Archive for October 21st, 2023

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 20, 2023 (SKNIS): In a ceremony highlighting the relentless efforts of individuals who play a pivotal role in maintaining food security in St. Kitts and Nevis, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives held its Annual Food Heroes Prize giving ceremony at the CUNA Conference Room on Thursday, October 19, […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 20, 2023 (SKNIS): Considering the imminent danger posed by Hurricane Tammy, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew urged all citizens and residents of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis to elevate their disaster preparedness measures and prioritize safety during the impending arrival of the hurricane. Prime Minister Dr. Drew called […]

Fellow Citizens, Nationals, Residents and Visitors: Our Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has heightened our disaster preparedness efforts, recognising the growing threat of Hurricane Tammy. As of 11 a.m., the St. Kitts and Nevis Meteorological Services issued a Hurricane Warning for the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. A Hurricane warning means that hurricane […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 20, 2023 (SKNIS): With Hurricane Tammy drawing closer to the shores of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Samal Duggins, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources, and Cooperatives, issued a heartfelt plea to the nation’s farmers and fishers in particular and all citizens and residents in general, emphasizing the critical need for […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 19, 2023 (SKNIS): The Minister of Agriculture, the Honourable Samal Duggins, spoke about a new initiative to supply water to farmers throughout the country during his appearance on the popular radio and television show ‘In Focus’ on October 18 in observance of World Food Day 2023. The minister explained that the Ministry […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 19, 2023 (SKNIS): Owing to the impending threat of Tropical Storm Tammy, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has announced the early closure of all schools and government offices from midday on Friday, October 20, 2023. This decision comes after detailed weather advisories from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Private Sector […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 19, 2023 (SKNIS): Owing to the impending threat of Tropical Storm Tammy, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has announced the early closure of all schools and government offices from midday on Friday, October 20, 2023. This decision comes after detailed weather advisories from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 19, 2023 (SKNIS): The recently concluded World Food Day Edition of the Agri-Night Market on October 18 at the Basseterre Public Market showcased the exotic Diamondback Squid, bringing awareness to the underutilized marine species. Chiara Flanders, Lead Communications Specialist in the Ministry of Agriculture, during her appearance on the October 18 edition […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 19, 2023 (SKNIS): A budding relationship between the Federal Ministry of Agriculture in St. Kitts and Nevis and Southern University (SU) in Louisiana has resulted in scholarship opportunities for agricultural-related studies and access to technical expertise. On Wednesday’s (October 18, 2023) edition of InFocus, Minister of Agriculture, the Honourable Samal Duggins, expressed that agricultural […]

17 October 2023, Rome – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean, Mario Lubetkin, presented the region’s new training program, FAO Campus. In the presentation, made in the framework of the Regional Youth Assembly of the World Food Forum taking place in […]