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Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 16, 2024 (SKNIS): Twenty-one primary school students were recognised for being Boys of Excellence on Thursday (May 16, 2024), during a ceremony at the CUNA Caribbean Conference Centre hosted by the Department of Gender Affairs. The award ceremony was held on the International Day of the Boy Child, which the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has celebrated for the past three years. The award is presented to young men who demonstrate virtues of respect and self-control, empathy, compassion, discipline and kindness. The awardees also exhibited exemplary attitudes and behaviour in their respective schools and the community.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 16, 2024 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs hosted its first-ever inter-ministerial meeting for Gender Focal Points on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The meeting aimed to prepare for the National Review of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, discuss gender-related issues, and foster collaboration among Gender Focal Points. The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action remains a comprehensive policy document and a global framework for promoting gender equality. It outlines strategic objectives and actions across 12 critical areas of concern, addressing barriers that hinder women’s full participation in all spheres of life. “The…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, May 16, 2024 [Ministry of Health] – The Ministry of Health of St. Kitts and Nevis was honored to welcome a four-member delegation from the St. Martin Medical Centre (SMMC) earlier this week. This visit marks a significant step towards strengthening the healthcare collaboration between our federation and the esteemed medical facility. The delegation from St. Martin Medical Centre engaged in fruitful discussions with senior hospital and ministry staff, focusing on opportunities for cooperation, networking, and capacity building for clinical staff. These discussions are expected to pave the way for enhanced medical services and shared…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 15, 2024 (SKNBS): In a significant step towards advancing its analytical laboratories, the St. Kitts & Nevis Bureau of Standards has acquired a state-of-the-art High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) device. This cutting-edge technology, widely utilized by food and drug regulators, testing laboratories, and law enforcement agencies globally, is a costly yet invaluable piece of equipment designed for trace level analysis. The HPLC technology is adept at separating compounds dissolved in a liquid sample, enabling both qualitative and quantitative analysis of the components present and their concentrations. This advancement empowers the Bureau of Standards to detect hidden…

Caracas, Venezuela (14th May 2024) – The Permanent Representative of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations (UN), H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams, accompanied by Minister Counsellor, Ms. Ghislaine Williams participated in the start of the Caribbean Regional Seminar on the implementation of the Fourth International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism, being convened in Caracas, Venezuela from 14-16 May 2024. The Seminar was held under the theme Pursuing Goals and Addressing needs of the Non-Self-Governing Territories. The Seminar heard opening remarks from the Chair of the Special Committee, the Permanent Representative of Saint Lucia, H.E. Melissa Rambally and H.E.…

The Public Works Department invites all residents of Phillips Village to a town hall meeting to discuss the Phillips Slope Stabilization Project. This important meeting will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the Molphil Explorers’ Club Headquarters at Phillips Village. The meeting will commence at 5:30 PM. The purpose of this meeting is to provide an overview of the Phillips Slope Stabilization Project and to gather input and feedback from the community. Your participation and input are invaluable as we work towards the successful implementation of this project. We encourage all residents to attend and contribute to the discussion. Your insights and suggestions…