BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, June 05, 2024 (SKNIS) – As part of its mandate to transform and modernise healthcare services in St. Kitts and Nevis, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has introduced a new high-speed, cutting-edge ICT network for the healthcare system, marking a crucial step in the digitisation of the public health sector. […]
Archive for June 5th, 2024
Minister of Agriculture Celebrates Major Developments In Poultry Farming as Hatchery Facility Nears Completion in Just One Year
Basseterre, St. Kitts- June 5th , 2024— The Minister responsible for Agriculture, Hon. Samal Duggins, is thrilled to announce significant progress in the construction of the Poultry Hatchery facility, a cornerstone of the St. Kitts and Nevis Layer Chicken Industry Sustainable Development Project. This transformative initiative, undertaken in partnership with the Taiwanese government, is poised to […]
SKN FARMERS GAIN KNOWLEDGE ON INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FROM FAO AND AMEXICID SOLAR PUMP & IRRIGATION SYSTEMS WORKSHOP
(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 5 June 2024): The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID) hosted a two-day workshop on the operation and maintenance of Solar Pump Irrigation Systems (SPIS) for St. Kitts and Nevis beneficiary farmers. This initiative promoted technological innovations, such […]
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR MUSIC FESTIVAL-THEMED AGRI-NIGHT MARKET SET FOR JUNE 26
(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 3 June 2024): Registration is now open to all vendors, meat producers, fishers, agro-processors, and small business owners who would like to secure their spots for the upcoming Agri-Night Market-Music Festival edition, which is set to be held at the Basseterre Public Market on Wednesday, 26th June 2024 from 5:00 […]
POST-CABINET BRIEFING FOR MONDAY, JUNE 03, 2024
Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 04, 2024 (SKNIS): Under the leadership of Prime Minister, The Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, the Cabinet Ministers convened on Monday, June 03, 2024 and made essential decisions to enhance the well-being of our people. The Cabinet of Ministers received a presentation on the 2022 Population and Housing Census of St Kitts and Nevis by Carlton Phipps […]
Mikyle Louis selected in West Indies Test squad; Sport Minister hails achievement
Basseterre, St. Kitts. June 4, 2024.- Mikyle Louis, an exceptionally promising right-handed batsman from St. Kitts, has been selected to the West Indies Test Cricket Team. This marks a historic moment as Louis’s debut in the upcoming test series against archrivals England will be the first time a player from St. Kitts has made it […]
DR. FRANK A. LAWS APPOINTED AS SPECIAL ENVOY FOR HEALTH CARE
Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 04, 2024 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honorable Dr. Terrance Drew, in his commitment to advancing medical services and the overall health care sector, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Frank A. Laws as Special Envoy for Health Care. “Dr. Frank Laws has made an […]
Speech Delivered by Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew on the Official Launch of the 13th Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management
Introduction: Reinforcing Hurricane Season Messaging I am pleased to be a part of this momentous occasion as Saint Kitts and Nevis joins forces with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) to host their annual hurricane season press conference and launch the upcoming Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) conference scheduled for December 2nd to 6th in Saint Kitts […]
PRIME MINISTER OF ST. KITTS AND NEVIS CLARIFIES MISLEADING CLAIMS: NO INVOLVEMENT IN US RICO LAWSUIT, FOCUSES ON FURTHERING GOOD GOVERNANCE AGENDA
Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 04, 2024 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew has addressed recent misleading claims suggesting his involvement in a RICO lawsuit filed in the US Federal Court related to Citizenship by Investment (CBI) underselling. Dr. Drew has unequivocally stated that he is not a party […]
De CookUp Serves Up Copious Conversation During Inaugural Show
(Department of Creative Economy, St. Kitts, June 04, 2024):- The Department of Creative Economy (Cultural Heritage) produced its inaugural De CookUp “live” show featuring Kittitian author and poet Heather Archibald, on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Miss Archibald has the accolade of being the first Kittitian to be shortlisted for the Commonwealth Foundation Prize. She achieved […]