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Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 07, 2022 (SKNIS): On Saturday, February 05, 2022, the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) held the virtual launch of the CFBC Alumni Association. Minister of Education, the Hon. Jonel Powell, during his remarks, encouraged more young adults to attend the CFBC, noting the important role the institution plays in nurturing future leaders of the Federation. “I had the full experience here at CFBC and it really encourages me to want to give back and to really celebrate the excellence that this College has been known for, to encourage current students to strive for that same excellence and to…

Q 1. Why is Her Majesty making this announcement now? To mark her accession and the start of the Platinum Jubilee Her Majesty has issued a message to thank people for all the support she has received in her reign.This includes her continued commitment to serve, thanks for the support of her Family and her reflection and wish in relation to the role of Consort. Q 2. What is the significance of the title ‘Queen Consort’? The wife of The King automatically becomes Queen Consort upon the accession of her husband, due to the common law notion in the UK of the legal…

Monday, February 7, 2022 — The Commission of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) extends to the Government and people of Grenada warmest congratulations on the occasion of the nation’s 48th Anniversary of Independence on Monday, February 7th 2022. A virtual flag-raising ceremony was held at the OECS headquarters in Saint Lucia to commemorate the event. The ceremony featured a recorded message from the Prime Minister of Grenada, The Right Honourable Dr. Keith Mitchell; and an address by the Director General of the OECS, Dr. Didacus Jules. In his address for the Virtual Flag Raising Ceremony, Prime Minister Mitchell expressed sincere gratitude to the Caribbean countries that continue to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 7, 2022 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Agriculture recognizes the valuable contribution that women have been making in the agricultural sector and has engaged several women farmers in fruitful discussions with the purpose of implementing a range of measures to further support local women’s participation in the agricultural sector. The ministry noticed an increase in women’s interest in agriculture over the second half of 2021 following the Women’s Farmers Academy six-week virtual training held by Helen’s Daughters out of Saint Lucia and the Food4Change Organisation. Coming out of the training, the Ministry of Agriculture then partnered with the…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 07, 2022 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris is scheduled to host his first press conference of the year on Thursday, February 10, 2022 from 10:00am in the Conference Room at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Lime Kiln, Basseterre. At that time, the honourable prime minister will update citizens and residents on matters of national importance and share with them his Team Unity administration’s plans to deliver the stronger, safer future in St. Kitts and Nevis. Prime Minister Harris’ press conference will be carried live on…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 07, 2022 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, has hailed the contributions of the Republic of India and members of the Indian community to the development of the Federation.Prime Minister Harris was the special guest of India’s High Commissioner to St. Kitts and Nevis, His Excellency Dr. K. J. Srinivasa, at a Republic Day Reception hosted in celebration of India’s 73rd Republic Anniversary. The event was held at Tiranga Indian Restaurant on Sunday, February 06, 2022.Republic Day in India is observed annually…

PRESS RELEASE (February 07, 2022) — A formal relationship between the St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA) and the National Youth Parliament Association of Antigua and Barbuda (NYPAAB) has been established following the signing of a joint agreement at a virtual ceremony which took place on Saturday, February 05, 2022. The joint agreement was first signed by the President of SKNYPA, Mr. Mauriel Knight followed by President of the NYPAAB, Mr. Kamalie Mannix. Both presidents lauded the work of and attributed the successful drafting of the joint agreement to the executive and general body of their respective associations. “It…

Dear Stakeholders, Jewel of the Seas and Rhapsody of the Seas will anchor tomorrow Monday 7th February, 2022 in the Basseterre Harbour, to facilitate a crew exchange from Jewel of the Seas to Rhapsody of the Seas. Please note that no guests will disembark from the cruise vessels. Below is the cruise schedule for the period Sunday 6th February to Saturday 12th February, 2022: Monday 7th February, 2022: Anthem of the Seas – Port ZanteBritannia – Port Zante Tuesday 8th February, 2022: Azura – Port ZanteCelebrity Constellation – Port ZanteExplorer of the Seas – Port ZanteSeabourn Odyssey – South Friar’s BayStar Flyer – Basseterre Harbour & South Friar’s BayViking Sea…