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Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, May 16, 2024 [Ministry of Health] – The Ministry of Health of St. Kitts and Nevis was honored to welcome a four-member delegation from the St. Martin Medical Centre (SMMC) earlier this week. This visit marks a significant step towards strengthening the healthcare collaboration between our federation and the esteemed medical facility. The delegation from St. Martin Medical Centre engaged in fruitful discussions with senior hospital and ministry staff, focusing on opportunities for cooperation, networking, and capacity building for clinical staff. These discussions are expected to pave the way for enhanced medical services and shared…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 15, 2024 (SKNBS): In a significant step towards advancing its analytical laboratories, the St. Kitts & Nevis Bureau of Standards has acquired a state-of-the-art High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) device. This cutting-edge technology, widely utilized by food and drug regulators, testing laboratories, and law enforcement agencies globally, is a costly yet invaluable piece of equipment designed for trace level analysis. The HPLC technology is adept at separating compounds dissolved in a liquid sample, enabling both qualitative and quantitative analysis of the components present and their concentrations. This advancement empowers the Bureau of Standards to detect hidden…

Caracas, Venezuela (14th May 2024) – The Permanent Representative of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations (UN), H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams, accompanied by Minister Counsellor, Ms. Ghislaine Williams participated in the start of the Caribbean Regional Seminar on the implementation of the Fourth International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism, being convened in Caracas, Venezuela from 14-16 May 2024. The Seminar was held under the theme Pursuing Goals and Addressing needs of the Non-Self-Governing Territories. The Seminar heard opening remarks from the Chair of the Special Committee, the Permanent Representative of Saint Lucia, H.E. Melissa Rambally and H.E.…

The Public Works Department invites all residents of Phillips Village to a town hall meeting to discuss the Phillips Slope Stabilization Project. This important meeting will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the Molphil Explorers’ Club Headquarters at Phillips Village. The meeting will commence at 5:30 PM. The purpose of this meeting is to provide an overview of the Phillips Slope Stabilization Project and to gather input and feedback from the community. Your participation and input are invaluable as we work towards the successful implementation of this project. We encourage all residents to attend and contribute to the discussion. Your insights and suggestions…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis, May 14, 2024 [Press Secretary. PMO] – Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, supported by the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action et. al. is set to spearhead a delegation to the highly anticipated fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4). The conference will convene at the American University of Antigua in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda from May 27th to May 30th, 2024. The SIDS conference is a decennial event, occurring once every ten (10) years, with the previous (SIDS3) being held in 2014 in Samoa. Under the…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, May 14, 2024 — The Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, Prime Minister, is lauding the achievements of the National Assembly during the current Parliamentary Term. In just 19 months since the term began on October 25, 2022, the National Assembly has sat in 19 sessions and a total of 41 new laws have been debated, passed, and enacted. The legislative agenda has been robust, with 53 new Bills tabled during this period. These laws cover a wide range of topics, from domestic violence to small business support, new aviation regulations, and public health measures. Prime Minister Honourable Dr.…

New York, New York (13th May 2024) – On Friday 10th May, the Ambassador of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations, Her Excellency Mutryce Agatha Williams signed a Joint Communiqué in New York to establish diplomatic relations with the Republic of Cabo Verde. At a brief ceremony and friendly exchange held at the United Nations, Ambassador Williams exchanged brief remarks with H.E. Tania Serafim Romualo, and both expressed the desire of their respective Governments to deepen ties and to collaborate in various international fora on issues of mutual interest, founded upon on shared values. Its economy is mostly…