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BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis, March 26, 2024 (Press Secretary, PMO) – On March 25, 2024, the special sitting of the Organization of American States (OAS) Permanent Council commemorated the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Held under the theme ‘Global Freedom: Emancipate yourself from mental slavery’, this event marked the culmination of the VII Inter-American Week for people of African Descent in the Americas, now formally recognized as part of the OAS calendar. During the session, the delegation of Saint Kitts and Nevis led by Ambassador Jacinth Henry Martin, Ambassador to the United…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 26, 2024 (SKNIS): Senior Minister and Minister of International Trade and Consumer Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, expressed strong support for the newly passed Medical Laboratories Bill, 2024, during the sitting of Parliament, on March 26. This pivotal legislation aims to establish the Medical Laboratories Council and provide for the licensing, monitoring, and inspection of medical laboratory operations, amongst other related matters. Dr. Douglas highlighted the significance of the Bill. “This Bill to some extent is in keeping with the intention of the government to bring comfort to people who would, from time to…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 26, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis extended profound thanks and appreciation to the team of medical professionals and consultants that provided free healthcare services and training to patients and medical technicians in the Federation, as part of the United StatesAir Force Southern Command Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2024 mission. The mission saw forty-three (43) U.S. Air Force active duty and reserve airmen providing care for patients in dentistry, primary care, audiology, ophthalmology, and emergency medicine services. A cohort of specialists from the Republic of China (Taiwan) also worked alongside…

By: The Department of Environment BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, 26 March 2024- The Government of St Kitts and Nevis made a historic announcement to ban single-use plastics. The announcement was made during the sitting of National Assembly on Tuesday 26 March 2024 by the Minister of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, Hon Dr Joyelle Clarke. The implementation of the ban will be structured in three phases and will affect the importation, sale, and distribution of several items. Phase 1 involves the ban on importation of T-shirt plastic shopping bags as of 31 December 2024. This will be followed by a…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 26, 2024 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Immigration, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, delivered a statement in the National Assembly on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, that revealed some startling and troubling facts regarding the management of the country’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme under the former administration, and outlined the significant steps by his administration to strengthen the CBI and rebuild trust and confidence in the programme amongst international partners. Chief among the concerning revelations that came after an internal review of the Citizenship by Investment Programme was the issue of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 26, 2024 (SKNIS): Over the course of eight days, from March 18 to March 25, 2024, St. Kitts and Nevis experienced additional support in healthcare services, thanks to the United States Air Force Southern Command Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) mission. This initiative featured medical professionals from the U.S. providing specialised medical services in areas such as general surgery, ophthalmology, dental care, and audiology to the Federation’s patients and medical personnel. The Republic of China (Taiwan) was a key partner of the mission, deploying medical professionals to support the U.S. team. The LAMAT 2024 mission,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 26, 2024 (SKNIS): In a landmark move towards preserving the environment and advancing sustainability, the Federal Cabinet of St. Kitts and Nevis has announced the implementation of a phased ban on single-use plastics. The announcement, made in the National Assembly on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, by Senator the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Environment, Climate Action, and Constituency Empowerment, marks a pivotal step in the nation’s environmental policy. The ban will be rolled out in three stages, targeting the importation, sale, and distribution of specific single-use plastic products. The initial phase, starting December 31, 2024,…

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat wishes to advise Member States and Associate Members that it has received a communication from the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation (ACMF) informing of scholarship and grant opportunities for Caribbean nationals who are aspiring maritime and shipping professionals, pursuing studies at the following universities – • The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) in Jamaica; • The University of Trinidad and Tobago; • The LJM Maritime Academy in The Bahamas; • MatPal Marine Institute in Guyana; and • Atlantic Alliance Off-Shore Marine Training Institute in Guyana. 2. Interested individuals can explore scholarship and grant opportunities and complete applications…

It is indeed a privilege for me to be here and Saint Kitts and Nevis is poised to take the Chairmanship of the RSS, a very vital organ here in the region. Let me recognize the Minister of Home Affairs, the Honourable Ben, MP for Guyana, and the Outgoing Chair. I want to take this opportunity to thank him for his stewardship and his leadership as Chairman of this august body. As you know Minister Ben possibly was the first Minister from this Republic who would have been the Chairman of the RSS, because as we know, Guyana, until very…

(MOA Basseterre,St.Kitts,March 22nd 2024); The Department of Agriculture located at La Guerite, St. Kitts is offering a special opportunity for training to crop farmers through its upcoming “Commodity Production Workshops” as part of its 25 by 25 Agenda rollout. All farmers interested in learning how to properly manage, care for and maintain their lettuce, tomatoes, sweet peppers, cantaloupes and watermelons are invited to participate. The series of workshops are slated to begin on Wednesday 27th March and are expected to continue on Wednesday 3rd and 17th April 2024. The training sessions will also be held in the Large Conference Room at the…