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New Earth Network Initiative leverages the St. Mary’s Biosphere Reserve to drive Economic Activity

Published 25 December 2024

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New Earth Network Initiative leverages the St. Mary’s Biosphere Reserve to drive Economic Activity

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, December 23, 2024 (UNESCO National Commission) – The Federation’s St. Mary’s Biosphere Reserve (SMBR) in Cayon, St. Kitts and Nevis, has been the focus of vigorous attention by the United Nations specialised agency, UNESCO, over 2024. Initially launched in 2011 as an UNESCO accredited Man and Biosphere (MAB) recognised and protected reserve – and the first reserve of this nature to be created in the English-speaking Caribbean – the SMBR has since been identified as ‘setting the biodiversity standards for small islands’ according to Dr. Antonio Abreu, Director, Division of Ecological and Earth Sciences at UNESCO, who oversees the worldwide list of 727 biosphere reserves.

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TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES.

Published 24 December 2024

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TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES – TUESDAY 24TH, DECEMBER, 2024.

(MOA, St. Kitts, December 24th, 2024):

The general public is hereby advised that all offices in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources will be closed at 12:00 pm today, Tuesday, 24th December, 2024.

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Delta Airlines’ Non-Stop Service from JFK to St. Kitts Returns

Published 24 December 2024

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Delta Airlines’ Non-Stop Service from JFK to St. Kitts Returns

Basseterre, St. Kitts (23 December 2024) – The St. Kitts Tourism Authority is delighted to announce the return of Delta Airlines’ highly anticipated non-stop service from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB). The returning flight, which commenced on Saturday, December 21, 2024, welcomed 160 passengers, showcasing strong demand for travel to St. Kitts.

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St. Kitts Carnival Season Traffic Rules: Key Updates for a Smooth and Enjoyable Experience

Published 24 December 2024

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St. Kitts Carnival Season Traffic Rules: Key Updates for a Smooth and Enjoyable Experience

Basseterre, St. Kitts (24 December 2024) — The relevant authorities have provided the following updates and arrangements to ensure a safe, seamless, and enjoyable Carnival experience for all patrons, stakeholders, and attendees at the Carnival Village. Emphasis is also placed on road safety, urging all motorists and pedestrians to exercise caution and remain vigilant during this festive season.

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JESUS VALDEZ CHARGED FOR NEWTON GROUND DOUBLE MURDER

Published 23 December 2024

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JESUS VALDEZ CHARGED FOR NEWTON GROUND DOUBLE MURDER

Jesus Valdez of John Street, Newtown, St. Kitts, has received two (2) additional charges for the murders of thirty (30)-year-old Devon Parris and nine (9)-year-old J’Marni Smithen, both of Craddock Road, Nevis. The criminal acts were committed on August 1st, 2024, at Newton Ground, St. Kitts.