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14th October 2022 St. Kitts and Nevis has energetically embarked upon the 2nd phase of a UNESCO-funded cultural heritage project entitled: ‘Safeguarding St. Kitts and Nevis Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) – Developing a National Intangible Cultural Heritage Policy. Led by local ICH focal contacts Marlene Phillips (St. Kitts) and Patrick Howell (Nevis), and backed by […]

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Thursday, October 12, 2022: Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Hazel Laws was the specially invited guest presenter at a meeting of school principals and Education officials earlier today in an effort to raise awareness about the highly contagious hand, foot and mouth disease currently which is known to be easily spread among […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 14, 2022 (SKNIS) – The Federal Cabinet of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, led by Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, will convene its first press conference on Monday, October 17, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Citizens and residents of St. Kitts […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, October 12, 2022: Following the surge in domestic violence incidents within the past few weeks, the Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew convened an inter-ministerial meeting to discuss existing institutional challenges and potential legislative amendments to improve the prevention and detection of such incidents.Present at the meeting were senior officers […]

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, October 13, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — As the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis observes activities to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October), the National Caribbean Insurance Company Limited has partnered with the Essence of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation as a corporate sponsor, in support of the Foundation’s work and advocacy for cancer patients. […]

Taipei, Taiwan, October 14, 2022 (SKNIS)–The Republic of China (Taiwan) prides itself on its democratic way of life, and one of the pillars of democracy is the freedom of the press. It is for this reason that Taiwan partners with the international press as part of its good governance agenda of transparency and accountability. For its […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 13, 2022 (SKNBS): Minister of International Trade et al., theRight Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas along with Permanent Secretary Jasemin Weekestraversed to Barbados for the October 11 to 12, 2022 Joint CARIFORUM – EU MinisterialMeeting. In his remarks at the meeting, Minister Douglas stated that the subject of de-risking policies onglobal banks […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 13, 2022 (SKNIS): Enhancing the family structure is a key ingredient of the St. Kitts and Nevis National Gender Policy and Action Plan which seeks to promote gender equality and eliminate all types of gender-related discrimination. There are five strategic actions to encourage cohesive family units that are pursued by the Ministry of Social Development and Gender […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 13, 2022 (SKNIS): The St. Kitts Investment Promotion Agency (SKIPA) is currently participating in the 23rd Annual US-Africa Trade & Investment Conference (AfrICANDO) 2022 in Miami Florida from October 10-13 2022, which brings together business leaders, investment promotion authorities, and other government officials to showcase trade and investment opportunities. According to www.agoacsonetwork.org, AfrICANDO is designed […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 12, 2022 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is strengthening it’s response to gender-based violence by pursuing a multi-pronged approach that will tackle system and cultural reforms. On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, Junior Minister and Minister responsible for Social Development and Gender Affairs, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, shared some […]