Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 28, 2024 (SKNIS): Persons enrolled in the Seniors’ Enrichment Programme enjoyed an outing on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at the popular Black Rocks in Belle Vue. The seniors went out in their numbers to the second annual Kite Flying event organised by the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Ageing and Disabilities. Participants […]
Archive for March 28th, 2024
Open Call for Applications for the Performing Arts Programme of the International Sculpture Biennial of Chaco 2024
The Organizing Committee of the International Sculpture Biennial of Chaco announces the opening of an international call aimed at countries interested in presenting renowned artists or theatrical casts to be part of the International Music Festival that will take place from July 13th to 21st, during the next edition of the Biennial of Chaco. The […]
The Climate Action Unit trains key stakeholders in Technology Action Plan to strengthen climate resilience
BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 27 March 2024 – The Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment through the Climate Action Unit held its third capacity-building workshop centered on training nationals in key sectors on the Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) Process from 26-27 March 2024 at the St Kitts Marriott Resort. The TNA Process involves a comprehensive […]
Statement by Minister: Dr Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment on Ban on Selected Single Use Plastics in Saint Kitts and Nevis: Phase 1 of 3
Just over 18 months ago the St Kitts Nevis Labour Party Administration made a commitment to the people of St Kitts and Nevis and to the future of our beloved Federation with the presentation of its mandate to transition St Kitts and Nevis to a Sustainable Island State. Transitioning to a Sustainable Island State requires […]
NEMA UTILISES DRONES IN CARIBE WAVE EXERCISE FOR THE FIRST TIME
Basseterre, St. Kitts, 27 March, 2024 (NEMA): For the first time ever, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) utilised unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), also known as drones, to monitor and assess this year’s CARIBE WAVE Exercise. CARIBE WAVE is a tsunami response exercise that takes place in the region annually on March 21. It can […]
HONOURABLE KONRIS MAYNARD HIGHLIGHTS CONFIDENTIALITY PROVISIONS IN SUPPORT OF MEDICAL LABORATORIES BILL, 2024
Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 27, 2024 (SKNIS): During the March 26 sitting of Parliament, the Honourable member for St. Christopher Three (3), Konris Maynard, supported the Medical Laboratories Bill, 2024. The proposed legislation aims to establish a Medical Laboratories Council, tasked with licensing, monitoring, and inspecting medical laboratory activities, while addressing associated concerns. Minister Maynard […]
Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Minister of Education Addresses OAS Inter-American Council for Integral Development
At the invitation of the Chair of the Inter-American Council for Integral Development (CIDI), Saint Kitts and Nevis’ Permanent Representative to the OAS, Ambassador Jacinth Henry-Martin, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley delivered an enlightening presentation at the third regular meeting of CIDI, focused on the theme: “Connectivity and Technology for advancing education and Human Development […]
Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis in Taiwan Spreads ‘SKNLOVE’ with Third Book Donation
The Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the Republic of China (Taiwan) continued spreading ‘SKNLOVE’ with the hosting of a third book donation today, Wednesday, 27th March 2024. The event was held at the New Taipei City Hall as part of the Embassy’s ‘Sharing Kindness and Nurturing Love—SKNLOVE’ outreach program. His Excellency Donya L. […]
NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY COUNCIL BILL 2024, SUCCESSFULLY PASSES THROUGH FEDERAL PARLIAMENT
Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 27, 2024 (SKNIS): The National Productivity Council Bill, 2024, secured safe passage through the Federal Parliament on Tuesday, March 26, marking a pivotal moment in the establishment of the National Productivity Council and its related functions in St. Kitts and Nevis. The Council will be responsible for identifying and analysing factors […]
GOVERNMENT OF ST. KITTS AND NEVIS RAISES THE BAR IN THE DELIVERY OF MEDICAL SERVICES THROUGH PASSAGE OF THE MEDICAL LABORATORIES BILL, 2024
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 26, 2024 (SKNIS) – Tuesday’s (March 26, 2024) successful passage of the Medical Laboratories Bill, 2024, has checked a number of important boxes that are necessary for transitioning the twin-island Federation into a model sustainable island state. That’s according to mover of the Bill, Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the […]