The Premier’s Ministry on Wednesday evening, October 02, hosted the delegates of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) ICT (Information and Communications Technology) Week at the Malcolm Guishard Recreational Park, Pinneys Beach, Nevis.

Delegates at the 2024 STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) LATAM (Latin America) Conference were able to get valuable information about the investment opportunities that exist in the island of Nevis, as a direct result of the participation of a delegation of experts from the Nevis Island Administration (NIA).

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Marine Resources in St. Kitts is pleased to announce a series of important consultations this month, designed specifically for the island's crop and livestock farmers. These sessions will take place in the Large Conference Room of the Department of Agriculture, offering a vital opportunity for farmers to enhance their understanding of agricultural insurance.

Team St. Kitts and Nevis recently secured success at the 2024 FIRST Global Robotics Olympics, officially ranked 20th out of 180 countries and holding first place in the Caribbean following the event held in Athens, Greece (located in southeast Europe) from 26th to 29th September at the Peace and Friendship Stadium.

The Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Primary School triumphed in the finals of the Primary School Independence 41 Elocution Competition (2024), held on Thursday, October 3, at the Antioch Baptist Church. The event featured eight St. Kitts primary schools that succeeded at the zonal eliminations.

The National Council on Drug Abuse Prevention has engaged thirty frontline workers in a training programme designed to equip them with the necessary tools to identify and ultimately address substance abuse issues within communities.

At the commissioning of the new six (6) Megawatt Temporary Power Plant at the St. Kitts Electricity Co. Ltd (SKELEC), on October 04, 2024, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, highlighted that St. Kitts and Nevis is in the transition towards reducing its dependence on fossil fuel through the careful implementation of renewable energy practices and projects.

The importance of a strong and resilient cybersecurity system was emphasised at a Cybersecurity Awareness Forum held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort on October 03, 2024. The event brought together public and private sector officials from St. Kitts and Nevis, regional representatives and local secondary school students.

The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, in its efforts to achieve a sustainable island state, is rapidly positioning itself as a leader in digital transformation within the Caribbean, thanks to the strategic efforts of the government and the widespread access to technology among its citizens.

Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew continued his efforts to advance agricultural development by touring Southern University and A&M College’s Agricultural Research and Extension Center (SUAREC) on October 2, 2024. This visit was part of a broader initiative aimed at strengthening ties with international institutions that can bring strategic value to St. Kitts and Nevis.

The Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in Bryson, Cayon, St. Kitts, between 7PM and 7:30PM on October 1st, 2024. Initial inquiries revealed that two males, Kareem Jeffers and Nicholas Johnson, both residents of Ponds Pasture, were driving down a dirt road towards the island main road, when they were fired upon by unidentified assailants.

The Ministry of Education is currently receiving applications for the post: Clerk of Works...