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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.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 29, 2023 (SKNIS): The Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) intends to deepen its engagement with the public to improve information sharing and enhance transparency.CIU Head Michael Martin said that significant changes are coming in this regard, which will help to showcase the workings of the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) and the tremendous value of the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme.“I don’t think that we presently engage with the public as much as we should, and perhaps that is why there are some misgivings or misconceptions about the whole question of Citizenship by Investment programme,” he…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, September 29, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO)- Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew and Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, and Climate Action Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke are participating in the Second Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) High-Level Dialogue on Climate Change. This significant event is being held in Grenada from Thursday, September 28th to Friday, September 29th.Prime Minister Drew used this platform to present a compelling vision of Sustainable Island States (SIS) and its critical connection to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Agenda and Climate Resilience, addressing the gathering of CARICOM Heads of Government.In his address,…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, September 29, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO)- On September 24th, 2023, a momentous occasion unfolded as the Saint Kitts and Nevis community in New York and New Jersey gathered at the Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church to commemorate the 40th Independence Anniversary with a heartfelt church service. The event was marked by inspiring messages, soulful worship, and a display of unity that exemplifies the spirit of Saint Kitts and Nevis.Distinguished guests in attendance included The Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Senator the Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, who conveyed warm greetings to the…

On September 15th, 2023, a delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture was given an exclusive in-depth tour of McIlhenny Company’s agricultural growing operations and food manufacturing facilities on Avery Island along the coast of Louisiana, United States. McIlhenny Company is the owner and manufacturer of TABASCO® Brand food products. L-R: Harold Osborn III, the President and CEO of McIlhenny Company; Permanent Secretary Miguel Flemming; Technical Officer Ronald King; Chief Legal Officer of McIlhenny Company Hadiya Claxton; Hon. Samal Duggins The tour was led by Her Excellency Hadiya Claxton, Special Envoy for Investment, Development, and International Business Relations, who is also the Chief Legal…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 28, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Speaker of Lok Sabha, the Lower House of Parliament of India, has congratulated the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis on its attainment of 40 years of Nationhood celebrated on September 19, 2023. In a congratulatory letter penned to Honourable Ms. Lanien Blanchette, Speaker of the Parliament of St. Kitts and Nevis, H.E. Speaker Om Birla, had this to say: HON. LANIEN BLANCHETTE “I take this opportunity to convey my warmest compliments and best wishes to you on the occasion of the Independence Day of Saint Kitts and Nevis. “Our two…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 28, 2023 (SKNIS): New regulations have been recently implemented for local and international authorized agents associated with the Citizenship by Investment Programme (CBI) of St. Kitts and Nevis. Authorized agents are licensed to market the CBI to attract investors.The new guidelines were highlighted in this week’s edition of the SKNIS programme InFocus, which featured a discussion with Michael Martin, Head of the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU).Mr. Martin highlighted that accurate and timely information is important to ensure brand consistency.“We don’t want people out there advertising that we are selling passports, that you can get them…

New York, 21 August 2023Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, joined fellow regional Climate Ministers in taking the floor at the Commonwealth Environment and Climate Ministers Meeting held in the margins of the recent United Nations High-Level Week to advocate for the challenges faced by small island developing states where financing climate action is concerned.The Minister further commented on the Federation’s adaptability and survivability in the face of mounting climate-related threats and used the opportunity to highlight the current actions being undertaken by the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis to…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, September 28, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO)– The Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, recently participated in an insightful and engaging dialogue with a group of Columbia University students. The exchange took place in New York City at The Konrad Adenauer Foundation, with students from across the globe including the United States of America, Germany, Indonesia, and India. During the dialogue, Prime Minister Drew emphasized the critical role of small island nations like Saint Kitts and Nevis in advancing sustainable development and combatting climate change. He highlighted the vulnerability of island states…

Bird Rock, Basseterre (Thursday, 28th September 2023) – The Public is hereby informed that effective October 01, 2023, the departure fee of EC$100.00 or US$37.00 per passenger will no longer form part of LIAT’s ticket price but will be collected directly by the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport. ALL LIAT passengers travelling on or after October 01, 2023, are required to present their ticket, boarding pass, and passport at the counter at the Airport Finance Office on the day of travel. Passengers who have already purchased their tickets and paid the departure fee as part of the ticket price will…