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March 4, 2023 marked a historic moment for the world’s ocean. After a marathon of intense, sometimes overnight negotiations, Member States of the United Nations agreed on the provisions of a treaty on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction (the ocean biodiversity treaty). With this treaty, a new chapter for equity in the world’s ocean has begun. Almost two decades ago, small island developing states drew the international community’s attention to the governance gap for the ocean areas beyond national jurisdiction and the lack of any comprehensive regime to adequately regulate human activities…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts (09th March, 2023) – On March 8th, 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs et al of Saint Kitts and Nevis welcomed the visit of Mr. Christopher Koo- Chairman of the Korea International Trade Association and Presidential Envoy of the Republic of Korea. Mr. Koo leads a sixteen-member delegation on a three-day visit to Saint Kitts and Nevis consisting of business CEO’s and high-level directors of Korean institutions. After an exchange of pleasantries, Mr. Koo addressed The Right Honourable Minister highlighting the forty years of diplomatic relations and the shared values of freedom, peace and prosperity. He expressed his enthusiasm and desire for…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 10, 2023 (SKNIS): Eleven females in St. Kitts and Nevis were recognized for outstanding achievement and blazing a trail in various spheres throughout the twin-island Federation on Wednesday, March 08, 2023, during the International Women’s Day Awards Ceremony. The ceremony, held at Government House, saw six women receiving the Pioneer Award. The awardees were women who are the first in their field of work or area of discipline. The recipients were Adeola Moore, the first female Chief Executive Officer at the St. Christopher and Nevis Air and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA); Kerrise Hanley, the first female Boat…

Christ Church, Barbados, March 10, 2023 (SKNIS): The 34th Meeting of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Legal Affairs Committee was held on March 9 and 10, 2023 in Barbados. Attending the meeting on behalf of the Federation was Attorney-General, Senator Garth Wilkin.“The OECS Legal Affairs Committee met this week to discuss and finalize various OECS model Bills – the Contingent Rights Bill, the Standards Bill, the Animal Health Bill and the Plant Protection Bill. It was a productive meeting efficiently chaired by Hon. Levi Peter, Attorney-General of the Commonwealth of Dominica. There was frank and stimulating discussion on these important…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 10, 2023 (SKNIS): The annual Summer Residential Camp is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year, and organizers plan to celebrate the milestone with more opportunities for fun and learning while thanking persons who contributed to the success of the programme. The camp will run from July 16 to 30 at the Beach Allen Primary School. Minister of State responsible for Youth Empowerment, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, said that the theme for this popular camp is “Thanking Everyone Who Paved the Way Throughout Our History: Summer Camp 40, Cheers to Continuity.” “We want to thank and pay tribute to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 10, 2023 (SKNIS): The economy of St. Kitts and Nevis is projected to continue its recovery over the medium term, fueled by a rebound in tourism services, greater agricultural production, digitalisation, and increased investment in public infrastructure, according to a country report released by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) on March 8, 2023. The rebound of the St. Kitts and Nevis economy comes at a time when the world is still facing significant economic challenges from the negative fallout of the war in Ukraine and related sanctions, high inflation and tightening of the monetary policy where…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, March 9, 2023 [Press Secretary, PMO]: Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, joined several senior health officials in St. Kitts and Nevis and other stakeholders at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort yesterday (Wednesday, March 08) for a meeting with representatives from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).The meeting’s agenda focused on ‘Transforming the Health Systems of St. Kitts and Nevis with a focus on Health Financing’. Among the topics discussed were Universal Health Insurance and the building of the new smart hospital.Present at the meeting were Dr. Amalia Del Riego, PAHO/World…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 9, 2023 (SKNIS): The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) wants greater oversight of the process of who is being appointed to Banking Boards and Boards of other financial institutions. Governor of the ECCB, Dr. Timothy Antoine, has commended the Dr. Terrance Drew-led administration for its tabling of two banking bills, namely, the Banking (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and the Bill to Amend the ECCB Agreement in the National Assembly on March 7, 2023, which will help to protect the financial system. While addressing media practitioners in St. Kitts and Nevis as part of the Bank’s 2023 Country…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 9, 2023 (Department of Statistics): The Department within the Ministry of Sustainable Development is concluding the field (data collection) activities for the Population and Housing Census 2021. This census is a vital source of information on the current population count and characteristics – including the standard of living, of the residents of St. Kitts and Nevis. Further, the information gathered is essential for proper strategic policy and planning decision-making in areas such as housing, health care and education, and in general to promote the sustainable economic growth and development of our country. To those persons/households who have…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 9, 2023 (SKNIS): The Public Works Department (PWD) on St. Kitts is currently in the drafting stage for the St. Peter’s Road Rehabilitation Project slated to commence later this year.Minister of Public Infrastructure, the Honourable Konris Maynard stated in the National Assembly on March 7th that “In December, Parliament authorized seven (7) million dollars for this road project, but it may cost a little more.”“It is important to note that it was not a part of the previous island main road project much to the dismay of the current representative and Prime Minister and though there is now…