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Mr. President of COP28, let me first thank the UAE for its very hospitable welcome to all of us to this most important gathering. INTRODUCTION Mr President, if now is not the time for bold action in addressing this planetary crisis: when the world is on fire, is being submerged, is barreling toward 2.7 degrees […]

Greetings to all, Thank you Madam Moderator, and all those who are a part of this panel, I thank all of you for coming. I am always proud of multilateralism because it allows someone like me, from a small country in the Western Hemisphere, can grace the stage and offer our own approach, and solutions, […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 08, 2023 (SKNIS): Officials from the St. Kitts and Nevis Inland Revenue Department (SKNIRD) are monitoring prices to ensure that the cost of goods is not artificially inflated, diminishing the savings that will come as a result of the December 15 and 16 Discounted VAT Rate Days. A team from SKNIRD, […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 08, 2023 (SKNIS) – Work on the establishment of the first ever Greenhouse Village in St. Kitts and Nevis is ongoing, as the Ministry of Agriculture continues to implement innovative ways to boost crop production and ensure food security. Through the Greenhouse Village initiative, the ministry is attempting to leverage cutting-edge […]

Today, 8th December, CARICOM and Cuba commemorate CARICOM-Cuba Day. This annual celebration was first inaugurated on the same day in 2002 in Havana, Cuba –in recognition of 30 years since Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago established diplomatic ties with Cuba, which was at the time an international pariah. Along with Mexico, these countries […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 08, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Ministry of Health hosted an awards ceremony on Thursday (November 07, 2023), as a way to recognize and say a big thank you to its partners and volunteers whose contributions were pivotal to the overall success of the different activities and programmes introduced under the SKN […]

[Basseterre, December 6, 2023] – In a significant step towards a greener and more sustainable future, the Ministry of Environment, Climate Action, and Constituency Empowerment of St. Kitts and Nevis, in partnership with the Customs and Excise Department, is making headway in its efforts to implement a comprehensive ban on single-use plastics. The ban, set […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts (08 December 2023) – The pristine shores of St. Kitts are abuzz with anticipation as we welcome the globally renowned Celebrity Beyond to our Caribbean Island. With her grand arrival today, the stunning vessel will showcase a new standard in luxury cruising, leaving a lasting impression on both discerning travelers and St. Kitts locals alike. […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 07, 2023 (SKNIS): The Saint Kitts and Nevis Country Pavilion at COP28 hosted a Youth Spotlight on Sustainability, setting a new standard for youth engagement in global sustainability dialogues. This round table was viewed by officials as a declaration emphasizing the essential and critical role of young voices in forging a […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 07, 2023 (SKNIS): In a significant step for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action, and Constituency Empowerment of St. Kitts and Nevis, gave an impactful presentation at COP28, on December 06, 2023, on the Climate and Ocean Risk Vulnerability Index […]