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Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 06, 2022 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis strongly supports any initiative aimed at promoting environmental conservation and preservation in the Federation. The latest of such was witnessed on December 03 when the St. Christopher and Nevis Conservation Foundation (SCNCF) launched its first grant-making cycle. SCNCF is an agency geared towards fostering and promoting the conservation, protection and maintenance of the biodiversity of the terrestrial and marine environment, as well as promoting resource mobilization in support of the conservation of the environment. Minister of Environment and Climate Action, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, welcomed…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 06, 2022 (SKNIS) – Officials of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, residents, citizens, and faith-based organizations came together on Monday, December 5, 2022, for a special service of praise and thanksgiving as the twin-island Federation was spared from any devastating impact during the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which was forecast to be an “above-normal” season but which turned out to be an average season. The prediction was 20 named storms, nine (9) hurricanes and four (4) major hurricanes. However, the season turned out to have 14 storms, seven (7) hurricanes and three (3) major hurricanes.The Thanksgiving Service…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 6, 2022 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, along with a delegation, is in Bridgetown, Barbados, for the Eighth CARICOM-CUBA Summit, which is taking place at the Llyod Erskine Sandiford Centre today, December 6, 2022. The Prime Minister is accompanied by the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Naeemah Hazelle, Permanent Secretary (Ag) in the Prime Minister’s Office, Her Excellency Verna Mills, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Resident Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba, Ambassador-designate Larry Vaughn, Head of the Regional Integration and Diaspora Unit (RIDU) and Mr.…

SalutationsHonourable Marsha Henderson, Minister of Tourism & Aviation, et alHonourable Garth Wilkin, Attorney-GeneralDr Marcus Natta, Cabinet SecretaryMembers of the Delegation, Mr Sylvester Anthony & Ms Veira GallowayFellow Citizens of St Kitts and NevisDistinguished GuestsFriendsMediaStakeholders of the St Kitts and Nevis’ Citizenship by Investment ProgrammeGood EveningIt is with immense pleasure that I make this visit to Dubai, my first as Prime Minister, to meet so many of you that hold our dear twin island Federation close to your heart. Since Dubai is such an important financial hub and is swiftly becoming an epicentre for the global citizen, it is fitting that I…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 5, 2022 (SKNIS): On December 1, the World observed the 34th World AIDS Day since the United Nations instituted the commemorative day in 1988 to raise awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection, to mourn those who have died from an AIDS-related illness, and to provide the opportunity for all of us to join in the fight against the disease. The theme for this year’s World AIDS Day is “Equalize”, and the WHO (World Health Organization) is calling on global leaders and citizens to boldly recognize and address the inequalities which…

Basseterre, St Kitts, December 5, 2022 (Press Secretary’s Office): The Prime Minister, Dr Terrance Drew, has rejected a statement attributed to him in a paid press release published on various international news sites and social media propaganda pages. The published article the Prime Minister is allegedly quoted with a statement that he did not make about Hamilton Reserve Bank. The Prime Minister, upon being notified of the article today, had this to say: “it is highly improper for any company to pay for the international publishing of a quote which I did not make. The general public must know that I…

Distinguished guests, Ambassadors, Secretary General of the OAS, friends, and partners, PAHO colleagues, it is a privilege to be standing before you this evening. And it is my great pleasure to welcome you all to tonight’s event as we celebrate the 120th anniversary of the Pan American Health Organization. Across the Americas there have been many events and celebrations commemorating this milestone in the history of the world’s oldest public health institution.120 years ago, just across the White House Lawn, President Theodore Roosevelt and delegates from 10 other countries across the Americas gathered right here in Washington, D.C. to develop a…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, December 5, 2022 (Press Secretary’s Office): Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Urban Development the Honourable Marsha Henderson at the recent Citizenship by Investment Programme “Evolution” event in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) boasted of the nation’s success in the tourism industry and the new tourism campaign Venture Deeper, which encourages travellers to indulge in the wonders of St. Kitts and Nevis.St. Kitts and Nevis is “known for our compelling travel experiences, our natural beauty, exciting events and exceptional hospitality” the Minister of Tourism stated as she described the twin-island Federation. Hon. Marsha Henderson informed the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (05 December 2022) — Today, 05 December, Star Legend of Windstar Cruises will make an unscheduled cruise call to St. Kitts. The cruise vessel arrives in St. Kitts at 12 pm and departs at 7 pm.  This unscheduled cruise call adds to the exciting cruise opportunities the destination has incurred since the onset of the 2022-2023 cruise season. “Today’s unscheduled cruise call from Star Legend contributes to the economic benefits to be gained by our tourism stakeholders from the sector. Additionally, it offers an opportunity to spotlight the island’s remarkable tourism offerings. The Authority is extremely pleased to…

Reno, Nevada, 1 December 2022 – The adoption of best practice front-of-pack nutrition labeling in more countries of Americas can help reduce poor-nutrition related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure and some cancers in the region, a recent study led by researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) suggests.The study, published today in the Lancet Regional Health Americas, examined the evolution of these policies within the PAHO/World Health Organization Region of the Americas (AMRO).Improvements to front-of-pack nutrition labeling (FOPNL) included larger warning labels, contrasted background for better noticeability, use…