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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 02, 2023 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew provided a comprehensive update on the payments made under the Poverty Alleviation Programme (PAP).Speaking during a special interview with members of the media today, Thursday, March 02, 2023, Prime Minister Dr. Drew stated that as the programme continues to be evaluated, payments have been made to close to five thousand (5,000) beneficiaries in different categories.“We have paid about 5,000 persons in St. Kitts and Nevis. We have 346 of the unemployed, 277 of the disabled, 1,898 of the elderly and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 02, 2023 (SKNBS): The Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Commerce has established an Inter-ministerial Consultative Committee (IMCC) which seeks to advise on the trade agreements and the role each ministry and department plays in trade.This committee also examines the various policies and programmes across ministries and departments and identifies areas of convergence to determine where the cross-cutting areas can be streamlined to avoid duplication of efforts. This approach helps to curtail already limited resources. For the first quarter of 2023, a series of robust engagements commenced with various ministries to discuss collaborative efforts and share information…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 02, 2023 (SKNIS): Approximately 42 participants from various public and private sector business entities in St. Kitts and Nevis attended a one-day Business Symposium on March 01, 2023, at the CUNA Conference Center geared towards equipping entrepreneurs with the necessary skills and resources needed to enhance their business supply chains and increase competitiveness. The Symposium, which was held under the theme: “Opportunities for Business Growth and Better Supply Chain Management,” was organized by the Department of Industry and Commerce, under the umbrella of the Ministry of International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Permanent Secretary, Jasemin…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 1, 2023 (SKNIS): Notice has been issued for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 10:00 am. The Order Paper and other Papers will be issued at a later date. The National Assembly will be broadcast live on ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and participating radio stations. It can also be viewed live on TV Channel 5 in St. Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis. It will also be streamed live at www.zizonline.com Copies of Bills are posted when they become available on the website (sknis.gov.kn)…

The general public is advised that the use of the New Road Family Park for special events such as parties, luncheons or receptions etc. must be done via booking at the Department of Social Services and Community Development. This is necessary to avoid schedule conflicts and to streamline activities. Bookings can be made at the offices of the Department of Social Services and Community Development at Victoria Road or at Lime Kiln, upstairs the Antioch Baptist Church. For more information telephone 662-5539.

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 27, 2023 (SKNIS) – On Monday, February 27, 2023, the Dean Glasford Primary School became the sixth (6th) primary school on St. Kitts to participate in the Ministry of Environment and the Taiwan Technical Mission’s bin placement programme, which falls under the “Solid Waste Management and Recycling Project”. Through this recycling awareness campaign, plastic recycling bins are being installed in primary schools across the island, and students are being properly informed on what should be recycled and the significance of recycling. Prime Minister and Parliamentary Representative for the St. Peter’s community, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, and Minister of Environment…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 01, 2023 (SKNIS): The establishment of an annual National Day of Prayer in St. Kitts and Nevis was extremely successful as thousands of people across the Federation spent time on Tuesday (February 28, 2023) acknowledging God’s sovereignty. Throughout the day, persons congregated in churches or spent time at the temporary prayer stations, while others used personal time to communicate with God. The Ministry of Ecclesiastical and Faith-based Affairs in collaboration with the church community organized a series of one-hour Worship sessions attended by various government departments and ministries, high school students and the general public. The sessions…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 01, 2023 (SKNIS): The Honourable Isalean Phillip, Minister of State responsible for Social Development and Gender Affairs has advocated for changes to be made to the work programme at His Majesty’s Prison which would grant certain rights to female inmates currently enjoyed by males. During her appearance on the debut edition of “Infocus”, the new St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service (SKNIS) Television and Radio Programme on Wednesday, March 01, 2023, Minister Phillip said that women inmates should be given equal privilege. “One of the things for our prison programme is that we try to engage the…