Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 26, 2024 (SKNIS): Senior Minister and Minister of International Trade and Consumer Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, expressed strong support for the newly passed Medical Laboratories Bill, 2024, during the sitting of Parliament, on March 26. This pivotal legislation aims to establish the Medical Laboratories Council and provide for […]
Archive for March 26th, 2024
OAS Permanent Council Commemorates International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade: Saint Kitts and Nevis Delegation Delivers Statement on Education and Socioeconomic Empowerment
BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis, March 26, 2024 (Press Secretary, PMO) – On March 25, 2024, the special sitting of the Organization of American States (OAS) Permanent Council commemorated the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Held under the theme ‘Global Freedom: Emancipate yourself from mental slavery’, this event […]
UNITED STATES AND TAIWAN COLLABORATE ON MEDICAL MISSION TO BENEFIT ST. KITTS AND NEVIS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 26, 2024 (SKNIS): Over the course of eight days, from March 18 to March 25, 2024, St. Kitts and Nevis experienced additional support in healthcare services, thanks to the United States Air Force Southern Command Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) mission. This initiative featured medical professionals from the U.S. providing […]
FINDINGS OF AN INTERNAL REVIEW OF THE CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAMME REVEALED AN OVER-DEPENDENCE ON CBI REVENUE BY THE FORMER ADMINISTRATION
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 26, 2024 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Immigration, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, delivered a statement in the National Assembly on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, that revealed some startling and troubling facts regarding the management of the country’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme under the former […]
Single Use Plastic Ban – The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis Takes a Monumental Step towards a Plastic-Free Environment and Future
By: The Department of Environment BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, 26 March 2024- The Government of St Kitts and Nevis made a historic announcement to ban single-use plastics. The announcement was made during the sitting of National Assembly on Tuesday 26 March 2024 by the Minister of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, Hon Dr Joyelle Clarke. […]
A GRATEFUL NATION SAYS THANKS, AS THE LESSER ANTILLES MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TEAM (LAMAT) 2024 MISSION TO ST. KITTS AND NEVIS CONCLUDES
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 26, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis extended profound thanks and appreciation to the team of medical professionals and consultants that provided free healthcare services and training to patients and medical technicians in the Federation, as part of the United StatesAir Force Southern Command Lesser Antilles Medical […]
FEDERAL CABINET APPROVES THREE-PHASED BAN ON SINGLE-USE PLASTIC ITEMS IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 26, 2024 (SKNIS): In a landmark move towards preserving the environment and advancing sustainability, the Federal Cabinet of St. Kitts and Nevis has announced the implementation of a phased ban on single-use plastics. The announcement, made in the National Assembly on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, by Senator the Honourable Dr. Joyelle […]
SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED BY THE AMERICAN CARIBBEAN MARITIME FOUNDATION (ACMF)
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat wishes to advise Member States and Associate Members that it has received a communication from the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation (ACMF) informing of scholarship and grant opportunities for Caribbean nationals who are aspiring maritime and shipping professionals, pursuing studies at the following universities – • The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) […]
Remarks by the Chair of the RSS Council of Ministers, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew at the Opening of the Regional Security Systems Council of Ministers Meeting in Georgetown, Guyana (March 22, 2024)
It is indeed a privilege for me to be here and Saint Kitts and Nevis is poised to take the Chairmanship of the RSS, a very vital organ here in the region. Let me recognize the Minister of Home Affairs, the Honourable Ben, MP for Guyana, and the Outgoing Chair. I want to take this […]
CROP FARMERS INVITED TO 25 BY 25 CROP COMMODITIES PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS
(MOA Basseterre,St.Kitts,March 22nd 2024); The Department of Agriculture located at La Guerite, St. Kitts is offering a special opportunity for training to crop farmers through its upcoming “Commodity Production Workshops” as part of its 25 by 25 Agenda rollout. All farmers interested in learning how to properly manage, care for and maintain their lettuce, tomatoes, sweet peppers, […]