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Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS): The Attorney-General (AG) and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Garth Wilkin, announced during today’s (February 20) Sitting of National Assembly that the Federation is on the verge of adopting a groundbreaking new Procurement Act. This initiative, developed with the support of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), aims to overhaul the current procurement system to ensure transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity. According to AG Wilkin, the proposed Procurement Act, which is in the final stages of preparation, combines the best practices from model legislation across the region. This…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS) – The first group of individuals has successfully completed phase one of training under the ELEVATE Programme, and as such will be part of the first cohort of graduates from the pioneering initiative that is aimed at empowering marginalised and at-risk individuals. This was highlighted by Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew during the February 22, 2024, Sitting of the National Assembly under the section ‘Statement by Ministers’. “In the second week of January, a successful Training of Trainers was conducted with a diverse cohort from the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS): Women in St. Kitts have overwhelmingly responded to a month-long series of training by the Department of Gender Affairs that will increase knowledge and skills in several areas traditionally dominated by men. In commemoration of International Women’s Day on March 08, 2024, the department will stage a session on each of the following: the basics of plumbing on March 02, auto mechanics on March 09, welding on March 16, electricity on March 23, and tiling on March 30 and April 06. The training in tiling spans two sessions to allow for the laying of the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS): In a significant move underscoring its commitment to fiscal responsibility and equitable treatment of its senior officials, the National Assembly of St. Christopher and Nevis, on February 22, 2024, unanimously adopted a resolution to accept the recommendations made by the 2019 Salaries Review Commission for the adjustment of senior parliamentary officials’ salaries. These include the Governor-General, Members of the National Assembly, including the Speaker of the National Assembly, the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Prime Minister, Ministers of Government, the Attorney General and the Leader of the Opposition (“Senior Parliamentary Officials”). This…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS): The Joseph Nathaniel France (JNF) General Hospital is continuously refining its healthcare offerings through ongoing enhancements to its infrastructure. During the radio and television show ‘InFocus’ on February 21, the Director of Health Institutions within the Ministry of Health, Dr. Jensen Morton gave some updates on the hospital’s improvements. “One set of repairs is being done at the extreme back of the hospital that was being spearheaded by Public Works via Mr. Errol Williams and that one focuses on the morgue and the areas directly adjacent to the morgue,” said Dr. Morton. “The…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS): In a proud moment for the Federation, the Nevis Farmers’ Cooperative Society and the St. Kitts Farmers’ Cooperative Society were awarded first and second places, respectively, at the prestigious 52nd Annual Agriculture and Food Fair held from February 17 to 19, 2024, at the Rudolph Shulterbrandt Agricultural Complex, in St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands.Minister Duggins with the first place winner of the Nevis Farmers’ Cooperative Society This remarkable achievement underlines the high quality and dedication behind the agricultural efforts of both islands.Second place was awarded to the St. Kitts Farmers’ Cooperative SocietyLed by the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS): The recently held 52nd Annual Agriculture and Food Fair held in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (USVI), became a significant platform for showcasing St. Kitts and Nevis’ local products and produce, attracting around 30,000 visitors over its three-day course, (February 17-19). The event highlighted the Federation’s agricultural and agro-processed products, with Essence, Castor Oil, Guava Cheese, Cassava Chips, and Soaps emerging as some of the top sellers. The delegation from the Federation, led by the Honourable Samal Duggins, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, and Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Cooperatives, comprised Kyla Gibson…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 22, 2024 (SKNIS): Women in St. Kitts have overwhelmingly responded to a month-long series of training by the Department of Gender Affairs that will increase knowledge and skills in several areas traditionally dominated by men. In commemoration of International Women’s Day on March 08, 2024, the department will stage a session on each of the following: the basics of plumbing on March 02, auto mechanics on March 09, welding on March 16, electricity on March 23, and tiling on March 30 and April 06. The training in tiling spans two sessions to allow for the laying of…

Please be advised of an emergency interruption in water service affecting Fortlands, the McKnight Community Center, and the Basseterre Health Center to accommodate our team’s replacement of an old ball fire hydrant. The service should be restored by noon. We apologize for the inconvenience and will inform you of further developments. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

St. Kitts and Nevis, February 22, 2024 (MDS) – Farmers from St. Kitts and Nevis expressedtheir heartfelt gratitude to the Ministry of Agriculture and Minister Duggins for their unwaveringsupport during their recent trip to the St. Croix food fair. The journey, made possible by theMinistry’s assistance, marked a significant milestone for the farming community, fosteringcamaraderie and displaying the region’s agricultural prowess. Claudette Peets, a participating farmer, emphasized, “Thanking Minister Duggins for helping usand making it possible for us to be here today at St. Croix farmers fair because the past couple ofyears, we had to put our hands in our…