Archive for May 10th, 2023

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 10, 2023 (SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis and the Republic of Cuba established diplomatic ties 28 years ago today. The friendship between both countries for almost three decades has been mutually rewarding with St. Kitts and Nevis speaking up for Cuba, especially for the lifting of the US economic […]

BASSETERRE (10th May, 2023): Reggae star Anthony B is set to swoon and sway reggae lovers at the St. Kitts Music Festival with past hits as well as new music from his latest album “Bread and Butter,” which was released in March 2023 and is a testament to his love and respect for reggae music. Originally slated […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 10, 2023 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Ageing and Disabilities is planning to deliver several activities designed to promote societal awareness of persons who are blind and partially sighted, thereby, changing the perceptions amongst sighted individuals. This was according to Mrs. Marecia Browne, Coordinator – Disability Services within the Ministry on […]

Washington, 10 May 2023 (IICA) – Investments to foster agrifood system innovation and promote climate smart agriculture are steadily increasing worldwide, thanks to public and private sector collaboration. This was announced during the opening plenary of the Aim for Climate Summit (Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate) – a joint initiative by the governments of the United States […]

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is investigating the circumstances that led to an overseas visitor’s untimely demise at a local hotel. The unfortunate incident occurred around 8PM on May 9th, 2023. Emergency services (EMS) received a call for assistance for Gary Welsh, an elderly Caucasian man who had fallen to the […]

10 May 2023, Basseterre, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis – The Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Timothy N. J. Antoine is continuing his 2023 Country Outreach Missions, with engagements in the Commonwealth of Dominica. Governor Antoine commenced his consultations by discussing key issues with the Honourable Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit.    The Governor and his delegation paid a courtesy call on the President, His Excellency Charles […]

There are 12,046 recorded marine species in the Caribbean Region with 31 phyla – or groups of related organisms – represented. However, these species face several major threats, including plastic and chemical pollution, climate change, diseases, and overexploitation. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN), over 1,550 marine plants […]

Belize City, Friday, 28 April 2023 (CRFM)—The Ministerial Council of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), comprised of Ministers responsible for fisheries from across the Caribbean Community, met on Thursday, 27 April 2023, to chart the way forward for the revitalization and expansion of the region’s fisheries and aquaculture sector—a goal which lies at the […]

10 May 2023, Basseterre, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis – Leaders speaking at the Opening Ceremony of the 7th Growth and Resilience Dialogue 2023 on 25 April, shared key perspectives and visions for the region’s health care transformation. Prime Minister and Monetary Council Member for Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis, the Hon Dr […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 09, 2023 (SKNIS): The Department of Youth Empowerment is expanding its environmentally friendly activities by encouraging youth groups and young individuals to plant fruits and vegetables and possibly begin a backyard garden.  SEEDLINGS The “Green Thumb Project” as it is dubbed is being executed with support from the Ministry of Agriculture. A […]