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BASSETERRE (25th May, 2023): The 25th Anniversary of the St. Kitts Music Festival will kick off Thursday 22 June, 2023 with an epic SUGAR MAS SOCA REVIEW, the ultimate showdown of past and present Soca Monarch winners and road march champions, alongside other legendary bands and artistes. The Sugar Mas Soca Review will feature the following bands and artistes: Minister of Tourism, The Hon. Marsha Henderson proudly acknowledged the tremendous talents of the Sugar Mas artistes, which have captured the imaginations of fans throughout the region. “We are happy to present the crème de la crème of the last Sugar Mas festival in…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, May 24, 2023 [Press Secretary, PMO]- Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week which is being celebrated from May 21 to 27 under the theme “Where Emergency care Begins”. This year’s commemoration marks the 49th year of celebrations, which highlights the EMS profession, its dedicated workers, and the important role they play to safeguard the health, safety, and well-being of all people. The week’s celebrations began with a church service at Reformation Fellowship Church on Sunday May 21, 2023 and continued on Monday with a special appearance on Health Wise, a radio program on ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation with…

25 May 2023, Basseterre, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis – The well-received and thought-provoking Lecture Series in celebration of the Eastern CaribbeanCentral Bank’s 40 th Anniversary continues with the Grenada Edition, starting 7:00p.m. onWednesday, 31 May, 2023 at the Radisson Grenada Beach Resort. Due to limited space at the venue, members of the public are encouraged to join virtuallyvia the ECCB Connects Facebook Page or YouTube Channel. The ECCB’s 40 th Anniversary Lecture Series is being held under the theme The ColourfulEconomy and will culminate with the ECCB@40 Global Conference taking place at theECCB Headquarters from 8-10 November, 2023.…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 24 May 2023 – The Solid Waste Management Corporation (SWMC) welcomed its new General Manager on Wednesday 24 May 2023 at the SWMC Conference Room. Nelvin Maynard has been named the new General Manager of the Corporation and is backed by a seven-member Board of Directors. Maynard who has a vast background in Accounting and Business Management is essential to SWMC’s bid to becoming financially viable, according to Hon Dr Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Environment et al, under which operates the SWMC. She said the Ministry is strategic in putting at the helm of the Corporation and the…

asseterre, St. Kitts, May 24, 2023 (SKNIS): Through the Electrical Inspection Division, the Public Works Department is tasked with carrying out electrical inspections of all newly built homes in St. Kitts and Nevis. This was mentioned by the Director of the Public Works Department, George Gilbert during his May 24 appearance on “Infocus.” Director Gilbert said that although the Division is about 10 years old, many people are unaware of its function. “Whenever there is a new property or house being built, before you get your permanent electrical connection, the inspectors would have to go out and pass your building. After this, the…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 24, 2023 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew has expressed his satisfaction in the recent transformation that has been taking place across the health sector and highlighted the recent resumption of cataract surgeries at the Joseph N. France General Hospital. This service was suspended at the hospital for almost a year because of poorly maintained medical equipment. “We have resumed eye surgery at the JNF, meaning cataract surgery and persons with diabetic retinopathy and so forth, that’s where the diabetes affects the eyes,” Prime Minister Dr. Drew said during an…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 24, 2023 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Public Infrastructure is observing Public Works Weeks from May 21-27 to increase awareness across the St. Kitts and Nevis of the importance of public works and to celebrate a group of extremely hardworking and talented workers who have shown remarkable dedication to serving the general public. The week-long observation is celebrated under the theme “Connecting the World through Public Works.” “How do we connect the world through public works? We do it through infrastructure – we build and maintain roads and bridges. Also, in ‘Connecting the World through Public Works’ we…

CARICOM Heads of Government have noted the horrific reports of the deaths of 19 young people in a fire in a school dormitory in Mahdia, Guyana. We extend our heartfelt condolences to all who have been affected, both directly and indirectly, by this horrific event. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mahdia community and all of Guyana as you mourn the deaths of beloved relatives and friends. We also pray for the recovery of those children who are now under medical care. We applaud the bravery of personnel from the Guyanese fire, police and medical teams, as well as public-spirited…