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(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 03 May 2024):   The Honourable Samal. M. Duggins, Minister responsible for Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources announced that in 2023, fisher folk in St. Kitts and Nevis earned over 15 million Eastern Caribbean (EC) dollars from fish landings—the highest figure on record within the last ten years. Minister Duggins was at the […]

Ottawa, Canada (3rd May 2024) – On April 30, 2024, in a significant diplomatic milestone, His Excellency Samuel Berridge, the newly appointed High Commissioner of St. Kitts and Nevis to Canada, presented his letter of introduction to Canadian Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau affirming a commitment to strengthening relations and addressing pressing global […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 03, 2024 (SKNIS): During the May 02 sitting of Parliament, the Honourable Member for St. Christopher Three (3), Konris Maynard, underscored  the significance of collaborative efforts while endorsing the Animal Health Bill, 2023.  The proposed legislation aims to control the movement of animals, animal products and animal-related items into and within […]

It is a pleasure to have you all here to witness this Project Start Ceremony. It therefore means that all of the signings that happened today; earlier this morning with the Offer and Acceptance and the final signing this afternoon, these signings culminate the preliminary work to get this project on its way, and that […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 02, 2024 (SKNIS) – Minister responsible for Agriculture, the Honourable Samal Duggins, led the debates on two key legislations in the National Assembly on Thursday, May 02, 2024, both of which are geared towards protecting animal and plant health in St. Kitts and Nevis, and enhancing agricultural sustainability across the Federation. […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 02, 2024 (SKNIS): As the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis moves towards its goal of establishing a Sustainable Island State, it is prioritising the protection of Intellectual Property. This focus aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), recognising intellectual property protection as a vital element in achieving these […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 03, 2024 (SKNIS):   Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday 09 and Friday 10, May, 2024, at 10 a.m. The Order Paper and other Papers will be issued at a later date. The National Assembly will be broadcast […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 02, 2024 (SKNIS): Creatives in St. Kitts and Nevis are strongly encouraged to position themselves to capitalise on the opportunities being created by the growth of the Orange Economy as an essential pillar in the journey to become a sustainable island state. Jihan Williams-Knight, Registrar of the Intellectual Property Office of St. […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 02, 2024 (SKNIS): Minister of State responsible for Social Development, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, raised the nation’s attention to the importance of maintaining good mental health in keeping with Mental Health Awareness observances in countries around the world during the month of May. Minister of State Phillip highlighted the issue on Thursday […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 02, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has formally entered into an agreement with the Overseas Engineering and Construction Company (OECC), a leading construction company based in the Republic of China (Taiwan), towards the construction of the new climate-smart hospital in the Federation. An Offer and Acceptance […]