Today I rise on behalf of my island developing State and yet, in truth, I speak for the many small island nations — large ocean States — that know too well the high cost of inaction. We are small, yes, but our voices carry the weight of rising seas, thundering storms and livelihoods teetering on th…
I greet the Assembly warmly on behalf of the Prime Minister and the people of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Years ago, one of our most celebrated calypsonians, who also happens to be the Minister of Energy and Water, asked, “Are we waiting blindly for 2020” — in our case, that is now 2030 — “before we act…
I am honoured to deliver this statement on behalf of the States members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). We reaffirm our considered view that the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas b…
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The group aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS).
This is a defining moment for CARICOM. It is a moment where political will and reality converge,…
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) welcomes the adoption of the resolution renewing the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) until July 2025 (resolution 2743 (2024)). We view this as a positive signal that the Security Council remains committed to assisting the Haitian Gov…
Let me begin by offering the congratulations of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to you, Mr. President, on assuming the presidency of the Council for July, and our best wishes to your delegation. CARICOM also thanks the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Haiti, Ms. Salvador, for h…
It is my honour, in this, my second year as the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, to join with members of the global family of nations and speak on behalf of the people of Saint Kitts and Nevis, at home and in the diaspora.
However, I must first extend condolences across the world to people,…
Saint Kitts and Nevis wishes to make a statement in explanation of vote after the voting on all three resolutions — 77/228, 77/229 and 77/230 — adopted by a vote under sub-item (c) of agenda item 68.
Saint Kitts and Nevis prioritizes the promotion of universal human rights and fundamental freedoms.…
Saint Kitts and Nevis underscores the significance of a comprehensive and just criminal system. We understand first-hand the importance of sovereign decisions on various legislative aspects, including determining appropriate legal penalties to address worrisome levels of crime and violence.
Saint K…
I congratulate Mr. Kőrösi on his election as President of the General Assembly at its seventy-seventh session. I also pause to salute his predecessor in office, His Excellency Mr. Abdulla Shahid, Foreign Minister of Maldives, for his sterling tenure during his service. I recognize the Secretary-Gene…
I have the distinct honour and privilege to introduce a pre-recorded statement by Mr. Timothy Harris, Prime Minister of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
I have the honour, on behalf of the 14 States members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), to introduce draft resolution A/75/L.127, entitled “Solidarity with and support for the Government and people of Haiti in the aftermath of the recent earthquake”, under sub-item (a) of agenda item 73.
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It is with a great sense of humility that I accept this honour to speak on behalf of the 14 member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) at this, the ninety-
first plenary meeting of the General Assembly at its seventy-fifth session, to pay tribute to the late President of the Republic of Hai…
Saint Kitts and Nevis would like to add its voice to this extremely important debate on agenda item 42, on the necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba, which addresses the very core of international law, sovereignty, non-intervention and the strengthened role …
I have the distinguished honour to introduce a pre-recorded statement by the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, His Excellency Mr. Timothy Harris
On behalf of the 14 States members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), I have the honour to deliver this statement on agenda item 15, “Culture of peace”. At the outset, CARICOM wishes to thank the Secretary-General for his report (A/74/476), which provides an overview of the activities that have b…
It is a privilege to address the General Assembly at its seventy-fourth session. Every year at this time, Heads of State and Government from all over the world make the annual journey to the United Nations to deliberate on the current state of our world, highlight concerns that keep us awake at nigh…
I have the honour to deliver some brief remarks on behalf of the 14 States members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). At the outset, we wish to thank the Secretary-General for his report (A/73/824), which illustrates the global progress we have been able to achieve over the past decade, but also …
Saint Kitts and Nevis welcomes the adoption of draft resolution A/73/L.62, on global health and foreign policy, as a manifestation of our continued commitment to building a healthier world through better nutrition. At the outset, we thank the facilitator of Brazil for the excellent manner in which t…
I have the honour to take the floor to speak on behalf of the 14 member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
CARICOM greatly appreciates today’s forthcoming formal adoption of the draft political declaration on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (A/72/L.2). Having been …