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Basseterre, St. Kitts (26th September 2023)— SKELEC wishes to advise that earlier today Genset 1 andGenset 11 were taken offline to perform emergency repairs to a leaking line and turbocharger. In additionto these failures there are also two other gensets which are offline for planned maintenance overhauls. Assuch, it has become necessary to conduct emergency load reduction outages due to reduced capacity at ourNeedsmust Powerplant. Our teams at the Powerplant and in the Transmission and Distribution Division are working assiduously torepair faults and increase generation capacity. Once all repairs are successful, power is expected to berestored to all affected areas…

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) welcomed 18 summerinterns to its team on 7 July 2023. The interns, most of whom are currently enrolled at varioustertiary institutions, worked in a variety of departments within the Headquarters in Barbados andthe Western Zone Office (Jamaica). The areas of operation they supported during the annualprogramme included the Archives and Records Management Unit, Corporate Services, ExaminationsAdministration and Security, Examinations Development and Production Division, Finance and OfficeManagement, Human Resource, Information Technology Services, Syllabus and Curriculum, Office ofthe Pro-Registrar and the Office of the Registrar. During their time with the organisation, the interns had…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 26, 2023 (SKNIS): Plans to reform and grow St. Kitts and Nevis’ Citizenship by Investment programme will be shared by the Unit’s Head, Michael Martin, on Wednesday (September 27, 2023) during an appearance on the live television and radio programme InFocus. Mr. Martin will give viewers and listeners insight into the workings of the programme and how it contributes to the development of the twin-island Federation. He is also expected to outline the opportunities for growing the programme and key reforms instituted that contributed to St. Kitts and Nevis’ CBI being rated as the best option in the…

New York, NY, September 25, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO) – The Permanent Mission of Saint Kitts and Nevis, in collaboration with esteemed dignitaries, hosted a spectacular 40th Independence Anniversary Grand Gala and Cultural Extravaganza on Friday, September 22nd. This enchanting celebration, held under the distinguished patronage of the Honourable Prime Minister, was a night to remember, uniting nearly 600 nationals, dignitaries, and friends of Saint Kitts and Nevis in a rich tapestry of culture, entertainment, and honour.In attendance were Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Jacinth Henry Martin; Governor-General’s Deputy, His Excellency Walford Gumbs; Minister of Foreign Affairs et al,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 26, 2023 (SKNIS): The Minister of Foreign Affairs in Chile, H.E. Alberto Van Klaveren, has congratulated the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis on its 40th Anniversary of Independence on September 19, 2023. The Honourable Klaveren addressed his compliments to the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew. He said, “On behalf of the people, the Government of Chile and on my own behalf, I extend my sincerest and cordial congratulations on the occasion of the 40th Anniversary of the Independence of St. Christopher and Nevis.” “Due to solid and close ties of friendship that unite…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 26, 2023 (SKNIS): Nations across the globe continue to pour in congratulatory messages to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis on its 40th anniversary of Independence. The Honourable Santia Bradshaw, Acting Prime Minister of Barbados wrote to Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew congratulating the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis. She said, “It is a distinct pleasure to extend to you, your Government and the People of Saint Kitts and Nevis my warm congratulations on the occasion of your 40th year of nationhood.” “As you reflect upon the…

(Toronto, ON, Canada– September 26, 2023) – The High Commission, Consulate, and St. Kitts and Nevis diaspora associations hosted a Thanksgiving and celebratory service on 23rd September at the St. George on Yonge Anglican Church in Toronto. The service was officiated by Canon Derek Stapleton and Reverend Leonard Leader. This service was part of the official series of events in Canada as the Federation continues its 40th anniversary of independence celebrations in Canada under the theme Growing Sustainably, Growing Maturely, Building Resiliency: Independence 40. The Independence Service was an edifying and reflective event that allowed nationals and friends to applaud the…

Castries – Saint Lucia – 26th September 2023 – Twenty-two (22) staff of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) and the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commissions (NTRCs) from ECTEL’s five (5) Member States gathered in Saint Lucia at the Compass Room, Harbor Club for the 8th ECTEL/NTRC Administrative Workshop. The two-day workshop which ran from September 14-15, 2023 was held under the theme, “Reinventing the Administrative Function – Empowering Staff to Make a Difference”. The workshop facilitated by Celestial Self Development Center explored numerous topics such as emotional intelligence, problem solving and decision making, critical thinking, managing stress and the stages…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 26, 2023 (SKNIS): The Republic of Poland in Caracas has extended congratulations to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of St. Kitts and Nevis as the Federation celebrates Independence 40. In a message dated September 19, 2023, the Embassy expressed satisfaction with the mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries describing it as a “harmonious relationship” where each country supports each other on important foreign policy issues. “The government of the Republic of Poland reaffirms its willingness to continue cooperation at international organizations being confident that these activities can effectively support efforts for the sustainable and dynamic development…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 26, 2023 (SKNIS): Females dominated at the Independence 40 Drill Competition on Friday (September 22, 2023), earning awards in all but two areas. The drill competition was staged at the Basseterre Bay Road. It was contested by representatives from the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF), His Majesty’s Prison, St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Services, St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) and the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) Cadet Corps. The participants were divided into groups and judged for Best Fit (uniform and appearance) as well as their ability to follow…