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Basseterre, St. Kitts, 12th August, 2022 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Aviation): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the British High Commission in Barbados, is pleased to announce that the UK’s Chevening Scholarship scheme is now open to receive applications from interested persons in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean (namely: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines) from 2nd August, 2022 to study in the UK in the academic year 2023-2024. Applications will be accepted online from nationals who wish to pursue fully funded postgraduate studies at…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 12th August, 2022 (SKNIS): President of the Marshall Islands His Excellency David Kabua has congratulated Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew on his election as head of government. In a congratulatory message to Prime Minister Drew, President Kabua said: “I extend warm greetings of Iakwe and best wishes on behalf of the People and Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. We would also like to express profound congratulations and many blessings on your election as the new Prime Minister of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. “The Republic of the Marshall Islands continues…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 11, 2022 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, warmly greeted staff during a familiarization tour of Government Headquarters (GHQ) on the morning of Thursday, August 11, 2022. Prime Minister Drew, who was escorted by Sheridane Warner, Chief Personnel Officer (CPO), Human Resource Management Department (HRMD), visited the Ministry of Agriculture, HRMD, Internal Audit, St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service (SKNIS), National Archives, Passport Office, as well as the Security Officers attached to Government Headquarters. “It was a pleasure meeting all those who contribute to national development and I want to…

The Ministry of Health wishes to announce the postponement of theSKN Moves Health Walk slated for Saturday 13th August 2022. This postponement is due to the upcoming inauguration of the new government administration being held on the same day. For those persons who registered for the walk, you may collect your SKN Moves Shirts at the Ministry of Health on Thursday 11th and Friday 12th August between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm.The SKN Moves Health Walk will now be held on Caribbean Wellness Day, Saturday 10th September 2022.The Ministry of Health would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused by this…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, August 11, 2022 (SKNYPA) – The St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA) congratulates the Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew on being sworn in as the fourth Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis following his St. Kitts Nevis Labour Party’s win at the polls. Special congratulations are also extended to the Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, one of SKNYPA’s Founding Fathers, and Hon. Konris Maynard, SKNYPA Alumnus, on their victories as Elected Representatives for St. Christopher 1 and St. Christopher 3, respectively. SKNYPA expresses gratitude to all citizens and residents who exercised their constitutional right to vote on…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 10, 2022 (SKNIS): Ambassador of Switzerland to St Kitts and Nevis, Her Excellency Rita Hämmerli-Weschke, has joined the list of Heads of Government and senior diplomats expressing congratulations to the “St. Kitts and Nevis Labour Party on their victory at the polls” last Friday (August 05, 2022). In a letter dispatched from the Embassy of Switzerland based in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, to Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, the ambassador expressed “On this occasion, I would like to extend my felicitation to you and I would like to wish you success and satisfaction in your new…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 10, 2022 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis’ Honorary Consul in Abuja, Nigeria, Tessy Ekpunobi Esq, has extended congratulations to the newly elected Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew. In a congratulatory message, the Honorary Consul said: “Congratulations on your success at the just concluded August 5th general elections as the New Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, as well as the other elected members of the St. Kitts and Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP). “It is my sincere hope that the Federal Republic of Nigeria will record the same electoral success (come February…

In commemoration of the third anniversary of the SKN Moves initiative, SKN Moves will host its 3rd annual SKN Moves Health Walkon Saturday 13th August 2022 commencing at Caribbean Cinemas at 5:30 a.m. To participate in the SKN Moves Health Walk, businesses/organizations may complete the T-Shirt requisition form attached to purchase SKN Moves Shirts as a group. Please submit the form to the Health Promotion Unit by email, at marissa.carty@gov.kn or skhealthpromotionunit@gov.kn. Please note that the deadline for submitting the form is today, Tuesday 9th August 2022. This is to ensure that the shirts are printed and available for pickup before the walk. Below is the list of colours available. Businesses/Organizations…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 10, 2022 (SKNIS): Prominent leaders from across the region continue to convey congratulatory messages to the Honourable Dr. Terrance Michael Drew, who was officially sworn in on Saturday, August 06, 2022, as St. Kitts and Nevis’ fourth Prime Minister. Prime Minister of Barbados the Honourable Mia Amor Mottley Q.C., M.P., offered heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister Drew and his team, adding that she is leading the country at a crucial time. “You take up the helm at a critical juncture in our region and the world. Our service-based economies are still reeling from the effects of the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 10, 2022 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has received words of congratulations from the Hon. Philip J. Pierre, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia. “On behalf of the Government and People of Saint Lucia, I extend congratulations to you on your victory as Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis at the recently concluded general elections held on August 05, 2022,” Prime Minister Pierre wrote. “I am confident that the friendly relations and good cooperation between the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis and Saint Lucia will be further strengthened during…