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Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 14, 2023 (SKNIS): The Federation is one step closer to accessing a USD $40 million Green Climate Fund (GCF) Grant for Transitioning the Water Supply in St. Kitts and Nevis to a Low Carbon, Climate Resilient Sector also known as the St. Kitts and Nevis TransWater Project. This was recently announced by the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Environment and Climate Action. “St. Kitts and Nevis received its fifth Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness Support, and this is to support our Nationally Determined Contributions (NCDs). We have reached the furthest we have ever reached in terms…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 14, 2023 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis has called on international partners, particularly industrialized nations, to do more to help countries in the Caribbean, Latin America and Africa to close the digital divide as efforts to enhance gender equality are pursued. Minister of State responsible for Gender Affairs, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, highlighted this issue as she addressed the 67th Session for the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67). The meeting is the United Nation’s largest annual gathering on gender equality and women’s empowerment and runs from March 06 to 17, 2023. It is being held in…

Madame Secretary-General,Other Senior Staff of the CARICOM Secretariat,Media Representatives,Ladies and Gentlemen. I make this brief statement humbled by the call of country and honoured by the acceptance of the leadership of the Caribbean Community to serve as Plenipotentiary Representative of Saint Kitts and Nevis to CARICOM. I am thankful to Prime Minister Terrance Drew and the Government and People of Saint Kitts and Nevis for having reposed great trust in me to bridge the national and regional agendas in the integration architecture for the benefit of our nationals and residents. I have come to the role at the close of…

As part of her visit to the region, Deputy Secretary General (DSG) for Economic and Global Issues of the European Union’s External Action Service (EEAS), Ms Helena König, visited the Regional Security System (RSS) Paragon Headquarters Base, Barbados on 14 March. The RSS and the EU recently renewed their partnership, signing a cooperation deal that will allow for the delivery of six training modules to RSS member states’ law enforcement and border security personnel. The project will also include the rollout of a full-scale field training exercise at sea in St. Lucianext year. The RSS has benefitted from EU support since 2016, with the aim of strengthening the organisation’s capacity to respond to transnational crime threats. DSG König said: “The European Union is committed toassisting its security…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 14, 2023 (SKNIS): Chairman of InterCaribbean Airways, Lyndon Gardiner, thanked the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis for finding solutions to regional travel by agreeing to the new partnership in increasing airlift at the Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw (RLB) International Airport in Basseterre.    In his speech at the welcome ceremony for the inaugural flight of InterCaribbean Airways to St. Kitts on March 12, Mr. Gardiner said “Today is a momentous occasion in aviation for the Eastern Caribbean.” “I especially thank the Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, and his vision of pushing forward to find solutions for reliable,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 13, 2023 [Ministry of Health] – Nurse managers from across the Federation’s public health institutions are currently participating in a two-day leadership workshop designed to equip them with the tools and strategies they need to lead effectively in the ever-changing healthcare industry.The workshop will be led by a team of experienced facilitators, including Ms. Deirdre Richardson, CEO & Founder of Richardson Business Solutions; Mr. Colin Gunthorpe, Pastor, Therapist, and Life Coach; and Mr. Douglas Wattley, Management Consultant.During the workshop, participants will engage in various interactive sessions, including leadership and team-building exercises, discussions on effective communication, and strategies for managing…

Madam Chair, Saint Kitts and Nevis aligns itself with the statement made by The Bahamas on behalf of CARICOM and wishes to offer brief remarks in its national capacity. Considering the rapid pace of change and transformation in technology, it is an opportune time to consider the impacts and effects of the multitude of technologies on the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. As I consider the theme for this year, the 67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, and in the context of the realities of economic, social and political life in St…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 13, 2023 (SKNIS) – On Sunday, March 12, 2023, authorities in St. Kitts rolled out the red carpet as InterCaribbean Airways made its inaugural flight to the RLB International Airport.Prime Minister of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew was among those on hand at the airport to officially welcome the arrival of the flight.Delivering remarks during a welcoming ceremony at the KayanJet Private Terminal, Prime Minister Dr. Drew hailed the addition of this new service to St. Kitts, noting the significance of intra-regional travel to the destination.“What we need to recognize…

(Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 13th 2023);The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives has officially revealed dates for the highly anticipated Agriculture Open Day 2023.In a recent social media reveal via its Facebook page, the Ministry stated that Thursday 27th and Friday 28th April are the designated dates for the hosting of the event. The Agriculture Open Day features various aspects of agriculture, including food-preparation demonstrations, best agricultural practices, crop-farming techniques, livestock, agro- processing, ornamentals, veterinary services, fisheries, cooperatives, cultural entertainment and more.A date for vendor registration is expected to be announced later this week.

The Ministry of Ecclesiastical and Faith-Based Affairs invites all faith leaders, and music and media ministers on St. Kitts to an interactive lecture on “How Intellectual Property Impacts the Church.” Presentations will be made by officials from the Intellectual Property Office in St. Kitts and Nevis. The discussion takes place on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the Pentecostal Church of God, Boone Avenue, Basseterre, at 10 am. Please make a special effort to attend.