The delegation from the Federation, led by the Honourable Samal Duggins, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, and Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Cooperatives, comprised Kyla…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS): In a proud moment for the Federation, the Nevis Farmers’ Cooperative Society and the St. Kitts Farmers’ Cooperative Society were awarded first and second places, respectively, at the prestigious 52nd Annual Agriculture and Food Fair held from February 17 to 19, 2024, at the Rudolph Shulterbrandt Agricultural Complex, in St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands. This remarkable achievement underlines the high quality and dedication behind the agricultural efforts of both islands. Led by the Honourable Samal Duggins, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Minister of Agriculture, the delegation showcased the best of what the Federation…

The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) wishes to inform the general public ofseveral regulations that are now in effect.The regulations cover various areas including legal metrology, packaged water, and thelabelling of goods and prepackaged food. It is mandatory for all stakeholders involved in the production and distribution of goods,whether imported or domestically produced, to comply with these regulations. Examples ofcompliance include all goods offered for sale shall have a label affixed and must be inEnglish. To access the full text of these regulations and for further details, please visit www.sknbs.orgThe Bureau of Standards wishes to thank the…

The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) is pleased to announce that it will becollaborating with the Ministry of Tourism to enhance the quality and safety of taxi servicesand tour vehicles within our destination by establishing comprehensive standards.The Bureau is therefore forming a technical committee dedicated to developing andimplementing guidelines that will elevate the standards of transportation servicesin the tourism sector. The primary goal of this initiative is to ensure the safety, reliability, and overall quality of taxiservices and tour vehicles, thereby enhancing the experience of tourists andpromoting the reputation of our country as a top-notch tourist destination.The technical committee will comprise public and private sector representatives who areexperts in tourism, transportation, vehicles,…

(MOA, St Kitts, 21st February 2024 ): On Thursday 15th February, 2024 the Nevis’ stakeholders and fishers kickstarted a very successful, first of a series of consultations with the objective of updating and informing the fishing community of its 2024 transformational plans and activities. Stakeholders and fishers were afforded the opportunity to provide feedback and air there concerns in regard to these activities. Meanwhile, the second meeting was held in St. Kitts at the Department of Marine Resources on Tuesday 20th February 2024. The facilitators were Fisheries Assistant, Mr. Kharim Saddler, and Port Control Officer, Ms. Maritza Queeley. The consultations…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 21, 2024 (SKNIS): Stakeholders operating from Port Zante had the chance to interact directly with officials from the Ministry of Tourism on February 20 at the NEMA Conference Room, where they expressed their concerns and opinions, and offered recommendations aimed at enhancing business activities in this vital sector. In attendance at the meeting was the Minister of Tourism, Honourable Marsha Henderson; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Tivanna Wharton; Julie Charles, CEO of Urban Development Corporation and Chair of the St. Kitts Sustainable Destination Council, Diannille Taylor-Williams. Minister Henderson, in her dialogue with the merchants, explained…