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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 20, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations have extended best wishes to the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis on achieving four decades of Independence. In a congratulatory message from the Director-General of the FAO, Qu Dongyu to H.E. Dame Marcella Liburd, Governor-General of St. Kitts and Nevis, Mr. Dongyu said: “On the occasion of your National Day may I extend to your Excellency in the name of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and on my…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 20, 2023 (SKNIS): The Republic of Cuba, the Republic of Türkiye and Sweden congratulated St. Kitts and Nevis on achieving 40 years of Nationhood on September 19, 2023. In a congratulatory letter written to Her Excellency Dame Marcella A. Liburd, Governor General of St. Kitts and Nevis, His Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden wrote: “On the occasion of the National Day of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis I wish to convey to Your Excellency my sincere congratulations and my best wishes for your health and happiness and for the prosperity of the people of…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 20, 2023 (SKNIS) – The High Court in St. Kitts has been relocated to the Charles Amory Building at Fortlands, Basseterre, in the vicinity of the War Memorial. A brief ceremony was held this morning, Wednesday, September 20, to mark the occasion. It was attended by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, representatives from the St. Kitts and Nevis Bar Association and other members of the legal fraternity in St. Kitts and Nevis.   In his remarks, Attorney General Wilkin stated that a new home for the courtrooms became necessary…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 20, 2023 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew reaffirmed his commitment to the citizens and residents of the Federation that his government is working assiduously to transform the nation into a sustainable island state.He mentioned this during his Independence Day address on September 19, 2023, under the theme ‘Growing Sustainably, Developing Maturely, Building Resiliency: Independence 40’.Prime Minister Dr. Drew explained that the theme embodies the nation’s vision for the future that is forward-looking, hope-filled and achievable. “It is a vision that encompasses every citizen, from the young to the senior as…

NEW YORK, 20th September 2023 – “We are at the vanguard of regional progress in all the SDGs related to People”, says Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, during her address to Member States of the United Nations, gathered at part four of the Leaders Dialogues during the SDG Summit on Monday, 18th September, 2023, in New York. The Summit, held in the margins of the General Assembly’s High-Level Week, heralds a new phase of accelerated progress on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as the world reaches the midpoint of the deadline marked…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 20, 2023 (SKNIS): The Independence 40 Ceremonial Parade on September 19 represented a milestone for the women of the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) as it featured the debut of an all-female platoon. Lieutenant Zenra Ferdinand led the 18-women platoon during the parade at the Warner Park Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. It was a proud moment for many of the thousands witnessing the nighttime parade when Lt. Ferdinand saluted the first female Governor-General, Her Excellency Dame Marcella Liburd, inviting her to inspect the SKNDF Number 2 Guard. Dame Marcella is the Commander-in-Chief of the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 20, 2023 (SKNIS): The Independence 40 Ceremonial Parade of St. Kitts and Nevis was quite a spectacle and created memories that will last for a lifetime, according to persons who witnessed the parade, which officially began at midnight on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Thousands of persons packed the Warner Park Cricket Stadium decked out in patriotic wear and waving national flags to celebrate 40 years of achievements by the twin-island Federation. The troops on parade comprised armed units from the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF), Coast Guard Unit, Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF), Cadet Corps…

In Kingston, the FAO Regional Representative participated in a meeting with the Ministers of Agriculture of Jamaica, Guyana, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada. September 20, 2023. Kingston, Jamaica – The Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for Latin America and the Caribbean, Mario Lubetkin, participated in a high-level meeting of Ministers of Agriculture of Caribbean countries in Kingston, Jamaica, with the goal of deepening cooperation to address common challenges in the fight against hunger and poverty in the region, through the transformation of agrifood systems to make them…

Ottawa, Canada – 20th September 2023 – The St. Kitts and Nevis High Commission to Canada partnered with photographer Tau Battice to share and showcase the Federation’s journey of independence and resilience in Canada’s capital. The event called “40×40: A Photographic Journey of Independence and Resilience” took place on 18th September at Ottawa’s National Art Center. The Independence event featured a photography exhibit, visual lecture and reception. The event also sought to pay tribute to 40 years of diplomatic relations between St. Kitts and Nevis and Canada. Eustace T. Wallace, the Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at the High Commission underscored that it was…

Representatives will seek to reach agreements to prevent and control non-communicable diseases in children, adolescents, and young people, and to reduce the suicide rate, which increased by 17% between 2000 and 2019, among other issues. Washington, DC, September 20, 2023 (PAHO)- Ministers of Health and other high-level authorities from the countries and territories of the Americas will meet from September 25-29 in Washington D.C, to participate in the 60th Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).The opening ceremony will take place on Monday, September 25 at 9:00 am (Washington D.C time), with the participation of the Minister of Health and Welfare…