Last Updated on May 15, 2026, 9:24 PM AST by Anthony Morris
St. Kitts and Nevis Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs received several pieces of technology equipment from the Taiwan Technical Mission. The official hand over ceremony was held on Thursday 14, May 2026.
The ceremony took place at the Victoria Road Office of the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs in Basseterre, St. Kitts. The initiative was part of the broader efforts of both the organisations in supporting the Transformative Women’s Employment, Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion (WEEFI) Project.
Isalean Phillip, Minister of State for Social Development and Gender Affairs received the generous donation of the equipment from the Edward Ling-Wen Tao, Taiwan’s Resident Ambassador to St Kitts and Nevis. Apart from both heads of the organizations, representatives from St. Kitts and Nevis and Taiwan were also present during the handover ceremony.
According to sources, St. Kitts and Nevis received some laptops and camera equipment to enhance working of the Transformative Women’s Employment, Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion (WEEFI) Project. As the representative of the St. Kitts and Nevis government Minister Phillip extended gratitude to the efforts of the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) for their continued partnership and support in the development of St. Kitts and Nevis.
She said, “On behalf of the government, I express our sincere appreciation to the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) for its continued partnership and steadfast support towards the ongoing development of St. Kitts and Nevis”.
The Transformative Women’s Employment, Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion (WEEFI) Project is carried out with collaboration of Taiwan and St. Kitts and Nevis. The project is designed to strengthen vocational skills, empower women and promote economic independence.
Moreover, the project outcomes are positive as it provides practical job training measures that help the women to learn skills for employment. It also gives the opportunity of enhancing and supporting their own businesses across St. Kitts and Nevis
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