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15 March 2023, Basseterre, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis – The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank has captured the prize for Best Communications Initiative in the 2023 Central Banking Awards, for the production of its weekly public education programme – ECCB Connects. Central Banking is a UK-based financial publishing firm and an industry-leading information resource. ECCB Connects captured the communications award for itsinnovation in information sharing, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bank also received commendation for the wide range of topics discussed, the diversity of the guests, and the inclusion of citizens from across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) in the programmes. Through the ECCB Connects initiative, the ECCB aims to engage the people of the ECCU on economic, financial, and social issues that affect them, while simplifying…

interCaribbean Airways service between St. Kitts and Barbados opens door for influx of travel ahead of “Summer of Fun” Basseterre, St. Kitts (16 March 2023) – St. Kitts welcomes interCaribbean Airways’ service to and from Barbados. The new airlift options increase accessibility to St. Kitts more than ever before, opening the door to convenient, same-day connectivity from Barbados and surrounding Caribbean islands.”This additional airlift promotes intra-regional travel just in time for our “Summer of Fun” events. With a warm and welcoming local population, magnificent cuisine, and authentic Caribbean culture, St. Kitts awaits,” said Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Marsha T. Henderson.…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 16, 2023 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew said that the education of the nation’s youth is of critical importance if St. Kitts and Nevis is to remain competitive.“We have to educate our people. If our people are not given the opportunities to be educated St. Kitts and Nevis cannot survive in this world,” he said.Based on this philosophy of the Dr. Drew-led Administration, the Prime Minister, while appearing on Freedom FM’s Issuesprogramme on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, disclosed the good news to students undertaking tertiary education and those who desire to…

The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis through the Ministry of Agriculture St. Kitts has completed the construction of the building that was designed to facilitate the operation of its National Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The project is now in its second phase which involves the furnishing of the laboratory components with the appropriate equipment to achieve biosafety level 2 compliance. The Ministry of Agriculture invites your submission of separate tenders for the provision of: A) The countertops as requested B) Equipment for the serology, histopathology, Necropsy, Microbiology, PCR laboratory, the cold storage room and the lunchroom. C) The consumables as…

The Improving Environmental Management through Sustainable Land Management in St. Kitts and Nevis Project is being implemented under the auspices of the Ministry of Sustainable Development with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as the Implementing Agency and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as the Executing Agency. The project is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). Under the project, Civil Servants of St. Kitts and Nevis are invited to apply for Scholarships to pursue a Master’s Degree at any accredited university of their choice. Six (6) fully funded scholarships will be awarded for programs that…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 15, 2023 (SKNIS): Consumers in St. Kitts and Nevis are strongly encouraged to “read and research” before purchasing goods or services so that they can make informed decisions and get the best quality available.Tricia Rawlins, the Communications Officer at the Department of Consumer Affairs, shared the advice on Wednesday’s edition of the radio and television programme InFocus, which highlighted consumer-related issues in commemoration of World Consumer Rights Day, observed annually on March 15.“Don’t just buy things because they are on sale,” Ms. Rawlins stated. “It is your responsibility to know what you are buying because in…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 15, 2023 (SKNIS): Consumers in St. Kitts and Nevis are strongly encouraged to “read and research” before purchasing goods or services so that they can make informed decisions and get the best quality available. Tricia Rawlins, the Communications Officer at the Department of Consumer Affairs, shared the advice on Wednesday’s edition of the radio and television programme InFocus, which highlighted consumer-related issues in commemoration of World Consumer Rights Day, observed annually on March 15. “Don’t just buy things because they are on sale,” Ms. Rawlins stated. “It is your responsibility to know what you are buying because…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 15, 2023 (SKNIS): Consumer Education helps families acquire the information needed to make informed decisions in the marketplace. With this in mind, the Consumer Affairs Department officially launched its first-ever “Consumer Education for Kids” Programme in three primary schools, namely, St. Paul’s, Saddlers and Dr. William Connor on March 14, as part of the week of activities in observance of World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) 2023. In addressing the students and teachers, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Senior Minister and Minister of International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs, said that it is important for students…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 15, 2023 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew highlighted several measures taken by his 7-month-old administration that have already led to significant improvements in the delivery of healthcare services in St. Kitts and Nevis.Among the measures, Prime Minister Dr. Drew highlighted were training programmes for healthcare employees, the acquisition of key equipment and technology devices for the treatment of patients and the addition of personnel at the Joseph N. France General Hospital to improve overall operations.“When it comes to the Emergency Room, we have increased the number of doctors there.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, March 15, 2023 [Press Secretary, PMO]: H.E. Verna Mills presented her Letter of Commission to the President of South Africa, H.E. Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday 14th March 2023.High Commissioner Mills, accompanied by her spouse, Mr. Jéneve Mills, presented the compliments of the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrence Drew and the people of Saint Kitts and Nevis for the personal health and wellbeing of the President and for the prosperity of the people of the Republic of South Africa.As the first Non-resident High Commissioner of Saint Kitts and Nevis…