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Basseterre, St. Kitts- June 6, 2024 – Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the St. Kitts Department of Sports the much-anticipated cricket competitions have returned to primary schools after a prolonged hiatus. This significant initiative underscores the department’s commitment to fostering youth development through sports. Last weekend, the Conaree Cricket Stadium buzzed with excitement as young cricketers from primary schools across the island took to the field. The Minister of Sports, Hon. Samal Duggins, attended the matches and shared heartfelt remarks about the revival of cricket at the grassroots level. “It was incredibly heartwarming to witness our young boys participating in…

Basseterre, St. Kitts – June 5, 2024 [Ministry of Health] – The Ministry of Health proudly announces the official handing over of the ICT Network Project, a collaborative effort made possible by The Cable (Contractor) and the National Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (NTRC) through their Universal Service Fund (USF). This milestone marks the completion of a year-long project connecting all thirteen state-run institutions to a high-speed, high-bandwidth secure network. The newly established network will significantly enhance healthcare services in St. Kitts and Nevis, enabling cutting-edge features such as telemedicine, the installation of a Hospital Digital Record (HDR) software, and other modern…

The first staging of Foster Care Month, which was observed from May 5th-30th, 2024, has been hailed a resounding success. Hosted by the Department of Probation & Child Protection Services’ Out-of-Home Placement Unit, the Month was held to bring awareness to fostering and the experiences of Foster children and parents. Activities included an opening Church Service and Luncheon at the People’s Evangelistic Centre during which Foster parents Ms. Dahlia Robbin, Mr. Dion French, and Ms. Hyacinth Dias were awarded, Media appearances, a Workshop for Foster Parents, and a Health Awareness Walk. Foster children and parents also enjoyed several opportunities to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 7th June, 2024 (CFBC): Representatives from American and Canadian Universities will be in Saint Kitts at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) on Friday, 14th June, 2024, at 3:00 pm to provide scholarship and admission information and to field questions from prospective students. The session will take place in the Poinciana Conference Room at the CFBC’s main campus on Burdon Street. Universities that will be represented are Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA; University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada; Suny Brockport in New York, USA; Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois, USA and St.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 06, 2024 (SKNIS): As part of the thrust to create a sustainable island state, the popular St. Kitts Music Festival, scheduled for June 27 to June 29, 2024, will take on a modern eco-friendly atmosphere, demonstrating to visitors and residents the government’s commitment to protect the environment and address climate change. The eco-friendly practices will ensure vendors at the annual festival utilise alternatives to plastic cups, plates, and utensils. Recycling bins will be posted around the concert venue while posters and direct interaction with attendees throughout the event are included in the Music Fest Goes Green…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts and Nevis, June 7, 2024 [Press Secretary, PMO] – The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), in collaboration with the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), is gearing up to host the 13th Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM13) Conference in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Scheduled from December 2nd to 6th, 2024, this conference will gather key stakeholders under the theme “CDM: The Road to Resilience Check Point 2024 – Levelling Up for a Dynamic Future”. Saint Kitts and Nevis has reaffirmed its commitment to Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM), a Caribbean brand…

The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) is reminding all retailers that goods displayed for sale must include English, the official language of St. Christopher and Nevis. Non-compliance with this requirement violates SRO 35 2023, Section 3.3. Additionally, labels with deceptive information violate Section 3.2 of the same regulation. Please note that regulations are law and must be followed. Retailers should verify compliance requirements by visiting www.sknbs.org under the “Approved Regulations” tab. Penalties for breaches are detailed in Section 19-part 3 of the Bureau of Standards & Quality Act # 19 2021. Penalties include fines and imprisonment. The…

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis June 7, 2024 [Press Secretary, PMO] – Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew extends congratulations to Honourable Narendra Modi on his recent reelection as Prime Minister of the Republic of India for a third term and to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). “I extend my warmest congratulations to you on your remarkable achievement of being elected for a third term as Prime Minister of the Republic of India. May your leadership guide India with wisdom, compassion, and foresight, propelling the nation towards ever-greater heights of success and prosperity” Prime Minister Drew noted. He further commended…

The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs wishes to invite suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Task Force Officer. The task force officer will provide direct care and continuous supervision to residents at the New Horizons Rehabilitation Center. They play a critical role in maintaining the safety and security of residents, staff, and visitors at the New Horizons Center. Additionally, the officer will deliver security services, including escorts and crowd control, at other Ministry offices and during Ministry-organized activities. The officer is responsible for ensuring the implementation of the…

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 5 June 2024): The Department of Agriculture located at LaGuerite, St. Kitts opened its doors to the little learners of the Diligent Hands Abike Montessori Academy Preschool on Friday 24th May 2024. The group of twenty-five including students, parents and staff, were delighted as they were treated to a tour of the Department’s many divisions. The students learned about the many different types of plants, the method of propagation, animals, feed and fertilizers, the importance of agriculture and knowing where their food comes from. They were also given the opportunity to learn about the various…