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Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, 7 November 2022- Thirty-five farmers will benefit from a series of trainings on sustainable agricultural practices, including the use of renewable energy technology in agricultural production and the improved management of water resources, thanks to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Government of Mexico and the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Launched in Saint Kitts on 25 October and in Nevis on 26October, the training series is part of the ‘Addressing the Water-Energy Nexus in Agriculture’ sub-project of the Mexico-CARICOM-FAO Initiative “Cooperation for Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience in the Caribbean” or Resilient Caribbean Initiative in short. The aim of the sub-project is to increase agricultural productivity and improve water-resource…

Press Release On the advice of the MET Office and NEMA, the Acting Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, in consultation with the St Kitts and Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce, has agreed that all sectors should consider taking precautionary measures and facilitate the early release of staff as at 2pm on Monday, 7th November, 2022. This is being done out of an abundance of caution considering the persistent showers associated with Tropical Storm Nicole. Citizens and Residents are encouraged to exercise extreme caution when crossing known waterways (Ghauts), parking in Ghauts, and…

Virginia, US/Rome/Vienna – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched seeds into space today as they intensify their joint efforts to develop new crops able to adapt to the ravages of climate change here on Earth. The seeds from the IAEA and FAO agriculture and biotechnology laboratories are travelling to the International Space Station just as leaders meet at the UN Climate Change Conference COP 27 in Sharm El Sheikh to discuss pressing environmental challenges, including the significant impact of the climate crisis on the world’s agrifood production systems.…

White-ball series to feature three CG United ODIs and five T20Is Monday, 7 November 2022 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – West Indies Women will welcome England Women to the Caribbean for an eight-match series next month. Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced the match schedule today which consists of a three-match CG United One-Day International (ODI) Series and a five-match T20 International (T20I) Series from Sunday 4 December to Thursday 22 December. The CG United ODIs will be played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium (SVRS) in Antigua on 4, 6 and 9 December. The three ODIs form part of the ICC Women’s Championship. The first T20I will also be at SVRS on 11…

The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) wishes to inform the general public that it is in the process of regulating three areas namely Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods, Labelling of Goods- General Requirements and Packaged Water. Persons can view these draft regulations by visiting www.sknbs.org. They can be found by clicking “Draft Regulations” under the “Regulations” tab on the site. Individuals wishing to make comments can do so by downloading and filling out the comment form under each draft. Completed forms can be emailed to sknbs@gov.kn or delivered to the office at La Guerite. For more information, call 467-1498 or…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, November 6, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — Participation of local businesses at the 2022 Taiwan Expo in St. Kitts and Nevis is an added advantage to the country coming in the wake of a recent approval by Cabinet of St. Kitts and Nevis, on the roll-out of a revised national manufacturing strategy aimed at fostering the manufacturing sector. Those were the sentiments of the former Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis and the current Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Economic Development and Investment, Rt. Hon Dr Denzil L. Douglas, as he delivered remarks…

Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis in Taiwan participates in the 2022 Taipei International Travel Fair

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, November 5, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — Resident Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan), His Excellency Michael Lin, is hailing Taiwanese companies that are participating in the three-day 2022 Taiwan Expo in St. Kitts and Nevis which opened on Saturday November 5 at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, for the efforts they have made in revitalising and strengthening trade relations and economic development between St. Kitts and Nevis, and Taiwan. “Thanks to this trade show, a business delegation from Taiwan is visiting St. Kitts and Nevis in person for the first time after COVID pandemic,” said Ambassador…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 6, 2022 (SKNIS): The red carpet will be rolled out for the fourth Prime Minister of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, Honourable Dr. Terrance M. Drew when he steps off of Eva Airlines at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport on Monday, November 7, 2022, in Taipei. Prime Minister Dr. Drew and a delegation left the Federation on November 5 headed for the Republic of China (Taiwan) for a 4-day state visit. It will be the Prime Minister’s inaugural trip to Taiwan. St. Kitts and Nevis and Taiwan share almost 40 years, 39 to be exact,…

(Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 4, 2022): On Thursday 3rd November 2022, Dr. Carla N. Barnett, Secretary General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) paid a courtesy call on the Honourable Samal Duggins, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives, St. Kitts. Dr. Barnett who was presently in the Federation on official duties, used the opportunity to engage in discussions on topics such as food and nutrition security, youth in agriculture and the development of the agricultural sector. Following the meeting, Dr. Barnett, who became the eighth Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community on 15 August 2021, shared an update via social…