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In a significant move towards enhancing the agricultural landscape, the Government of St. Kittsand Nevis, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperativespartnered with the St. Kitts Farmers Consortium as part of efforts to strengthen the relationshipbetween farmers and supermarkets. This began with a series of meetings led by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr.Miguel Flemming who was accompanied by a small delegation of Unit Heads, technical staff andPresident of the St. Kitts Farmers Consortium, Meshach Alford on both Friday, 3rd November andWednesday, 15th November 2023. The topics of discussion included the Consortium Production Program, ways…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 30, 2023 (SKNIS): Church leaders across St. Kitts came together on Thursday (November 30, 2023), for a Pastors’ Conference organized by the Ministry of Ecclesiastical and Faith-based Affairs, in collaboration with the St. Kitts Christian Council, Evangelical Association and the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. The conference was held under the theme “Uniting in Faith for Purpose” and was held at the CUNA Caribbean Conference Room. More than 50 church representatives came together to explore various topics including Pastoral/Ministerial Ethics in a Changing World, and the Role of Pastors in Grief Counseling. The 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.…

It has been brought to the attention of the Department of Agriculture (St. Kitts) thatallegations have been circulating and suggesting that workers are not provided with theessential personal protective equipment (PPE) necessary to carry out their duties inrelation to working with chemicals designated for agricultural use.The Department refutes these allegations and wishes to categorically state that thenecessary personal protective equipment including gloves, boots, respirators andcoveralls have been supplied to the relevant Unit, with the most recent requisition beingthis past July 2023. In keeping with Department practice, the PPE is kept in the possession of the relevantstaff who is responsible for…

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 30 2023); Registration is now open to all vendors, meat producers, fishers and Agro processors interested in participating and securing their spot at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives’ Agri-Christmas Night Market. The event is set to take place on Thursday, 21st December, 2023 and is slated to be held at the Basseterre Public Market on the Island Bay Road, St. Kitts. The Christmas edition of the Night Market specifically highlights the cultural diversity of the twin island federation of St. Kitts and Nevis through the variety of foods and products available,…

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives is partnering with theInter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) this week to host a BroilerTraining Consultation in an effort to develop the broiler poultry industry in St. Kitts and Nevis.The training session which is slated to be held in the Conference Room at the Department ofAgriculture on Wednesday, 15th November 2023, will be facilitated by IICA Consultant, Mr.Dayanand Mahabir- Singh of Trinidad and Tobago. Mr. Singh is expected to engage in meaningfuldiscussions and conduct training in broiler production for extension officers and farmers with anemphasis on best practices including pen…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 30, 2023 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Education within the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has partnered with Fortunapix, a leading education technology provider to transform the education landscape by digitizing learning systems across the Federation using the OneLern platform. During the radio and television show ‘In Focus’ on November 29, Senior Director of Fortunapix, Satyajit Behera highlighted the versatility of the OneLern platform. “Our platform is basically compatible with a laptop; it is compatible with a tablet; it is compatible with the Chromebook. We do not restrict our platform to a particular set of devices,”…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 30, 2023 (SKNIS) – Students across St. Kitts and Nevis are now in possession of new devices that will enhance their learning experience. The laptops and tablets were distributed this month as part of the Enhancing Learning Continuity and Inclusion Project. Acting Chief of Education Planning, Carla Mills-Diamond said the Enhancing Learning Continuity and Inclusion Project goes far beyond its predecessor, the One-to-One Laptop programme, as it addresses the issue of accessibility for all, thus allowing for interconnectedness between teachers and students at all times. Speaking on the topic “Digitizing Education”, on the Wednesday, November 29,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (30 November 2023) – Today, St. Kitts welcomed the inaugural cruise call of Silver Nova, inaugurating a new era of opulent ocean voyages. The arrival of this vessel heightens the bar for the ultimate in sophisticated and elegant cruising. With its arrival, Silver Nova adds to the destination’s mission of attracting more luxury cruise lines to increase on-island spending.Silver Nova sets itself apart from other cruise ships in many ways. With its state-of-the-art amenities and innovative technology, this vessel delivers the ultimate luxury cruising experience, offering guests the finest in hospitality, comfort, and style. From the well-appointed staterooms…

Bird Rock, Basseterre, St. Kitts (Wednesday 29th November 2023) —–The St. Christopher Air & Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) is thrilled to announce the ongoing RLBIA Apron Rehabilitation Project. This project is aimed at rectifying severe cracks on the Apron and connecting commercial runways Bravo and Charlie. This crucial initiative is set to enhance the operational efficiency and safety of the RLB International Airport, ensuring a smoother experience for our partners in the airline industry and our valued passengers. Yesterday (Tuesday 28th November 2023), The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, and the Minister of…

BASSETERRE, SAINT KITTS, November 29, 2023 (Press Secretary): The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis and the St. Kitts Electricity Company Ltd (SKELEC) have executed an Amended Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with project developer SOLEC Power Ltd for the largest solar PV and battery energy storage project in the Caribbean. The Project, scheduled for completion in 2025, will provide Sainstt Kitts with 35.7 MW of solar capacity and 43.6 MWh of battery storage for the delivery of clean, renewable, and reliable energy for 25 years. During the past year, the Government directed a complete and thorough review of the Project and further…