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Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, October 12, 2022: Following the surge in domestic violence incidents within the past few weeks, the Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew convened an inter-ministerial meeting to discuss existing institutional challenges and potential legislative amendments to improve the prevention and detection of such incidents.Present at the meeting were senior officers in the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs: Permanent Secretary (PS) Mrs. Janelle Lewis-Tafari, Director of Gender Affairs Mr. Virgil Jeffers and Senior Gender Officer Mrs. Shinelle Charles; Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Andre Mitchell; the Attorney-General Hon. Garth Wilkin; and PS in the…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, October 13, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — As the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis observes activities to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October), the National Caribbean Insurance Company Limited has partnered with the Essence of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation as a corporate sponsor, in support of the Foundation’s work and advocacy for cancer patients. “National Caribbean Insurance Company Limited is delighted to join with Essence of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation as a corporate partner in support of their excellent work and advocacy for cancer patients,” said the company’s Senior Manager, Sales and Marketing, Mr Floyd Charles, on Thursday October…

Taipei, Taiwan, October 14, 2022 (SKNIS)–The Republic of China (Taiwan) prides itself on its democratic way of life, and one of the pillars of democracy is the freedom of the press. It is for this reason that Taiwan partners with the international press as part of its good governance agenda of transparency and accountability. For its National Day (Double Ten Day) on 10th October, Taiwan invited a 25-member international press group to be a part of the celebrations from October 8-14. In her National Day address, President H.E. Dr. Tsai Ing-wen said “Aside from issues of national governance, building democratic resilience is…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 13, 2022 (SKNBS): Minister of International Trade et al., theRight Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas along with Permanent Secretary Jasemin Weekestraversed to Barbados for the October 11 to 12, 2022 Joint CARIFORUM – EU MinisterialMeeting.In his remarks at the meeting, Minister Douglas stated that the subject of de-risking policies onglobal banks continues to be a threat to the region’s economies and called for timely solutions.“For small open economies such as ours where international transaction flows play a critical rolein our economic development, a complete closure or near closure to the international financialpayment system would have crippling effects…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 13, 2022 (SKNIS): Enhancing the family structure is a key ingredient of the St. Kitts and Nevis National Gender Policy and Action Plan which seeks to promote gender equality and eliminate all types of gender-related discrimination. There are five strategic actions to encourage cohesive family units that are pursued by the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs. Junior Minister, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, highlighted the goals while addressing the 83rd Session for the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) on October 12, 2022 “The strategic actions under this tenant are to promote consistent positive messaging, reinforce all family structures, and the principle of equality and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 13, 2022 (SKNIS): The St. Kitts Investment Promotion Agency (SKIPA) is currently participating in the 23rd Annual US-Africa Trade & Investment Conference (AfrICANDO) 2022 in Miami Florida from October 10-13 2022, which brings together business leaders, investment promotion authorities, and other government officials to showcase trade and investment opportunities. According to www.agoacsonetwork.org, AfrICANDO is designed to assist civil society organizations (CSOs), micro, small, and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs), and the African Diaspora in creating linkages with US businesses and other stakeholders by navigating US-Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation using AGOA benefits; reaching new markets; expanding their distribution networks; generating end client inquiries;…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 12, 2022 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is strengthening it’s response to gender-based violence by pursuing a multi-pronged approach that will tackle system and cultural reforms. On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, Junior Minister and Minister responsible for Social Development and Gender Affairs, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, shared some of the reforms taken as she addressed the 83rd Session for the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). The October 10-28 meeting is being held in Geneva, Switzerland. “To improve in this area, the Department of Gender Affairs has taken the initiative…

Taipei, Taiwan, October 12, 2022 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis’ longest and most faithful diplomatic ally of nearly four decades, the Republic of China (Taiwan) celebrated its National Day otherwise known as Double Ten Day (for the tenth day of the tenth month) on October 10. It marked the 111th year since the founding of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the 73rdNational Day since the government relocated to Taiwan in 1949, formally separating from mainland China (formally the People’s Republic of China). The National Day was punctuated with the spectacular annual National Day Parade outside the Presidential Office in the capital city…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 12, 2022 (SKNIS): Minister of International Trade, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas is currently representing St. Kitts and Nevis at the October 11-12 Joint CARIFORUM – European Union (EU) Ministerial Meeting in Barbados. The meeting was convened to witness the launch of a new framework for CARIFORUM-EU Cooperation which is outlined in the Caribbean Regional Multi-Annual Indicative Programme, while providing political guidance for CARIFORUM-EU Cooperation and future flagship programmes. Minister of Trade of Antigua, the Honourable Chet Greene, is the lead spokesperson for CARIFORUM. It is anticipated that the meeting of CARIFORUM Ministers and the…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 12, 2022, (SKNIS) – The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, is continuing with the roll out of the Innovative Protected Cultivation Systems in the Caribbean project in St. Kitts and Nevis with a Capacity Building and Technical Training Workshop this week from October 10-15. The Innovative Protected Cultivation Systems in the Caribbean project was officially launched in St. Kitts and Nevis in March 2021. The initial training was conducted in Nevis in June of this year. This week’s workshop represents the second leg of training. …