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Bridgetown, Barbados, July 13th, 2022 – The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), have agreed to an extension of the programme period for their project: “Support to the Advancement of the Comprehensive Disaster Management in the Caribbean Region”, by one year until December 2023.    The extension was formalized on June 15th, this year, when representatives from CDEMA and MFA signed an addendum to their 2019 agreement, effectively extending Project deadlines by 12 months.  Executive Director, Ms. Elizabeth Riley signed on behalf of CDEMA, while Ambassador at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Havana, Ms. Beate Stirø,…

The Honourable Justice Mr. Winston Anderson, a Judge on the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), the apex Court in the Caribbean, has authored The Law of the Sea in the Caribbean, the latest scholarly contribution to an important field of International Law in the Caribbean.  Using the lens of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, adopted in Kingston, Jamaica, on 10 December 1982, the book examines the possibilities for contribution by the Law of the Sea to economic and social development in the Region. The topics traversed include maritime jurisdiction, fisheries, offshore oil and gas, marine…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 10, 2022 (SKNIS): Secretary-General of CARICOM, Carla N. Barnett, Ph.D., CBE, has communicated congratulations to St. Kitts and Nevis’ fourth prime minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew on his party’s victory at the polls and his election as Prime Minister. In her words of congratulations, Dr. Barnett said: “I offer sincere congratulations to you and the St. Kitts and Nevis Labour Party on your victory in the General Elections of 5 August 2022 and your assumption of office as Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis. “On the conclusion of the elections, the CARICOM Election Observer Mission issued…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 09th August, 2022 (SKNIS): Director-General of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Dr. Didacus Jules has congratulated the fourth prime minister of St. Kitts and Nevis Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew. In a congratulatory note to Prime Minister Drew, Dr. Jules said: “On behalf of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), I extend sincere congratulations to you and the St Kitts Nevis Labour Party on your victory at the August 5, 2022 national elections. This electoral victory clearly demonstrates the confidence of the people of St. Kitts and Nevis in your vision for the progress and prosperity of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 09th August, 2022 (SKNIS): The President and Vice President of Nicaragua have extended best wishes to the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew in a congratulatory message. President H.E. Daniel Ortega Saavedra, and the First Lady and Vice President H.E. Rosario Murillo, who is the wife of President Ortega said: “Allow us to express our Warmest Congratulations to You and to the Saint Kitts and Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) for the victory achieved in the elections held on 5TH August. “At the beginning of your new mandate as Prime Minister, we convey to You,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 09th August, 2022 (SKNIS): Premier of Montserrat Hon. Joseph Farrell has congratulated and extended best wishes for a successful term in office to the new Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew. In a congratulatory message to Prime Minister Drew, the Premier of Montserrat said: “The pleasure is mine to congratulate you and the St. Kitts & Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) on your decisive victory at the recent General Elections. With your appointment as Prime Minister comes a new mantel of responsibility. I wish to assure you of the continued friendship and support of the Government and people of…

The President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro Moros, todayheld a phone call with the Prime Minister of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dr.Terrance Drew, who was elected in the elections on August 5, 2022, with the purpose ofextending his cordial congratulations on his victory, as well as to the San Cristobaleñopeople for the successful election day. During his conversation, the Head of State conveyed to the Prime Minister of Saint Kittsand Nevis, the willingness of the Government of Venezuela to continue providing itssolidarity cooperation through the Petrocaribe Energy Supply Agreement, as well as theimplementation of…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, August 9, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — President of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Her Excellency Dr Tsai Ing-wen, on Saturday August 6, sent a message of congratulations to the Hon Dr Terrance Drew, who was sworn in as the fourth Prime Minister of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. “On behalf of the people and government of the Republic of China (Taiwan), I extend my heartfelt congratulations on your election as Prime Minister of the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis,” said President Tsai Ing-wen. “I wish you every success in your new role, and I am confident…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 09, 2022 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis’ newly-elected Prime Minister, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, and members of his Cabinet began their first working day on Tuesday, August 09, 2022. The Prime Minister along with elected members Dr. the Hon. Geoffrey Hanley, Honourable Marsha Henderson, Honourable Konris Maynard, Honourable Samal Duggins, and the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas were warmly welcomed with loud applause and smiling faces from the staff at Government Headquarters, who excitedly waited in the foyer and outside their offices to applaud the newly elected parliamentarians. His Excellency Kenneth Douglas accompanied the new Cabinet. Cabinet Secretary…