Month: August 2019

We have extended the application deadline for our “Young Caribbean Water Entrepreneurs Shark Tank Competition” to October 15th, 2019 due to a significant number of requests from potential entrants. The same rules apply, there is just more time to submit project proposals and videos! The Competition is a unique opportunity for Caribbean nationals (ages 18 […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 22, 2019 (SKNIS): The collection of household waste is littered with challenges and the leadership of the Solid Waste Management Corporation (SWMC) is appealing to householders to sort their waste properly before disposing of it in garbage receptacles. Garbage should be grouped and clearly labelled, where necessary, to help warn sanitation workers […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 22, 2019 (SKNIS): Along with introducing a new optimization model for garbage collection, the Solid Waste Management Corporation (SWMC) is advising the general public to use plastic drums for waste disposal as it seeks to help further the nation’s advancements in environmental cleanliness. While appearing on the radio programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, August […]

The Media Launch for the CWWA 28th Annual Conference and Exhibition took place on 13th August 2019 at the St. Kitts Marriot Resort Hotel. The launch was attended by Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, representatives of the St. Kitts Information Services Division, Water and Waste Departments, corporate entities and the Media. The Minister of Public Infrastructure, Post, […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 14, 2019 (SKNIS): Minister of Public Infrastructure, Honourable Ian “Patches” Liburd, says that climate change related challenges such as floods, sea level rise, drought and extreme weather conditions are the new norm for the Caribbean. This statement was made by Minister Liburd during the official media launch (August 13) for the upcoming […]

Illegal dumping of solid waste is a serious problem in SVG. It can cause a dangerous outbreak of illness, and is polluting our environment. Almost every week, the Solid Waste Management Unit (SWMU) is on SVGBC TV complaining about the widespread illegal dumping of solid waste, but no solution is put forward. It is very […]