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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 2, 2023 (SKNIS) – Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives, the Honourable Samal Duggins told the nation that the local farming community stands to benefit tremendously if the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis successfully attains the goals set out under the CARICOM 25 by 2025 Agenda.Minister Duggins reported that his ministry launched its CARICOM 25 by 2025 Initiative on July 27 that outlines St. Kitts and Nevis’ approach to achieving CARICOM’s 25 by 2025 Agenda. The agenda essentially seeks to reduce the country’s high food import bill by 25 percent by the year 2025.“Our…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 02, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Federal Cabinet held a National Town Hall meeting on Tuesday (August 01) evening at the Solid Waste Management Corporation (SWMC) Conference Room, where Ministers of Government reflected on their various ministries and what they have been able to achieve through them in bringing about tangible benefits and development to citizens and residents, as well as future plans that will be implemented to help the buildout of a Sustainable Island State. Federal Cabinet The National Town Hall was held as part of the activities to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the St. Kitts-Nevis…

August 2, 2023 – Taiwanese Embassy in St. Kitts and Nevis The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), entrusted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the ROC (Taiwan) and assisted by the Taiwanese Embassy in St. Kitts and Nevis, is proud to announce the much-awaited 2023 Taiwan Expo in St. Kitts and Nevis. This prestigious event will be held at the Visitor Centre, Malcolm Guishard Recreational Park, Nevis, from August 2nd to August 5th. The Expo is set to commemorate the 40th anniversary of official diplomatic relations between Taiwan and St. Kitts and Nevis, strengthening the bond between the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 01, 2023 (SKNIS): To improve employee well-being and work-life balance, the Attorney-General’s Office and the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs hosted the first-ever staff retreat on Tuesday, August 01 at the Cuna Conference Centre. The retreat was hosted under the theme “To Foster Personal Growth and Professional Development to Enhance Delivery of Service.” Its purpose was to improve coworker/staff relations, enhance communications within offices/teams and improve productivity within the ministry to better serve internal and external customers. Attorney-General (AG) and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Honourable Garth Wilkin noted that the August 01 retreat…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 1, 2023 [Ministry of Health] – The Eye Clinic at the Joseph N France General Hospital has reached an important milestone by performing over 40 cataract surgeries since May 2023.With this significant increase in surgeries, the wait time for patients in need of cataract procedures has dramatically reduced. Previously, patients were subjected to wait periods extending to several months. Currently, the JNF General Hospital has expedited its services to the extent that the wait time now averages around two to three weeks. This marks a significant achievement in our commitment to patient-centric service.The cataract procedures at JNF…

A delegation representing the National Assembly of Saint Christopher and the Nevis Island Assembly attended the 45th Annual Conference of the Caribbean, Americas and Atlantic Region of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association in the Turks and Caicos Islands from July 21st to 28th, 2023. The conference, which was held in Providenciales, was held under the theme “Building a Resilient Region in the Face of Global Challenges”. The Regional Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) was a blend of several related conferences and gatherings which includes: the 13th Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Conference, 45th Annual Conference of the Caribbean, Americas and Atlantic Region…

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Yesterday, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) refused to grant permission to Alex Tasker from Barbados to appeal an order that he be extradited to the United States of America. On 8 September 2021, Mr Tasker was committed by a Magistrate in Barbados to surrender to the authorities of the United States of America, to face charges in the United States for money laundering and conspiracy to launder money. After the committal order was made, the Magistrate, in accordance with section 19 of the Extradition Act of Barbados, advised Mr Tasker of his right to apply for leave…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 01, 2023 (SKNIS) – On August 05, 2023, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis will be celebrating its first anniversary since its resounding victory at the polls in the 2022 General Elections.To mark this historic milestone, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew-led administration will be hosting several celebratory activities this week, August 01-06, beginning with a National Town Hall event tonight, Tuesday, August 01, at the Solid Waste Management Corporation Conference Room at Taylor’s Range, Basseterre.It is expected that Prime Minister Dr. Drew and his Cabinet colleagues will express their gratitude to the people for granting them…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 1, 2023 (SKNIS): The recently-launched Department of Creative Economy on July 28 is set to embark on six landmark initiatives that are designed to propel the Department forward and advance the talent and enterprise of creatives and the creative industry. In his address at the launch, Minister of the Creative Industry, Honourable Samal Duggins outlined the significance of the six innovative initiatives.The first is the Creatives ID. “The Creatives ID is a dynamic identification and sign-up process that would allow our creatives to be a part of a new world. This card has the benefit of making…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (01 August 2023) – July was a groundbreaking month for St. Kitts. The island resounded with jubilant celebrations, enriching experiences, and notable milestones, solidifying its position as a premier Caribbean tourist destination. From the highly successful conclusion of the pineapple themed St. Kitts-Nevis Restaurant Week to captivating press trips with esteemed influencers and journalists, a monumental inaugural flight by Caribbean Airlines, and a stellar promotional campaign in Trinidad, St. Kitts has truly set a new benchmark for excellence. The St. Kitts-Nevis Restaurant Week, a culinary extravaganza celebrated July 13–23, showcased the extraordinary gastronomic delights that define the twin…