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Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 28, 2022 (SKNIS): An exhibition at the Department of Labour highlighted the importance of safety and health in all forms within the work environment as St. Kitts and Nevis observed today’s (April 28) World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2022. The exhibition featured safety gear and equipment used in multiple workplaces. These included the construction sector, the St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Services, and the St. Kitts Electricity Company. Gear and equipment used by officers in the Department of Labour during worksite inspections were also on display. A Flash Mob also took place…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 28, 2022 (SKNIS): Positive mental health at work helps workers to cope with changing roles and responsibilities among other things. As such, the St. Kitts and Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce (SKNCIC) continues to stress the importance of mental health, a vital part of occupational safety and health (OSH) that is often overlooked. “We definitely have a commitment to tackle mental health issues, work-related stress, harassment and all of those things. We definitely have a responsibility as firms and as a membership association to provide more access to the right type of support – psychosocial, you…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 28, 2022 (SKNIS): The St. Kitts and Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce (SKNCIC) is facilitating the growth of occupational safety and health (OSH) culture within member businesses through a series of “demand-driven” training opportunities.During his appearance on Working for Youon Wednesday, April 27, Kevin Hope, Executive Director of the SKNCIC, said one such training occurs within the manufacturing sector. “Within the manufacturing division which is one of the active sectors within the Chamber, they do provide responsive training. So again, training for us within the Chamber is demand-driven,” said Mr. Hope. “For example, in discussion recently with…

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) stands in solidarity with the region and the international community as we grapple with the impact of COVID-19 on our way of life. The Council recognises the impact of COVID-19 on the education system in general and, more specifically, on the schedule of CXC’s regional examinations. A Special Meeting of Council, the governing Board of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) which is made up of Governments from across the region, was held today, (Wednesday, 27 April 2022) following feedback from regional Ministries of Education on the timing of 2022 regional examinations. Members…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 27, 2022 (SKNIS): On Thursday (April 28), St. Kitts and Nevis will join in the important 2022 global observation of World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The annual observance promotes the reduction and elimination of accidents and diseases in occupational environments. With the observance taking place on Thursday, Junique Eddy, Acting Head of the Occupational Safety and Health and Environment Unit at the Department of Labour, said the Government is working to enhance the culture so that employers, employees and clients can function in an improved environment. On the April 27 edition of Working for You,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 27, 2022 (SKNIS): Kevin Hope, Executive Director of St. Kitts and Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce (SKNCIC), said that the institution remains highly committed to working together with relevant stakeholders to promote a safe and healthy working environment in the Federation. Mr. Hope was at the time appearing on ‘Working for You’ on Wednesday, April 27 where he reflected on the theme for the annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work: “Let’s Act Together to Build a Positive Safety and Health Culture.” The day will be celebrated on Thursday, April 28, 2022. “The St. Kitts and Nevis…

GENEVA (ILO News) – The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that effective collaboration between employers, workers and governments is the best way to implement Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) measures that can save lives in this and the next crisis, says a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO). Learning from what was achieved in addressing the complex situation of the pandemic might help prevent millions of deaths due to occupational accidents and diseases, says the ILO report, which shows how social dialogue has contributed to the fast and effective implementation of measures during the COVID-19 crisis. During the pandemic,…

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat will hold a live radio and online discussion on Thursday, 28 April 2022, on the Population and Housing Census. Among the participants on the interactive radio talk show will be CARICOM Deputy Secretary-General, Dr. Armstrong Alexis, and Director, Regional Statistics, Dr. Philomen Harrison, Directors of Statistics and Chief Statistics Officers, and representatives of International Development Partners. Veteran Caribbean broadcaster, Keith ‘Stone’ Greaves, will host the one-hour interactive show which will be livestreamed on CARICOM’s Facebook and Youtube platforms. This Round of Census should have begun in 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the start. The Census in the Caribbean was launched last August.…

CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS, April 25, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — Active longstanding members of the Nevis Co-operative Credit Union (NCCU) Limited, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, are giving thanks that their credit union has not only served them well, but it has at the same time contributed to the country’s economic development. Celebrating under the theme ‘Consistency, Financial Security & Serving the Community – 50 years of Development and Prosperity’, the Credit Union which is the oldest in the Federation is doing so by among others giving back to some of its longstanding members through monthly presentation of care packages. It was registered on…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, April 25, 2022 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – In observation of the 10-day period of mourning for Ambassador His Excellency Vance W. Amory, there will not be a new episode of the popular Leadership Matters programme with Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. The 10-day mourning period, announced by Governor General His Excellency Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton, runs until Saturday, April 30, 2022. In lieu of a new programme this week, the 8:00 to 10:00pm time slot for Leadership Matters will feature activities held over the past seven days in honour…