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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…

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana – Wednesday, 15 March 2023): Diplomatic relations between CARICOM and a Member State, as well as two third-state partners, were strengthened on Tuesday, March 14 when CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett accredited three new ambassadors.The Secretary-General accepted the letters of credence of His Excellency Larry Vaughan, Ambassador of St. Kitts and Nevis to CARICOM; His Excellency Itai Bardov, Ambassador of Israel to CARICOM; and His Excellency Rytis Paulauskas, Ambassador of Lithuania to CARICOM.Secretary-General Barnett said the accreditation of Ambassador Vaughan presented an opportunity for a fresh perspective on various issues confronting the Community.She said CARICOM…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, March 14, 2023 [Press Secretary, PMO]: Mr. Larry Vaughan, Head of the Regional Integration and Diaspora Unit (RIDU) (Ag.) in Saint Kitts and Nevis, travelled to Guyana on Monday 13th March 2023 to present his Letter of Credentials to the CARICOM Secretariat.His Excellency Ambassador Larry Vaughan was accredited earlier today (Tuesday 14th March, 2023) at the CARICOM Secretariat as the new Ambassador for Saint Kitts and Nevis to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). In his Letter of Credentials His Excellency thanked the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew “for having reposed great trust in…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, March 14, 2023 [Press Secretary, PMO]: His Excellency Dr. Norgen Maxwell Wilson has been officially received by the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, as the new non-resident Ambassador of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.His Excellency Dr. Wilson presented his Letter of Credentials earlier today in an official ceremony with the President and other Government dignitaries.Venezuela has reiterated its commitment to strengthen its friendly relations with the peoples of the Caribbean.In a social media post President Maduro stated “Always pleased to receive a brotherly people, today represented by…

The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) Board of Governors invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position a CFBC:HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Summary: The HR Officer will assist the Human Resources Manager in managing theperformance of the Human Resources functions of the College.Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Washington, DC, March 14, 2023 (PAHO)- A preliminary draft for a new convention, agreement, or other international health instrument to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response was the focus of a regional meeting facilitated by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today in Washington, DC. During the meeting, representatives from health ministries and foreign affairs in the Americas were briefed on the latest deliberations of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) – a process initiated to draft and negotiate a new instrument to be submitted for approval by World Health Organization (WHO) Member States in 2024. In his opening remarks at the meeting, PAHO Director and WHO Regional…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 14, 2023 (Cabinet Secretariat): The Cabinet Ministers met under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister, The Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, on Monday, March 13th, 2023, and made several important decisions to improve the welfare of our people.Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Ageing and Disabilities, The Honourable Dr Geoffrey Hanley, updated Cabinet Members on the start date for the Senior’s Day Care Programme, which will be officially launched on March 20th at the East Basseterre Community Centre in Pond’s Pasture. Following the launch, the programme will be held as follows:On Mondays at the East Basseterre Community Centre;On Tuesdays at…