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St Kitts Nevis Foreign Minister Brantley engages Foreign Minister of Canada after Caribbean-Canada Meeting

Published 28 September 2018

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St Kitts Nevis Foreign Minister Brantley engages Foreign Minister of Canada after Caribbean-Canada Meeting

September 27, 2018 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): Minister of Foreign Affairs of St. Kitts and Nevis, Honourable Mark Brantley, engaged Her Excellency Chrystia Freeland, Foreign Minister of Canada, after participating in a meeting between foreign ministers of the Caribbean and Canada.

Both foreign ministers briefly discussed the way forward for intensifying the strong diplomatic relationship between the two countries.

During the Caribbean- Canada meeting, the CARICOM Foreign Ministers thanked the Government of Canada for its continued support in the region and discussed ways in which the countries can further deepen cooperation on climate change, renewable energy, restrictions on travel to Canada and other area

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St. Kitts- Nevis Foreign Minister Brantley engages with Foreign Affairs Officials from the United Arab Emirates

Published 28 September 2018

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(L-R): St. Kitts and Nevis’ Foreign Minister, Hon. Mark Brantley, His Excellency Sultan Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for International Development Affairs of the United Arab Emirates

St. Kitts- Nevis Foreign Minister Brantley engages with Foreign Affairs Officials from the United Arab Emirates

September 27, 2018 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): St. Kitts and Nevis’ Foreign Minister, Hon. Mark Brantley, engaged His Excellency Sultan Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for International Development Affairs, on the substantive projects that are the outcome of the UAE-Caribbean development fund and its Technical Cooperation Framework. These projects focus on developing renewable energy resources and harnessing the benefits of solar energy in particular.

Given our consular presence in Dubai, UAE, the Minister also announced that the Cabinet of St. Kitts and Nevis has decided to expand its diplomatic representation by upgrading the St. Kitts and Nevis Consulate to an Embassy in the UAE.

On a regional front, Minister Brantley congratulated the Government of the UAE on its strong cooperation with and continued support of CARICOM.

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Foreign Minister Brantley expressed thanks to United States of America State Department officials for the visa interview waiver

Published 28 September 2018

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Foreign Minister Brantley expressed thanks to United States of America State Department officials for the visa interview waiver

September 27, 2018 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): In a bilateral engagement with the US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Ambassador Kenneth Merton, Foreign Minister Brantley thanked the US Government for the visa interview waiver, a policy change that has had a significant impact in St. Kitts and Nevis.

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GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL UNITY CONTINUES ITS SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE WITH ROOF REPAIR PROJECT

Published 28 September 2018

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GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL UNITY CONTINUES ITS SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE WITH ROOF REPAIR PROJECT

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 27, 2018 (SKNIS): Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, and his Team Unity Government continues to be applauded for its roof repair project.

Ophelia Hodge shared words of gratitude not only to the Prime Minister, but to her Parliamentary Representative, Deputy Prime Minister, Honourable Shawn Richards.

“I feel so great because my Honourable Shawn Richards fixed my roof,” said Ophelia, who hails from Sandy Point. “I would like to say thanks to the Honourable Prime Minister, Dr. Timothy Harris. Thanks very much. When rain came my roof used to leak plenty and I want to thank God for… the Unity Government.”

Words of gratitude were also shared from fellow “sandy pointers” Margaret and Coretta Liburd.

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CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS HIGHLY FAVOUR GOVERNMENT’S ROOF REPAIR PROJECT

Published 28 September 2018

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CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS HIGHLY FAVOUR GOVERNMENT’S ROOF REPAIR PROJECT

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 27, 2018 (SKNIS): Across the country, there is ample evidence that something good is happening as the Government of National Unity continues to bring satisfaction and joy to many citizens and residents by repairing their roofs that were damaged in the very active and catastrophic 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

As the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season is at its peak, it is necessary that citizens and residents have a sturdy roof that will mitigate the chances of damage. The government’s roof repair project is doing just that.

In several interviews, persons demonstrate their appreciation that their roofs are being fixed. One such person is Yvonne Chumney.