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BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 15th November 2022 – Minister of Environment and Climate Action, The Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke presented, on Tuesday, 15th November, a national statement on behalf of the Government of St Kitts and Nevis during the 27th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP27) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.In her address, Minister Dr. Clarke highlighted climate action, climate justice and finance and their impacts on Small Island Developing States, which include loss and damage.The Minister told the gathering that St. Kitts and Nevis lends to the voice of other Small Island Developing States in their bid to address…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 15th November, 2022 – The Right Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Economic Development et al, represented the Government of St Kitts and Nevis on Tuesday, November 15, as he spoke at a side event on enhancing women’s empowerment programmes for small businesses in the Caribbean at the 27thSession of the Conference of Parties (COP27) in Egypt. The side event, in collaboration with the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (Taiwan ICDF), explored the challenges and opportunities of Women’s Economic Empowerment as COP recognizes November 15 as “Gender Day”. Minister Dr. Douglas spoke on the topic,…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 16, 2022 (SKNIS) – In its first 100 days in office, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew-led administration said it has made and is making a concerted effort to strengthen the country’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme. During his press conference on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, Prime Minister and Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew updated nationals on the steps being taken to improve the functioning of the programme. “The vision to use citizenship by investment to attract international investment was both bold and creative but we must admit that over the years, the programme has…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 15, 2022 (SKNIS):The Cabinet Ministers met under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister, The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, on Monday, 14th November 2022 and made several key decisions to improve the welfare of our people.

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 15, 2022 (SKNIS) – Civil servants received some welcomed news today, as Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew announced the payment of an extra month’s salary on November 22, 2022. Prime Minister Dr. Drew made the announcement during his Press Conference held today, Tuesday, November 15 at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort Ballroom. “Your Government has been methodical, prudent and pragmatic in carrying out the mandate you have elected us to undertake. I am therefore pleased to announce that after careful deliberation, an extra payment of one month’s salary, or what is termed…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 15, 2022 (SKNIS): Approximately 150 young people from across St. Kitts and Nevis gathered at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort on Tuesday (November 15) to learn more about government programmes and activities that directly impact them and to give their perspective on ways the government can further tailor its empowerment initiatives to meet the demands of the young generation. The engagement was facilitated by the Junior Minister responsible for Youth Empowerment, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, who was supported by the staff of the Department. The young people expressed the need for skills development, job training, transfer…

Bridgetown, Barbados November 15, 2022– The CDEMA Coordinating Unit officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with U.S based Relief and Development Organization, World Hope International on November 11, 2022. The signing occurred at the close of the weeklong Regional Search and Rescue Training (RSART) Programme, CDEMA’s first in-person disaster response training held in Barbados since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The programme was funded by the Targeted Support to CDEMA Project through Global Affairs Canada. Executive Director of CDEMA, Elizabeth Riley, welcomed the partnership saying, “Our Participating States stand to benefit tremendously from the expertise of World Hope…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 15, 2022 (SKNIS) – Cabinet officials, led by Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, along with officials from the Ministry of Tourism held an important dialogue with executives of Carnival Corporation aimed at strengthening the relationship between St. Kitts and Nevis, as a tourist destination, and the cruise line.The meeting was held on Monday, November 14, 2022, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort and featured participation from the President of P&O Cruises, Mr. Paul Ludlow; Marie McKenzie, Vice President of Government & Destination Affairs at Carnival Corporation & PLC; Giora Israel, Senior Advisor to the…

Bird Rock, Basseterre (Tuesday 15 th November 2022) – The Public is herebyinformed that all business operations at the St. Christopher Air & Sea PortsAuthority (SCASPA) with the exception of SCASPA Essential Services,would experience early closure at 2:00 P.M., on Thursday 17 th November2022 to facilitate a general staff meeting.Usual operating hours will resume on Friday 18 th November 2022 from 8:00A.M.We apologize for any inconvenience this early closure may cause.

Bird Rock, Basseterre (Tuesday 15th November, 2022) —- The St. Christopher Air & Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) wishes to announce the appointment of its first female Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Ms. Adeola Moore, effective Monday 14th November, 2022. Ms. Moore’s historic appointment is set to bolster the Authority’s operations as she brings with her a decade of experience in the financial and managerial markets. She also joins a lineup of women in becoming the first female CEO for high-ranking institutions in the wider Caribbean. Ms. Moore began her journey in the world of work at the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National…