T-shirt Shopping Bags are now banned! – Ban on Single Use Plastics
The Plastic Waste Reduction Bill was passed in parliament on March 21st, 2025. Section five (5) of the legislation, entails a phased ban on single use plastics. This is…
SKN to host Global Sustainable Island Summit in May
In collaboration with Island Innovation, the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis will host the Global Sustainable Island Summit (GSIS) 2025 from May 27th to 29th. The summit is…
“It’s a fine of $3000” – PS Levine on the cost of Breaking the Plastics Ban
This week’s episode of “InFocus” featured Federal Minister of Environment, Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, and Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Department of Environment, Ms. Colincia Levine. The pair highlighted recent…
Under 10 days until National Ban on T-Shirt Shopping Bags
On Tuesday December 31st, a national initiative on the banning of single use plastics will commence and will end on November 30th, 2025. This ban entails three main phases: …
World Environment Day 2021 observed in SKN
“Ecosystem Restoration” is the 2021 theme for World Environment Day 2021 and is a global mission to revive billions of hectares, from forests to farmlands, from the top of mountains…
Department of Environment pushes for Ban on Single Use Plastics
Bio-safety Officer in the Department of Environment, Vicia Woods, disclosed that the department has submitted a proposal to the Members of Cabinet to impose a ban on plastics during a…