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Esteemed guests, distinguished ladies, and gentlemen, a pleasant good morning. I wish to reflect a bit on the past Minister of Tourism Mr. Ricky Skerrit and past Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas. I can remember clearly in about 2013 when a strategy was being put together for the new age of tourism, the […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 30, 2024 (SKNIS): Tuesday’s (January 30, 2024) visit of the Icon of the Seas to St. Kitts and Nevis, the first revenue-generating stop of the cruise ship’s maiden voyage, stands as a testament to the success of the government’s aggressive strategy to market the destination. The Icon of the Seas is the […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 30, 2024 (SKNIS):  The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of the Federation, addressed the gathering at the Icon of The Seas Inaugural Cruise Call Plaque Exchange Ceremony with a message of joy and national pride. The prime minister lauded the arrival of the Icon of The Seas, the world’s largest […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 30, 2024 (SKNIS):  In an exceptional milestone for its cruise tourism sector, the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis became the prestigious first stop for the world’s largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Part of the esteemed Royal Caribbean Fleet, the Icon of the Seas […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 29, 2024): The general public is hereby notified that the Department Agriculture will be closed for sales only on Wednesday 31st January. This is to facilitate an inventory and stock taking exercise. The sale of all materials and supplies at the department will resume normal operating hours on Thursday, 1st February […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 29, 2024 (SKNBS): The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS), as of January 25th, 2024, is now internationally accredited ISO17025 in Air Quality. This is not only the first laboratory in the Federation to receive this prestigious International Accreditation but also the first Air Quality lab to be accredited […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 27, 2024 (SKNIS):  The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister and Minister of Health, recently conducted an extensive tour of the Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital to inspect the significant renovation works currently underway. During his visit, Prime Minister Drew observed the progress of the renovations in various parts of […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 27, 2024 (SKNIS): The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has taken a significant step in supporting the healthcare system of St. Kitts and Nevis by donating an Electroencephalogram (EEG) Machine to the Joseph N. France General Hospital (JNF). This vital contribution, made on January 25, will greatly improve the hospital’s ability to […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 27, 2024 (SKNIS):  The Dieppe Bay Police Station, after undergoing necessary repairs and refurbishments, has reopened and resumed operations, marking a significant milestone in law enforcement’s capabilities in serving the community. The station was temporarily closed for urgent repairs in the last quarter of 2022. During this period, its operations were shifted […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 27, 2024 (SKNIS): The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, in his recent appearance on the January 24th edition of InFocus on ZIZ Radio and Television, announced a remarkable upsurge in the Federation’s tourism sector. This growth, marked by a significant increase in both air and […]