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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 06, 2022 (SKNIS) – Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Federal Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas addressed the 52nd Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) on Thursday, October 06, 2022, under the theme ‘Together against Inequality and Discrimination’. Minister Douglas told his OAS colleagues that the theme chosen for the 52nd General Assembly is timely and fitting, particularly at a time when the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has been taking active steps to address the issues of inequality and discrimination…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 06, 2022, (SKNIS) – Twenty-two students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing programme at the Division of Health Sciences at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) were celebrated today, Thursday, October 6, 2022, for their successful progression in their courses of study at the 4th annual Capping and Striping Ceremony. The event, a ceremonial and symbolic rite of passage for nursing practice, was held at the Wesley Methodist Church under the theme: “In Pursuit of Excellence.” In attendance at today’s significant ceremony were the Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 06, 2022 (SKNIS): Chair of the St. Kitts and Nevis National Carnival Committee, Shannon Hawley shed some insights on how the carnival season is beneficial to the tourism sector during her appearance at the National Carnival Media Briefing at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort on October 10. “Ultimately the goal is to ensure that beds are filled just like how every other carnival in the region is promoted. We want to ensure that we have carnival lovers from around the region and internationally coming in and the trickle-down effect is felt,” said Ms. Hawley. “Carnival is…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 06, 2022 (SKNIS): Energy Officer in the St. Kitts Energy Unit, Denasio Frank stressed that geothermal energy in the Federation has the potential to provide full energy coverage. Mr. Frank explained this during a recent interview. “In early surface studies, we have found 18 to 36 megawatts of potential energy in St. Kitts in the North Western region of the island from Lamberts to Newton Ground. Based on the potential, we are looking at between 18 to 36-megawatt and the project we are looking at is somewhere between a 10 to a 15-megawatt plant which could…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 06, 2022 (SKNIS): Didier Trebucq, UN Resident Coordinator for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, said that there is “great potential in St. Kitts and Nevis” adding that the “future is looking very bright” given the expected economic rebound from the global health emergency. Mr. Didier visited the twin-island Federation from October 03-05, 2022, and assured that various agencies of the United Nations (UN) will continue working closely with government and civil society in St. Kitts and Nevis on a number of issues, including post-pandemic recovery, climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, strengthening data storage, digital transformation, enhancing the…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, 6 October, 2022 – On Thursday 6 October, at least one hundred Geography students met with local professionals, whose careers are based on the subject of Geography. Second form students from each high school, both public and private were targeted, according to Acting Director of the Urban Development Unit, Rhon Boddie. He said, “The objective of the event is to offer Geography students an insight into possible professional careers in which Geography is essential, through presentations from professionals in the work environment.” The students got first-hand accounts from professionals who work in Air Traffic Control, Planning Department, Statistics Department, an…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, 6 October, 2022 – Workers from the Solid Waste Management Agency (SWMC) met with Prime Minister Hon Dr Terrance Drew and Minister of Environment Hon Dr Joyelle Clarke late Wednesday afternoon to discuss the way forward for the Corporation.The workers pressed for a meeting so that they could table burning issues they deemed were unfit and unfair. Matters including salary and risk pay, standardized policy for operations, basic sanitation and security.Prime Minister, Hon Dr Terrance Drew told the workers that his government will leave no stone unturned in trying to rectify these concerns and that it is…

On Tuesday, October 04, 2022, at about 8 a.m. members of The St. Kitts and Nevis Customs Enforcement Division, The Anti-Narcotics Unit of The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and The St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force Coast Guard Operational Division conducted a joint operation at the Deep Water Harbour Port in Bird Rock, Basseterre which involved the rummaging of cargo vessel MV Elizabeth C. The vessel is registered in Trinidad and Tobago with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) number 8894574. The last port of departure prior to arriving at the Port in Basseterre was St. Vincent and…

BASSETERRE, Saint. Kitts. October 4, 2022. The Saint Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) is now home to a new Metrology Laboratory that will serve the business community by offering enhanced measurement and calibration services.The laboratory upgrades were commissioned during a ceremony on September 26th hosted at the Bureau. Speaking at the event, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Mrs. Jasemine Weekes said, “it is extremely encouraging to see that the Federation is very close to featuring one of the region’s best and well-equipped labs with the highest level of experience…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 05, 2022 (SKNIS): In commemoration of World Teachers’ Day on Wednesday, October 05, 2022, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley in his national address took the opportunity to applaud the work of teachers across the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. “Join with me today to applaud our teachers who go above and beyond on a daily basis to nurture, encourage, guide, train and infuse our children with values, skills and knowledge. Teachers have allowed us to grow and transform into successful individuals. Therefore, World Teachers’ Day gives us an…