Archive for January 25th, 2023

Buenos Aires, Argentina, January 25, 2023 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas reaffirmed the commitment of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis to the ideals of the regional organisation of Latin American and Caribbean States. He did so at the plenary session of the VII Summit of […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, January 25, 2022 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, who also serves as Minister of Health, held discussions with the management team within the Ministry of Health today, Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at the Ministry’s conference room at Bladen’s. Wednesday’s meeting provided Prime Minister Dr. […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts (25 January 2023) – The St. Kitts Tourism Authority has launched a distinctive, first-of-its-kind island experience: a new Kittitian RumMaster program. Travellers looking for an exciting and immersive activity while visiting the beautiful island of St. Kitts can take advantage of the unique rum program that includes both practical and theoretical courses. Led […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 25, 2023 (SKNIS): Mrs. Rondalyn Dennis-Bradshaw has been appointed as the new Principal Nursing Officer (PNO) in the Ministry of Health, filling the important position that was vacant for the past seven years.  Dr. Bradshaw is a highly motivated, committed, dedicated and knowledgeable healthcare professional and Nurse Educator and Administrator with a […]

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 23rd January, 2023– St Kitts and Nevis is among several Caribbean nations that are joining Latin America in strengthening the national institutional framework and aiming to implement a “New Public Service” that puts citizens first. Minister of Sustainable Development, Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke and Permanent Secretary in the same Ministry, Sherilita “Shez” Dore-Tyson participated […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 24, 2023 (SKNIS): Residents from Central Basseterre and further afield welcomed the reopening of the New Road Family Park noting that the day was eagerly anticipated by adults and children. The Park reopened on Monday (January 23, 2023) following a ceremony after being closed in March 2020. Tricia Smithen, her two sons, […]

Geneva, 23 January 2023 – WHO is releasing an urgent call to action to countries to prevent, detect and respond to incidents of substandard and falsified medical products. Over the past four months, countries have reported on several incidents of over-the-counter cough syrups for children with confirmed or suspected contamination with high levels of diethylene […]

WHO’s Health Emergency Appeal 2023 calls for US$ 2.54 billion Geneva, 23 January 2023 – WHO is launching its 2023 health emergency appeal today for US$ 2.54 billion to provide assistance to millions of people around the world facing health emergencies. The number of people in need of humanitarian relief has increased by almost a […]

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) notes the efforts made by various groups of Haitian stakeholders to negotiate political accords since 2021 to contribute to resolving the protracted political stalemate.  This includes the latest agreement that was made public by the Interim Prime Minister on 21 December 2022. CARICOM urges all stakeholders to come together in their […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 24, 2023 (SKNIS): The sound of excited children at play rang out at the New Road Family Park on Monday (January 23, 2022) following a ribbon cutting and reopening ceremony for the recreational facility, closed since March 2020. The Governor General’s Deputy Her Excellency Marcella Liburd, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance […]