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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, which is the third highest cause of cancer deaths in St. Kitts and Nevis, after prostate and breast. The new equipment will also allow for diagnostic investigation of rectal and oral bleeding, abdominal pain, and other ailments. The pieces of medical equipment were purchased by…

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 has been selected to participate in a recently launched PROCARIBE+ Project, and as part of the project, the SGP will offer support in the areas of: She went on to explain that PROCARIBE+ is a regional initiative for protecting and restoring the ocean’s natural capital,…

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 and China. Madame Chair,CARICOM wishes to, at the outset, extend our congratulations to you for your election to the Chairmanship of the Fifth Committee for the 79th Session. We are pleased that El Salvador, a fellow member of the Group of Latin American and Caribbean…

(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 the ‘Finding Your Passion Scholarship’ sponsored by Minister of Sports and the Creative Economy, Honourable Samal Duggins were the most recent volunteers to do their part in beautifying a prominent wall as part of the Creative Community Mural Project. On September 22, 2024, the students…

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 Marriott Resort Ballroom. This groundbreaking forum will bring together stakeholders from across the public and private sectors to address one of the most pressing but often overlooked issues: indoor air quality and its profound impact on public health and the environment. Indoor air quality is a growing…

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. The President’s Award is one of the highest honours bestowed by Goldey-Beacom College. It is presented to individuals who embody the institution’s values of integrity, innovation, and excellence. Recipients of this award are recognised for their significant achievements in their careers and for their continued commitment to…

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 SKELEC undertakes critical infrastructure upgrades to secure a reliable and sustainable energy supply. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Minister Maynard addressed the severe challenges currently faced by SKELEC, stating, “As we work toward that new 18-megawatt plant, plus the urgent need to service and overhaul…

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 with an opening ceremony on Friday, October 04, 2024, at the Solid Waste Management Corporation’s conference room. The actual training sessions begin on Tuesday, October 08. The Core Course comprises ten modules representing different aspects of prevention science and their application to practice. It is…

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 fuel through the careful implementation of renewable energy practices and projects. This energy transition, one of the seven pillars upon which the government’s sustainable island state agenda hinges, is underpinned by the build-out of the dual-fuel power plant and battery energy storage plant in St.…

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 a number of initiatives to improve the reliability of supply for our customers. The plant’s commissioning will allow SKELEC to perform critical overhauls on its fixed generator fleet, including the 6MW Mirrlees Blackstone generator, the largest in the Federation. The temporary power plant is expected…