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Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 18, 2024 (SKNIS): The first cohort in the solar panel training programme at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) is moving on to the commencement of the electrical vehicle mechanic training in a significant advancement in the nation’s green energy and training sectors. During a recent press engagement, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew commended the progress of the training under the newly established Caribbean Centre of Excellence in Research, Innovation and Workforce Training (CRIWT) project, launched on April 09, 2024. He noted that the vehicles are expected to arrive within a couple of weeks,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, July 15, 2024 [Press Secretary, PMO] – Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew will join fellow Council members at the Aurora Anguilla Resort and Golf Club for the 108th Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Monetary Council meeting. Departing the Federation on Thursday, July 18, 2024, Prime Minister Drew will return on Friday, July 19, 2024, after the meeting. The meeting will commence with a ceremonial transfer of chairmanship of the ECCB Monetary Council. The Honourable Camillo Gonsalves, Council Member for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, will pass the chairmanship to the Honourable Dr. Ellis Lorenzo…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 18, 2024 (SKNIS) – To effectively address the ongoing challenge of water scarcity, largely as a result of a decline in rainfall due to climate change, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has commenced construction of a seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant at the C.A. Paul Southwell Industrial Site, Basseterre, capable of producing two (2) million gallons of water daily. Government officials, including Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew and Minister responsible for Water Services, Honourable Konris Maynard, broke ground for the desalination plant during a ceremony held on July 17, 2024. Minister Maynard,…

Prime Minister, the Honourable  Dr. Terrance Drew, will be traveling today, July 18, 2024, to attend the ECCU’s 108th Monetary Council Meeting. He is expected to return to the jurisdiction tomorrow, July 19, 2024. During his absence, the Honourable Konris Maynard will be Acting Prime Minister and will assume his portfolios.

Basseterre, St.Kitts, 5 July 2024 – Following the launch of the St. Kitts and Nevis Internet Exchange Point (SKNIX) in September 2023, the Department of Technology hosted a series of collaborative workshops with ArkiTechs Inc, IT consultants, and MCNET Solution at the National ICT Centre, C.A Paul Industrial Site from 17 June to 27 June 2024. The team from ArkiTechs led by Mr. Stephen Lee conducted significant sessions with core IT stakeholders from various ministerial departments, including Accountant General’s Department, Ministry of National Security, and the Royal St. Christopher & Nevis Police Force. Significant strides have been made in shaping…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 16, 2024 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Ageing and Disabilities has successfully launched three new Seniors’ Day Centres namely Tabernacle, Lodge, and Sandy Point during a brief but meaningful ceremony on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Sandy Point. The Honourable Isalean Phillip, Minister of State with responsibility for Youth Empowerment, Ageing, and Disabilities, delivered brief remarks at the event, expressing her enthusiasm for the expansion of the Seniors’ Day Programme. She emphasised the government’s commitment to senior citizens, highlighting the leadership of the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew and Deputy Prime…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 16, 2024 (SKNIS) – Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Prime Minister’s Office, Naeemah Hazelle, commended the expansion of the Seniors’ Day Programme during a ceremony held at the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Sandy Point on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. The Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Ageing, and Disabilities launched three new Seniors’ Day Programmes for the communities of Lodge, Tabernacle, and Sandy Point, underscoring the government’s continued commitment to enhancing the lives of senior citizens across St. Kitts At the launch event, PS Hazelle, brought greetings on behalf of Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, who…

OVERVIEWThe Pre-Nursing Programme is designed to provide a learning environment that supports students’ academic growth and development while simultaneously offering a pathway to a seamless transition into the UWI-CFBC Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) Programme primarily, and the CFBC Enrolled Nursing Assistant (ENA) Programme. The Pre-Nursing Programme is aimed at capturing individuals who do not meet the matriculation requirement for either the UWI-CFBC BSN Programme or the CFBC ENA Programme. The duration of the Programme is a maximum of 2 years. ENTRY REQUIREMENTSTo be eligible for entry to the Pre-Nursing Programme candidates must: NOTE: Applicants having more than two (2)…

New York, New York (12th July 2024) – Permanent Representative of St. Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations, H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams, and present Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Caucus in New York, addressed the United Nations Security Council on 12th July, to convey CARICOM’s support for the adoption of the resolution, which renewed the mandate of the United Nations Office in Haiti (BINUH), for an additional year. Ambassador Williams stated, “We view this as a positive signal that the Security Council remains committed to assisting the Haitian Government and people, in addressing the multidimensional challenges they face,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (July 15, 2024) [Ministry of Health] – The Ministry of Health leadership team, led by Permanent Secretary (Ag.) Mr. Curtis Martin, continued their comprehensive hurricane preparedness assessment of the main health institutions in St. Kitts today. This vital initiative focuses on ensuring the resilience and readiness of our healthcare facilities in the face of natural disasters. Today’s inspections specifically evaluated the backup electrical supplies for the main health institutions on the island: JNF General Hospital, Pogson Hospital, Mary Charles Hospital and Cardin Home. A team comprising Ministry staff and industry professionals meticulously examined the backup power systems,…