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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 11, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has again demonstrated its all-inclusive approach to governance by ensuring that all voices are heard – including that of the young people – when it comes to shaping the future of the twin island Federation. A special dialogue, entitled “Transformation to a Sustainable Island State: A Conversation with the Nation’s Youth”, was held today, Wednesday, October 11, 2023, giving the nation’s youth a platform to share their input on government policies and…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 11th October, 2023 – The Government of St Kitts and Nevis through the Ministry of Sustainable Development has announced a series of changes related to land ownership.As part of the Land Allocation, Normalization and Distribution 2023 (L.A.N.D) Initiative, a component for public awareness and education includes the rollout of a media tour with local news and information dissemination outlets with the intention of correcting many land-related irregularities.Following the Prime Minister’s Statement during the sitting of the National Assembly, on 18th September, 2023, which he announced as part of an Independence 40 Reset, he said that as of…

St. Kitts and Nevis chairs IV Inter-American Meeting of Ministers and High-Level Authorities on Sustainable Development BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 5th October, 2023 – St Kitts and Nevis chaired the IV Inter-American meeting of Ministers and High-Level Authorities on Sustainable Development in Nassau, Bahamas on Wednesday 4th October, 2023. The event was facilitated by the Inter-American Council for Integral Development, a subset of the Organization of American States (OAS) from October 3-4, 2023.Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development et al, chaired the OAS meeting, held under the theme, “Climate Action: Building a Hemispheric Agenda to Secure Our Future.”Dr Clarke told the gathering that…

The trade and investment relationship between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the United States of America (USA) will come under review on Friday 13 October when representatives of the two sides meet in Georgetown, Guyana. Agricultural sustainability, food and nutrition security, matters pertaining to the Caribbean Basin Initiative, trade in services, trade facilitation and good regulatory practices, are on the packed agenda of the Ninth Meeting of the CARICOM-United States Trade and Investment Council, at the CARICOM Secretariat headquarters. The two sides are expected to review the Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI), the U.S. trade preference programmes for the Region and…

Wednesday, 11 October 2023 (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown): The approval of the recently completed CARICOM Gender Equality Strategy (CGES) will be a highlight of the upcoming Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD) – Gender on 18 October 2023. This is particularly significant as the CARICOM Secretariat joins the World to observe International Day of the Girl Child on 11 October. Activities this year are being held under the theme “Invest in Girls’ Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being”.Titled “Stepping It Up: A Strategy to Achieve Gender Equality in the Caribbean Community”, the strategy is spearheaded by Ms Ann-Marie Williams,…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 10, 2023 (SKNIS) – Top government officials in St. Kitts and Nevis, including Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, attended a reception on Monday (October 09) evening at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort in celebration of the 112th National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan), at which the bond of friendship between both countries was further strengthened. Monday’s event was also attended by other members of the Federal Cabinet, Members of Parliament, representatives of the Diplomatic and Consular Corps, as well as specially invited guests from the public and private sectors. Taiwan’s National Day is observed on…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, October 10, 2023, (Press Secretary, PMO)- Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew is pleased to announce his participation in the upcoming Canada-CARICOM Summit, scheduled to take place from October 17 to 19, 2023 in Ottawa, Canada. The summit will bring together leaders from Canada and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states to discuss key regional and international issues, strengthen bilateral relations, and explore opportunities for cooperation. As CARICOM celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, the Summit will highlight Canada’s strong ties with the Caribbean and provide an opportunity for leaders to continue to strengthen cooperation and…

Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, We gather here to celebrate a significant milestone in the history of the Republic of China (Taiwan). The tenth of October, or “double ten,” marks the beginning of a journey that led to the birth of a nation, the end of an era, and the dawn of a new chapter in history. I am honoured to be here this evening, representing the Government and the people of Saint Kitts and Nevis, as we extend our warmest congratulations to the Government and the people of Taiwan on their 112th National Day. The Republic of China (Taiwan) was the first country…

(Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 09, 2023); Registration is now open to all vendors, meat producers, fishers and Agro processors who would like to secure their spots at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives’ Agri: World Food Day Edition! The World Food Day-themed event is set to take place on Wednesday, 18th October, 2023 during the World Food Day Week of Activities, being held under the theme, “Water is Life, Water is Food, Leave No One Behind”. Registration forms are now available at the Basseterre Public Market, Department of Agriculture, LaGuerite, Department of Marine Resources and the Ministry…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, October 10, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO): Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is set to host an unprecedented dialogue entitled “Transformation to a Sustainable Island State: A Conversation with the Nation’s Youth” on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. The dialogue is part of a series of Budget meetings leading up to the significant 2024 Budget Debate scheduled for December of this year. The audience consists of representatives from various private sector…