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Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, October 19, 2022: Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew during his press conference held on Monday 17th October 2022 confirmed that the frontline workers will receive an honorarium for the sacrifices made during the COVID-19 pandemic. Frontline Workers are essential workers who have been working throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and who have been called to meet the basic needs of the people of the Federation and all inbound and outbound travelers to and from the Federation along the corridor of containment. Nearly 2500 employees received the payment of an honorarium of $2,000.00 for their sacrifices…

October 24, 2022, Bridgetown, Barbados – “International discourse has underscored the significance of global trade (in particular trade liberalisation) for growth and economic development …at this juncture, it cannot be business as usual… we need a new deal in international trade if Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and other developing countries are to achieve prosperity and sustainability,” says President of the Caribbean Development Bank, Dr Hyginus “Gene” Leon. He was speaking at UNCTAD’s Expert Meeting on Revisiting Development Strategies for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Post-Pandemic Competitive Landscape, on October 24, which seeks to respond to the agency’s renewed mandate to assist SIDS by…

October 24, 2022, Bridgetown, Barbados – A new project financed by the European Union (EU) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is set to provide 60 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Suriname with skills and strategies that will strengthen their export capabilities for entry to new regional markets. The 22-month initiative, titled “Marketing and Branding of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in CARICOM”, is supported through the CARIFORUM-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) and CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) Standby Facility for Capacity Building. The EUR394,622 project includes a 25% contribution from the Government of Suriname. During the official…

Major Geothermal Energy Collaboration Expected Between St. Kitts and Nevis Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, October 24, 2022: The Minister of Environment and Climate Action Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke and Minister of Energy & Utilities Hon. Konris Maynard met with several stakeholders on Sunday 23rd October 2022 to discuss proposals for short, medium, and long-term actions that are necessary for a secure and resilient energy sector in St. Kitts and Nevis.Also present at the meeting were Dr. Devon Gardner, Head of Technical Programmes at theCaribbean Center for Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency (CCREEE); Mr. Joseph Williams, Sustainable Energy Adviser at…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 18, 2022 (SKNIS) – The First Sitting (Opening of Parliament) of the St. Kitts and Nevis National Assembly is scheduled for Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort Royal Ballroom in Frigate Bay. The Sitting will be preceded by a Guard of Honour which will take place at 9:30 am in the Grand Plaza. In accordance with Section 46 (1) of the Constitution of St. Christopher and Nevis, the Governor-General will read the Proclamation summoning the New Session of the National Assembly. Following the Proclamation, a new Speaker of the House will be elected and subsequently a…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, October 22, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — Two St. Kitts based NGOs have become the first in Latin America and the Caribbean to receive funding under the Republic of China (Taiwan)-funded Women Employment, Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion Project that was launched in November last year. Resident Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan), His Excellency Michael Chau-Horng Lin, made the announcement on Friday October 21, during an agreement signing ceremony held at the National ICT Centre, to provide funding for projects being undertaken by the two NGOs, Tab SKN Ltd, and Lake Health and Wellbeing. “It is worth mentioning that among…

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Men’s T20 team have departed Australia to head back to the region, following the team’s exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. The return of the international players will coincide with the start of the CG United Super50 Cup, the annual regional List A tournament, with their inclusions to be confirmed this week in their respective regional squads for the upcoming event. The players will now be available for the tournament upon their return to the Caribbean on 25 October, whilst some of the Test Players will remain in Melbourne to prepare for the upcoming Test Series against Australia. This year’s CG United Super 50…

BASSETERRE, ST. KTTS, October 24, 2022 (BitcoinCash22) — Businessmen, political leaders, hoteliers, entrepreneurs, and software developers from across the globe are set to speak at the highly anticipated Electronic Cash Conference to be held at the Royal St. Kitts Hotel next month. The conference, set for November 12, features six panels, including Citizenship with crypto and Payment Processing, among other things. Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, is one of the guest speakers who will share his insights on the BitcoinCash Legal Tender panel alongside the leader of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, October 21, 2022: The Ministers of Cabinet have approved the appointments for the members of the St. Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board. The Social Security Board members are as follows:Chairperson: Ms. Janet Harris – Mrs. Harris has developed a multi-disciplinary background, with extensive experience in financial management, accounting, auditing, anti-money laundering, strategic planning and change management. She holds an Associate degree in Business Management as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from the University of the Virgin Islands and a Master of Arts degree in International Business Management from the University…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 21, 2022 (SKNIS) – Crop and livestock farmers as well as fishers were on Thursday (October 20) recognized for their invaluable contribution to food security in St. Kitts and Nevis at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources Annual Food Heroes Prize giving ceremony.This year’s event, held at the St. Kitts Eco Park, was attended by farmers and fisherfolk and a number of dignitaries including the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, Honourable Samal Duggins; the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas; Attorney General Honourable Garth Wilkin; the Honourable Isalean Phillip; Permanent Secretary in the…