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Basseterre, St. Kitts (04 October 2023) – The Ministry of Tourism is proud to announce the attendance of Minister of Tourism, Hon. Marsha T. Henderson, at the highly anticipated State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO). This esteemed event is scheduled to take place in the Turks and Caicos Islands from 08 to 13 October 2023.Minister Henderson will join a distinguished panel of the region’s Ministers of Tourism and travel experts where they will engage in thought-provoking discussions on investment and sustainability within the Caribbean tourism sector. Her invaluable insights and expertise in the field will…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 04, 2023 (SKNIS): The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) has congratulated the Government and people of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis on its 40th anniversary of Independence. In a congratulatory message transmitted through the Embassy of Eastern Caribbean States in Brussels, Georges Rebelo Pinto CHIKOTI, Secretary-General of the OACPS said: “On behalf of the Organisation of Africa, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and on my personal behalf, I have the pleasure to extend to you my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 04, 2023 (SKNIS): As part of the ongoing activities to observe Pesticides Awareness Week (October 02-05), a pivotal stakeholder consultation was held on Tuesday, October 03, 2023, at the Department of Agriculture Conference Room at La Guerite.With the local theme “Understanding Pesticide Labels,” the event aimed to foster deeper understanding, collaborative solutions, and broader awareness around the safe use and importance of accurately interpreting pesticide labels.Jeanelle Kelly, the Director of Agriculture, facilitated the gathering which witnessed the participation of a diverse group of stakeholders. The attendees included farmers, who play a crucial role in the practical application…

San Jose, 3 October 2023 (IICA) – Addressing her fellow agricultural colleagues of countries of the Americas, the Minister of Climate Change and Environment of the United Arab Emirates, Mariam Bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri, maintained that food systems and agriculture must be a top priority in the fight against climate change, for the benefit of the millions of farmers around the world and the millions of people suffering from hunger.The Emirati minister delivered her message via a video that was projected at the Headquarters of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) in San Jose, Costa Rica.Almheiri was among…

The UWI Alumni Association St. Kitts Nevis Chapter is pleased to announce that nominations for this year’s recipient of the prestigious Pelican Award are now open. This year will mark the seventh time that the Award is being conferred in St. Kitts and Nevis. The Pelican Award is the highest honour that the Association can bestow upon an alumnus. The recipient must be a graduate of The University of the West Indies who has excelled in his/her chosen field and has had major positive national, regional or international impact or who has contributed significantly to the development of the University or…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 4th October 2023 (NEMA): Acting on the advice of the Management of the NEOC, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has issued an Official All-Clear notice as of 6:00am. There is no longer a major threat of storm force winds from Tropical Storm Philippe at this point, however, there may be some lingering moisture in the atmosphere from the tropical disturbance. Residents are asked to exercise caution while traversing on the road network, and to pay close attention to areas prone to flash flooding and landslides. Residents are also reminded to refrain from parking in known…

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT Basseterre, St. Kitts, 03rd October, 2023 (NEMA): Given the current weather conditions, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis to close government offices early today as of 12 pm (Tuesday, 03 October, 2023). The Government has agreed and the private sector is being advised to do the same. The weather forecast for St. Kitts and Nevis indicates it will be cloudy to overcast with showers and thunderstorms as Tropical Storm Philippe continues to affect the area. The National Disaster Coordinator, Abdias Samuel, explained that the St. Kitts and Nevis Meteorological …

(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…

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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…