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St. Kitts and Nevis, March 10, 2025 (SKNBS): The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) is set to host a pivotal workshop aimed at strengthening national quality infrastructure through the Development of the National Standardisation Strategies (NSS). Scheduled for March 13, 2025, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, this session will be held under the theme, “Building Awareness, Confirming Research Findings, and Setting Standards Priorities.” Bringing together key stakeholders from various sectors, this initiative is a critical component of the ACP QI Programme, a collaborative effort between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ)…

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 07, 2025): The Department of Marine Resources of St. Kitts and Nevis (DMR) hosted a critical focus group meeting on Wednesday March 06, 2025 at the Old Road Fisheries Complex. The session brought together local fishers and vessel operators to discuss the use of biodegradable panels on fish pots as a solution to mitigate ghost fishing and reduce the impact of abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) on marine life. Ghost fishing remains a significant challenge in marine conservation. When durable fishing gear is lost at sea, it continues to trap and kill marine organisms,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 07, 2025 (SKNIS): Construction of the new Basseterre High School is expected to begin in the coming weeks as the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis prepares to meet a key commitment to have a modern facility that capitalises on latest teaching and learning techniques and technology. “It will be one like no other in the region,” said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, at a press conference with members of the Cabinet on Thursday (March 06, 2025). The demolition of the buildings on the Basseterre High School grounds began…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 06, 2025 (SKNIS): Approximately 300 regional and international delegates will gather in Saint Kitts and Nevis for the Global Sustainable Island Summit (GSIS) slated for May 27-29, 2025, reinforcing the Federation’s commitment to sustainability while positioning itself as a leader in conference tourism. The event is being coordinated by Island Innovation, led by James Ellsmoor and his team, working closely with local event lead Sharon Rattan. The five-day Global Sustainable Island Summit (GSIS) will focus on sustainable development and climate resilience through partnerships targeted at island states. The Ministry of Youth Empowerment will partner with the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 06, 2025 (SKNIS): The first building in the East Street Affordable Housing Development is nearing completion and will soon welcome four families as the government, through the National Housing Corporation (NHC), works to meet the tremendous demand for housing. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Housing, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, visited the two-storey building on Wednesday, (March 05, 2025) to evaluate the progress of the four apartments, each of which will feature two bedrooms. He explained that the project is part of the efforts to rehabilitate the East Basseterre area, which he represents in the Federal…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, March 06, 2025 (SKNIS) – At the conclusion of the 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Barbados on February 21, regional leaders agreed to extend the 25 by 2025 initiative by five years. This decision was made in response to challenges such as global trade uncertainties and the impact of natural disasters in the region. The 25 by 2025 initiative originally aimed to reduce the region’s Six ($6) billion food import bill by 25 percent by the end of 2025. With the extension, the target date is…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts, March 06, 2025 (SKNIS) – Minister of Energy, the Honourable Konris Maynard, has announced that the government, through the St. Kitts Electricity Company Limited (SKELEC), will soon begin an island-wide initiative to replace all electricity meters with advanced smart meters. This transition will be powered by the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system—an integrated network that enables two-way communication between utility providers and customers. The AMI system collects, stores, and analyses energy consumption data in real-time, allowing SKELEC to monitor electricity usage more efficiently. Speaking at the Prime Minister’s Press Conference with Cabinet Ministers on March 06, 2025,…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (March 6, 2025) – The National Council on Drug Abuse Prevention convened its first General Meeting for 2025 yesterday, March 5, 2025, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to advancing national efforts in drug prevention, treatment, and supply reduction. The meeting was chaired by the Council’s Chairman, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Travis Rogers, and attended by key stakeholders dedicated to fostering a coordinated and strategic approach to drug abuse prevention. Executive Secretary Mrs. Karimu Byron Caines gave members a comprehensive overview of the Council’s establishment, composition, and core functions. She further outlined the Council’s 2025…

Washington DC, March 4, 2025 – Major General Richard Heitkamp, Director, Inter-American Defense College (IADC), accompanied by United States Navy Captain, Rick Ursery and Saint Kitts and Nevis Ambassador to the United States of America, Her Excellency Jacinth Henry-Martin, concluded what Major General described as one of his most “successful and impactful courtesy visits”. This visit underscored the commitment of the Inter-American Defense College (IADC) to strengthening security cooperation and capacity-building efforts with the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis. During his visit, Major General Heitkamp engaged in high-level discussions with the Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 04, 2025 (SKNIS): Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister, The Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, the Cabinet convened on Monday, March 03, 2025, to deliberate on and advance critical policies designed to enhance the well-being of all citizens and residents. Today, I am pleased to share with you the outcomes of these discussions, which underscore your government’s commitment to inclusivity, progress, and the sustainable development of our nation. Among the major decisions taken was the Cabinet approval for Saint Kitts and Nevis to become a State Party to the Inter-American Convention on the Protection of the Human Rights…