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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 31, 2022 (SKNIS) – A special awards and recognition ceremony, hosted by the St. Kitts and Nevis Cuban Alumni Association, was held on the evening of Saturday, October 29, 2022, for students of St. Kitts and Nevis who recently completed their studies and graduated from various universities in the Republic of Cuba.The 17th annual Cuban Graduation Ceremony, held at the CUNA Conference Center, recognized eighteen (18) nationals who graduated in several professional fields, namely, medicine, health technology and linguistics. This adds to the already impressive cadre of professionals educated and trained in Cuba.The important ceremony was attended by…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 31, 2022 (SKNIS) – The contributions of retired nurses who continue to play active roles in the effective delivery of healthcare services in St. Kitts and Nevis were highlighted and applauded by Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew on Sunday, October 30, 2022. The Prime Minister was speaking at a special service held at the Pentecostal Church of God in Basseterre in recognition of the 10th anniversary of the Retired Energetic Nurses Touching All Lives (RENTAL) Association. Prime Minister Dr. Drew said, “The numerous stories and experiences you have accumulated throughout your careers,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, October 21, 2022: The Ministers of Cabinet have approved the appointment of the Board of Directors of the Development Bank of Saint Kitts and Nevis.According to the Development Bank of Saint Kitts and Nevis Act, Cap. 21.05, the Board must consist of no more than seven Directors which include the Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and fiveadditional members. The Government is confident that the Directors, listed below, will be effective in professionally administering the Bank’s affairs; establishing sound policies for management; and making rational decisions about the important issues arising in the Bank’s operations. Chairperson: Mr. Shavon…

Sunday, 30 October 2022 — ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced the squad for the West Indies Women’s Under-19 training camp and trial matches to be played next month in Trinidad. The 23 players will participate in two trial matches on Tuesday, 1 November and a third trial match on Wednesday, 2 November. Following these matches, they will have a skills and fitness sessions from 4 to 6 November under the guidance of Head Coach, Steve Liburd. This is part of the preparations for upcoming tour of India from 7 to 25 of November (match schedule to be…

BASSETERRE, ST KITTS: The Chambers of the Attorney-General hereby summarizes the following bills passed bythe National Assembly on October 27, 2022 for the benefit of the general public. St Kitts Investment Promotion Agency (Amendment) Act The original Act, passed in 2007, created a statutory corporation named the St Kitts Investment Promotion Agency[“SKIPA”] led by a Board of Directors and CEO to promote and facilitate investment in St Kitts. Previously, theMinister of Finance had the power, with approval of Cabinet, to appoint and terminate the Directors and CEO;authorize financing; and make Regulations.The Amendment has simply made the Minister responsible for Investment…

October 31, 2022 PRESS RELEASE BASSETERRE, ST KITTS: The Chambers of the Attorney-General hereby summarizes the following bills passed by the National Assembly on October 27, 2022 for the benefit of the general public. St Kitts Investment Promotion Agency (Amendment) ActThe original Act, passed in 2007, created a statutory corporation named the St Kitts Investment Promotion Agency [“SKIPA”] led by a Board of Directors and CEO to promote and facilitate investment in St Kitts. Previously, the Minister of Finance had the power, with approval of Cabinet, to appoint and terminate the Directors and CEO; authorize financing; and make Regulations. The…

(Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 27, 2022): The Inter American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) Delegation held its Accountability Seminar 2022 at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort on Thursday, 27th October. During the seminar, Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives St. Kitts, Miguel Flemming delivered remarks on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture et al, the Honourable Samal Duggins and used the opportunity to share his hopes of strengthening the partnership between IICA and the Ministry. He said, “The government of St. Kitts-Nevis is on the verge of transforming Agriculture, as this is clear…

Dr. Joseph Cox, Assistant Secretary-General, CARICOM SecretariatGood afternoon, ladies and gentlemen of the media and thank you for joining us for this press conference where the Minister or the Chair of COTED, rather, will outline for you the outcomes concerning the 105th Special Meeting of the COTED Environment and Sustainable Development as the preparations continue apace with to treat with the upcoming COP27 in Egypt.Now to lead us off, the proceedings today will be very straightforward, I would think, where we will have a statement by the Chair of COTED, the Senator, Dr. The Hon. Joyelle Clarke who is the…

Chairman of Digicel Denis O’Brien offered his support to the regional reparations movement during an engagement last week with the CARICOM Reparations Commission (CRC). Mr. O’Brien presented a proposal entitled “Repair” that he said could assist in advancing CARICOM’s call for Reparations for Native Genocide and Slavery. The Plan seeks to persuade the British and European governments and institutions to establish a new long-term fund for reparations. He said the fund will have clear five-year targets with financing flowing to the region annually. The Digicel Chairman had already publicly declared his solidarity with the work of the CRC and had…