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AGRICULTURE SECTOR IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS EARMARKED FOR ENHANCEMENTS, SAYS PS DUBLIN-COLLINS

Published 22 April 2021

Basseterre

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AGRICULTURE SECTOR IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS EARMARKED FOR ENHANCEMENTS, SAYS PS DUBLIN-COLLINS

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 21, 2021 (SKNIS): Ron Dublin-Collins, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, said that the time has come for the agriculture sector in St. Kitts and Nevis to be enhanced and transformed into a more competitive and efficient industry.

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BAN ON SINGLE-USE PLASTICS IS SPECIAL TOPIC ON WORKING FOR YOU ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21

Published 22 April, 2021
Basseterre
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BAN ON SINGLE-USE PLASTICS IS SPECIAL TOPIC ON WORKING FOR YOU ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 21, 2021 (SKNIS): The ban on single-use plastics will be discussed on the popular government radio and television programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. 

The special guests will be Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Sharon Rattan; Biosafety Officer in the Ministry of Environment, Vicia Woods; and Kenney Manning of the Sustainable Destination Council in the Ministry of Tourism.     

The discussion will focus on the dangers of plastic; the ban on single-use plastics and why the ban is important; and the plan of action for the implementation of the ban on single-use plastics in St. Kitts & Nevis.      

Hosted by Lesroy Williams, “Working for You” offers news, views, reviews, interviews and all the happenings of the Team Unity Administration, which has pledged transparency, accountability, good governance, and a fair share for all citizens of the Federation.

The programme features government officials, heads of government departments, permanent secretaries and other government officials who will provide you with timely, relevant and accurate information as it relates to the social, economic, human, political and sustainable development of St. Kitts and Nevis.

“Working for You” is broadcast live every Wednesday on ZIZ, WinnFM and Sugar City Rock from 1:30-3:00 pm and rebroadcast on Freedom FM and Von Radio on Thursdays from 7:30-9:00 am and 10:30-12:00 pm respectively, and CBN-Radio on Sundays from 5:00-6:30 pm. The programme is also streamed live on the SKNIS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sknismedia/ and the SKNIS Youtube channel.

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ST. KITTS AND NEVIS PURSUES ENHANCED WATER MANAGEMENT IN FARMING

Published 22 April, 2021
Basseterre
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SHARON JONES, TECHNICAL SPECIALIST WITH IICA.

ST. KITTS AND NEVIS PURSUES ENHANCED WATER MANAGEMENT IN FARMING

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 21, 2021 (SKNIS): The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) will be working closely with the Ministry and the Department of Agriculture in St. Kitts and Nevis to increase water efficiency in farming.

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YOUTH ENCOURAGED TO BE POSITIVE SOCIAL MEDIA AMBASSADORS

Published 22 April, 2021
Basseterre
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YOUTH ENCOURAGED TO BE POSITIVE SOCIAL MEDIA AMBASSADORS

Mr. Travis Duporte, a resident of Her Majesty’s Prison, presents at the Youth Easter Camp (CUNA Conference Centre)

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 21, 2021 (Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs): The Probation & Child Protection Services Department hopes to turn youth’s love of social media into a force for good, as they hosted a Camp called ‘The Positive Use of Social Media’ from April 6th to 9th at the CUNA Conference Centre, Fortlands.

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Press Release from the Department of Environment

Published 22 April, 2021
Basseterre
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Please see a link below with a press release from the Department of Environment. 

https://mcusercontent.com/f9c18edcb5e81ee00df9977e6/files/89019aff-5cd5-48dd-8813-16b84e6c6eff/One_Earth_One_Chance.docx

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