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Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 12, 2023 (SKNIS): With much talk about former West Indian British colonies removing the British monarch as the head of state with the objective of advancing the process of full decolonization or independence, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew said that the people are the ones who will decide if it is time to do so or do so at all. “I don’t have a timeline. As we said to them the people will be asked this question and I think the people will provide the answer as well and so I cannot give a timeline,”…

On May 12th, 2023, members of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and theSt. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force jointly executed a search warrant on the premises ofAkeem and Anthea Sage of Central Fiennes Avenue, McKnight. The warrant permittedthe search for weapons, illegal drugs, and other items suspected of being used in thecommission of a crime. The search led to the discovery of one (1) Smith & Wesson revolver handgun whosebarrel contained five (5) .32 calibre rounds of live ammunition. The firearm andammunition were collected and taken into Police custody along with other items ofevidential value. The general…

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force is investigating the armed robbery of “Mem’s Pizza” in Nevis. The incident occurred around 11PM on May 13th, 2023 after the business had closed. Reports indicate that one of the proprietors, Jamilla Wallace of Cherry Garden, wasapproached by two armed assailants while she was parked in the business’ yard. Therobbers demanded money and proceeded to steal her bag and phone. Upon realisingthere was a robbery in progress, the staff closed the business’ entrance door. Therobbers then fired several shots at the building, wounding staff member Maria Merchantof Stoney Grove. She is currently…

Sergeant (Sgt) Ricardo ‘Ricky’ Sampson has been assigned as Leader of the CommunityPolicing Team (CPT) of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF). Theadministrative adjustment was made as part of the Force’s overarching thrust tostrategically improve the standard of community policing nationwide. Sgt. Sampson has over thirty (30) years of policing experience and has been assigned to the CPT since its inception in 2017. Currently, the RSCNPF’s community policinginitiatives include but not limited to the Explorer’s Community Youth Clubs and theTeens and Police Service Academy (TAPS), which is set to recommence in the comingmonths. Sgt. Sampson will be…

The Department of Community Development & Social Services wishes to inform the general public that the application process for school uniform assistance will be opened on Monday May 22nd 2023. Persons in need of assistance may apply between 8:30am and 3:30pm Mondays to Thursdays at any of the following Community Centers: Newtown, McKnight, Old Road, St. Paul’s, Tabernacle, Ottley’s Lodge and the Administrative Office on Victoria Road. Should visits to any of these Centers be inconvenient, persons may apply at the main office at Lime Kiln Commercial Development (Second floor Antioch Baptist Church). Applicants are asked to bring their most recent pay slips, all utility bills, correct uniform sizes and, if they are applying for the first time, their child’s/children’s birth certificate. The…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 12, 2023 (SKNIS): Cash transfers of $500 are continuing every month to qualifying citizens and residents as the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis provides support under the Poverty Alleviation Programme (PAP). Estimates on government expenditure for the PAP will run in the neighbourhood of $30 million to $40 million this year as persons continue to register for support, while others graduate as their economic situation improves. Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, said that the government is working to enhance opportunities so that people can enjoy a better quality of life.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 12, 2023 (SKNIS): With much talk about former West Indian British colonies removing the British monarch as the head of state with the objective of advancing the process of full decolonization or independence, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew said that the people are the ones who will decide if it is time to do so or do so at all. “I don’t have a timeline. As we said to them the people will be asked this question and I think the people will provide the answer as well and so I cannot give a timeline,”…

Saint Kitts and Nevis is pleased to participate in this meeting of the highest decision-making body of the Association of Caribbean States. Mr. Chairman and all other heads of government and delegation, I bring you cordial greetings from Prime Minister Dr Terrace Drew, who is unable to attend today’s august gathering. Through this intervention, I wish to convey Saint Kitts and Nevis’ renewed commitment to support and strengthen the work and the mandate of the ACS. We are cognizant of the value to be derived from the numerous ACS projects which have been designed to improve the lives of the people…

IICA Director General Manuel Otero; Secretary of Agriculture and Livestock of Honduras, Laura Suazo; and Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Marie-Claude Bibeau. Washington, 12 May 2023 (IICA) – Reducing gender inequalities and ensuring the participation of women in decision making creates tangible benefits for rural well-being and for agricultural resilience. This was the main conclusion of a debate among ministers of Agriculture, private sector representatives and researchers at the Aim for Climate (Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate) Summit – a joint initiative of the governments of the United States and the United Arab Emirates. The latter will host this year’s COP28 meeting,…

Each year, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) leads the global celebrations for International Nurses Day, which is held on May 12, the anniversary of the birth of nursing trailblazer Florence Nightingale. This year, we join our voices with the rest of the world to salute all nurses for their significant and invaluable service under the theme: “Our Nurses. Our Future.”The Ministry of Health is committed to recognizing the important role that Nurses and Midwives play in ensuring high-quality, safe, and effective care delivery for all patients, families and communities along the wellness-illness continuum. Our Nurses are indispensable members of the…