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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…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 14, 2022: Under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, the Cabinet of Ministers met on Monday 12th September, 2022 to discuss significant matters of national interest and determine the way forward for the betterment of the people. Several key decisions were made on matters related to the Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, post-COVID-19, and our country’s 39th Anniversary of Independence celebrations. The following are the decisions taken: Approval has been granted for the transition of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) from the Ministry of International Trade et. al. to the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 14, 2022 (SKNIS): Scores of citizens and residents in St. Kitts and Nevis continue to sign a Book of Condolence for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second expressing heartfelt sympathies and sharing words of comfort for the members of the British Royal family. The Book of Condolence is prominently positioned at the entrance of Government Headquarters. It can be accessed between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. up until Thursday, September 15, 2022. Governor-General of St. Kitts and Nevis, H.E. Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton, Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, and members of his…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 12, 2022 (SKNIS) – A Book of Condolence for the Late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second will be placed at the entrance of Government Headquarters on Tuesday, September 13 until Thursday, September 15, 2022, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. The public is invited to pay their tribute to the longest reigning British monarch, who sat on the royal throne for 70 years. She died on September 8, 2022, at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Since her death, millions of people around the world have been paying their respects to the monarch, who was 96 years old. On Monday, September…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 12, 2022 (SKNIS) – On Sunday, September 11, 2022, a special service was held at the Wesleyan Holiness Church in Conaree in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Louisa Grant Pre-school. The special service was attended by a number of persons including Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, the leaders and directorate of the pre-school, past and present teachers and students, school sponsors, residents of Conaree village and other supporters.   Making brief remarks, Prime Minister Dr. Drew said that the Louisa Grant Pre-school “is very, very important to the Conaree community and other communities around St. Kitts…

CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS, September 12, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — The three-year St. Kitts and Nevis Solid Waste Management and Recycling Project, which has been operational since July 29, 2021 is gearing to enter its second phase of operation, the Bin Placement Programme, and has been seeking co-operators among hoteliers and restaurateurs on Nevis. Project Manager, Ms Joyce Chang, on Friday September 9 held a meeting with some of the intended co-operators in the tourism industry at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall in Charlestown where she updated them on the progress of the project, which was officially launched on Friday March 4 this year. The meeting…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 12, 2022 (SKNIS): Renowned Kittitian-born photographer and Professor at Guttman College of the City University of New York, Tau Battice, will deliver the featured address at the 2022 Prime Minister’s Independence Lecture Series slated for Wednesday, September 14 at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort Ballroom starting at 7:30 p.m. In a brief interview with St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service (SKNIS), Mr. Battice said that he is honoured to be selected to speak at such an event. “I am tremendously humbled that I have been chosen to share at such a powerful event. It is indeed a high honour to have…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 12, 2022 (SKNIS):  Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Sherilita (Shez) Dore-Tyson said that the Ministry has resumed its normal duties effective Wednesday, September 07, 2022, and citizens can now be at ease as the ministry is moving to address several issues in a structured and people-focused manner. Two main areas of focus relate to land and the Poverty Alleviation Programme (PAP). Ms. Dore-Tyson said that all business relating to land including applications and administrative functions are now available. However, all lands allocated from January 01, 2022, are being reviewed and the entire process is…