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(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 25 2024); In a significant move to transform the marine sector, the Department of Marine Resources St. Kitts and Nevis is gearing up to establish sea moss production exhibition sites over the next few weeks as a pivotal component of its Transformation Strategy 2024.  This was revealed by the Director […]

Basseterre, 31 January 2024 – The newly appointed High Commissioner of the Republic of India, H.E. Dr. Amit Telang, paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Rt. Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, to present a copy of his letter of credentials. The meeting also aimed to strengthen […]

Esteemed guests, distinguished ladies, and gentlemen, a pleasant good morning. I wish to reflect a bit on the past Minister of Tourism Mr. Ricky Skerrit and past Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas. I can remember clearly in about 2013 when a strategy was being put together for the new age of tourism, the […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 30, 2024 (SKNIS): Tuesday’s (January 30, 2024) visit of the Icon of the Seas to St. Kitts and Nevis, the first revenue-generating stop of the cruise ship’s maiden voyage, stands as a testament to the success of the government’s aggressive strategy to market the destination. The Icon of the Seas is the […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 30, 2024 (SKNIS):  The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of the Federation, addressed the gathering at the Icon of The Seas Inaugural Cruise Call Plaque Exchange Ceremony with a message of joy and national pride. The prime minister lauded the arrival of the Icon of The Seas, the world’s largest […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 30, 2024 (SKNIS):  In an exceptional milestone for its cruise tourism sector, the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis became the prestigious first stop for the world’s largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Part of the esteemed Royal Caribbean Fleet, the Icon of the Seas […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 29, 2024): The general public is hereby notified that the Department Agriculture will be closed for sales only on Wednesday 31st January. This is to facilitate an inventory and stock taking exercise. The sale of all materials and supplies at the department will resume normal operating hours on Thursday, 1st February […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 29, 2024 (SKNBS): The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS), as of January 25th, 2024, is now internationally accredited ISO17025 in Air Quality. This is not only the first laboratory in the Federation to receive this prestigious International Accreditation but also the first Air Quality lab to be accredited […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 27, 2024 (SKNIS):  The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister and Minister of Health, recently conducted an extensive tour of the Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital to inspect the significant renovation works currently underway. During his visit, Prime Minister Drew observed the progress of the renovations in various parts of […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 27, 2024 (SKNIS): The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has taken a significant step in supporting the healthcare system of St. Kitts and Nevis by donating an Electroencephalogram (EEG) Machine to the Joseph N. France General Hospital (JNF). This vital contribution, made on January 25, will greatly improve the hospital’s ability to […]