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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 13, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew-led Administration recently introduced several economic measures to bring significant relief to consumers, as well as to relieve financial pressures on importers and businesses and promote greater economic activity in the Federation. The measures include concessions on school supplies until September 30, 2023, the […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 13, 2023 (SKNIS) – As part of its holistic approach to maintaining the safety and security of citizens and residents, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is placing greater emphasis on enhancing human resources within the various security agencies. Speaking at his monthly press conference with Cabinet Ministers today, Thursday, July […]

Latest research shows around 735 million people currently facing hunger, compared to 613 million in 2019 12/07/2023 – Rome/New York/Geneva – Over 122 million more people are facing hunger in the world since 2019 due to the pandemic and repeated weather shocks and conflicts, including the war in Ukraine, according to the latest State of Food Security and […]

Statement of the OECS Authority at the Seventy-Third (73rd) Meeting of the OECS Authority Thursday, July 13, 2023 — Following discussion of the Situation of the British Virgin Islands, the OECS Authority: Celebrates the historical, cultural, legal, economic, political and familial bonds that the British Virgin Islands shares with the OECS family in the Eastern Caribbean. Congratulates the […]

1. BACKGROUND   The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is prioritizing agricultural tourism as a means of creating  meaningful immersive experiences for visitors. Additionally the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis  prioritizes sustainability as a cornerstone of its tourism and agricultural sectors, and incorporates the  following key values into tourism and agricultural management:   ∙ sustainable […]

The CARICOM Eminent Persons Groups (EPG) has arrived in Haiti today, Wednesday 12 July on a follow-up mission to the Stakeholders Meeting held in Jamaica last June. The EPG comprising Former Prime Ministers Honourable Kenny Anthony of Saint Lucia, Rt Honourable Perry Christie of The Bahamas and Honourable Bruce Golding of Jamaica will continue their […]

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, July 12, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO)- The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, within the context of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas established in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) including the Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME), has taken the necessary steps to address the applicable Common External Tariff (CET) on […]

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 12th July, 2023 (Ministry of Environment and Climate Action) – The Ministry of Environment, Climate Action et al over the course of the next two days will host a Barrier Analysis and Enabling Framework (BAEF) Workshop from July 12-13, 2023 at the St Kitts Marriott Resort. Participants at the workshop This is a component of the Technology Needs […]

The St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Services (SKNFRS) opened its eighteenth (18) annual children’s summer camp today, July 12th, 2023. After a two-year suspension due to the pandemic’s restrictions, the summer camp was relaunched under the theme, “Rejuvenating and Educating the Minds of our Children for a Safer Future.” This year’s camp was […]

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, July 12, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO)- Heads of State and Government of the European Union (EU) and the Community of Latin American and the Caribbean States (CELAC) will be meeting in Brussels for the EU-CELAC Summit from July 17 to 18, 2023; the first in eight (8) years. The Summit will […]