Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, October 12, 2022: Following the surge in domestic violence incidents within the past few weeks, the Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew convened an inter-ministerial meeting to discuss existing institutional challenges and potential legislative amendments to improve the prevention and detection of such incidents.Present at the meeting were senior officers […]
Archive for October 14th, 2022
National Caribbean Insurance is corporate sponsor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, October 13, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — As the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis observes activities to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October), the National Caribbean Insurance Company Limited has partnered with the Essence of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation as a corporate sponsor, in support of the Foundation’s work and advocacy for cancer patients. […]
INTERNATIONAL PRESS GROUP FOR DOUBLE TENTH NATIONAL DAY WRAPS-UP PROGRAMME IN TAIWAN
Taipei, Taiwan, October 14, 2022 (SKNIS)–The Republic of China (Taiwan) prides itself on its democratic way of life, and one of the pillars of democracy is the freedom of the press. It is for this reason that Taiwan partners with the international press as part of its good governance agenda of transparency and accountability. For its […]
ST KITTS AND NEVIS WORKING TO ENHANCE FAMILY STRUCTURES TO HELP PROMOTE HEALTHY GENDER RELATIONS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 13, 2022 (SKNIS): Enhancing the family structure is a key ingredient of the St. Kitts and Nevis National Gender Policy and Action Plan which seeks to promote gender equality and eliminate all types of gender-related discrimination. There are five strategic actions to encourage cohesive family units that are pursued by the Ministry of Social Development and Gender […]
MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE OFFICIALS REPRESENT FEDERATION AT JOINT CARIFORUM – EU MINISTERIAL MEETING IN BARBADOS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 13, 2022 (SKNBS): Minister of International Trade et al., theRight Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas along with Permanent Secretary Jasemin Weekestraversed to Barbados for the October 11 to 12, 2022 Joint CARIFORUM – EU MinisterialMeeting. In his remarks at the meeting, Minister Douglas stated that the subject of de-risking policies onglobal banks […]
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS REPRESENTED AT 23RD ANNUAL US-AFRICA TRADE AND INVESTMENT CONFERENCE
Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 13, 2022 (SKNIS): The St. Kitts Investment Promotion Agency (SKIPA) is currently participating in the 23rd Annual US-Africa Trade & Investment Conference (AfrICANDO) 2022 in Miami Florida from October 10-13 2022, which brings together business leaders, investment promotion authorities, and other government officials to showcase trade and investment opportunities. According to www.agoacsonetwork.org, AfrICANDO is designed […]
ST KITTS AND NEVIS STRENGTHENING RESPONSE TO GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 12, 2022 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is strengthening it’s response to gender-based violence by pursuing a multi-pronged approach that will tackle system and cultural reforms. On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, Junior Minister and Minister responsible for Social Development and Gender Affairs, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, shared some […]
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS’ FOREIGN MINISTER ATTENDS JOINT CARIFORUM-EU MINISTERIAL MEETING IN BARBADOS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 12, 2022 (SKNIS): Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas is currently representing St. Kitts and Nevis at the October 11-12 Joint CARIFORUM – European Union (EU) Ministerial Meeting in Barbados. The meeting was convened to witness the launch of a new framework for CARIFORUM-EU Cooperation which is […]
PRESIDENT TSAI ING-WEN PROMISES A BETTER TAIWAN FOR THE WORLD IN HER NATIONAL DAY 2022 ADDRESS
Taipei, Taiwan, October 12, 2022 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis’ longest and most faithful diplomatic ally of nearly four decades, the Republic of China (Taiwan) celebrated its National Day otherwise known as Double Ten Day (for the tenth day of the tenth month) on October 10. It marked the 111th year since the founding of the Republic of […]
FAO-SPONSORED PROJECT TO HELP ENHANCE CROP PRODUCTION AND QUALITY IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 12, 2022, (SKNIS) – The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, is continuing with the roll out of the Innovative Protected Cultivation Systems in the Caribbean project in St. Kitts and Nevis with a Capacity Building and Technical Training Workshop this […]