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(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…

In celebration of Caribbean Wellness Day, Her Excellency the Governor-General Dame Marcella A. Liburd, GCMG, JP will be hosting ‘Yoga on the Lawn’ at Government House on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 4:30 in the afternoon.   The regional observance of Caribbean Wellness Day is celebrated on the second Saturday in September of each year in an effort to raise awareness about the threat of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Her Excellency Dame Marcella is using this opportunity to draw attention to the importance of healthy lifestyles in the fight of NCDs.     Government HouseSaint Kitts  September 4, 2023

September 6, 2023 – CARTAGENA, Colombia: Who may think that human beings can “be” and “become” without Arts and without Culture… without music, without dance, without fiction, without poetry, without theatre…? What if culture and arts were the missing pillar towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and a more resilient world in common? Arts and culture as levers for development – and its significance in building a more sustainable future – have been highlighted by major international conferences over the years. On the occasion of the 4th Finance in Common Summit in Cartagena, where all Public Development Banks (PDBs) convene…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 06, 2023 (SKNIS): The inaugural Housing Solution Forum, hosted by the Department of Disability Services, took place on September 5, 2023, at the McKnight Community Center. This significant event provided a platform for individuals with varying abilities to access essential information concerning housing programmes, land acquisition, financial resources, and other relevant opportunities. Janelle Lewis Tafari, Permanent Secretary within the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Ageing, and Disabilities, emphasized the advantages of homeownership, highlighting its potential to build wealth over time, among other benefits. She expressed the sentiment shared by many in St. Kitts and Nevis, where home ownership…

Dr Carla Barnett, Secretary General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has called on fisheries stakeholders to invest more in research and innovation so that countries in the Region can gain maximum benefits from marine living resources. In opening remarks to the 20th Anniversary Scientific Conference of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) held virtually on Monday 28 August, the Secretary General said that applying knowledge and technology in fisheries and aquaculture will help to create value from unutilized or underutilized marine living resources. “The health of the coastal and marine ecosystems, and the well-being of our people, are integrally connected,” she…