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Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, September 7, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO) – The Honourable Dr. Terrance M. Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, is set to be the distinguished Guest Speaker at the upcoming St. Kitts and Nevis Association of Toronto (SKNAT) Pre-Independence Event, an occasion dedicated to celebrating Saint Kitts and Nevis’ 40th Anniversary of Independence. This event promises an afternoon of inspiration, entertainment, and community spirit. The event is slated for Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the Venu Event Space, 2800 Hwy 7, Woodbridge, Ontario at 2:00 p.m. The celebration will also be enriched by the presence of St.…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 7, 2023 (SKNIS) – Celebratory activities in recognition of the 40th Anniversary of the Independence of St. Kitts and Nevis are heating up, with most of the major events yet to come. The Co-Chairs of the Independence 40 Planning Committee, Dr. Marcus Natta and Ms. Viera Galloway were the special guests on the Wednesday, September 06 edition of the radio and television programme, InFocus, where they provided updates on the remaining activities. Dr. Natta said during the planning stages for this year’s celebration, the committee made extensive efforts to ensure that there are activities on the calendar of events that every…

The application period for Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK will open from 12 September to 7 November 2023, with applications to be submitted via chevening.org/apply.Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals from all backgrounds who can demonstrate that they have the commitment and skills required to create positive change, and can show how a UK master’s degree will help them do that. The scholarship offers full financial support for scholars to study for any eligible taught master’s degree at any UK university whilst also gaining access to a wide range of exclusive academic, professional and cultural experiences. Since the…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, September 7, 2023, (Press Secretary, PMO) – Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon Dr. Terrance Drew attended the Seniors Independence Cultural Celebration held at the National Heroes Park on Wednesday 6th September, and shared words of inspiration and heartfelt gratitude for the seniors who have been the bedrock of wisdom and experience within the nation. The event, which celebrated the invaluable contributions of seniors within the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, was a heartwarming occasion marked by a sense of togetherness, appreciation, and cultural enrichment. Prime Minister Drew, in his remarks to the gathered…

(Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 04 2023); As the government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues in strides to further develop and improve the management capacity and sustainability of the poultry industry, farmers on island were given the opportunity to expand their knowledge and improve their technical skills at a Layer Chicken Farmer training on Thursday, 31st August 2023 at the Department of Agriculture’s Large Conference Room, La Guerite, St. Kitts. Organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Coopertives, the Layer Chicken session was held in collaboration with the Taiwan Technical Mission. Project Manager, Mr. Willy Liao facilitated…

I am pleased to acknowledge, as Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the watershed moment two years ago when the leaders of CARICOM and Africa agreed to designate a date to honour the fraternal and enduring bonds that unite our countries, and reflect on the significance of our emerging strategic partnership to our people. The relationship between the Caribbean Community and the African continent has immense potential to advance priority areas of mutual interest, such as climate change, development financing, public health, and reparations. Our alliance has made remarkable progress in recent times. Reciprocal official visits by leaders of CARICOM…

HURRICANE LEE ALERT STATEMENTHURRICANE LEE ALERT STATEMENTANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES5:03 AM ECT THU, SEP 7, 2023 THIS IS FOR THE LEEWARD ISLANDS AND BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS…HURRICANE LEE EXPECTED TO RAPIDLY STRENGTHEN. NO SPECIFICACTION IS REQUIRED OF RESIDENTS BUT TO CLOSELY MONITOR ITSPROGRESS. … A TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR THE LEEWARDISLANDS AND THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS. A TROPICAL CYCLONEALERT MEANS THAT, IN THIS CASE, A TROPICAL CYCLONE IS IN THEAREA WITH THE POTENTIAL TO BECOME A MAJOR HURRICANE WITHINTHE NEXT 24 – 48 HOURS. HOWEVER NO WATCHES OR WARNINGS ARENECESSARY AT THIS TIME… AT 5AM ECT OR…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 06, 2023 (SKNIS) – On the 10th anniversary of its inception, the Hemodialysis Unit at the JNF General Hospital opened its doors to the wider public today (Wednesday, September 06), giving citizens and residents an up-close and personal look at the day-to-day operations of this critical arm of healthcare services in St. Kitts and Nevis.The Open Day exercise formed part of the activities being held in observance of Hemodialysis Week from September 03 to 10. The week of activities is organized in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Hemodialysis Unit on September…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, September 6, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO) – As part of the Independence 40 celebrations under the theme “Growing Sustainably, Developing Maturely, Building Resiliency: Independence 40,” the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is thrilled to announce a series of school visits by esteemed Ministers from September 7 to September 15. These visits aim to promote patriotism among young students and emphasize the significance of independence. The Independence 40 celebrations are a testament to Saint Kitts and Nevis’ growth, maturity, and resilience over the years, and it is only fitting that the government takes this opportunity to…

(Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 06, 2023):Registration is now open to all vendors, meat producers, fishers, agro-processors, and small business owners who would like to secure their spots for the upcoming Agri Independence Night Market, which is set to be held on Thursday, 14th September 2023. The Independence themed edition will be held at the Basseterre Public Market from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Registration forms are now available at the Basseterre Public Market, the Department of Agriculture, LaGuerite, Department of Marine Resources and the Ministry of Agriculture, Building #16, Port Zante. Further updates will be shared via the Facebook page of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives as…