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Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Basseterre, Saint Kitts (4th, July, 2023) – Following the successful staging of the 2023 Triennial Diplomatic Week by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has stepped forward and demonstrated its continued commitment to the strengthening of the deep bonds of friendship with Saint Kitts and Nevis.  […]

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is deeply concerned at the unusually high number of traffic accidents on both St. Kitts and Nevis, some of which have resulted in loss of life. On June 21st, 2023, Kenrick T. Phillip of Stonefort Estate was severely injured in a traffic accident in Conyers, St. […]

1 July 2023 This year, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) observes its 10-year anniversary. CARPHA became the new single regional public health agency for the Caribbean when it was legally established in July 2011.  However, the Agency began its operations in 2013, after an Intergovernmental Agreement was signed by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States. Caribbean Public Health Day […]

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 3rd July 2023 (PMO) – The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis jump-started his engagements ahead of the official start of the 45th Regular Meeting of the Conference of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Today, the Honourable Prime Minister held bilateral talks with […]

The Federal Cabinet has requested that the National Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis be flown at half-mast at all Government buildings and establishments throughout the Federation effective Friday 30th June 2023 in tribute to His Excellency Sir Tapley Seaton GCMG, CVO, KC, JP, LLD. Half-mast means the flag is flown halfway down the flagpole from the […]

Rome – QU Dongyu was today re-elected to a second term as Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). In ballot by FAO member countries, Qu received a total of 168 out of 182 votes deposited. Nominated by China, Qu was the only candidate to FAO’s top position in today’s election. […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 3, 2023 (SKNIS) – On Saturday, July 01, 2023, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis officially launched its ELEVATE Programme at the NEMA Conference Room. The revised programme has a fundamental focus on human development. ELEVATE effectively revamps the Alternative Lifestyle Pathways Programme (ALPP), commonly referred to as the “Peace Programme”. The modifications […]

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana – Monday, 3 July 2023):  The 16th CARICOM Road Races concluded yesterday, Sunday, 2 July, in Trinidad and Tobago, with Guyana and the host country taking top honours in a 10K event.  Guyanese Attoya Harvey claimed first prize in the Overall Female category and the CARICOM Secretary-General’s Trophy, while Samantha Shikla […]

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana – Monday, 3 July 2023)  –  Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government meet in Trinidad and Tobago, 3-5 July 2023, for their 45th Regular Meeting and to launch a year of celebrations to mark the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the regional grouping.  The packed agenda for the Meeting tackles several pressing […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica, July 3, 2023: The Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) and Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Honourable Andrew Holness yesterday officially handed over Jamaica’s first therapeutic centre for children in state care, valued at J$202 million, to the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA). The Therapeutic Centre which is located […]