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Year 2025 – What Are Your Plans?

The start of a new calendar year carries a mix of emotions. For many, the first days of January bring excitement fueled by resolutions or anticipated life events. Others may face the stark reality of ongoing challenges, including financial instability or family issues. It is in these moments that the support of close-knit family and friends becomes essential.

PM To Vendors: Pass Savings To Consumers, Not Hike Prices

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Dr. Terrance Drew has issued a strong appeal to vendors to ensure that the benefits of the six-month  (January to June) relief measures for 2025 are passed directly to consumers. 
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MINISTER DUGGINS EMBRACES THE CHALLENGE OF LEADING THE BUILDOUT OF THE MEDICINAL CANNABIS INDUSTRY IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS

With the passage of the amendments to the Cannabis Act in the National Assembly on Monday, November 20, the responsibility for the buildout of a thriving medicinal cannabis industry now lies with the Minister of Agriculture, the Honourable Samal Duggins.

Saint Kitts and Nevis Secures Promising Bilateral Engagements on the sidelines of the Inaugural CARICOM-Saudi Arabia Summit

Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew concluded a highly productive visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking his participation in the inaugural CARICOM-Saudi Arabia Summit in Riyadh. During this significant Summit, Prime Minister Drew engaged in several impactful bilateral discussions that were aimed at fostering robust partnerships and advancing Saint Kitts and Nevis’ Sustainable Island State agenda.

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PASSES CRUCIAL AMENDMENTS TO GUIDE DEVELOPMENT OF MEDICINAL CANNABIS AUTHORITY

Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew moved two key legislative amendments in the National Assembly today, (November 20, 2023), that are critical to the buildout of a robust medicinal cannabis industry in the Federation. 

THRUST TOWARDS ACHIEVING CARICOM’S 25 BY 25 AGENDA IN THE FISHERIES SECTOR TO BE AMPLIFIED DURING FISHERIES WEEK 2023

From Saturday, November 18 to Saturday, November 25, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives will be hosting a week of activities in observance of World Fisheries Day 2023.

MINISTER’S YOUTH FORUM ENLIGHTENS ON THE VISION FOR A SUSTAINABLE ST KITTS AND NEVIS

The development of sustainable cities, expanding opportunities for creatives in Nevis, increasing agricultural production and reducing the food import bill, transforming the education curriculum and adapting to climate change were among the areas discussed at the annual Minister’s Youth Forum held at the CUNA Caribbean Conference Centre on Friday, November 17, 2023.

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE COMMITTED TO SEEING THROUGH TO THE END THE CARICOM 25 BY 2025 AGENDA

 Minister with responsibility for Agriculture, the Honourable Samal Duggins has reaffirmed the commitment of his ministry to successfully accomplish CARICOM's 25 by 2025 initiative, which is an effort to significantly reduce the region's Food Import Bill.

FARMERS IN ST. KITTS BEING EQUIPPED WITH TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT THAT PROMOTE THE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT USE OF WATER ON THEIR FARMS

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives in St. Kitts continues to ensure that local farmers are sufficiently equipped with the technologies and equipment to boost agricultural output, particularly in light of the challenges posed by effects climate change such as drought.

ONLINE ORDERING SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE AT THE BASSETERRE PUBLIC MARKET VIA 869ToGo.COM

The Basseterre Public Market has taken a huge step forward, as persons now have the option of ordering fresh produce from local vendors from the comfort of their homes, via an online portal.

Minister Jeffers: ‘We Need Agriculture Now More Than Ever

“We have to ensure that we are including all of our young men and women and also our children at the primary school and high school level. Teaching our young men and women the art form of agriculture or the role that agriculture should play would make them much more inclined to embrace the importance of agriculture in moving forward,” he noted.

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Year 2025 – What Are Your Plans?

The start of a new calendar year carries a mix of emotions. For many, the first days of January bring excitement fueled by resolutions or anticipated life events. Others may face the stark reality of ongoing challenges, including financial instability or family issues. It is in these moments that the support of close-knit family and friends becomes essential.

PM To Vendors: Pass Savings To Consumers, Not Hike Prices

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Dr. Terrance Drew has issued a strong appeal to vendors to ensure that the benefits of the six-month  (January to June) relief measures for 2025 are passed directly to consumers. 

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