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In an effort to help sustain farmers’ livelihoods and improve their access to essential feedsupply and agricultural inputs, the Department of Agriculture is embarking on a storage shedexpansion project in LaGuerite, St. Kitts. In a brief interview with the Media and Communication in the Ministry of Agriculture,Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives, Jeanelle Kelly, Acting Director at theDepartment of Agriculture provided an update on the ongoing expansion project and explainedhow the availability of feed was affected. She said, “We would have recognized that feed has become an issue in terms of the frequencyand consistency and what we would have learned is…

Following sharply on the heels of two UNESCO technical expert study-visits andcapitalizing on the arrival of Ambassador to UNESCO, H.E. David Doyle, to thefederation, the St. Kitts and Nevis UNESCO Secretariat convened a meeting of theNational Commission on Wednesday 1st March, 2023. The meeting was held at the RedCross Building at Horsford Road, Basseterre, and chaired by Project Officer, Mrs. ShirmelDore-Henry. The Hon. Minister for Education Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, who oversees the UNESCO portfoliowas in attendance to meet and greet the members of the commission. The PermanentDelegate to UNESCO in Paris, Ambassador David Doyle, briefed the National Commissionstakeholders on several UNESCO…

The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) Board of Governors invites applications fromsuitably qualified persons to fill the following position a CFBC: HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Summary: The HR Officer will assist the Human Resources Manager in managing the performance of the Human Resources functions of the College. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related area. Two (2) years working experience in a Human Resource role. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Strong interpersonal and customer relations skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude Knowledge…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 02, 2023 (SKNIS): Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are critical and play a significant role in improving healthcare in any country. As such, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has taken a step to train Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to provide immediate treatment that improves patients’ chances of survival. “The EMS will be improved significantly. The EMTs have started their programme already and we will carry them from basics all the way up to paramedic,” said Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew on March 02, 2023, where he engaged members of the media in a…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 02, 2023 (SKNIS): Emergency care at the Joseph N. France General Hospital has improved recently, and is expected to be enhanced even more, with the recruitment of new doctors to serve in the Accident and Emergency (A and E) section. The new development was announced by Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, during a special interview with members of the press on Thursday (March 02, 2023). “We will be bringing on four new doctors who will work in the A and E – two of them are very experienced, and the…

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)…