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Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 31, 2022 (SKNIS): Minister of Public Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Post, Information, Communication and Technology et al, the Hon. Konris Maynard toured the facilities of The Cable St. Kitts Ltd on August 31, 2022. During the tour, Minister Maynard met with the management and staff and was briefed on a number of ongoing projects. “First of all, thank you for welcoming me, I want to commend the team for all the work you have done. I know sometimes the general public does not get to see the hard work that you get to put in, the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 31, 2022 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew and a delegation, arrived in Barbados today (August 31) to attend the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2022, which takes place from September 1-3 at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre in Bridgetown under the theme “One People. One Destiny. Uniting and Reimagining our Future.” The Prime Minister’s delegation includes the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Economic Development and Investment; Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Marcus Natta; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Mrs.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 31, 2022 (SKNIS): Chair of the Independence 39 Committee, Permanent Secretary Sharon Rattan, will be the special guest on the popular government radio and television programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. The discussion will focus on the plans for the celebration of the 39th Anniversary of the Independence of St. Kitts and Nevis. The winner of the theme competition for this year’s Independence will be announced during the programme. Some of the regular activities on the Independence calendar include the Independence Day Military Parade, the Prime Minister’s Lecture Series, the Independence State Church Service, and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 30, 2022 (SKNIS): The Cabinet of Ministers met on Monday, August 29, 2022, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister the Honourable Dr Terrance Drew. During their meeting, Cabinet discussed several matters of national importance to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. Below are the outcomes of their discussions. The Cabinet agreed in principle to facilitate the payment of the St. Kitts Electricity Company’s fuel costs in order to enable lower energy costs for the residents on St. Kitts.The Cabinet has decided to take the following steps with respect to marijuana:to review the laws decriminalizing possession…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 30, 2022 (SKNIS): Dwayne Bravo, Captain of the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots cricket team, paid a courtesy call on the Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (August 29, 2022) to meet the new administration and celebrate the team’s success in The 6IXTY.Bravo warmly greeted the ministers and showed off the Universe Boss Trophy to the Cabinet. He expressed pride in the accomplishment of the team in the new 60-ball competition introduced by the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The ministers welcomed Captain Bravo and enjoyed a lighthearted moment taking pictures with the popular cricketer and the championship…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 30, 2022 (SKNIS) – The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, the first Cuban-trained medical doctor to serve as Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, has said that the twin-island Federation will always value the cordial relationship it shares with the Republic of Cuba. Prime Minister Dr. Drew was at the time addressing guests at a social gathering organized by the Embassy of Cuba in St. Kitts and Nevis and the St. Kitts and Nevis Cuban Alumni Association on Saturday, August 27, 2022. The event was attended by the Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to St. Kitts and…

Guatemala City, 30 August 2022. The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) is implementing an initiative in collaboration with the United States Department of State and the European Union to economically empower rural women farmers in order to better deal with climate impacts on agriculture and their livelihoods.The strategic alliance between these organizations considers the role that women play in agriculture in order to move them beyond subsistence farming and toward more value-added, market-oriented production. Spearheaded by IICA’s Climate Action and Sustainable Agriculture program and the Institute’s Delegation in Guatemala, the initiative is run through the Adapted Agroforestry Systems for the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 29, 2022 (SKNIS): The 2022-2023 school year officially commenced on Monday (August 29, 2022) as the Ministry of Education welcomed scores of teachers to its Summer Workshop. The opening ceremony was held at the Rivers of Living Waters Christian Center at Lime Kiln Commercial Development. Chief Education Officer, Francil Morris, greeted the teachers and promised that the next four days of training will afford the front-line educators additional tools to ensure that students are exposed to opportunities that maximize their full potential. “I urge all of you as members of this education sector to mentally prepare…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 29, 2022 (SKNIS): Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, outlined seven priority areas that will ensure that every child has equitable access to quality education in a safe child-friendly environment.The seven priority areas were shared at the opening ceremony of the Annual Summer Workshop for teachers held at the Rivers of Living Waters Christian Center on Monday, August 29, 2022. Some of the priorities are achievable in the short to medium term, while others will undoubtedly require an extended period to complete.The first two agenda items mentioned involve construction. The…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 29, 2022 (SKNIS): The Honourable Isalean Phillip, Senator in the National Assembly, was officially sworn in as Junior Minister in the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Social Development, Gender Affairs, Aging and Disabilities in the Federal Cabinet of St. Kitts and Nevis during a brief but significant ceremony on Monday, August 29, 2022, at Government House.Minister Phillip was administered the Oath of Office, the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Secrecy by His Lordship Patrick Thompson in front of the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir S. W. Tapley Seaton, as well as several Cabinet Ministers including Prime…