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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 15, 2022 (SKNIS) – On account of the inclement weather brought on by the passing of Tropical Storm Fiona, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has made the decision to cancel all events planned for National Heroes Day, Friday, September 16, 2022, as part of the Independence 39 calendar of activities. The activities affected include the official National Heroes’ Day Ceremony at the Robert L. Bradshaw Memorial Park in St. Paul’s where the five National Heroes of St. Kitts and Nevis were to be honoured and recognized for their contributions to the Federation’s development. Also cancelled on account…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 15, 2022 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis isaware of a fake list of frontline workers to be paid an honorarium that is circulating on socialmedia. The government has not issued any such list. During the Post- Cabinet Briefing for the Cabinet Meeting held on Monday, September 12, 2022,Cabinet Secretary Dr. Marcus Natta reported that ministers met and made several significantdecisions to improve the well-being of our people. One such decision was that frontline workerswho were instrumental in ensuring that citizens and residents remain safe and secure during theheight of the COVID-19 Pandemic will…

His Excellency The Governor-General Sir S. W. Tapley Seaton, GCMG, CVO, KC, JP, LL.D has appointed Ms. Marcella Liburd, JP to perform the duties as Governor-General’s Deputy with effect from today, Thursday, 15th September, 2022 This appointment is made for a period of absence from Office of the Governor-General for a short duration. Her Excellency Marcella Althea Liburd Esq, JP was administered the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Office at 11:30am today, Thursday, September 15, 2022, by Her Ladyship the Honourable Justice Yvette Wallace at Government House. Government HouseSaint Kitts September 15, 2022

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 15, 2022 (SKNIS): The Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Environment and Climate Action in the Federal Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is currently in South Korea to attend the September 13-15 conference dubbed “Private Investment for Climate Conference 2022”. The aim of the conference is to bring into perspective a sustainable plan intended to boost the momentum for climate action in the midst of increasing global, economic pressures and uncertainty where climate action is concerned. In addressing the Conference of Ministers on September 13, Dr. Clarke said that the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness Support…

A few children under the age of 5 years have been recently diagnosed with hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) in St. Kitts & Nevis. Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) is a mild, viral infection that is highly contagious and it mainly affects children under 7 years of age but anyone can get it. HFMD is most commonly caused by a coxsackie virus but other enteroviruses have been implicated. HFMD outbreaks occur commonly in summer and autumn in the USA. What are the signs and symptoms of hand-foot-and -mouth disease? Hand-foot-and-mouth disease may cause some of the following signs and symptoms: • Fever• Sore throat•…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 15, 2022 (SKNIS): Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas will represent the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis at the State Funeral of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II which is slated for Monday, September 19, 2022, at Westminster Abbey in London. In an interview with the St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service (SKNIS) on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas said he was indeed honoured to represent the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. “I consider it an honour and a privilege to be asked by our Prime Minister (the Honourable…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 15, 2022 (SKNIS): Members of the Federal Cabinet, elected representatives, National Hero, the Right Excellent and the Right Honourable Sir Kennedy A. Simmonds, members of the diplomatic and consular corps, and other invited guests are expected to journey to the Robert L. Bradshaw Memorial Park in St. Paul’s for the Official National Heroes’ Day Ceremony on Friday, September 16, 2022. The ceremony begins at 8 a.m. A Guard of Honour comprising members of the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force and the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force will be featured at Friday’s ceremony. The R. L. Bradshaw Memorial Park…

WOCA31 TAPATROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT STATEMENTANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES 11:30 AM ECT WED 14 SEP 2022…TROPICAL DISTURBANCE AL96 HAS BECOME TROPICAL DEPRESSION SEVEN AND CONTINUES TO APPROACH THE AREA… A TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR THE LEEWARD ISLANDS AND THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS.A TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT MEANS THAT, IN THIS CASE, A TROPICAL DEPRESSION IS IN OUR MONITORED AREA OF CONCERN. A TROPICAL STORM WATCH MAY BE REQUIRED LATER.IT IS A BIT TO EARLY TO DETERMINE THE FULL IMPACTS OF THE SYSTEM, IF ANY, WITH HIGH CERTAINTY. HOWEVER, TROPICAL DEPRESSION SEVEN IS FORECAST TO BE IN THE VICINITY…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 14, 2022: Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance M. Drew, along with his Cabinet, has recently approved and appointed two new ambassadors to represent the interests of the Federation abroad. Her Excellency Ms. Nerys Chiverton has been appointed as the Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York and His Excellency Mr. Donya. L. Francis was appointed as St. Kitts and Nevis’ Ambassador to the Republic of China (Taiwan) to be stationed in Taipei. Both Ambassadors will assume their new roles from this month, September 2022.Prime Minister Dr. Drew and his Cabinet…

September 14, 2022 PRESS RELEASE BASSETERRE, ST KITTS: The Ministry of Justice & Legal Affairs is shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden death of former Resident Judge for the Saint Christopher Circuit of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, His Lordship Retired Justice Mr Errol L. Thomas. Justice Thomas served the Saint Christopher Circuit between 2010 and 2013. He was well-liked by counsel for his strong personality; his stern approach to his judicial work; his heart-warming laugh; and his professional dancing skills exhibited at Bar Association events. Many local counsel will never forget the emotional story he told at…