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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 08, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Joseph N. France General Hospital is now outfitted with two (2) colonoscopes and two (2) esophagogastroduodenoscopes (EGD)—marking the first time the state fully owns and controls such equipment that facilitates cancer screenings and other timely diagnoses. The items will allow for usage for colon cancer screening, […]

The Global Environment Facility, Small Grants Programme in St. Kitts and Nevis is inviting NGOs, Community Groups, Clubs and Organizations to apply for grant funding to assist them in undertaking projects that benefit the environment and their communities. In this particular call, Small Grants National Coordinator, Ilis Palmer Watts, explains that Saint Kitts and Nevis […]

Madame Chair,I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the fourteen (14) member states of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), on the organization of the work of the Fifth Committee for the Main Part of the 79th Session. CARICOM aligns itself with the statement delivered by Uganda onbehalf of the Group of 77 […]

(Department of Creative Economy, Cultural Heritage, St. Kitts, October 04, 2024): – The painting of murals on strategic walls in the villages around St. Kitts continues as artists, community members and in this case scholarship recipients volunteer to undertake the task of painting community icons and depict historical tales on prominent walls. Nine recipients of […]

A critical conversation to safeguard public health and improve indoor environments Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, October 7, 2024 — The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is proud to announce the National Dialogue on Indoor Air Quality: Understanding the Challenges and Finding Solutions, set to take place on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 9:00 AM at the St. Kitts […]

The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is proud to announce that His Excellency Calvin St. Juste, Honorary Special Envoy for Investment, Development, and International Business Relations, has been awarded the esteemed President’s Award from Goldey-Beacom College. This prestigious accolade recognises alumni who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, service, and outstanding contributions in their professional and personal pursuits. […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 4, 2024 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Energy and Public Infrastructure, under the leadership of the Honourable Konris Maynard, today officially commissioned a 6-megawatt (MW) rental power plant from global energy solutions provider, Aggreko, at the SKELEC power plant. The new plant aims to provide temporary stability to the national grid while […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 04, 2024 (SKNIS) – At the commissioning of the new six (6) Megawatt Temporary Power Plant at the St. Kitts Electricity Co. Ltd (SKELEC), on October 04, 2024, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, highlighted that St. Kitts and Nevis is in the transition towards reducing its dependence on fossil […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 04, 2024 (SKNIS) – The National Council on Drug Abuse Prevention has engaged thirty frontline workers in a training programme designed to equip them with the necessary tools to identify and ultimately address substance abuse issues within communities. This is being done through the Universal Prevention Curriculum Core Course, which commenced […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts (October 4th, 2024)— In a significant move towards ensuring reliable and sustainable electricity for the island of St. Kitts, the St. Kitts Electricity Company Ltd. (SKELEC) has commissioned a 6MW temporary power plant, marking a key milestone in addressing the island’s growing electrical demands. The 6MW Temporary Power Plant is one of […]