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The Seventy-Second (72nd) Meeting of the OECS Authority was held in Montserrat from Wednesday October 19-20 2022, under the Chairmanship of The Honourable Joseph Easton Taylor-Farrell, Premier of Montserrat. The meeting was preceded by an Opening Ceremony at the Montserrat Cultural Center, where Prime Minister of Grenada, Hon. Dickon Mitchell; Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew; and Premier of the British Virgin Islands, Hon. Dr. Natalio Wheatly delivered their maiden addresses to the OECS Authority. In his opening remarks, the Premier of Montserrat and Chairman of the OECS Authority, Hon. Easton Taylor-Farrell, spoke to the resilience…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 26, 2022 (SKNIS): At the Opening of the New Session of Parliament, which was held on October 25, 2022, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort Royal Ballroom, Her Excellency the Governor General’s Deputy Ms. Marcella Liburd, who delivered the Throne Speech in the absence of Governor-General Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton, outlined how the Government will revamp and strengthen the Poverty Alleviation Programme (PAP) and the Alternative Pathways Lifestyle Programme (APLP) colloquially known as the ‘Peace Programme’.“We will pay close attention to rationalizing our social protection programmes and reprioritizing them to support our people who need these interventions…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 26, 2022 (SKNIS) – The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew-led administration remains steadfast in its pledge to eliminate corruption from the Public Sector with the implementation of its Anti-Corruption/Good Governance programme.This position was taken by Prime Minister Dr. Drew and Attorney General the Honourable Garth Wilkin on a number of occasions and was again highlighted by the Governor General’s Deputy, Her Excellency Marcella A. Liburd JP as she delivered the Throne Speech at the opening of the new Parliamentary Session on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.As part of its Anti-Corruption/Good Governance programme, the Government intends to amend the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 26, 2022 (SKNIS): Athletes from St. Kitts and Nevis stand to gain from the Government’s thrust to develop policies and programmes that will help to open lanes of success on the local, regional and international stage. The plan calls for establishing a sports academy and partnerships with overseas colleges and universities. The Governor General’s Deputy, Her Excellency Marcella A. Liburd, noted the importance of sports and sports development in encouraging a healthier population and increasing global attention for the twin-island Federation during the delivery of the Throne Speech at the Ceremonial Opening of the Federal Parliament on…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 26, 2022 (SKNIS): Tourism is considered one of the fastest-growing economic sectors regionally and globally. As such, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has committed to building a more vibrant and resilient tourism industry as it is a critical pathway for the Federation to build better going forward and to recover faster from the COVID-19 Pandemic. This was according to the Governor-General’s Deputy Her Excellency Marcella A. Liburd, JP during her Throne Speech at the Opening of the New Session of the National Assembly of St. Kitts and Nevis since the August 5th General Elections. The parliamentary…

Dear Stakeholders, Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Marsha Henderson is kindly inviting Port Zante stakeholders to a meeting at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. (St. Kitts’ Ballroom). The following stakeholders are required to attend: Port Zante MerchantsPrimate Petting VendorsTaxi and Tour OperatorsTour Companies Date: Wednesday 26 October, 2022 at 4:30 pm. Thank you for your cooperation. #

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 25, 2022 (SKNIS): Two new females joined the Federal Parliament of St. Kitts and Nevis on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, during its Ceremonial Opening held at the St Kitts Marriott Resort. At the session, the Honourable Lanien Blanchette was elected Speaker of the National Assembly while the Honourable Latoya Jones was elected Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly. The new additions bring the total number of female federal parliamentarians to five, the most ever in the history of the twin-island Federation. The other female MPs are the Honourable Minister Marsha Henderson, and the Honourable Senators Dr.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 25, 2022 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis outlined its socio-economic agenda designed to substantially transform the Federation over the next five (5) years. This was highlighted in the Throne Speech delivered by the Governor-General’s Deputy Her Excellency Marcella A. Liburd, JP during the opening of the new session of the National Assembly of St. Kitts and Nevis since the August 5th General Elections. The new session was held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort Royal Ballroom on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. “For the next five (5) years, our government will focus on transforming our economy…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 25, 2022 (SKNIS) – Plans are being made to address the decline in activity within the manufacturing sector across St. Kitts and Nevis.The Governor General’s Deputy, Her Excellency Marcella Liburd JP, while delivering the Throne Speech at the Opening of the new Session of Parliament today (October 25), stated that the Government, through the St. Kitts Investment Promotion Agency, will be aggressively pursuing opportunities to attract investments in modern technologies such as renewable energy.“We will seek to establish at least one factory in the Federation to build solar panels and related accessories that will provide low-cost energy-saving…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 25, 2022 (SKNIS) – Understanding the link between maintaining peace and security and national development, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis will, over the next five years, overhaul and improve the national security infrastructure in St. Kitts and Nevis.This was noted in the Throne Speech delivered by the Governor General’s Deputy, Her Excellency Marcella Liburd JP at the opening of the New Session of the St. Kitts and Nevis National Parliament today, Tuesday, October 25, 2022.“Our Government is equally cognizant of the seamlessness between safety and security and the implementation of all aspects of development. Safety…