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(Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 5th 2023); Honourable Samal Duggins, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives in St. Kitts and Hon. Eric Evelyn, Minister of Agriculture in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) met on Friday, June 02, 2023, to discuss the implementation of policies in the federation, geared towards meeting CARICOM’s ‘25% by 2025’ agenda. The meeting, which was held at the Malcolm Guishard Recreational Park in Nevis, saw Permanent Secretaries, Mr. Miguel Flemming (Ag) on St. Kitts and Mr. Huey Sergeant of the Nevis Island Administration, Directors of the Departments of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, Deputy Directors…

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has noted with deep concern reports of death, injuries and displacement in our sister Member State, Haiti, as a result of heavy rains and flooding over the past weekend, and the earthquake of June 6, 2023. Our sincere condolences go out to those who now grieve the loss of loved ones, homes and livelihoods. We extend our arm of friendship to the Government and people of Haiti at this very challenging time and assure them of the continued support and solidarity of Member States of the Region as they seek to recover from these disasters. -30-

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, June 7, 2023 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister and Minister of National Security of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, in an address to the Nation on Tuesday, June 06, assured the nation of his government’s resolve to curb the recent spate of gun-related crimes and said that the solution must be an all of society approach. “We have to work together at all levels of governance, as well as throughout all communities and households, to do more to stop the destruction of human lives in our beautiful twin-island nation,” he said.Dr. Drew outlined…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 06, 2023 (SKNIS): Azariah Eddy is the beneficiary of the Horsfords’ Project Viola Teen Mothers Educational Scholarship Initiative that provides financial support to Project Viola students pursuing tertiary education. The initiative was highlighted during a ceremony on Tuesday, June 06, 2023, at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Ageing and Disabilities. The annual commitment of $4,400 from S. L. Horsfords Co. Ltd. was highlighted by the company’s Supervisor and Marketing Consultant Adelia Browne-Lewis. “The financial support offered covers students’ uniforms and books not covered by the SELF programme, registration fees and lunch and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 6th June, 2023 (Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs) – The Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs welcomes Horsford’s involvement as the main partner and corporate supporter of the long-standing Project Viola Teen Mothers Programme. This new initiative, known as ‘The Horsfords’s Project Viola Teen Mothers Educational Scholarship Initiative’ will provide financial support to Project Viola students pursuing tertiary education. Teen mothers are one of the most vulnerable groups in society who face many challenges, including social stigma, poverty, and exclusion. Project Viola was established by the Department of Gender Affairs (St. Kitts), following a policy…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (06 June 2023) – The St. Kitts Tourism Authority is proud to announce its strategic collaboration with JetBlue, marking the commencement of direct, year-round service from New York (JFK) to St. Kitts, three times weekly beginning November 2nd.  This partnership is an integral step towards expanding international travel opportunities and enhancing accessibility to the island. Available year-round, these direct flights will offer seamless travel experiences to and from New York and St. Kitts.  The service will operate weekly on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, providing travellers greater flexibility. “The introduction of JetBlue’s service to St. Kitts marks a significant milestone for our…

Fellow Citizens and Residents Our Federation has been shaken by the recent upsurge in gun violence, from reports, a majority of which are linked to gang related violent crimes, highly concentrated in the Central Basseterre community. As Prime Minister, and on behalf of your Government, I express my sincere regrets and deepest condolences to the families of those who have succumbed to violent crimes and who are in bereavement at this time. I also share the concerns of our communities and the nation, as a whole. Each life is precious! Every endeavor should be made to preserve life and maintain the safety of…

After sustained and meaningful dialogue between the governments of Canada and St. Kitts and Nevis, the visa requirement imposed on nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis in 2014 has been partially lifted, clearing the way for easier movement of people between our two countries. In essence, the policy applies to the following categories of nationals: The above categories of nationals are required to apply online for an electronic travel authorization (ETA) (www.eta-apply.ca), for which a response is usually received the same day. This is the case with European nationals. First time applicants or persons who do not have a US…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, June 6, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Ministry of Health has initiated training for its nurses and other staff in neonatal care, as part of its mandate to further strengthen the various healthcare services administered at the Joseph N. France General Hospital. Neonatal care refers to the type of treatment given to babies that were born prematurely or with an illness.The training workshop is being facilitated by Neonatology Physician, Dr. Komalpreet Brar, who works with the World Pediatric Project (WPP). The World Pediatric Project provides direct advanced care to thousands of children each year and assists countries globally by…