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On Friday, 15th September, St. Kitts and Nevis’ High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, His Excellency Dr. Kevin Isaac, welcomed 240 nationals to the Park Regis Hotel in Birmingham, the UK’s second largest city to celebrate the Federation’s 40th anniversary of Independence. Nationals representing eleven St. Kitts and Nevis national associations from across the United Kingdom began the evening with a steelpan-inspired cocktail reception, followed by a sit-down dinner. The gathering heard remarks from the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Chaman Lal and Her Excellency, Christine Walwyn, Ambassador for Diaspora Affairs in the Office of the Prime…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 20, 2023 (SKNIS) – The longstanding relationship between the Governments of St. Kitts and Nevis and the Republic of China (Taiwan) continues to bear fruit, as the two nations have now entered into an agreement that will greatly enhance the practice of diplomacy for officials. The “Agreement on Diplomatic Staff Training Cooperation” between the two nations will provide training for diplomats from St. Kitts and Nevis and Taiwan. It was signed between the Foreign Minister of the Republic of China (Taiwan), H.E. Jaushieh Joseph Wu and the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Federal Cabinet, the Right Honourable…

The UK has just announced a $25 million investment to establish an affordable insurance scheme that will protect essential water and sanitation services in Caribbean countries at risk of natural disasters. The Caribbean Water Utility Insurance Collective (CWUIC), which will be part of CCRIF SPC (formerly the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility) has launched with UK support. It will provide rapid payouts to repair services damaged by disasters such as hurricanes and floods. Early action to restore access to safe drinking water can help prevent spread of diseases. All Caribbean water and sanitation utilities are encouraged to join and will…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, September 19, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO)- The Honourable Prime Minister of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrance M. Drew, is set to join Heads of State and Government in New York for the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). This year’s session, spanning from September 18 to 26, marks a crucial juncture in the pursuit of the 2030 Agenda and the imperative need to realign efforts towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDG Summit, a pivotal event of UNGA 78, will assemble leaders and communities to recommit to…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, September 20, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO)- Prime Minister of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis and Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Terrance M. Drew, alongside a distinguished delegation, is set to participate in the 60th Directing Council, held in Washington, D.C. The 60th Directing Council is a part of the 75th Session of the Regional Committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) for the Americas, highlighting the integral role it plays in shaping the health agenda for the region. The Directing Council is focused specifically on the governance and policies of the Pan…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 20, 2023 (SKNIS): Attorney-General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs within the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, Garth Wilkin announced a new art competition to commence in the coming weeks. He announced this during his presentation at the sitting of the National Assembly on September 18, 2023. He said, “I wish to alert all artists, architects and other creatives that the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs has decided to create a public competition for a chance to win 20,000XCD to design the aesthetic of the new Ministry Headquarters to be built in 2024 on the Bay Road Basseterre.” “Designs…

September 20, 2023: Staff of the Embassy of St. Kitts and Nevis in Havana on September 17 attended a Thanksgiving Service at the International Christian Community (ICC) to mark the commencement of the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Independence. H.E. Ambassador Verna Mills gave featured remarks on the achievements and aspirations of the Federation. She referred to the path to independence, as being “characterized by resilience, flexible adaptation and determination” and taking “pride in the leaps we have made over these forty years to maintain economic stability and peace; and to shape policies that foster equality, opportunity and prosperity for our people “. She mentioned that St. Kitts and Nevis…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, September 18, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO)– In a momentous statement to the nation at the Sitting of the National Assembly of Saint Kitts and Nevis today, Monday 18th September 2023, the Honourable Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrance Drew, unveiled a historic initiative called “Independence 40 Reset” aimed at revitalizing the nation and expressing gratitude to its hardworking citizens. This transformative program embodies a commitment to fostering economic growth, improving living conditions, and recognizing the invaluable contributions of the people of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party Administration’s Independence 40…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 18, 2023 (SKNIS): The official start of the housing revolution will significantly improve the housing stock and benefit tradesmen across St. Kitts and Nevis. These points were emphasized by Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew while participating in a groundbreaking ceremony at Taylor’s East Housing Development on Monday (September 18, 2023). Land in that area was selected as the site for the first model home of the housing project by the East Coast Housing Development Ltd., while another will be constructed in Conaree adjacent to the children’s play area. The housing project will see 2,400 climate-smart…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 18, 2023 (SKNIS): The housing revolution promised by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has officially begun following the groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, September 18, 2023, for model homes to be constructed by the East Coast Housing Development Ltd. The turning of the sod was held at Taylor’s East Housing Development where the first model home will be constructed. The ceremony was attended by the Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Deputy Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, other members of the Federal Cabinet, officials from the National Housing Corporation (NHC) and community members.…