Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 20, 2023 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew reaffirmed his commitment to the citizens and residents of the Federation that his government is working assiduously to transform the nation into a sustainable island state. He mentioned this during his Independence Day address on September 19, […]
Archive for September 20th, 2023
FAO and the Caribbean deepen cooperation for the transformation of agrifood systems to combat hunger and poverty
In Kingston, the FAO Regional Representative participated in a meeting with the Ministers of Agriculture of Jamaica, Guyana, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada. September 20, 2023. Kingston, Jamaica – The Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for Latin America and the Caribbean, Mario […]
ST KITTS AND NEVIS’ INDEPENDENCE 40 PARADE CREATES MEMORIES FOR A LIFETIME
Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 20, 2023 (SKNIS): The Independence 40 Ceremonial Parade of St. Kitts and Nevis was quite a spectacle and created memories that will last for a lifetime, according to persons who witnessed the parade, which officially began at midnight on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. H.E. Dame Marcella Liburd, Governor General and Prime Minister Hon. […]
ST KITTS-NEVIS DEFENCE FORCE DEBUTS AN ALL-FEMALE PLATOON AT THE INDEPENDENCE 40 CEREMONIAL PARADE
Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 20, 2023 (SKNIS): The Independence 40 Ceremonial Parade on September 19 represented a milestone for the women of the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) as it featured the debut of an all-female platoon. H.E. Dame Marcella Liburd and Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew inspect the SKNDF All Female Platoon Lieutenant Zenra […]
HC ISAAC LEADS 40TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
On Friday, 15th September, St. Kitts and Nevis’ High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, His Excellency Dr. Kevin Isaac, welcomed 240 nationals to the Park Regis Hotel in Birmingham, the UK’s second largest city to celebrate the Federation’s 40th anniversary of Independence. Nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis at the Park Regis […]
PAHO convenes ministers of health of the Americas to discuss health priorities for the Region
Representatives will seek to reach agreements to prevent and control non-communicable diseases in children, adolescents, and young people, and to reduce the suicide rate, which increased by 17% between 2000 and 2019, among other issues. Washington, DC, September 20, 2023 (PAHO)- Ministers of Health and other high-level authorities from the countries and territories of the Americas […]
St. Kitts and Nevis High Commission and Prof. Tau Battice showcase St. Kitts and Nevis’s Journey of Independence and Resilience at Canada’s National Arts Center
Ottawa, Canada – 20th September 2023 – The St. Kitts and Nevis High Commission to Canada partnered with photographer Tau Battice to share and showcase the Federation’s journey of independence and resilience in Canada’s capital. The event called “40×40: A Photographic Journey of Independence and Resilience” took place on 18th September at Ottawa’s National Art Center. The Independence […]
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS AND THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN) SIGN AGREEMENT ON DIPLOMATIC STAFF TRAINING
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 20, 2023 (SKNIS) – The longstanding relationship between the Governments of St. Kitts and Nevis and the Republic of China (Taiwan) continues to bear fruit, as the two nations have now entered into an agreement that will greatly enhance the practice of diplomacy for officials. The “Agreement on Diplomatic Staff Training Cooperation” between […]
UK invests $25m in insurance scheme to protect Caribbean countries threatened by natural disasters
The UK has just announced a $25 million investment to establish an affordable insurance scheme that will protect essential water and sanitation services in Caribbean countries at risk of natural disasters. The Caribbean Water Utility Insurance Collective (CWUIC), which will be part of CCRIF SPC (formerly the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility) has launched with […]
Prime Minister Dr. Terrance M Drew Leads Delegation to the 60th Directing Council in Washington, D.C. Focusing on Advancing Healthcare and Well-being
Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, September 20, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO)- Prime Minister of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis and Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Terrance M. Drew, alongside a distinguished delegation, is set to participate in the 60th Directing Council, held in Washington, D.C. The 60th Directing Council is a part […]