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Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 27, 2022 (SKNIS): Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad of the People’s Democratic Republic Algeria, H.E. Mr. Ramtane Lamamra, has congratulated the recently appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Economic Development, International Trade, Investment, Industry and Commerce, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas. In a congratulatory note dispatched from the Embassy of Algeria in Caracas, H.E. Lamamra said: “On the occasion of your appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, I would like to extend to you my warmest congratulations and my best wishes for success in the performance…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 27, 2022 (SKNIS): Senator, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Environment and Climate Action in St Kitts and Nevis, convened a series of important meetings in Antigua and Barbuda on Thursday, August 25, where she met with the Honourable Molwyn Joseph, Minister of Environment, Health and Wellness, and civil society organizations, to discuss pertinent matters relative to both countries, and the region on a whole. During a courtesy call, Senator Dr. Clarke and Minister Joseph discussed key environmental concerns facing both islands, including water access. Minister Joseph noted that the regional conversations were important for…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 27, 2022 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic (Greece) H.E. Kyriakos Mitsokatis has congratulated the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew on his elevation as the fourth Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis. In a congratulatory message dispatched from the Embassy of the Hellenic Republic to Prime Minister Dr. Drew, Prime Minister Mitsokatis said: “On the occasion of your election as Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, please accept my warmest congratulations and my very best wishes for every success in your mission. “The friendly relations between Greece and Saint Kitts and Nevis have always been…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 28, 2022 (SKNIS) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, under the leadership of Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, will place greater emphasis on the education of the nation’s youth as a means of curbing many of today’s social ills, including crime and gang-related violence. Prime Minister Dr. Drew, while speaking on the radio programme ‘Groundings’ on Freedom FM on Friday, August 26, stated that it is well within the financial powers of the Government to ensure that students in St. Kitts and Nevis receive the highest levels of education.  “[The] economic costs…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 26, 2022 (SKNIS) –The Committee tasked with planning the activities for the 39th Anniversary of Independence of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis convened its first meeting today (August 26) at the Sands Complex. Permanent Secretary Sharon Rattan is the chairperson of the Committee.In attendance at the meeting were government officials including permanent secretaries, representatives from the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force, the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Office of the Prime Minister and the Office of the Premier. Private sector representatives…

CONTEXTThe Association of Caribbean States (ACS) is a regional intergovernmental organisation that was established by virtue of the Convention establishing the Association of Caribbean States, ratified in Cartagena de Indias in July 1994. Article III of the Convention defines the organisation as one of “consultation, cooperation and concerted action” whose purpose is “to identify and promote the implementation of policies and programmes”. The organisation’s work is focussed on the areas of: disaster risk reduction, sustainable tourism, trade, transport and external economic relations, and the protection of the Caribbean Sea. The ACS has 25 Member States, 10 Associate Members, 6 Founding…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 25, 2022 (SKNIS): Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, said that a new paradigm shift will take hold within the education sector in order to implement wholesale transformation. While addressing education administrators including principals and deputy principals at a meeting at the Immaculate Conception Catholic School Auditorium on Thursday, August 25, 2022, Dr. Hanley said that as a former educator, he was excited to address the school administrators as the new Minister of Education. He promised to enhance the education experience. “I must deliver for you the double deputies in our larger…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 25, 2022 (SKNIS): The Government and people of the Republic of Korea have congratulated the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, the fourth Prime Minister of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis on his esteemed elevation as head of government. In a letter to Prime Minister Dr. Drew, His Excellency Han Duck-soo, Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea said: “On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Korea, I wish to convey my heartfelt congratulations on your inauguration as Prime Minister of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. I have every confidence that,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 25, 2022 (SKNIS): The St. Kitts Electricity Company (SKELEC) is installing more underground infrastructure in communities across the island so that its infrastructure can be more climate-resilient in withstanding the devasting impacts of natural disasters as a result of climate change. Appearing on Working for You on August 24, 2022, in a discussion treating disaster preparedness, especially in this time of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season, SKELEC’s Control, Operations and Protection Manager, Mr. Collin Brown underscored the importance of the energy company’s underground infrastructure.“Underground infrastructure is an important pillar of a resilient electrical system. I am proud to say…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 24, 2022 (SKNIS): Safety first for all work crews and the public is the priority for officials at The Cable Ltd. and the St. Kitts Electricity Company (SKELEC) Ltd after a disaster. Officials from the two companies stressed the safety component during the recovery process on Wednesday’s (August 24) edition of the television and radio programme Working for You. Collin Brown, SKELEC’s Control, Operation and Protection Manager, and Yehoshua Melchizedek, Chief Technical Officer at The Cable, appeared on the programme ahead of the start of the peak of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season which is usually in September. Mr. Brown said that…