Saint Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew said on arrival in Taipei today that he has a deep appreciation for Taiwan's "remarkable achievements" in multiple areas, which can serve as a model for his country.
Drew, who is on his third visit to Taiwan since taking office in 2022, is scheduled to meet with President William Lai (賴清德) and witness the forging of sister city relationships between the capital Basseterre and two Taiwan cities: Taipei and Tainan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Photo: Liu Hsin-de, Taipei Times
The previous two visits "left me with a deep appreciation for Taiwan's remarkable achievements in technology, innovation, science and education, and this visit is no different," he told reporters upon arrival at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport for a five-day visit, where he was welcomed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍).
"Each engagement provides us, as a young and ambitious nation, with an opportunity to learn, grow and explore new ways to advance our own development," Drew said.
"As we continue this longstanding friendship, Saint Kitts and Nevis remains steadfast in its support for Taiwan, especially in ensuring that your invaluable contributions to global peace, development and innovation receive the recognition and inclusion they deserve in the international community," he added.
The visiting delegation includes the prime minister's wife Diani Prince-Drew, Minister of Foreign Affairs Denzil Douglas, Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister's Office Naeemah Hazelle and Ambassador-at-Large Leon Natta-Nelson.
FUKUOKA SITUATION: Japanese media reported that the pathogen is expected to be identified by the summer, while the CDC downplayed the idea that it was hMPV A “mysterious cold-like illness” reported in Japan’s Fukuoka Prefecture does not seem to be a new disease, but Japanese authorities have been asked about the situation, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said yesterday. The Fukuoka Prefectural Medical Association on Wednesday told a news conference that a “mystery cold” that has become a hot topic on social media is “highly likely to be caused by some kind of viral infection,” Japan’s KBC News reported. “Many people are experiencing symptoms starting with a sore throat, followed by a runny nose, phlegm and a severe cough,” KBC News reported, citing association officials. Health authorities are
Nvidia Corp CEO Jensen Huang (黃仁勳) arrived in Taiwan yesterday ahead of upcoming AI and technology events, saying he plans to meet with clients and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Chairman C.C. Wei (魏哲家) during his visit. After landing at Taipei Songshan Airport, Huang posed for photos with fans and handed out Yakult drinks to reporters and supporters waiting at the scene, saying he has “a lot to do” during the trip. Asked about reports that Nvidia’s planned headquarters site in Taipei’s Beitou Shilin Technology Park could break ground on May 27, Huang said that if the company holds an event, he would
The Ministry of Finance this afternoon announced the winning numbers for the March-April uniform invoice lottery. The winning number for the NT$10 million (US$318,060) special prize is 19531471, and the winning number for the NT$2 million grand prize is 85941329. Three numbers were drawn for the NT$200,000 first prize: 07225810, 20231230 and 83518781. Those with receipts matching the last seven digits of any of the first-prize numbers will win the NT$40,000 second prize, while those matching the last six digits will win the NT$10,000 third prize. Those whose receipts match the last five digits of the first-prize numbers can claim the NT$4,000 fourth prize,
SIX SUBSIDIES: The monthly allowance for older farmers is to increase to NT$10,000, and NT$5,000 is to be given to homemakers under the national pension system, Lai said The government is to implement major welfare policies for disadvantaged groups, including raising the monthly allowance for older farmers to NT$10,000 and providing homemakers with NT$5,000 per month, President William Lai (賴清德) said yesterday. Lai made the remarks during a visit to Wangling Temple in Chiayi County, saying that the planned increases were being introduced amid economic growth and an increase in tax revenue. Touting a policy, in which the government plans to provide a monthly allowance of NT$5,000 for every child under the age of 18 in a bid to address Taiwan’s low birthrate, Lai said that if received for the
RSS