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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 18, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Ministry of Agriculture in St. Kitts is taking the necessary steps to promote sustainable agricultural practices, particularly as it relates to the proper utilization of water on farms. The 2023 observance of World Food Day on October 16 was celebrated under the theme, “Water is Life, Water […]

Nassau, The Bahamas, October 17, 2023 (IICA). Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) Director General, Manuel Otero said the agricultural sector has to be part of environmental negotiations at COP 28 to be held in December. His comments came at a press conference for the Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2023 held at Superclub Breezes Resort […]

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, October 17, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO): Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew embarked on a milestone visit to the Canadian capital, leaving an indelible mark on diplomatic relations between the two nations. Prime Minister Drew was the first foreign dignitary to meet the newly elected Honourable […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 17, 2023 (SKNIS): The government’s plans to enhance local food production while carefully balancing other demands for land, water and financial resources will be discussed during Wednesday’s (October 18) edition of InFocus. Miguel Flemming, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, along with Director of Agriculture, Jeanelle Kelly, will appear on the programme […]

The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs wishes to invite suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Deputy Director at the Community Development and Social Services Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for serving as a member of the management team of the Department […]

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 — The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission officially launched the OECS Regional Data Governance Council (RDGC) on October 11, 2023, in Saint Lucia. The hybrid launch was attended by directors of statistics from member states, officials of the World Bank, representatives from Caricom, the Caribbean Development Bank, and the Eastern […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts (Tuesday 17th October 2023)—– To facilitate the influx of passengers, The St.Christopher Air & Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) governed—-Robert L. Bradshaw InternationalAirport, is undergoing a major expansion with the construction of a new stairway and ramp that willaccommodate a new departure gate terminal. The newly proposed passenger departure terminal, to be earmarked […]

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Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 13, 2023 (SKNIS): Work to extract water from the newly discovered well in Cayon and add it to the distribution system is progressing as the government moves to address the water shortage challenges resulting from climate change. The well was discovered in August 2023 following drilling by the Bedrock Exploration Development Technologies […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 13, 2023 (SKNIS): The rollout of solar energy initiatives across St. Kitts and Nevis is expected to increase in 2024 as the government is close to establishing a feed-in tariff policy to make investment into solar energy worthwhile. A feed-in tariff is the funds or credit owed to independent power producers that […]