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Washington, DC, 31 January 2023 (PAHO) – Dr. Jarbas Barbosa was sworn in today as the new Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), pledging to work in partnership with member states to end the pandemic and ensure that the region’s health systems recover stronger than before. He will take office on 1 February 2023.“Countries in the Americas face a complex epidemiological landscape, with the stubborn persistence of communicable diseases, the risk of outbreaks and epidemics, the rise of non-communicable diseases, the damage caused by traffic accidents and violence, and the impacts of climate change,” Dr. Barbosa said. “We need…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, January 31, 2023 [Press Secretary’s Office]: Her Excellency Ms. Marcella Liburd JP will be sworn in live tonight [Tuesday 31st January 2023] at 11:50pm at Government House, Springfield, Basseterre, St. Kitts as the Governor-General of Saint Kitts, and Nevis. This is a historic moment for our Federation as she will be the first female Governor-General.Ms. Liburd will succeed His Excellency Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton GCMG, CVO, KC, JP, LL.D.Her Excellency Marcella Liburd has served St. Kitts and Nevis in various capacities, as a teacher, lawyer, Senator, Deputy Speaker, Speaker of the National Assembly, and Cabinet Minister of…

Havana, Cuba (29th January, 2023) – Minister of Foreign Affairs et al, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, met with students of Saint Kitts and Nevis on 26th January, 2023 while on his visit to participate in the Congress on the New International Economic Order (NIEO) held in Cuba. The Honourable Minister interacted with the students and listened to their experiences and concerns encountered while studying in Cuba. H.E. Verna Mills recounted her time spent as a student in Cuba and encouraged the students to make good use of the scholarships and to persevere despite the circumstances. The students expressed their appreciation for the opportunities…

Havana, Cuba (29th January, 2023) – Minister of Foreign Affairs et al, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, on 26th January, 2023, visited Saint Kitts and Nevis’ nationals who are currently receiving medical treatment at the National Institute of Oncology and Radiobiology (INOR) and La Pradera Hospital in Havana. The Honourable Minister, who was officially welcomed by the staff of both institutions, was accompanied by H.E. Ambassador Verna Mills and Counsellor, Mr. Winston Hanley. The Minister’s visit to Cuba coincided with the V International Conference for World Balance.At the INOR, Dr. Polanco, Director of the international ward, and his team expressed their delight…

Havana, Cuba (31st January, 2023) – On 26th January 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs et al, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas arrived in Havana to attend the Congress on the New International Economic Order (NIEO), which took place during the V International Conference for World Balance “With all and for the good of all,” Dialogue of Civilizations. At the conference, the Republic of Cuba welcomed 1100 plus delegates from across some 87 countries.The Conference considered and discussed ideas and strategic responses to a broad range of issues including the renewal of the “Declaration on the Establishment of a New International Economic Order (NIEO).”On…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (January 30th, 2023)—The St. Kitts Electricity Company Ltd. Is advising the public of scheduled maintenance outages for the week of 30th January – 3rd February 2023. The scheduled maintenance outages are necessary to perform maintenance as a part of our ongoing efforts to improve reliability. DATE TIME AREA(S) TO BE AFFECTED Monday 30th January 2023 9:00am – 3:00pm New Road Extension Tuesday 31st January 2023 9:00am- 3:00pm Lower Project Saddlers, Lavington Housing Project, Main Road Lavington Village Wednesday 1st February 2023 9:00am – 3:00pm St. Pauls, Newton Ground, Kittitian Hill Thursday 2nd February 2023 9:00am – 3:00pm Half Moon Bay Barracuda Terrace, Parrot Fish Lane, Marlin Lane, Wahoo Terrace, Oyster Lane, Salt Fish Crescent, Half Moon Drive, Fair Way Rise, Old Bay Way Friday 3rd February 2023 9:00am – 1:00pm Spooners Extension…

27 January 2023, Basseterre, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis – The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has announced the winners of its stamp competition which was held as part of the activities to mark the Bank’s 40th anniversary. Vedant Shetty of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is the winner in the 5-11 category, Mea Emmanuel of Saint Lucia is the winner in the 12-17 category and Maxanne Rocke of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is the winner in the 18 and over category. The winners were recognised and awarded during the official launch of the Bank’s 40th Anniversary celebrations…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (30 January 2023) – Today, P&O cruise vessel “Arvia” made its inaugural cruise call to St. Kitts. The Authority continues to honor inaugural cruise calls, representing the consistent growth of the destination’s cruise sector. Arvia boasts of its excel class ship title operating with a capacity of 5,200 guests and 1,800 crew members. The cruise vessel measures 345m, 184,700 tons, and has 15 guest decks while offering a swim-up bar, fine-dining restaurants, multiple aqua-zones, and even an onboard blending rum class.“I am pleased to welcome Arvia to St. Kitts on its maiden cruise call,” shared Honourable Marsha T. Henderson,…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, January 30, 2023 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew met with the various Heads of National Security this morning [January 30, 2023] to discuss joint operations to be implemented as part of the ministry’s mandate to employ and strengthen its crime-fighting strategies.Present at the meeting were National Security Advisor, Major General Stewart Saunders; Commissioner of Police, Hilroy Brandy; Assistant Commissioner of Police, Adolph Adams; Assistant Commissioner of Police Andre Mitchell; and Assistant Commissioner of Police McCarta Browne.The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to work diligently to ensure that…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, January 28, 2023 [Press Secretary’s Office]: The Ministry of National Security has been working assiduously to ensure that the safety and security of our citizens and residents remain a priority within the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis will therefore continue to ensure that the security agencies will maintaina zero-tolerance approach to crime, focusing on the preservation of law and order within our communities. This has been reiterated by Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, who stated in his 2023 Budget Address last…