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(Washington D. C – September 29 2023) In honour of the 40th Anniversary of Independence of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs joined Her Excellency Jacinth Henry-Martin, Ambassador of St. Kitts and Nevis to the United States of America on Thursday, September 28th, 2023, in hosting a Toast to the Nation Reception at the historic Headquarters of the Organization of American States. The ceremonial scene in the ornamental gardens of the Patio Azteca was illuminated with the vibrant colours of the national flag of St. Kitts and Nevis, with picturesque displays of the twin-island…

THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE AN EXTERNAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IN THE GENERAL SECRETARIAT: EXTERNAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Job Title: IT Officer – Network Engineering (Regular Fund)Organizational Unit: Department of Information and Technology Services (DOITS)Grade: P02Employment Announcement Number: EO/48/23 TO SEE THE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE CLICK IN THE FOLLOWING LINK: Employment OpportunitiesWE INVITE STAFF MEMBERS TO PERIODICALLY VISIT OAS CONNECT / EXTERNAL EMPLOYMENT AND CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITIES TO BE FAMILIAR WITH NEW POSTINGS.

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, October 2, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO) – In a commendable display of commitment to advancing healthcare education and improving the quality of healthcare professionals, Prime Minister and Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, recently spearheaded the donation of crucial equipment to benefit nursing students at the Division of Health Science Nursing Education Department at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC). Recognizing the importance of maintaining high standards in healthcare education, the CFBC Division of Health Science and the St. Kitts-Nevis Student Nurses Association joined forces to seek donations that would enhance the services available to students…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, October 2, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO) – A special Service of Thanksgiving held on Sunday, October 1st, in Washington DC, commemorated the 40th Anniversary of the Independence of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Organized by the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Saint Kitts and Nevis in Washington DC, the service was a momentous occasion that united nationals and friends of the Federation.The service commenced with a dignified procession into the church, featuring the flags of Saint Kitts and Nevis and the United States of America, accompanied by the uplifting melody of “We Are Together Again.” Key dignitaries…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, (2nd October, 2023) – Valued entrepreneurs and stakeholders, kindly be informed that the Ministry of Small Business & Entrepreneurship is relocating to a new location to better serve you! Starting October 3rd, 2023, we will be operating from our new office at Building #16, Port Zante. Our new office is situated alongside that of Honourable Minister Samal Duggins. If you require directions, please feel free to contact us at 467-1203. We look forward to welcoming you to our new space and continuing our mission to fuel innovation and growth within our entrepreneurial community. Thank you for your…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 02, 2023 (SKNIS): In a significant move to foster intergenerational harmony, the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Ageing and Disabilities held the ‘Building Resilience Across Generations Forum’ on Monday, October 02, 2023, at the East Basseterre Community Center. The primary objective of this forum was to equip seniors for a contented retirement journey. Underscoring the importance of nurturing harmonious bonds across age groups, the event sought to both solidify intergenerational ties and inspire the younger demographic to proactively envision their retirement years. The Honourable Isalean Phillip, Minister of Youth Empowerment, Ageing and Disabilities, addressed the attendees, shedding light…

28 September 2023, Basseterre, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis – Ninenetball teams from across the region will participate in the 3rd ECCB International NetballSeries, which will be held in Antigua and Barbuda from 29 September to 7 October. The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), in collaboration with the Caribbean NetballAssociation and the Antigua and Barbuda Netball Association, will host the Series under thetheme: Excellence and Empowerment Through Sports. Teams from seven of the eight ECCB member countries will participate namely: Antiguaand Barbuda, Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Christopher (StKitts) and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the…

THIS IS FOR THE LEEWARDS AND BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS …TROPICAL STORM PHILIPPE COULD IMPACT PORTIONS OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS AND BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS… …A TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA, THE REST OF THE LEEWARD ISLANDS AND BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS. A TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT MEANS, IN THIS CASE, THAT A TROPICAL STORM IS IN THE MONITORED AREA OF CONCERN, AND WATCHES AND WARNINGS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR PORTIONS OF THE AREA IN THE NEXT 24 HOURS… AT 5 AM ECT OR 0900Z, THE CENTRE OF TROPICAL STORM PHILIPPE WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 16.4 NORTH, LONGITUDE 58.2…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, September 30, 2023, (Press Secretary, PMO)- Ambassador Leon Natta-Nelson extends a heartfelt apology to the public for the recent occurrence that took place on the night of Friday, 29th September, 2023. Official Statement of Apology by Ambassador Leon Natta-Nelson Fellow citizens and residents of our beloved Federation, I am Ambassador Leon Natta-Nelson. I stand before you today to address an incident that occurred last night at Fort Street, Basseterre. I must clarify that, as a police investigation is currently underway, I am unable to provide full details on why this incident transpired. However, I feel compelled to…

2024 Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 30, 2023 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis’ involvement in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Twenty20 Cricket World Cup (CWC) in 2024 is being determined, as it is one that would offer positive economic spinoffs and excitement for fans locally. Minister responsible for Sports, the Honourable Samal Duggins, explained that a conscious decision was made not to bid to host group matches during the tournament which will be held in the Caribbean and the United States in June 2024. Instead, the government minister said that there are negotiations to host warmup matches for the tournament.…