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Thursday, 28 July, 2022 The Federal Cabinet has met and approved the recommendation of the National COVID-19 Task Force that there be no change to the existing Health and Travel Protocols that are required by all travelers entering St. Kitts and Nevis, The National COVID-19 Task Force met on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at the NEMA Headquarters, Lime Kiln, Basseterre. A number of matters were discussed following which the Task Force submitted its Report to the Federal Cabinet and in which they made certain Recommendations emerging from the meeting and sought Cabinet’s approval. In its Report, the Taskforce stated that…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 28, 2022 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Health and by extension, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is working assiduously to implement a policy aimed at protecting the general public from the harmful effects of smoking by placing a ban on stimulants such as tobacco, cigarettes and cigars to name a few in public places. The Ministry of Health is also working towards the development of a Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Policy and has completed island consultations and focus group meetings to ascertain feedback from the general public as it relates to the Ministry’s policy imperatives. It is hoped…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 28, 2022 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Health’s Chronic Disease Self-Management Programme (CDSMP) which was introduced in St. Kitts and Nevis in 2015 is extremely critical to improving the quality of life for people with chronic health problems such as hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease. This was according to Mrs. Novelia Rawlins Nwosu, Metabolic Disease Programme Coordinator and Verna Edwards France, Health Educator/Counselor, during their July 27 appearance on “Working for You.” “The Ministry of Health has what you call the Chronic Disease Self-Management Programme (CDSMP) which is geared towards helping people to manage…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 28, 2022 (SKNIS): The Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF) Project Manager for the Capacity Building Project for the Prevention and Control of Metabolic Chronic Disease, William Chen, urged people to cease smoking, and if they must drink, drink in moderation.He said this during the popular radio and television show ‘Working for You’ on July 28 where he explained the importance of preventing and controlling chronic metabolic diseases. While discussing the effects of alcohol on the body, Mr. Chen said, “Alcohol is energy and that energy is more than the carbohydrates and once you drink in…

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…