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San Jose, 2 November 2022 (IICA) – The most important achievements of agriculture in the Americas in combating and mitigating climate change and protecting the environment and natural resources ¾a shared commitment of countries in the region¾ will be presented to the rest of the world by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) at the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27), set to take place in Egypt this month. COP27 will bring together heads of state and government, ministers and negotiators, climate activists, mayors, representatives of civil society and private organizations,…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 02, 2022 (SKNIS) – As an important part of its plans to further enhance the delivery of healthcare services across the Federation, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is making a significant investment in developing the skills and capabilities of the country’s healthcare workers.On Friday, November 04, 2022, a large cohort of healthcare workers will be involved in training with officials from the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and CPR Solutions, which is a US-based organization authorized by the American Heart Association to provide training in a number of areas including Basic Life Support (BLS),…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 2, 2022 (SKNIS) – The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew-led Government is busy at work finding innovative ways to generate economic activity that will propel St. Kitts and Nevis on the path towards becoming a sustainable island state.Prime Minister Dr. Drew stated today (Wednesday, November 2, 2022) that his administration inherited an economy that was too heavily dependent on the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme.Dr. Drew, who also serves as Minister of Finance in the Federal Cabinet, said as a result of a lack of economic diversification under the former administration, the Federation’s economy right now is approximately…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 02, 2022 (SKNIS): Differently-abled individuals are applauding the Government for its commitment to improving the situation of persons impacted by a disability and consulting with them in finding solutions to issues they face. On Tuesday (November 01, 2022), Junior Minister responsible for Social Development and Disabilities et al, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, met with members of the St. Kitts and Nevis Association of Persons with Disabilities and the St. Kitts Society for the Blind as well as parent/guardians and other advocates of the differently-abled. Persons at the meeting spoke openly about many issues including housing, healthcare and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 2, 2022 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been circulated for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Friday 4th November, 2022, at 10:00 am. Notice has been given. The Honourable Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Finance, National Security, Citizenship and Immigration, Health and Social Security, Dr. Terrance Drew, will seek leave to introduce and have read a first time Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2022. Additionally, the Honourable Prime Minister will move the second reading of Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2022. Also, The Honourable Deputy Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Education, Youth Empowerment, Social…

Ministers of the Environment and Sustainable Development of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), met at the One Hundred and Fifth Special Meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) – Environment and Sustainable Development, on Friday 28 October 2022. The Ministers considered the scientific and geopolitical context and the prospects of a global recession in 2023 which will have significant bearing on global action to address the polycrises of climate, energy, food, health, environment, development and security; They reiterated that global warming represents an existential threat to CARICOM and reaffirmed their full commitment to limit the increase in global temperature…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 01, 2022 (SKNIS): Government is pushing forward with its agenda to improve the conditions for differently-abled persons in St. Kitts and Nevis. On Tuesday (November 01, 2022), Junior Minister with responsibility for Disability, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, met with members of the St. Kitts and Nevis Association of Persons with Disabilities (SKNAPD) and others for a frank and interactive discussion. The session was held at the McKnight Community Centre and featured presentations from the President and Vice President of the SKNAPD as well as the President of the St. Kitts Society for the Blind. Members of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 01, 2022 (SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis joins its CARICOM counterparts to observe CARICOM Energy Month which is observed annually in November to increase awareness of energy consumption and to encourage energy-saving actions. This year’s focus is on creating an all-electric future. Minister of Energy, the Honourable Konris Maynard, reflected on the theme: “Our Future is Electric” noting that it positions the Member States to move away from total dependence on fossil fuels to using more mixes of renewable energy. “This theme is meant to highlight the need for us to produce 100…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 01, 2022 (SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis will continue to receive support from the United Nations in areas such as climate change, financing for development, human resource development, and health and agriculture as they work together for the common good of the people, said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Secretary-General Guterres was at the time welcoming St. Kitts and Nevis’ New Permanent Representative to the United Nations Her Excellency Nerys Dockery as she presented her credentials on October 24, 2022. “I am delighted to receive you and to tell you very clearly that the…

On the instructions of Cabinet, the Draft Integrity In Public Life (Amendment) Bill and Draft Anti-Corruption Bill has today been circulated to Non-Governmental Organizations and Civil Society Organizations including the St. Kitts Integrity Commission, St. Kitts & Nevis Bar Association, St.Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA), St. Kitts Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce, etc. for their input on these important Draft Bills. We must be the generation that destroys the cancer of corruption in our society. Creating meaningful legislation is the first step. Changing the culture of Treasury Abuse is the next step. A link to access the Draft Bills will shortly be…