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BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, July 28, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — As activities marking ‘St. Kitts Plastic Free July (PFJ) 2022’ draw to a close, members of the St. Kitts Sustainable Destination Council of the Ministry of Tourism on Tuesday July 26 journeyed to the St. Kitts Eco Park, Sir Gillies Estate in Sandy Point, where a one-week Green Tourism Camp attended by 40 schoolchildren is on-going. The Green Tourism Camp, which is organised by the Projects Unit of the Ministry of Tourism, opened on Monday July 25 and closes tomorrow Friday July 29. In attendance are schoolchildren aged 8-12 from four rural primary schools,…

Home to over forty-four million people, the Caribbean is among the top travel destinations in the world. With its lush, inviting beaches, vast intricacies of flavourful food, rich, vibrant culture, and citizens, millions of people visit yearly. Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, an estimated 58.8 million people visited the region in 2019. Despite boasting a paradise appeal, the region faces some of the most severe environmental and socio-economic issues, challenging the very survival of its countries and people. The greenhouse gases released when burning fossil fuel contributes to air pollution and is one of the biggest drivers of climate change.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 27, 2022 (SKNIS): SKN Moves is celebrating its third anniversary on August 09, 2022, this year and is once again hosting a seven-week campaign to promote a healthy lifestyle culture among the population that includes a healthy diet, regular exercise and health check-ups. The week of activities begins on August 01 and runs up to September 15. The first week focuses primarily on breastfeeding. It is in line with the drive to encourage new mothers to breastfeed their child/children, which experts suggest provides the best nutrients to newborns. The second week (August 07 to 13) features…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 27, 2022 (SKNIS): Residents of La Guerite North Housing Development were issued with their Certificate of Title (COT) at a simple but significant ceremony held at the National Emergency Management (NEMA) Conference Room on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, thus advancing their desire of officially becoming land owners. A COT is a legal document issued by the government that indicates proof of ownership of real property or titled personal property. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Elreter Simpson-Browne said that the idea of officially owning a piece of land is a dream come true for…

CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS, July 26, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — Premier of Nevis, who is also the Minister of Finance in the Nevis Island Administration, the Hon Mark Brantley, is praising the Nevis Co-operative Credit Union (NCCU) Limited for the role it has played in the growth of the country’s financial services sector. The Nevis Co-operative Credit Union (NCCU) Limited, which was registered on July 25, 1972 and is the oldest in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, is observing year-long 50th Anniversary celebrations. “Over these 50 years, your institution has consistently stuck to the task of building its shareholder and asset base as…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, July 27, 2022 (SKNYPA) – The St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA) takes this opportunity to congratulate the candidates who were nominated on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, to contest the upcoming National Assembly Elections set for Friday, August 05. SKNYPA makes special mention of Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, one of its founding fathers, and Ms. Jacqueline Bryan, a former president, who will both vie for the St. Christopher 1 (East Basseterre) seat on a St. Kitts Nevis Labour Party and a People’s Labour Party ticket respectively. Honourary members Mrs. Akilah Byron-Nisbett and Mr. Jonel Powell will also…

BASSETERRE (27 July, 2022). The St. Kitts Tourism Authority recently hosted the critically acclaimed production team dubbed “The Points Guy” (TPG) from 12 – 17 July 2022. Representatives of TPG visited the island exploring and gathering content for their new adventure video series, which will highlight key locations that can offer potential travelers top-quality destination experiences. The St. Kitts episode is expected to run on the TPG social channels and website later this year. The Points Guy has a proven track record of delivering expert travel advice to its audience since its launch in June 2010. TPG has gradually developed into…

Community Notice The Association of Caribbean States (ACS), invites suitable and interested persons to apply for the title of Consultancy to develop and operationalize a regionally aligned, relevant, best-practice tool that aids tourism stakeholders in the containment and effective management of contagion scenarios. The deadline for receipt of offers is Monday, August 15, 2022, at 5:00 pm (AST). Late submissions will not be processed. The duration of the assignment is expected to be for a period of approximately ten (10) months, with an expected commencement date of September 19, 2022. The consultant will work in close collaboration with the Project…

26 July, Basseterre, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis – Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Timothy N. J. Antoine is continuing his 2022 round of Country Outreach Missions, in Saint Lucia from 25-27 July. Governor Antoine commenced his engagements with the Honourable Prime Minister and recently appointed Chairman of the Monetary Council, Philip J. Pierre. He then met with Cabinet, followed by the Honourable Leader of the Opposition, Allen Chastanet and other Opposition Members, where he delivered a presentation on the ECCU’s Performance and Prospects with focus on Accelerating Economic Transformation for Long-Term Sustainability. On Day Two…

“We need to guard against having emerging communicable diseases, like monkeypox established in the Caribbean. Monkeypox is not a disease like COVID-19. It is not airborne and demands close prolonged contact with an infected person. The way this particular monkeypox outbreak presents is different from what was reported in endemic countries. Caribbean people need to be vigilant and pay attention,” stated Dr. Joy St. John, Executive Director at the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), following the World Health Organization (WHO) declaration on 23 July, 2022, that the global spread of the monkeypox virus, constituted a Public Health Emergency of International…