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How to make sure we really leave NO-ONE behind Leave NO-ONE behind – this is the theme of this year’s World Food Day, and also an urgent call for the world to face the alarming reality that more and more people are being left behind amid a spiraling global food security crisis as a result of multiple drivers. These include the impacts of ongoing and protracted conflicts including the war in Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic and the climate crisis. Further exacerbating the problems are inflation spikes and dramatic rises in the prices of food, feed, fuel, fertilizers and energy, threatening…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 10, 2022 (SKNIS): The Department of Gender Affairs will recognize 18 girls from the public primary schools across St. Kitts as the twin-island Federation commemorates the International Day of the Girl Child. The international observance is celebrated annually on October 11. However, the government department is using the period October 10 to 17, 2022, to recognize local students. The first presentation was made on Monday, October 10, 2022, at the Newton Ground Primary School. Ten-year-old Faith Francis was selected by her school as a girl who exhibits respect, compassion, discipline, kindness, an exemplary attitude and positive behaviour.…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 10, 2022 (SKNIS) – The Ministry of Tourism, ably-led by the Honourable Marsha Henderson, the St. Kitts Tourism Authority (SKTA) and other stakeholders in the tourism industry all came in for high praise from Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, as St. Kitts and Nevis welcomed the inaugural call of the Seabourn Venture to its shores on Monday, October 10. The SKTA hosted a plaque exchange ceremony at the Carambola Beach Club where the Seabourn Venture is docked. There, Prime Minister Dr. Drew brought greetings on behalf of Minister Henderson who is currently representing the…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 10, 2022 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on the observation of its 111th National Day today, October 10. “I want to congratulate you on the 111th National Day celebration and to convey to your President and to your people our warmest congratulations. We do wish you much more success,” said Prime Minister Dr. Drew, who was at the time speaking at the end of a well-attended health walk on Saturday, October 08,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 10, 2022 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis’ Postal Service joined the global community in celebrating “World Post Day” on October 09, 2022, and has organized a month of activities to commemorate the establishment of the Universal Postal Union. Some local activities to commemorate World Post Day 2022, includes a customer appreciation day on Monday, October 10, a presentation by Ms. Marlah Hobson of the Medical Air Services Association on October 12 and a Health Screening on October 14 During his Address on October 09, the Honourable Konris Maynard, Minister of Posts in the Federation of St.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 10, 2022 – Minister of Foreign Affairs et al, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas participated in a meeting of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Delegations and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru, His Excellency (H.E.) Cesar Rodrigo Landa Arroyo, on Friday October 07, 2022, during the margins of the 52nd General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) which was held in Lima, Peru. Foreign Minister Douglas thanked H.E. Landa for organizing the meeting, noting it was a very important opportunity for engagement. He personally expressed his thanks and appreciation to H.E. Landa…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, October 9, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — The Republic of China (Taiwan) has been a friend of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, and according to the Premier of Nevis, the Hon Mark Brantley, it continues to be the Federation’s best friend internationally. Premier Brantley made the remarks on Saturday October 8 at the Frigate Bay lawns at the end of a health walk organised by the embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in St. Kitts and Nevis as the country prepares to celebrate its 111th Independence Anniversary on Monday October 10 (Double Ten Day). “I have said it, and I continue to say…

Press Release from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Michael Prest who is a barrister, international banker, investor and entrepreneur was unsuccessful in his attempt to stay the execution of two (2) warrants issued by the Learned Magistrate for District C (Nevis). The Court of Appeal dismissed Mr. Prest’s application for a stay on 27th September 2022.The refusal of the stay clears the way for Prest to be arrested and charged with the offences of fraudulent conversion and fraudulent conversion by a trustee contrary to sections 19(d) and 20 of the Larceny Act. Prest filed an application for…

Basseterre, St. Kitts – October 5, 2022 – Mental health professionals of the St. Kitts Mental Health Association (SKMHA) will lead a week of activities focusing on mental health awareness, accessibility and action during its annual Mental Health Awareness Week, October 9 – 14, 2022.This year’s theme, “Make Mental health & Well-being for all a Global Priority” is in keeping with the general theme for World Mental Health Day (October 10).For Zahra Jacobs, President of the Association, the theme is an opportunity for individuals to reflect on how they can protect and improve their own mental health, especially after two…