St. Kitts and Nevis
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CARICOM congratulates St. Kitts and Nevis on its 40th Independence Anniversary
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has congratulated St Kitts and Nevis on its 40th Anniversary of Independence which it celebrates on Tuesday 19 September 2023. Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett, in a congratulatory message to St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew, noted the country’s consistent and dedicated advocacy in Health and Human Resource matters for which it has responsibility…
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Message of Condolence on Passing of Sir Samuel Weymouth Tapley Seaton Former Governor-General, St Kitts and Nevis
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) extends its sympathies to the Government and people of St Kitts and Nevis on the death of the country’s former Governor-General, Sir Samuel Weymouth Tapley Seaton. Sir Samuel demitted office in January 2023 after having served as Governor General since 2015. He is remembered as a legal luminary, who was one of the architects of the…
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St. Kitts and Nevis Continues Campaign Drive to Ban Single-Use Plastics
(St Kitts and Nevis Information Service Press Release): The Ministry of Environment and Climate Action continues to increase public knowledge and shape community perceptions on the dangers of plastic pollution through its ongoing education campaign drive to ban single-use plastics. Minister of Environment and Climate Action, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke updated the country during the June 12 Sitting of Parliament…
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CARICOM strengthens relations with regional, third-state partners
Diplomatic relations between CARICOM and a Member State, as well as two third states, were strengthened on Tuesday, March 14 when CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett accredited three new ambassadors. The Secretary-General accepted the letters of credence of His Excellency Larry Vaughan, Ambassador of St Kitts and Nevis to CARICOM; His Excellency Itai Bardov, Ambassador of Israel to CARICOM; and…
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Heads seeking collaborative approach on regional transportation
CARICOM Heads of Government will explore working with companies servicing the Caribbean to find a solution to the current transportation woes facing the Community. “We’re looking at what kind of construct we can bring into play, recognising that there are existing companies that are servicing our islands, and how we can work with those existing entities to seek to alleviate…
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Community joins St. Kitts and Nevis in celebrating 39th Independence anniversary
St. Kitts and Nevis celebrates its thirty-ninth independence anniversary on 19 September 2022. In extending congratulations on behalf of the Community, CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, hailed the country’s progress since independence and the valuable contribution it has made to the Community. Please see below the Secretary-General’s message to Prime Minster of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Hon. Dr. Terrance…
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Preliminary Statement – CARICOM Observation Mission to St. Kitts and Nevis Elections, 5 August 2022
At the invitation of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) mounted a CARICOM Election Observation Mission (CEOM) to observe the conduct of the General Elections which were held in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis on 5 August 2022. The CEOM arrived in St. Kitts and Nevis on the evening of 3 August 2022. Meetings,…
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Arrival Statement – CARICOM Election Observation Mission to the General Elections of St. Kitts and Nevis – 5 August 2022
In correspondence dated 26 July 2022, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis extended an invitation to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to mount an Election Observation Mission (CEOM) to observe General Elections in the country scheduled for 5 August 2022. In response to the invitation, a 4-member Mission has been mounted to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. The…
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CARICOM SG mourns loss of former Premier of Nevis
CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett has joined St. Kitts and Nevis in mourning the loss of former Nevis Premier, Special Envoy, His Excellency Vance Amory. Ambassador Amory died on Saturday 2 April in the United Kingdom. “On behalf of the Caribbean Community, I offer sincere condolences to the Amory family and the Government and people of St Kitts and Nevis on…
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Regional educators endorse new COVID-era Learning Recovery and Enhancement Programme
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the education system. Children were away from face-to-face learning for more than one school year, and had to navigate the adjustments to online learning, where it existed. While that was a much need response to the crisis, the disruption to the education system occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic, created learning gaps that absolutely…
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