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5 July 2023, Basseterre, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis – The EC dollarremains strong, that is according to Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank(ECCB), Timothy N. J. Antoine in his reflection on the work of the ECCB and regionaldevelopments for the Financial Year ended 31 March 2023. The Governor highlighted the continued strength and resilience of the EC Dollar as one ofthe ECCB’s key achievements of the 2022-2023 financial year. He pointed out that“Resilience is the capacity to absorb shocks and to bounce forward, not back,” GovernorAntoine said “Every shock should be leveraged to derive positive legacies.” The…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, July 6, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis extends sincere sympathies to the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew on the passing of his father and cultural icon Michael ‘Mick Stokes’ Heyliger on Monday 3rd July 2023. Sincere condolences are also extended to his daughter, popular DJ and radio personality Michelle “Sweet Sister Sensia” “Triple S” Stokes, and his lifelong partner Pamela Nolan. The veteran calypsonian, musician extraordinaire, and radio personality died at sixty-nine (69) years of age. He was well known within the Federation…

San Jose, 6 July 2023 (IICA) – Agriculture faces the challenging task of adapting to the impacts of climate change, but it can also contribute to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions, stated Diego Arias, Agriculture and Food Program manager at the World Bank for Latin America and the Caribbean, in an interview with AgroAmérica, broadcast on the TV channel AgroMais in Brazil.“The sector’s environmental agenda no longer consists only of adapting, but also of contributing to climate change mitigation. We must work so that small farmers can demonstrate the contributions they make in terms of the environment”, said Arias.Arias explained that the World…

05 July 2023, Basseterre, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis – The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank’s Virtual Museum went live on 5 July, marking the 40thAnniversary of the signing of the ECCB Agreement in 1983. The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank began official operations on 1 October, 1983. The Virtual Museum is intended to be a reliable resource for the people of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Unionespecially students, as well as for anyone looking to learn more about our highly respected Central Bank and its role in maintaining monetary and financial stability in one of the strongest monetary unions in the world. Visitors to the Virtual Museum will be transported back in time, thanks to a treasure trove of archival newspaper clippings dating back to 1972 when Barbados and…

On July 3rd, 2023, His Honour Renold Benjamin sentenced four (4) men to His Majesty’s Prison on multiple drug possession and importation charges. The charges were previously laid following a major drug find by local authorities on a cargo boat, MV Elizabeth C, at the St. Kitts Deep Water Port on October 4th, 2022.The contraband consisted of cocaine and cannabis. The cocaine registered a weight of 801.3 kilograms (1,762.86 pounds) with a street value of seventy-one million three hundred and sixty-nine thousand one hundred dollars ($71,369,100). The cannabis had a street value of one hundred and forty thousand one hundred…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 5, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives has brought significant relief to the fishing community of Old Road through the re-commissioning of the Ice Machine at the Old Road Fisheries Complex, which had been out of operation since March of 2021.The ice machine was re-commissioned during a ceremony held at the Old Road Fisheries Complex today, Wednesday, July 5, 2023.Speaking at the ceremony, Minister responsible for Fisheries and Marine Resources, the Honourable Samal Duggins noted that the re-commissioning of the ice machine at the Old Road Fisheries Complex was high on…

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, July 3, 2023.The European Union continues to provide support to CCRIF SPC as a means of subsidizingpremiums on the parametric insurance policies of its Caribbean members. This policy year, whichstarted on June 1, 2023, the EU provided CCRIF with US$4.7 million in support of the 12 ODA-eligible Caribbean members of CCRIF1 to subsidize premiums for tropical cyclone and excessrainfall. CCRIF’s parametric insurance helps countries to financially protect their economies fromdevastating natural disasters such as hurricanes and excess rainfall.Provided through a programme administered by the World Bank, the EU funds enabled CCRIF toprovide discounts of approximately 14…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis,July 5, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO) – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government returned to Trinidad and Tobago, the venue of the historic signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas, for the 45th Regular Meeting and to launch a year of celebrations to mark its 50th Anniversary. The agenda for the Meeting tackled several major issues affecting the region, including food security, climate change, climate finance, the ongoing Haiti difficulties, security issues, international relations, and the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). On Tuesday, 4 July, the 50th Anniversary commemorative ceremony featured a Flag Raising event; the planting of a Time Capsule, and addresses by…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (05 July 2023) – The St. Kitts Music Festival, endorsed as one of the leading music festivals in the Caribbean by musical talents such as Anthony B, Gramps Morgan, Govanna, and Romain Virgo, was a massive success as it celebrated its 25th anniversary in June 2023. The festival delivered three exceptional nights of musical bliss, cultural displays, and a 420-friendly zone, providing a well-versed experience for all its patrons.The 25th edition of the St. Kitts Music Festival received significant coverage across various international and regional media agencies. As part of the Authority’s mission to expand its market reach for the…

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 5th July 2023 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) – The delegation of Saint Kitts and Nevis at the 45th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, headed by Mr. Glenroy Blanchette, Permanent Secretary held bilateral talks with His Excellency Duck-Soo Han of the Republic of Korea. His Excellency took the time to convey his deepest sympathy to the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew and his family during this difficult time. He hailed the almost 40-year diplomatic relationship between both countries and signaled that there are increasing opportunities for…