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The Department of Agriculture wishes to advise that the Department and its affiliate facilities (Public Market, Abattoir, Tabernacle Outreach Centre, Fahies Outreach Centre, Agro-processing Centre and Needsmust Farm) will close at 12 noon on Wednesday, 21st December, 2022. Regular operations will resume on Thursday, 22nd December, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. The Department thanks the public for their understanding and continued patronage and takes this opportunity to wish all a blessed holiday season and prosperous new year.

The General Public is advised that the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources will be closed from 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 21st December, 2022. Regular operations at the Ministry will resume on Thursday, 22nd December, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. The Ministry apologizes for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause.

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 21, 2022 (SKNIS): Accountability and transparency will continue to be a hallmark of the Government. During his Budget presentation in the National Assembly on December 19, 2022, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, reiterated that the Government will manage the resources of the state in a prudent and responsible manner. “This responsible government will not tolerate foolishness with the people’s money. That is why the injection of the Rule of Law back into this nation is the vision and philosophy of this people’s government. We needed change. We are at a proverbial fork in the road in…

The St. Kitts and Nevis Swimming Federation held its Annual General Meeting and elections on Monday 19th December 2022 at the Oualie Beach Hotel conference room. Seven clubs were present at the meeting. The SKNSF has made significant progress over the years led by former President Winston Crooke. Some notable accomplishments are: • Completing the recently held FINA level 1 Certification course• Participating at the World Championships• Installing two 25m in-water swimming pool on each island• Having a contingent of young swimmers from the Federation participating in the recently held OECS Swimming Championships in St. Lucia• Receiving FINA Development Funding.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 20, 2022 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis remains firmly committed to abiding by the Rule of Law. Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Hon. Garth Wilkin, during his presentation in the National Assembly on December 19th, 2022, made some startling revelations in relation to the procurement process under the former Dr. Timothy Harris-led Administration. “In taking office in August of this year, we have seen the stark and direct evidence of too many shocking examples of men and women previously in office mistreating people, breaking the laws of our land, and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 20, 2022 (SKNIS): The Budget allocation to manage water resources in St. Kitts has increased dramatically as the government tackles water shortages resulting from the negative impacts of climate change. During the Budget Debate on December 19, 2022, Minister with responsibility for water, the Honourable Konris Maynard, said that there is a 260 percent increase in the budget for 2023 over the number budgeted for the fiscal year of 2022 by the previous administration. He remarked that the then government, which faced a similar water crisis last year was negligent in meeting the challenges of water scarcity…

Water is Life and every drop counts. I repeat, Water is Life and every drop counts.In my capacity as Minister with responsibility for Public Utilities et al which encapsulates the Water Services Department, I wish to provide a statement on the present state of Water Supply across St. Kitts and to bring some much-needed clarity and understanding to our water reality as transparent information on this water issue has been absent in recent years.After many years of insufficient attention being paid to our water resources, we are now facing a National Water Crisis.St. Kitts and Nevis is considered a water…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 20, 2022 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Education will embark on a comprehensive mandate in 2023 to enhance the delivery of education across the Federation. During his Budget presentation on December 16, 2022, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley outlined the way forward for Education. “The Ministry of Education is mandated in 2023 to effectively utilize $111.9 Million in spending to ensure that our schools are safe spaces for our children and teachers alike. There will be a vigorous programme of renovation, maintenance and general upkeep of our schools. In 2023, our focus will…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 20, 2022 (SKNIS): A Climate Resilient Unit will be established in St. Kitts and Nevis, as the Government pursues a robust response to reduce the impact of climate change and create a sustainable twin-island Federation. The establishment of the unit was inspired by discussions at the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) which was attended by a high-level delegation including the Minister of Environment and Climate Action, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, and Minister of Public Infrastructure, Energy and…

Basseterre, December 20, 2022- The Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba David Rivero Pérez and the Permanent Secretary of Agriculture of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Miguel Flemming, held a work meeting this morning, at the diplomatic headquarters, in order to evaluate new possibilities for agricultural cooperation. During the meeting, they analyzed the prospects for the development of the collaboration between this Federation and Cuba, projecting short-term plans in which the Greater Antilles would provide, among other aspects, technical assistance. Both parties confirmed their mutual interest in expanding ties in this sector and agreed to intensify joint actions, taking into account…