Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 07, 2024 (SKNIS): The Livelihood Improvement Family Transformation (LIFT) programme has mechanisms built in that will aid in stabilising vulnerable families while helping to discourage complacency and attitudes of entitlement. Entitlement, non-productivity and a lack of transparency were major concerns shared by officials within the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs, […]
Archive for March 8th, 2024
Women and the Environment
A look at the relationship between women and the environment By: The Department of Environment Women have always played a significant role in relation to nature and the environment throughout history. Women were expected to tend to the crops, take care of natural resources, collect water and preserve food sources. Women, with their nurturing skills, […]
LIFT PROGRAMME TO SIGNIFICANTLY BENEFIT RECIPIENTS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 7, 2024 (SKNIS): During her appearance on the March 06 edition of ‘InFocus’, Minister of State responsible for Social Development, the Honourable Isalean Phillip spoke about the many benefits of the Livelihood Improvement Family Transformation (LIFT) programme that is set to launch on April 01, 2024. LIFT is a social assistance […]
Prime Minister Drew and Minister of Sports Duggins Engage in Discussions with Cricket West Indies President
Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, March 7, 2024 (Press Secretary, PMO) – Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew and Minister of Sports Hon. Samal Duggins, engaged in discussions with the President of Cricket West Indies (CWI), Dr. Kishore Shallow earlier today, March 6, 2024, at the Prime Minister’s Office. The meeting centred on matters concerning cricket […]
SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENTS WILL CONTINUE TO BE MADE BY THE GOVERNMENT OF ST. KITTS AND NEVIS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF ALL
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 7, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force welcomed the addition of six new vehicles to its fleet today, Thursday, March 7, 2024, with a seventh vehicle expected to join the fleet shortly. Prime Minister and Minister of National, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew symbolically handed over […]
CFBC PARTNERS WITH GSI TO ESTABLISH A CARIBBEAN CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH, INNOVATION, AND WORKFORCE TRAINING
Basseterre, St. Kitts, 7th March 2024 (CBBC): The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) haspartnered with Green Solutions International (GSI) SKN Incorporated to establish a Caribbean Centerof Excellence in Research, Innovation, and Workforce Training with a particular focus on solar PVinstallation and electric vehicles (EV) maintenance and repairs to educate and skill the citizens andresidents of […]
LAUNCH OF THE FLAGSHIP SKN TRANSWATER PROJECT
Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 5, 2024 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis launched the Project Preparation Facility stage (PPF) of the flagship ‘SKN TransWater Project’ as a key element of efforts to achieve the Sustainable Island State agenda and the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) agenda. The PPF launch took place […]
Small Islands, Big Impact: Minister Dr. Joyelle Clarke Elected to Prestigious UNEA-7 Bureau to Tackle Triple Planetary Crisis
Nairobi, Kenya – In a landmark achievement for Saint Kitts and Nevis, and a testament to the global recognition of its leadership in environmental stewardship, the Honourable Senator Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, was unanimously elected to serve on the Bureau of the next United Nations Environment […]
REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS HAVE LAUDED THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE IN ST. KITTS FOR ITS VISIONARY PLANS ON THE 25 BY 25 AGENDA
(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 3rd 2024); The visionary 25 by 25 Agenda implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources in St. Kitts has garnered regional traction and has also received praise from international organizations, including the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of […]
Governor General, Minister of Sport and Minister of Gender Affairs Lead Inspiring International Women’s Day Celebrations
Basseterre, St. Kitts. March 2, 2024. – In a momentous event held at the St. Kitts and Nevis Olympic Committee Conference Center, Her Excellency Governor General Dame Marcella Liburd took the helm in spearheading the celebrations commemorating International Women’s Day. The distinguished gathering, which unfolded on March 2, was marked by a resounding commitment to […]