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Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 24, 2023 (SKNIS): A significant stride in the world of art and creativity was witnessed on Monday, October 23, as stakeholders, particularly creatives convened at the Cuna Conference Room for the Creative Arts Centre Consultation & Mixer. This landmark event was organized with the primary aim of presenting the projected plans for the upcoming Creative Arts Centre. It offered a unique platform for artists, designers, developers, and other stakeholders to come together, sharing their visions, expertise, and insights. The consultation served as a vibrant nexus for showcasing the design and purpose behind the creation of the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 24, 2023 (SKNIS): The Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) of the Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship celebrated 40 distinguished small business entrepreneurs from St. Kitts at a brief yet significant ceremony on October 24 in the Ministry’s Conference Room at Port Zante. In recognition of their exceptional achievements, they were awarded certificates and grant funding to further boost their enterprises. This initiative was conducted under the 40/40 Booster Grant Programme, which was introduced in light of St. Kitts and Nevis’ 40th Independence Anniversary in September and is an embodiment of the ministry’s commitment to strengthen…

The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities; Domestic Transport wishes to invite suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Apprentice Lab Technician in the Public Works Department. The chosen candidate will be responsible for going to job sites, conducting soil and other construction materials testing. Perform visual inspections of soils. Return samples to the office for laboratory testing. Report data in an accurate, complete, timely, and understandable fashion in accordance with applicable testing procedures.Duties and Responsibilities:Apprentice Lab Technician’s day-to-day duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Minimum Qualifications and…

The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities; Domestic Transport wishes to invite suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Senior Lab Technician at the Public Works Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for going to job sites, conducting soil and other construction materials testing. Perform visual inspections of soils. Return samples to the office for laboratory testing. Report data in an accurate, complete, timely, and understandable fashion in accordance with applicable testing procedures.Duties and Responsibilities: Minimum Qualifications and Experience: Knowledge & Skills: In addition to the requirements above, the post holder…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 23, 2023 [Ministry of Health] — The Ministry of Health in St. Kitts continues its dedication to providing high-quality healthcare to its citizens, residents, and non-nationals at its health institutions. In pursuit of this commitment, the Ministry is pleased to announce its collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on the completion of a Crisis Intervention Workshop. This workshop took place from Thursday, October 19th, to Saturday, October 21st, 2023, however; it was extended to Monday, October 23 due to the passage of hurricane Tammy.The workshop took the format of daily sessions running from 9:00 a.m.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 23, 2023 [Ministry of Health] – The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce another major upgrade to systems and services at JNF General Hospital.  The water supply and overall infrastructure of this vital institution have now completed a substantial overhaul and upgrade. The journey towards this essential upgrade began in July, when the Ministry’s dedicated operations team, led by Mrs. Lindsey Maynard, embarked on a mission to revitalize the existing water infrastructure at JNF General Hospital. Upon close inspection, it was discovered that the hospital’s water tanks had become nonfunctional over the years due to prolonged…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, October 24, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO): Saint Kitts and Nevis will be joining other Caribbean countries in a collaborative initiative with the United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator’s Office for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean and country-based UN officials and national stakeholders in celebration of the United Nations’ 78th Anniversary. As part of the week-long celebration which takes place from Saturday, October 21st through Friday, October 27th, 2023, a grand Lighting Ceremony will take place at Government Headquarters on the evening of October 24th, recognized worldwide as UN Day.This event will be distinguished by the illumination of Government…

Sustainability, Innovation, and our Ocean29 October to 2 December 2023 The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and the Seychelles James Michel Blue Economy Research Institute (BERI) are offering a five-week MOOC course on the Blue Economy, starting this Sunday 29 October. Kelly Hoareau has over 15 years’ experience in environmental, sustainability and leadership roles, with first-hand experience of working in Africa and with various small island developing states and coastal nations, across marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Kelly is the former and founding Director of the James Michel Blue Economy Research Institute – University of Seychelles (BERI-UniSys) and a co-founder and management committee member of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 22, 2023 (SKNIS): At a brief but significant ceremony on October 19 at the Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship at Port Zante,the Honourable Samal Duggins, took the honour of meeting and congratulating the 40 exceptional individuals selected for the Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship 40/40 Booster Grant programme. “Congratulations to all recipients. Just like you, I understand the challenges that small businesses face, with access to finance at the forefront of those challenges,” Minister Duggins noted. “But together, we will overcome these hurdles and pave the way for success. This grant is just the beginning…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 22, 2023 (SKNIS): In a landmark move towards achieving food security, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives launched its Greenhouse Village Initiative near the scenic outskirts of Newton Ground on Friday, October 20, 2023. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives, the Honourable Samal Duggins, said that with this Initiative, the government’s unwavering commitment to elevate crop production shines brightly. “By focusing on merging sustainable productivity with climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies, the Greenhouse Village is more than just a project; it’s a vision for the future of agriculture in the…