Last Updated on July 19, 2026, 3:46 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Minister of ICT, Public Utilities et al, Konris Maynard presented St. Kitts and Nevis’ Second Voluntary National Review (VNR) at the United Nations’ High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in New York. The Minister was in the United States for a series of meetings with the members of the St Kitts and Nevis diaspora and the presentation of the VNR.
He has confirmed that this is the second time that St Kitts and Nevis has been submitting the VNR to understand their progress in the achievement of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda,
The Minister of Sustainable Development, Dr Joyelle Clarke was also part of the delegation which travelled to New York. She spoke about the submission of the VNR.
“Following our debut presentation in 2023, the data collected and reported in this year’s follow-up Review paints a picture of progress and advancement, and highlights with no ambiguity that our Government is indeed committed to delivering on both the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda, and our homegrown vision of transformative sustainability through our Sustainable Island State Agenda,” said Dr. Joyelle Clarke.
“Of equally worthy note, the Government, in these margins, has also presented a very revolutionary Voluntary Local Review to specifically track, measure and report on the SDG implementation progress of our sister isle, Nevis,” said Dr. Clarke.
She further pointed out that the Voluntary National Review is more than just a report. It is an opportunity for the nation to highlight their willingness to align themselves with the needs of the people.
“It is a statement of intent that reaffirms our commitment to rewriting our narrative as a small island state – from vulnerability to resilience, and from promise to progress,” said Dr. Clarke, who expressed thanks to Minister Maynard “for so ably co-leading our delegation and presenting our second VNR to the world.”
The Minister extended her gratitude to PS Dore-Tyson and the Ministry of Sustainable Development for every effort required to coordinate and prepare this VNR.
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