Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 14, 2023 (SKNIS): The Honourable Konris Maynard, Minister with responsibility for Public Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities et al, will lead a delegation to the United Nations (UN) High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on sustainable development in New York on the 18th of July, 2023. Minister Maynard will present to the august body St. Kitts […]
Archive for July 14th, 2023
PRIME MINISTER DR. DREW ASSURES THE CAYON COMMUNITY THAT THE WATER PROBLEMS WILL BE RESOLVED UNDER HIS ADMINISTRATION
Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 13, 2023 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, assured the residents of the Cayon community, which is one of the communities within his constituency, that they will enjoy a sustained consistent availability of potable water soon. He said this during his monthly press conference held […]
MINISTRY OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT RESUMES PAYMENT FOR LANDS ALLOCATED IN ST. KITTS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 13, 2023 (SKNIS): Effective Thursday, July 13, 2023, the Ministry of Sustainable Development resumed payment for persons who were allocated lands in 2020 and 2021. The announcement was made by the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, at the Prime Minister’s Press Conference with Cabinet Ministers held at the NEMA […]
START OF HOUSING PROJECT BY EAST COAST HOUSING DEVELOPMENT DELAYED AS COMPANY MEETS COMMUNITY DEMAND
Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 13, 2023 (SKNIS): The construction of model homes by the East Coast Housing Development in St. Kitts has been delayed as the company adjusts to meet the feedback expressed by locals following the National Housing Corporation (NHC) Housing Fair on May 18, 2023. The Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Deputy Prime Minister and […]
CARICOM Statement on The British Virgin Islands
Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) at their 45th Regular Meeting, 3-5 July 2023, at the Hyatt Regency, Trinidad and Tobago: Congratulated the Government and People of the British Virgin Islands on the peaceful, free and fair General Elections held on 24 April 2023, which resulted in the re-appointment of Dr. The Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley […]
GOVERNMENT ENHANCING CAPABILITIES OF SECURITY FORCES THROUGH TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT ALL WITH AIM OF MAINTAINING CITIZEN SECURITY
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 13, 2023 (SKNIS) – As part of its holistic approach to maintaining the safety and security of citizens and residents, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is placing greater emphasis on enhancing human resources within the various security agencies. Speaking at his monthly press conference with Cabinet Ministers today, Thursday, July […]
PM DR. TERRANCE DREW-LED ADMINISTRATION IMPLEMENTS DECISIVE MEASURES TO BRING ECONOMIC RELIEF TO CONSUMERS IN THE FACE OF INFLATION
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 13, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew-led Administration recently introduced several economic measures to bring significant relief to consumers, as well as to relieve financial pressures on importers and businesses and promote greater economic activity in the Federation. The measures include concessions on school supplies until September 30, 2023, the […]
122 million more people pushed into hunger since 2019 due to multiple crises, reveals UN report
Latest research shows around 735 million people currently facing hunger, compared to 613 million in 2019 12/07/2023 – Rome/New York/Geneva – Over 122 million more people are facing hunger in the world since 2019 due to the pandemic and repeated weather shocks and conflicts, including the war in Ukraine, according to the latest State of Food Security and […]
POST-COI CRISIS SITUATION OF THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
Statement of the OECS Authority at the Seventy-Third (73rd) Meeting of the OECS Authority Thursday, July 13, 2023 — Following discussion of the Situation of the British Virgin Islands, the OECS Authority: Celebrates the historical, cultural, legal, economic, political and familial bonds that the British Virgin Islands shares with the OECS family in the Eastern Caribbean. Congratulates the […]
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Advisory Services – Cannabis Cultivation, Information, Product Development and Retail Sales in St. Kitts
1. BACKGROUND The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is prioritizing agricultural tourism as a means of creating meaningful immersive experiences for visitors. Additionally the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis prioritizes sustainability as a cornerstone of its tourism and agricultural sectors, and incorporates the following key values into tourism and agricultural management: ∙ sustainable […]