Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 19, 2023- The Permanent Mission of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the Organization of American States (OAS) paid homage to the late former Governor-General of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sir Samuel Weymouth Tapley Seaton, GCMG, CVO, KC, JP, LL.D., at a meeting of the OAS Permanent Council on Wednesday 19 July, […]
Archive for July 21st, 2023
SKNOC-CGA Unveils Team for the Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games
The St. Kitts & Nevis Olympic Committee (SKNOC) & Commonwealth Games Association (SKNCGA) will be participating in the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) in two sporting disciplines for the very first time namely: Athletics/Track and Field and Men’s Beach Volleyball. The 7th edition of the CYG dubbed the “Trinbago CYG 2023 Games” will be […]
POLICE TO DEPLOY NEW EQUIPMENT TO COMBAT THE TRAFFICKING OF ILLEGAL WEAPONS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 20, 2023 (SKNIS): Improved surveillance at ports of entry and enhanced border patrols will be undertaken by law enforcement in St. Kitts and Nevis to combat firearm trafficking. On Wednesday’s (July 19) edition of the radio and television programme InFocus, Commissioner of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, James Sutton, noted […]
RSCNPF TO UTILIZE TECHNOLOGY TO ADDRESS TRAFFIC CONCERNS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 20, 2023 (SKNIS): The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is making considerable efforts to address traffic-related issues and concerns through the deployment of technological tools to enhance road safety. One such technological tool is the introduction of a Photo Radar System which captures a photograph of a speeding vehicle. […]
UK INTRODUCTION OF VISA REQUIREMENT FOR DOMINICAN NATIONALS VISITING UK
The UK government has announced today (Wednesday 19 July) that, with immediate effect, all Dominican nationals will require a visa before travelling to the UK, including to visit. The changes, which come into effect immediately, will apply to all Dominican nationals seeking to enter the UK. However, there will be a four-week transition period until […]
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE MOURNS THE PASSING OF FORMER DIRECTOR, DR. LESROY HENRY
(Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 20, 2023): The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our beloved colleague, the late Dr. Lesroy Henry, also known as Pacer. He first joined the Department of Agriculture on the 1st August 1988 as the assigned Veterinary Assistant. After successfully […]
Saint Kitts and Nevis Makes First Ever Presentation at the EU-CELAC Summit held in Brussels
Brussels, Belgium, July 20, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO)- President of the European Council, His Excellency Charles Michel, commended Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew on his statement made on Tuesday 18th July 2023, highlighting that this was the first time Saint Kitts and Nevis made a statement at the European Union and the Community of Latin […]
Extension Officers across the Caribbean trained in Farmer Field School
Twenty-two officers are now equipped to help farmers adopt more ecosystem-friendly agricultural practices 18 July 2023 – Castries, Saint Lucia – Twenty-two agricultural extension officers from Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines successfully completed a week-long training in the Farmer Field School (FFS) methodology […]
3-DAY ST. KITTS NATIONAL SWEET PEPPER VALUE CHAIN ASSESSMENT WORKSHOP UNDERWAY AT AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT
(Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 19 2023); As the government of St. Kitts and Nevis works assiduously to reduce food imports over the next two years, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is this week hosting a three-day St. Kitts […]
Department of Environment’s No Plastic Bag Mondays Campaign continues until ban on single-use plastic goes into effect
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, 19th July 2023 – Minister of Environment, Climate Action & Constituency Empowerment et al, Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, has announced that the No Plastic Bag Mondays (NPBM) campaign will continue until the full ban on single-use plastics is in effect, as the Federation moves towards becoming a Sustainable Island State. During the Prime Minister’s Monthly Press […]