BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 15, 2023 (SKNIS) – While the Ministry of Agriculture is aggressively pursuing strategies and initiatives geared at boosting agricultural output in St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Samal Duggins said greater attention must also be placed on preventing or limiting post production losses. “It is believed, Madam Speaker, that we lose […]
Archive for December 15th, 2023
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE TAKING A SERIOUS APPROACH TO THE USE OF GREENHOUSES AS A SUSTAINABLE PATH FOR FOOD PRODUCTION IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 15, 2023 (SKNIS) – Attaining food security is one of the key pillars of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis’ Sustainable Island State Agenda. In this regard, the Ministry of Agriculture has embarked on several ambitious and innovative projects aimed at reducing the Federation’s large food import bill by assisting […]
OpEd – RD of IOM on occasion of International Migrants Day
Migration: a solution, not a problemBy Michele Klein Solomon, IOM regional director for Central America, North America and the Caribbean It is common knowledge that social, political, economic and environmental challenges in Latin Americaand the Caribbean push people to migrate. However, it is less well known that the potential of migrationitself can serve to address […]
Minister Joyelle Clarke Works to Secure Strategic Partnership With Canada at UN Climate Conference
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 14 December 2023 – Minister of Environment, Climate Action et al, HonDr Joyelle Clarke welcomed Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Honourable StevenGuilbeault to the St. Kitts and Nevis Pavilion at the UN Climate Conference in Dubai on 5 December2023. This meeting aimed to cement the growing relationship between both […]
SENATOR DR. CLARKE PLEDGES TO A CLEANER ST. KITTS AND NEVIS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 14, 2023 (SKNIS): Senator, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, has reinforced the government’s commitment to a cleaner St. Kitts and Nevis during the first day of the 2024 Budget Debate on December 14, 2023, in the National Assembly. This pledge is […]
GOVERNMENT CLOSES GENDER GAP IN REHABILITATION PROGRAMMES FOR FEMALE HMP INMATES
Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 14, 2023 (SKNIS): Female residents at His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) in St. Kitts and Nevis are enjoying unprecedented levels of liberty that permit them to leave the four walls of the correctional facility as part of the rehabilitative programme. Unlike their male counterparts, females were not allowed to leave the prison […]
Prime Minister Drew Travels To Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for Guyana-Venezuela Border Dispute
Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, December 14, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMOSKN) – Following the Opening Statement of the Budget Debate, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has embarked on a diplomatic mission to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The urgent meeting which has been convened with other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government, is being under […]
CIVIL SERVANTS AND PENSIONERS TO RECEIVE A SALARY INCREASE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2024
Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 14, 2023 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has unveiled a landmark increase in salaries for all civil servants and pensioners, marking a significant step towards acknowledging their dedication and hard work toward nation-building. The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, during his 2024 […]
Prime Minister Drew Lauds International Recognition for Federation’s Sustainable Island State Agenda During His 2024 Budget Address
Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, December 14, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMOSKN)- In his 2024 Budget Address on December 13, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew enthusiastically praised the strides made under his Administration’s Sustainable Island State Agenda. Acknowledging the dedication of the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party’s “A-Team” in crafting the framework, Prime Minister Drew extended […]
Prime Minister Drew Unveils Unprecedented Financial Relief Measures in 2024 Budget Address
Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, December 14, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMOSKN) – In a groundbreaking 2024 Budget Address on December 13, 2023, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew instituted a series of transformative financial relief initiatives, providing much-needed support to the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The announcement of an eight percent (8%) general salary […]