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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.…

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…