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CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS, December 23, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — Deputy Premier in the Nevis Island Administration, the Hon Eric Evelyn, while quoting from an old adage has said that the partnership between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in the area of recycling is an investment in the health of the nation. “It shows that we are investing in Nevis Solid Waste Management,” said the Hon Evelyn on Wednesday December 21 at a ceremony held in Long Point to launch the Nevis Recycling Facility. “We are investing in health and of course it is often said…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 23, 2022 (RSCNPF): The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) has continued its tradition of making a financial contribution to the Salvation Army with the handing over of a cheque on December 22, 2022. Commissioner of Police Hilroy Brandy was pleased to present Major Roxroy Campbell, Pastor at the Salvation Army, with the donation which will go towards bringing much-needed supplies to others this Christmas. For several years, the RSCNPF has responded to the annual welfare appeal made by the Salvation Army during the holiday season. The money was collected from Police Officers and Civilian…

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM), took significant steps in the past year, as we prepare to celebrate the 50thAnniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas. • As we continue to pursue measures to advance our integration movement, in the interests of improving the lives of our citizens, a very important decision was taken to amend the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas, to provide for enhanced co-operation among Member States. • This allows us, for the Member States that are ready to implement decisions to proceed with these, while the others can join when they are able to do so. • This is particularl, significant…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 23, 2022 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew brought cheers and joy just in time for Christmas to the patients, medical teams and support staff of the three hospitals here on St. Kitts, namely the Mary Charles Hospital in Molineux, the Pogson Medical Center in Sandy Point and the Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital in Basseterre.Prime Minister Dr. Drew was accompanied on his Christmas visit to the health institutions today, Friday, December 23 by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Delores Stapleton Harris and Director of…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, December 23, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — Hundreds turned out to patronise the final edition of this year’s now popular night markets, the Agri-Christmas Night Market held at the Basseterre Public Market on Thursday December 22, and an elated Federal Minister, the Hon Samal Duggins, has said that its overwhelming success points out to the successful future this country is headed. “Tonight we see a wonderful display of what our people can do in agriculture, but not just agriculture – in terms of craft, and the development of agro-processing, and we are getting a glimpse tonight of what the future…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 23, 2022 (SKNIS): The rank and file of the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) have a bit more to celebrate this holiday season following an update by Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, at a Christmas Luncheon on December 22, 2022. Prime Minister Dr. Drew addressed the gathering of soldiers and coast guard officers at Camp Springfield and told them that since his initial meeting with SKNDF members on August 26, 2022, he has met with the SKNDF Commander, Lieutenant Colonel J. Anthony Comrie, as well as the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 23, 2022 (SKNIS): Commander of the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF), Lieutenant Colonel J. Anthony Comrie, has assured the public that men and women in the organization will remain focused on executing their duties of protecting the twin-island Federation during the festive season and in the new year. “I want to assure the nation that the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force will continue its drive for improvement in every facet of our knowledge of the security environment and our interaction with citizens, residents and visitors,” Lt. Col. Comrie said at the SKNDF Christmas…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 23, 2022 (Department of Labour): The Department of Labour wishes to express its profound gratitude to the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan), and to recognize the outstanding contribution to women’s empowerment and development through its aid and collaboration with the Small Enterprise Development Unit, Small Business Development Centre and Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs. We are especially mindful of the far-reaching, insightful and impactful contribution to empowering women within our Labour market.Congratulatory wishes are further expressed to the winners of the Elite Award Competition held on 21st and 22nd November, 2022. Women entrepreneurs pitched their businesses…

The St. Kitts Tourism Authority will be closed Friday, 23 December 2022, at 3:00 pm. The office will resume regular working hours Wednesday, 28 December 2022 at 7:30 am. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

PRESS RELEASE Registration Deadline for the Poverty Alleviation Program set for 12 noon on Friday December 30th 2022 The Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs wishes to advise the general public that it is has become necessary to establish a registration deadline for the Poverty Alleviation Program. To date, there are eleven thousand, four hundred and eight five (11,485) applications of which eight thousand, nine hundred and fifty (8,950) are fully completed and submitted for verification. Each application will undergo a three-step verification process related to the eligibility criteria for the Poverty Alleviation Program, namely: In an effort to…