Basseterre, Saint Kitts (09th March, 2023) – On March 8th, 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs et al of Saint Kitts and Nevis welcomed the visit of Mr. Christopher Koo- Chairman of the Korea International Trade Association and Presidential Envoy of the Republic of Korea. Mr. Koo leads a sixteen-member delegation on a three-day visit to Saint Kitts and Nevis […]
Archive for March 11th, 2023
DAME MARCELLA LEADS THE LIST OF FEMALES AWARDED ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 10, 2023 (SKNIS): Eleven females in St. Kitts and Nevis were recognized for outstanding achievement and blazing a trail in various spheres throughout the twin-island Federation on Wednesday, March 08, 2023, during the International Women’s Day Awards Ceremony. The ceremony, held at Government House, saw six women receiving the Pioneer Award. The […]
SUMMER CAMP 40 TO PAY TRIBUTE TO PAST CAMPERS AND VOLUNTEERS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 10, 2023 (SKNIS): The annual Summer Residential Camp is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year, and organizers plan to celebrate the milestone with more opportunities for fun and learning while thanking persons who contributed to the success of the programme. The camp will run from July 16 to 30 at the Beach Allen […]
ATTORNEY-GENERAL PLEASED WITH SUCCESSFUL 34TH MEETING OF THE OECS LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Christ Church, Barbados, March 10, 2023 (SKNIS): The 34th Meeting of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Legal Affairs Committee was held on March 9 and 10, 2023 in Barbados. Attending the meeting on behalf of the Federation was Attorney-General, Senator Garth Wilkin. “The OECS Legal Affairs Committee met this week to discuss and finalize various […]
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS’ ECONOMY PROJECTED TO CONTINUE ITS RECOVERY OVER THE MEDIUM TERM DESPITE EXOGENOUS SHOCKS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 10, 2023 (SKNIS): The economy of St. Kitts and Nevis is projected to continue its recovery over the medium term, fueled by a rebound in tourism services, greater agricultural production, digitalisation, and increased investment in public infrastructure, according to a country report released by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) on March […]
Universal Health Insurance and New Smart Hospital to be Introduced in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, March 9, 2023 [Press Secretary, PMO]: Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, joined several senior health officials in St. Kitts and Nevis and other stakeholders at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort yesterday (Wednesday, March 08) for a meeting with representatives from the Pan American Health Organization […]
GOVERNOR OF THE ECCB COMMENDS GOVERNMENT OF ST. KITTS & NEVIS FOR RECENTLY TABLING TWO BANKING BILLS THAT WILL PROTECT THE FINANCIAL SYSTEM
Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 9, 2023 (SKNIS): The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) wants greater oversight of the process of who is being appointed to Banking Boards and Boards of other financial institutions. Governor of the ECCB, Dr. Timothy Antoine, has commended the Dr. Terrance Drew-led administration for its tabling of two banking bills, namely, the […]
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT IN THE DRAFTING STAGE OF THE ST. PETER’S ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECT
Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 9, 2023 (SKNIS): The Public Works Department (PWD) on St. Kitts is currently in the drafting stage for the St. Peter’s Road Rehabilitation Project slated to commence later this year. Minister of Public Infrastructure, the Honourable Konris Maynard stated in the National Assembly on March 7th that “In December, Parliament authorized seven (7) […]
THE ST. KITTS AND NEVIS POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS IS NEARING COMPLETION
Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 9, 2023 (Department of Statistics): The Department within the Ministry of Sustainable Development is concluding the field (data collection) activities for the Population and Housing Census 2021. This census is a vital source of information on the current population count and characteristics – including the standard of living, of the residents of […]
After three years of COVID-19, surveillance and vaccination key to ending pandemic in the Americas
Washington, D.C., 9 March 2023 (PAHO) – As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year in the Region of the Americas, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, has called on countries to strengthen surveillance and bridge gaps in vaccination coverage to end the emergency and better prepare for future health crises. Over the past […]