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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…

(MOA, St. Kitts, February 21st, 2024): The general public is hereby notified that the Department of Agriculture, La Guerite, will be closed at 12:00 p.m. (midday) on Thursday, 29th February to accommodate staff attendance at the funeral service of the late mother of Ms. Sharene Pemberton. The Department will resume normal working hours on Friday, 1st March at 8:00 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience that this temporary closure may cause.

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, February 21, 2024 (Press Secretary, PMO) – Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew engaged in a constructive dialogue with members of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission as part of the Article IV consultation discussions on economic developments and macroeconomic policies. The meeting, held on Tuesday 20th February 2024 provided a platform for in-depth discussions on the economic trajectory of the nation and the formulation of effective macroeconomic policies to address prevailing challenges and promote sustainable growth. The Article IV consultation is a vital component of the International Monetary Fund’s commitment to fostering…

(MOA Basseterre,St.Kitts, February 20 2024); In an effort to provide a direct avenue for local farmers and vendors to connect with consumers, offering fresh, locally grown, healthy and organic produce, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources in collaboration with the Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship is inviting all interested persons to register early for a chance to secure their stall at the highly anticipated Agri-Easter Night Market in March 2024. Slated for Thursday March 28th 2024, the Easter Night Market will feature local cuisine and cultural presentations ranging from drum presentations to local poetry and live musical entertainment. This night…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, February 20, 2024 (Press Secretary, PMO) – The 107th session of the Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) took place on February 16, 2024, at the ECCB Campus in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The session was presided over by the Chairman of the Monetary Council, Honourable Camillo Gonsalves, the Minister for Finance representing Saint Vincent and The Grenadines. Before the official meeting, the ECCB Monetary Council engaged in discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Deputy Director, Mr. Bo Li, and other IMF representatives. The dialogue centered on the progress and challenges…