Sargassum Seaweed Causing Concerns in Pogson Bay
Communities in Pogson Bay, St. Kitts, are raising concerns as large amounts of Sargassum seaweed continue to pile up along local beaches. Officials say residents are worried about…
Phase 2 Completed: Styrofoam Food Containers, Plastic Straws and Egg Crates now Banned
Thursday July 31st, 2025 marked the end of phase 2 of the national ban on plastic. This means that the sale and distribution of Styrofoam food containers, plastic straws, and…
Minister Clarke engages with UN Deputy Secretary General on SDG Progress
St. Kitts and Nevis Minister of Sustainable Development, et. al., Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, met with the United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretary General, H.E. Amina Mohammed during the 2025 High…
Minister Clarke urges countries to take swift action to achieve Sustainable Development Goals on target
SKN’s Minister of Sustainable Development, Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, delivered a powerful message to representatives at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on July 21st, 2025. She discussed how…
Minister Clarke highlights the Caribbean’s Challenges to Green Financing
Federal Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Action, et. al, the Dr. Joyelle Clarke, recently attended the Hamburg Sustainability Conference in Germany, which brought together global leaders to accelerate progress on…
World Ocean Day Observed in St. Kitts and Nevis
On June 8th, 2025, St. Kitts and Nevis joined the world in celebrating World Ocean Day, under the theme “Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us.” The day aims to raise…
Federal Minister Clarke urges Business and Consumer Compliance amidst Single Use Plastics Ban
The May 15th, 2025 sitting of the National Assembly featured Federal Minister of Environment, the Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke discussing the ongoing phased ban on Single Use Plastics: …
Earth Day 2025 recognized in SKN
Tuesday April 22nd was recognized as Earth Day 2025, in St. Kitts and Nevis. This yearly celebration commenced in 1970 and aims to “drive positive action for our planet”. …
St. Kitts sees first shipment of plastic bales for recycling
The Federal Government in collaboration with the International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) and the Taiwan Technical Mission in Saint Kitts, marked a milestone on Tuesday, April 8th with the…
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…
“We have chosen to turn off the plastic tap!” – Plastic Waste Reduction Bill 2025
On Friday, March 21st, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action, Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, presented the Plastic Waste Reduction Bill 2025 during a Sitting of National Assembly. The…