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Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 19, 2023 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis paid tribute to eight distinguished individuals for their crucial role in fostering the nation’s identity and pride. This significant event, held on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Bladen’s Commercial Development, not only commemorated a key chapter in the nation’s history but also specifically celebrated the invaluable contributions made towards its independence. In recognition of their selfless and defining efforts for St. Kitts and Nevis post-independence, these individuals were honoured with a meaningful token of appreciation. They were each presented with parcels of land, symbolizing the deep…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Basseterre, (19th December, 2023) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saint Kitts and Nevis wishes to advise the general public that the office located on Port Zante, Basseterre, will be closed at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday 20th December 2023. We apologize for the inconvenience this closure may cause. -END-

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 19, 2023 (SKNIS): Solutions to reduce the water shortages and improve water management in St. Kitts and Nevis were outlined by the Honourable Konris Maynard, Minister of Public Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities in his contribution to the 2024 Budget Debate on Monday, December 18, 2023. The minister detailed significant advancements in the country’s water infrastructure, noting that a cornerstone of these developments is the construction of a groundbreaking desalination plant. Minister Maynard highlighted the finalization of an agreement with Royal Utilities. “We are going to build a two million gallon desalination plant. There were three proposals…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 19, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Honourable Konris Maynard, Minister of Public Infrastructure, Utilities and Energy, is of the firm belief that the successful transition to the use of green energy is the single most important nexus in the Federation’s pursuit of becoming a sustainable island state. Green energy transition is one of the seven key pillars upon which the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis’ Sustainable Island State Agenda is based. The other six pillars are food security, economic diversification, sustainable industries, the creative economy, COVID-19 recovery, and social protection. “If we solve energy, we solve water.…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 19, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Honourable Konris Maynard, Minister of Public Infrastructure, Utilities and Energy, is of the firm belief that the successful transition to the use of green energy is the single most important nexus in the Federation’s pursuit of becoming a sustainable island state. Green energy transition is one of the seven key pillars upon which the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis’ Sustainable Island State Agenda is based. The other six pillars are food security, economic diversification, sustainable industries, the creative economy, COVID-19 recovery, and social protection. “If we solve energy, we solve…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 18, 2023 (SKNIS): The Honourable Konris Maynard, Minister of Public Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, during his contribution to the 2024 Budget Debate on Monday, December 18, 2023, highlighted the significant increase in the budget allocation for water since the Dr. Drew-led Administration assumed office in August 2022. “I want to stress that we met a budget of 8.7 million dollars for water in 2022, despite the many challenges that we were having with water. When we got there we increased the budget by 160 percent to 22.7 million dollars in 2023. And guess what we are…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 18, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Ministry of Public Infrastructure, under the leadership of the Honourable Konris Maynard, intends to pursue the commencement of a number of key public infrastructure projects in 2024, as well as the completion of others that were abandoned by the past administration. Understanding that construction is one of the major catalysts for economic growth, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has alloted in excess of $130 million in construction-related capital expenditure. “Some of the proposed government projects under this ministry include the construction of coastal area revetments in Irish Town, Fortlands…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 18, 2023 (SKNIS): Youth representation at key decision-making roles is expected to expand in 2024, with the advancement of a proposal to establish a youth focal point within each government ministry in St. Kitts and to create an umbrella student council. The proposal is being spearheaded by the Ministry of Youth Empowerment and is in keeping with the vision of Deputy Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley. While serving as the Director of Youth in 2010, Dr. Hanley successfully advocated for youth to be included on statutory boards. He noted that this tradition is being…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 18, 2023 (SKNIS): During the third day of the 2024 Budget Debate, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, Attorney-General of St. Kitts and Nevis and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, outlined a forward-thinking agenda for the upcoming year. This includes significant budget allocations aimed at reinforcing the Attorney General’s Office and the Ministry of Justice & Legal Affairs, with an emphasis on comprehensive legal reforms and community development initiatives. The 2024 budget allocates EC$3.125 million in Capital Projects and EC$24.1 million in Recurrent Expenditure, a move set to enhance the functional capacity and societal engagement of the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 18, 2023 (SKNIS): The Honourable Marsha Henderson, Minister of Employment and Labour, unveiled her ministry’s ambitious agenda to transform the employment landscape of St. Kitts and Nevis in a manner closely aligned with key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Minister Henderson emphasized the ministry’s commitment to spearhead initiatives that correspond with five pivotal SDGs: SDG 1 – No Poverty; SDG 2 – Zero Hunger; SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; SDG 10 – Reducing Inequalities; and SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production. These goals, Minister Henderson said, form the cornerstone of the Ministry’s strategy…