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My fellow citizens and residents, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew is currently battling the flu virus and is unable to deliver the New Year’s address live. However, as Deputy Prime Minister I am pleased to fill in. We wish Prime Minister Drew a full and speedy recovery. As we embrace the dawn of a new year, I extend my heartfelt New Year’s greetings to each and every one of you. The year 2024 beckons with the promise of a fresh start, renewed hope, and the opportunity to collectively shape our destiny. Reflecting on the challenges and uncertainties we faced in the past…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 29, 2023 (SKNIS): In an extraordinary display of educational support and cultural celebration, Southern University, represented by its President-Chancellor, Dennis J. Shields, awarded a full tuition scholarship to Desnarine Hanley, the newly-crowned Miss St. Kitts and Nevis Queen. This announcement was made at the Miss St Kitts and Nevis Queen Pageant on Thursday, December 28, 2023. President-Chancellor Shields, expressing his delight at the event, stated, “It is my pleasure to announce that the winner tonight will have the benefit of a full tuition scholarship to complete her studies at the Southern University.” The scholarship cheque and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 29, 2023 (SKNIS): In a significant educational endeavour, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, accompanied by Permanent Secretary Lisa Romaine Pistana, led a Southern University (SU) and Agricultural and Mechanical (A&M) College delegation on an insightful tour of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) on December 28, 2023. The tour follows the historic signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in September 2023, at Southern University in Louisiana, which Dr. Hanley executed with SU President, Dennis Shields. The MOU between the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis and Southern University…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 22, 2023 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis is actively working to expand its international influence and boost its economy by aiming to join La Francophonie, demonstrating a commitment to strengthening global ties and fostering economic development. La Francophonie is a prestigious group of 88 states and member governments, including observers that share French as a common language and uphold shared values. This strategic decision, spearheaded by the Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, marks a new era in the Federation’s foreign policy.Under…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 28, 2023 (SKNIS): The growing partnership between the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis and Southern University (SU) in Louisiana, USA, was further cemented with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Ministry of Agriculture and the Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Government House on Wednesday (December 27, 2023). The MOU covers a wide range of services to be offered to the twin-island Federation including consultancy to enhance agricultural practices and empower the farming community by incorporating modern techniques in areas such as crop development, medicinal plant research inclusive of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 28, 2023 (SKNIS): In a historic event at the Government House, Springfield on December 27, 2023, the Honourable Samal Duggins, Minister of Agriculture for the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, and Dr. Orlando F. McMeans, Chancellor-Dean, SU Agricultural Research and Extension Center, solidified a partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on agriculture. The partnership between Southern University (SU) and the Ministry of Agriculture of St. Kitts and Nevis encompasses various aspects, bringing numerous advantages to both farmers and the wider community. The Southern University Agriculture Research & Extension Centre (SUAREC) will…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 27, 2023 (SKNIS): The ELEVATE programme, a pioneering initiative aimed at empowering marginalised and at-risk individuals, unveiled its new logo and website at a high-profile launch event on Thursday, December 21, 2023. The event showcased the program’s commitment to growth and transformation through these new visual and digital platforms. The new logo, designed by the talented Tiffany Paul Browne, encapsulates the spirit and vision of ELEVATE, while the website promises to be a dynamic hub for community engagement, resources, and programme updates. “Tiffany shared with us that what motivated her to participate in this competition is her…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 27, 2023 (SKNIS): Private businesses, organizations and individuals are encouraged to get onboard with the ELEVATE Programme as it seeks to empower vulnerable groups in the population by offering structured and legitimate opportunities to transform their lives and contribute positively to society. ELEVATE, an initiative of the Prime Minister’s Office, was launched on December 21, 2023, with a ceremony that also marked the official opening of its office on the Basseterre Bay Road. Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, noted that the government has invested significantly to transform and upgrade the programme formerly known as the…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, December 27, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMOSKN) – In a momentous collaboration set to enhance the prospects of Saint Kitts and Nevis citizens, Southern University and A&M College (SU) is poised to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Agriculture. The official signing ceremony is scheduled for December 27, 2023, at Government House, marking a significant milestone in the partnership between SU and the Federation. Leading up to the ceremony, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew and H.E. Hadiya Claxton, Special Envoy for Investment, Development & International Business Relations, along with other distinguished government officials,…

eason’s Greetings my fellow Citizens and residents of Saint Kitts and Nevis, As we gather in the spirit of joy and celebration during this festive season, I extend heartfelt greetings to each and every one of you. This time of year holds profound significance for our beloved Federation, serving as an occasion that unites us in shared values, cultural richness, and community spirit. We have a melting pot of culture within our Federation. Christmas, with its timeless message of love, kindness, and goodwill, encourages us to reflect on the blessings of family, friendship, and the sense of community that defines our…