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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 10, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Basseterre Public Market has taken a huge step forward, as persons now have the option of ordering fresh produce from local vendors from the comfort of their homes, via an online portal. The launch of the new online platform came after officials from 869ToGo provided E-Service training to staff of the Basseterre Public Market. Vendor and buyer at the Basseterre Public Market Minister of Agriculture, the Honourable Samal Duggins addressed the launch ceremony on Friday, November 10. In his remarks, the minister said this new offering fits nicely with today’s fast-paced…

Paris, France, 10th November 2023: The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis enjoyed the rare privilege of opening the debates at the biennial UNESCO General Conference, held in Paris this week. St. Kitts and Nevis made an impactful plea to UN Member States to put education at the heart of their government’s plans to transform their economies and promote peace in an increasingly unstable international context. As the first senior minister to deliver the country’s national statement, the Hon. Geoffrey Hanley, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Education, took the floor to address more than 160 other ministers to reaffirm…

Basseterre, St Kitts, November 9, 2023 (Prime Minister’s Office): In an unequivocal and resounding denouncement, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew categorically rejects and condemns the egregiously false and malicious content disseminated by the blogs, SKN Times and IMI Daily.The posts, published on November 8, 2023, have alleged that the Citizenship by Investment Unit is ‘grappling with significant challenges, particularly in meeting payments to service providers’ and ‘the once-thriving [Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme] may face closure, plunging the nation into a severe financial crisis.’ The IMI Daily post quoted extensively from the SKN Times…

Thursday, November 9, 2023 — In a landmark move to bolster the sustainable energy landscape in the Eastern Caribbean, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission and the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on November 8, 2023. This agreement establishes a framework for collaboration on a range of initiatives aimed at transforming the energy sector for the economic and social advancement of the region. In response to rising energy costs and the global imperative for cleaner energy sources, the OECS and CARILEC have committed to forging strategic partnerships that will revolutionise the…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, 9th November, 2023- The Ministry of Environment, Climate Action, and Constituency Empowerment recently launched a public awareness campaign with the central message “Our Islands, Our Responsibility.” This initiative, led by the Department of Environment (DoE), aims to eradicate the widespread use of single-use plastics, emphasizing the government’s unwavering commitment to phasing out these environmental hazards. At the heart of this endeavor, lies the banning, phasing out, and replacement of selected single-use plastics, with a particular focus on plastic bags, Styrofoam, and polystyrene which is the material that appliances such as refrigerators, microwaves and stoves are made from.  These products have a…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 09, 2023 (SKNIS): The Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Environment and Climate Action, emphasized the crucial role of public involvement, particularly among the youth, in the drive for sustainability, as a guest on the November 08 episode of Infocus. Dr. Clarke shared insights on the intersection of public awareness and long-term environmental strategies. “This is so critical because the idea around sustainability, which is long-term, really requires buy-in from the public but from the younger generation,” Minister Clarke said. In a recent initiative to bolster environmental awareness, the Department of Environment launched an educational campaign targeting…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 09, 2023 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Sustainable Development is using the month of November to focus energies within the government and to mobilize private sector stakeholders in “Building Momentum Towards Sustainability.” That’s the theme for the inaugural Month of Sustainability organized by the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment. The month-long initiative was conceived by the Minister responsible for the aforementioned ministries, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke. On the November 08, 2023, edition of InFocus, Rhon Boddie, Director of the Urban Development Unit, noted that the local commemoration complements the government’s reset initiative announced…

With 80 million Latin American and Caribbean students benefiting and 14 years of implementation in the region, the partnership between Brazil and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations with countries in Latin America and the Caribbean is entering a new phase. Brasilia, Brazil, November 7, 2023 – With the aim of presenting the results and impacts of the 14-year international cooperation in school feeding for Latin America and the Caribbean between the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC), the National Fund for Educational Development (FNDE), and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the international event…

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 8 2023); Recognizing the importance of beekeeping in agriculture, the Department of Agriculture St. Kitts, through its Livestock  Division extends an invitation to all Beekeepers and persons interested in becoming apiarists to a  series of crucial consultations that will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the apiculture  sector.  Facilitator and Extension Officer with responsibility for Beekeeping, Monroe Tweed will lead the discussion with a presentation that will address the challenges and opportunities within the beekeeping industry. This consultation serves as a platform for stakeholders to come together, exchange ideas, and collectively work…

The St. Kitts Tourism Authority (SKTA) is seeking applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer. General Definition The St. Kitts Tourism Authority wishes to appoint a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who will provide strategic leadership to the organization and strengthen its position as a forward-thinking, globally active brand as a premier travel destination. The incumbent is accountable for the strategic plan, direction, leadership, and overall success, including oversight of the effective delivery of outputs and results of the SKTA, with strong passion, inspiration, and commitment to the role. The incumbent is also responsible for …