Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 30, 2024 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Ageing and Disabilities is leading St. Kitts and Nevis’ celebration of older persons by hosting a number of activities in October. The start of the annual local celebration is founded on the precepts of the International Day of Older Persons observed on October […]
Archive for September 30th, 2024
PRIME MINISTER DR. DREW MEETS WITH PAHO DIRECTOR TO DISCUSS STRENGTHENING HEALTH SYSTEM IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS AND CARICOM
Washington, DC, September 30, 2024 (SKNIS): The urgent need to fortify public health systems across Small Island Developing States (SIDS) took centre stage during bilateral talks between Prime Minister and Minister of Health of St. Kitts and Nevis, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, and Dr. Jarbas Barbisa da Silva, Director of the Pan American Health Organization […]
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS SPEEDS UP DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION WITH NEW PROJECT
Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 30, 2024 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has taken further steps towards embracing digital technology with the launch of the Digital Transformation Project, spearheaded by Nigel Carty, Chief Digital Transformation Officer. The initiative aims to accelerate the introduction of digital systems across government departments, enhancing efficiency and sustainability. […]
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS SELECTED TO SERVE ON PAHO’s 61ST DIRECTING COUNCIL GENERAL COMMITTEE
Washington, DC, September 30, 2024 (SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has been selected to serve on the General Committee of the 61st Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). This development comes as a recognition of the nation’s growing leadership and commitment to regional health initiatives, alongside Cuba and the […]
PRIME MINISTER, THE HONOURABLE DR. TERRANCE DREW ATTENDS KEY PAHO MEETING IN WASHINGTON DC
Washington, DC, September 30, 2024 (SKNIS): In the face of mounting public health challenges in the Americas, the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, is actively participating in the 61st Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The meeting, which commenced today, Monday, […]
New GC-MS Technology Arrives in St. Kitts and Nevis: Enhances National Security, Agro-Processing, and Trade Capabilities
St. Kitts and Nevis, September 27, 2024 (SKNBS): The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) has reached a significant milestone with the arrival of its new Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS) machine which was made possible with funding from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). The equipment will assist multiple law enforcement agencies in their […]
PRIME MINISTER DR. DREW CALLS FOR ACTION IN PURSUIT OF A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE IN UNGA79 ADDRESS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 27, 2024 (SKNIS): The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, issued a compelling call to action for global leaders, organisations, and institutions to unite in pursuit of a sustainable future for both current and future generations. The call was made during his address at the 79th […]
PRIME MINISTER DR. TERRANCE DREW ADDRESSES 79TH UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY, CALLING FOR ZONES OF PEACE, SUPPORT FOR HAITI AND GLOBAL INCLUSION
Manhattan, New York, September 27, 2024 (SKNIS): The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, addressed the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, September 27, 2024, emphasising the need for sustainable peace zones, international support for Haiti, and global inclusion in line with the Assembly’s theme of […]
Remarks at 79th Session of United Nations General Assembly by Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew – September 27th, 2024
Mr President, Secretary-General Guterres, esteemed colleagues, excellencies, my fellow citizens of our twin-island Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, and friends from every corner of our shared planet. Today, I rise on behalf of my small island developing state, and yet in truth, I speak for the many small island nations—large ocean states—that know too […]
“Swank” Encourages More Sweet Cultural Music Production in SKN
(Department of Creative Economy, St. Kitts, September 24, 2024): – The potential reach of prospective culturally rich songs that showcase the sayings, culinary arts and living experiences among other intrinsic behaviours of the nationals and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis was revealed at the Media Launch of the inaugural “Swank” Creative Cultural Music Challenge […]