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April 2021
Nevis ships two containers of water, relief supplies to St. Vincent
Nevis has shipped two 20-foot containers with much needed water and other relief supplies to St. Vincent as part of an international humanitarian effort in the wake of ongoing volcanic eruptions on the Windward island.
Twelve Caribbean Countries Have Since Banned Single-use Plastics
Slowly but surely, more and more countries around the world are enacting bans on single-use plastics to reduce waste, enhance sustainability, and promote a healthy environment.
Department of Environment Launches Preparation of a Technology Needs Assessment for Key Sectors
The Department of Environment in collaboration with the United Nations (UN) Environment, UNEP DTU Partnership and its regional collaborating centre, the University of the West Indies (UWI), recently launched the preparation of a Technology…
Department of Environment Launches Preparation of a Technology Needs Assessment for Key Sectors
The Department of Environment in collaboration with the United Nations (UN) Environment, UNEP DTU Partnership and its regional collaborating centre, the University of the West Indies (UWI), recently launched the preparation of a Technology…
Nevis Youth Minister Evelyn raises toast in honour of Mother Earth
Hon. Eric Evelyn, Minister of Youth in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) led members of the Department of Youth in a toast at the Artisan Village on Thursday, April 22. 2021, in honour of Mother Earth on Earth Day. The exercise formed…
Rabbi Pinto meets with Haiti’s Prime Minister on an inspiring visit to Haiti
Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto, head of the Rabbinical Court of the Jewish community in Morocco, who is concluding a month-long inspirational trip to the United States, visited Haiti last week on a successful mission to promote interfaith dialogue…
Filming of second MSR Media movie underway on Nevis
The Hon. Premier Mark Brantley is reiterating the Nevis Island Administration’s (NIA) appreciation and support to MSR Media as the UK-based production company begins filming a second movie on Nevis.
Vaccination against COVID-19 will stop emergency of new variants, advises PM Harris
As the COVID-19 vaccination rollout continues, Prime Minister Dr the Hon Timothy Harris is appealing to concerned individuals to urge persons to come forward to be vaccinated noting that the longer people take to get vaccinated gives the…
Sustainable Destination Council Partners With Stakeholders to Promote Healthy Environments
As the discussion to ban single-use plastics gains momentum, the Sustainable Destination Council (SDC) is strengthening its partnership with relevant stakeholders to promote a clean and healthy environment.
Young People Armed With Key Information About COVID-19 and Importance of Vaccination
Several young persons in St. Kitts were armed with additional information about the science and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine and why, to date, it remains the best way to end the global pandemic that has claimed more than three…
Government of St. Kitts and Nevis to Introduce Recycling of Plastics
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, through the Department of Environment, is spearheading a recycling project aimed at reducing waste, enhancing sustainability, and promoting a healthy environment.
Strengthening Community Relations Showing Results in District ‘C’
“We’ve seen people reaching out to the police,” said Inspector Alonzo Carty, as he spoke about how improved community relations have been bearing fruit in Nevis. Inspector Carty coordinates the community policing efforts in District ‘C’.
Biosafety Officer Within the Ministry of Environment Explains Process of Biodegradation of Plastics
As part of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis goal of promoting a ban on single-use plastics within the Federation, the Ministry of Environment is collaborating with multi-sector partners in educating about the dangers of plastics to…
St. Kitts & Nevis Ships Three More Containers of Relief Supplies to St. Vincent and the…
St. Kitts and Nevis has shipped three more containers of relief supplies to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, adding to two others that were previously shipped. St. Kitts & Nevis has proved itself to be a good Samaritan to its displaced…