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Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 12, 2022 (SKNIS):  Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Sherilita (Shez) Dore-Tyson said that the Ministry has resumed its normal duties effective Wednesday, September 07, 2022, and citizens can now be at ease as the ministry is moving to address several issues in a structured and people-focused manner. Two main areas of focus relate to land and the Poverty Alleviation Programme (PAP). Ms. Dore-Tyson said that all business relating to land including applications and administrative functions are now available. However, all lands allocated from January 01, 2022, are being reviewed and the entire process is…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 09, 2022 (SKNIS) – The employees of the Parks and Beaches Unit within the Ministry of Environment were today, Friday, September 09, 2022, reminded of the important role they play in maintaining the beauty and attractiveness of the country for its citizens and residents, as well as visitors to our shores.This important reminder was given by Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew and Minister of Environment, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke during a meeting with the staff of the Parks and Beaches Unit.In emphasizing the staff’s significant role to the country, Minister Clarke told the staff,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 09, 2022 (SKNIS): The Department of Environment unveiled new signage at the Royal Basseterre Valley National Park on Friday, September 9, 2022, as part of its Invasive Alien Species (IAS) Project. Minister of Environment, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, commented on the sign which reads “Detect, Declare, and Protect,” adding that it is timely and important. “It is a reminder that we all have to play a part in terms of managing the spread of and the cost of invasive alien species. Today, we are talking about the Green Vervet Monkey and the problem is that some people feel…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 09, 2022 (SKNIS): Approximately 30 coaches from the Department of Sports completed four days of capacity-building training designed to enhance their effectiveness in positively engaging student-athletes and successfully delivering instructional programmes in schools. The workshop, organized by the Department of Sports, ran from September 05 to 08, 2022. It was held at the Media Centre of the Warner Park Cricket Stadium. Sessions ran from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and featured participation from coaches in cricket, football, volleyball, tennis, basketball, netball, and track and field. The focus of the training was transforming the delivery of sports within…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 09, 2022 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is currently working on new options for economic and social empowerment and development by creating avenues for investment planning that will focus on new growth areas including agro-technology, high-end tourism and specialized manufacturing.This was addressed at a meeting held on Tuesday, September 06, 2022, when The Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Economic Development along with Minister of Sustainable Development, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke met with senior staff members within her ministry to discuss ways in which both ministries can create synergies or collaborations…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 9, 2022 (SKNIS): The Government, led by Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has plans to diversify the tourism product by creating a more immersive cultural experience for the travellers to the twin-island Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. In her first Ministry of Tourism Press Conference at the St. Kitts Marriott Saint Lucia Room on September 8, Minister of Tourism, Honourable Marsha Henderson, said, “We must, however, diversify our experiences by identifying immersive cultural products and services that will increase demand for our destination. The diversification of our experiences will require intense collaboration with our local…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 09, 2022 (SKNIS): The Government and people of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis join the rest of the Commonwealth and the International Community in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second. Her majesty died on September 8, 2022, at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. In a statement on the sad occasion, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew said: “Today, it is with profound sadness that we, the Government and people of St Kitts and Nevis, mourn the passing and celebrate the life, service and legacy of our Queen…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 9, 2022 (SKNIS): Chief Executive Officer of the St. Kitts Tourism Authority Ellison Thompson said that travel is on the rebound during his presentation at the Minister of Tourism’s Press Conference on September 8. He made this statement in light of the restrictions placed over the past two years as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and asserted that “individuals are once again ready to take their favourite vacations to their desired vacation destination.” Mr. Thompson said that although individuals are ready again to vacation it does not mark the end of the COVID-19 situation. “We are turning the corner from a pandemic to an endemic,” he…

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) expresses its deep regrets at the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland and Head of the Commonwealth which includes nine of our Member States, and all five of our Associate Members due to their relation to the United Kingdom.During her 70-year reign, Her Majesty’s commitment to service and devotion to duty was a sterling example to all. She was the one constant in a world of never-ending change.Queen Elizabeth II will be remembered for her love of and dedication to the Commonwealth of which she was a passionate…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 08, 2022 (SKNIS): Child protection and juvenile justice stakeholders are feeling energized following the September 06 and 07, 2022, consultation that considered key reforms to pieces of related legislation.Under review was the function of the Probation and Child Welfare Board in the context of the Probation and Child Welfare Board Act, the Children (Care and Adoption) Act and the Child Justice Act. The consultation was organized by the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs.Participant Sasha-gay McDermott of the Ministry of Education noted that the brainstorming and subsequent recommendations of the stakeholder group will push forward…