Ministry of Environment

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.

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.

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…

Biosafety Officer within the Ministry of Environment, Vicia Woods, appearing on ‘Working for You’ on April 21, said that some environmentally-conscious businesses in the Federation have already begun the practice of using alternatives to…

Plastics are harmful to the environment as they are non-biodegradable and take years to break down, thus contaminating soil and water in the process, said Biosafety Officer in the Ministry of Environment, Vicia Woods.

The Ministry of Environment is consulting with relevant stakeholders to implement a ban on single-use plastics, following in the footsteps of several Caribbean countries that have already done so, said Sharon Rattan, Permanent Secretary in…

The Ministry of Environment partnered with technology store, Smart Electronics for their Power-Up with Smart Electronics programme which will allow the Ministry to provide the public with awareness on environmental issues.

Ghauts play a key function in reducing floods and maintaining the lush forest ecosystems of small islands. As such, Cheryl Jeffers, Conservation Officer in the Ministry of Environment and Cooperatives, made a clarion call for the general…

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment and Cooperatives, Ms. Sharon Rattan, said that although the ministry is small in size it carries a great deal of responsibility as the ministry works “to build sustainable pillars for our…

The Department of Youth Empowerment is inviting individuals to get in touch with nature during an eco-hike to Lawyer Stephen’s Cave, and a nearby Waterfall in Olivees mountain.