Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 27, 2023 (SKNIS): Data collection is critically important to St. Kitts and Nevis as it helps to provide a solid foundation for informed decision-making among others, said Minister of Sustainable Development, Constituency Empowerment, Environment and Climate Action, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke on the July 26 edition of Infocus. “Decision-making has to be […]
Archive for July 27th, 2023
ACCESS TO POTABLE WATER FOR ALL IS A NECESSITY IN BUILDING ST. KITTS AND NEVIS AS A SUSTAINABLE ISLAND STATE
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 27, 2023 (SKNIS) – Well drilling in Cabbage Tree, Cayon, is continuing apace, as the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is moving forward with its plans to address the water problems that have been affecting the community of Cayon for many years. Speaking on the issue on Wednesday, July 26, Prime […]
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS POSITIONS ITSELF TO ACHIEVE CARICOM’S 25 BY 2025 AGENDA AND SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE ITS HIGH FOOD IMPORT BILL
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 27, 2023 (SKNIS) – After several rounds of consultations and input from the various stakeholder partners, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives has officially launched its comprehensive plan that outlines St. Kitts and Nevis approach to achieve CARICOM’s 25 by 2025 Agenda. CARICOM’s 25 percent by 2025 initiative seeks to […]
Claricia Langley-Stevens Appointed as New Chairperson for the NEMA Board of Directors in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, July 27, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Claricia Langley-Stevens as the new Chairperson for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Board of Directors. This significant appointment comes as a testament to Ms. Langley Stevens’ exemplary leadership, […]
CCJ Denies Special Leave Application Made by Members of the Guyanese Defence Force
No. 17:2023 27 July 2023 Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Today, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) denied special leave in the Guyanese case of Harte and Greenidge v The State [2023] CCJ 9 (AJ) GY in which Greenidge sought permission to appeal his conviction and both Harte and Greenidge sought permission to appeal the sentence imposed by the Court of Appeal […]
Saint Kitts and Nevis Joins Hands with Global Support and Development – MV Dawn Humanitarian Vessel to Bolster Disaster Relief Efforts
Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, July 27, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Global Support and Development’s MV Dawn Humanitarian Vessel to strengthen disaster relief and humanitarian efforts in the region. This collaborative initiative marks a significant step towards enhancing our nation’s […]
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS’ VOLUNTARY NATIONAL REVIEW TO THE UNITED NATIONS INCLUDES CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE YOUTH
Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 26, 2023 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis’ Voluntary National Review that was presented for the first time to the august United Nations body this month included information taken from a youth panel discussion on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). This was stated by the Director of the Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP), […]
HEALTHCARE SECTOR IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS EARMARKED FOR EVEN MORE IMPROVEMENTS, SAYS PRIME MINISTER DR. DREW
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 26, 2023 (SKNIS) – Over the past few months, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has made significant strides to improve the delivery of healthcare services in the country. This was achieved through the acquisition of new, much-needed pieces of medical equipment and the development of human resources through the […]
ADDRESSING THE COST OF LIVING AND RISING FOOD PRICES REMAINS PRIORITIES FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF ST. KITTS AND NEVIS
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 26, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to monitor the cost of living and rising food prices and is actively seeking additional solutions to these concerns. Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, addressed the issues of the cost of living and […]
As UNFSS+2 closes, FAO reiterates its commitment to support nations in accelerating the pace of transforming agrifood systems
Director-General QU Dongyu reflects on the lessons learned at the high-level meeting 26/07/2023 Rome- The UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS+2) closed on Wednesday at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) after three days of high-level events, meetings and dialogues bringing together over 2000 participants from 180 countries, including over […]