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26 January, Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis –Individuals are encouraged to prepare a plan with specific goals, save, invest, consolidate their debts and be consistent as they work to achieve their financial goals. On this week’s episode of ECCB Connects, individuals from the ECCB member countries share their financial goals for 2022 and Insurance Advisor at Sagicor Life Eastern Caribbean Inc., Quinn Martin, offersadvice on how they can achieve their goals and maintain financial health and wellness. Martin advises that some of the key attributes that will allowpeople to achieve their financial goals include: having a disciplined attitude; being consistent and having a specific outline for their goals. He emphasizes the importance of proper planning for unpredictable circumstances when “life happens”, as in the case of the COVID-19 pandemic. For the full discussion with Martin, view this week’s episode of ECCB Connects on the ECCB Connects YouTube channel and Facebook page. – 30 – About the Eastern…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, January 27, 2022 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 participated virtually in the 71st Meeting of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Authority where matters of importance to the sub-region were discussed.Wednesday’s meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister of Grenada, The Right Honourable Dr. Keith Mitchell.Among the matters discussed were regional integration with a focus on the free circulation of goods and the free movement of persons, as well as the next sitting…

Download visual assets here DUBAI, 24 January 2022 – The COVID-19 pandemic may have completely disrupted the lives of students and teachers, but it has also offered an opportunity to refocus and explore what the ‘classrooms of the future’ should look like. At Expo 2020 Dubai’s International Day of Education, education authorities, students and teachers agreed that in order to safeguard a more prosperous future, schools must offer hybrid learning models that integrate technology, focus on growth, emphasise emotional and social education, and prepare for a professional landscape that is rapidly evolving. Opening the event on Monday, His Excellency Hussain…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 26, 2021 (SKNIS): The St. Kitts Electricity Company (SKELEC) in its continued efforts to advance, embolden and assist the communities within the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has given assistance to the St. Christopher’s Children’s Home. At a handing over ceremony at the home on January 21, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Infrastructure, the Honorable Shawn Richards said, “this is part of SKELEC’s power of giving back and this is indeed a very important initiative being undertaken by SKELEC.” “SKELEC has been giving back to different communities because SKELEC recognises that it is a partnership…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, January 25, 2022 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – At a brief ceremony held earlier today (Tuesday, January 25, 2022), Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris accepted the credentials of the new Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to St. Kitts and Nevis, His Excellency David Rivero Perez.In the meeting held at the Prime Minister’s Government Headquarters’ office, Prime Minister Harris congratulated Ambassador Rivero on assuming his new post, noting, “I hope that your tenure here with us will be very productive for both of our countries.”Dr. Harris then told the Cuban…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 25, 2022 (RSCNPF):Personnel from the Forensic Department are currently undergoing specialised training in firearm serial number restoration which began today (January 25, 2022). The training is being held at the Forensic Department’s Lab in Tabernacle and is being facilitated by Firearm, Gunshot Residue and Tool Mark Expert, Phillip Boyce, from the United Kingdom. Mr. Boyce is also a Forensic Scientist. The week-long workshop was made possible through assistance from the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC). Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) with responsibility for the Crime…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 24, 2022 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Aviation): Counsellor at the Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis in Havana, Mr. Winston O. Hanley, has been selected to participate in a Diplomatic Training Programme in Nairobi, Kenya. The January 23 to February 03, 2022, educational visit hosted by the Government of the Republic of Kenya, will see the participation of Diplomats from CARICOM Member States and the Republic of Cuba. The visit is intended to enhance relations between Kenya and CARICOM countries, as well as to build bridges with all people of African descent. While in Kenya, participants…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 24, 2022 (SKNIS): All schools across the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis reopened for face-to-face instruction on January 24, 2022. During a recorded message, Minister of Education the Hon. Jonel Powell stressed the importance of ensuring the safety of both students and staff alike on school premises as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.“Two weeks ago, I announced to the nation of St. Kitts and Nevis that the Federal Cabinet made the decision that the following educational institutions were to remain closed for in-person teaching and learning until Monday, 24th, January. The Ministry of Education places on record its…

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Monday, January 24, 2022: All graduates of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College are invited to the virtual launch of the CFBC Alumni Association. The launch will be held under the theme Celebrating CFBC Excellence: Past, Present and Future on Saturday February 5th, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.  The management, faculty and staff at CFBC are delighted to have you join in this launch via the CFBC facebook page.

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 21, 2022 (RSCNPF): Several Police Officers from a number of departments and units benefited, this week, from a workshop to improve their capacity to investigate and prosecute money laundering cases as it relates to a variety of offences. The workshop was the result of a collaboration between the Office of the Commissioner of Police of The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP). The half-day session was also facilitated by the DPP, Valston Graham. The move came as a result of the mutual evaluation that…