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Buenos Aires, Argentina, December 01, 2021 (Government of Argentina):On Wednesday, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) received 42.000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines donated by the Government of Argentina. According to Argentine Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero, “This collaboration is just a token of the historical friendship and positive relations between the Argentine Republic and the Caribbean region. We share the same democratic values, and my government truly appreciates the support we permanently receive from our partners.” Argentina and the OECS signed a Bilateral Cooperation Agreement in 2013 and, since then, numerous technical cooperation projects in agriculture, public health and environment…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 01, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of Barbados “for making the leap forward and attaining Republic status on this your 55th Anniversary of Independence.”Prime Minister Harris expressed these words of commendation in a letter to his colleague Prime Minister of Barbados, the Honourable Mia Mottley Q.C. Dr. Harris said, “During these uncertain times – with the protracted pandemic, increased inflation and shifting socio-economic circumstances – it is heartwarming to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 01, 2021 (SKNIS): Fifteen prospective young people in St. Kitts and Nevis will be jetting to the United Arab Emirates in the new year to participate in Expo Dubai 2020, to engage in cultural encounters, make educational discoveries and enjoy immersive experiences.The selection of the 15 youth delegates will be made following a national competition that is open to all residents of the twin-island Federation between the ages of 15 and 19-years-old. Minister of Youth, the Honourable Jonel Powell, announced this exciting opportunity during a Sitting of the National Assembly on December 01, 2021.“To allow for…

18Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 01, 2021 (SKNIS): The 2021 Reduced VAT Rate Days that were scheduled for December 16 and 18 have now been changed to December 17 and 18 as announced by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, during National Assembly on Wednesday, December 01.The change, according to Prime Minister Harris, was made based on recommendations from the St. Kitts and Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce (CIC).“The Cabinet has approved the revised dates provided by the Chamber to Friday 17th and Saturday 18th as the new dates when consumers will benefit in a…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 01, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris has said that his Government will follow the advice of the World Health Organization (WHO) to not impose any travel restrictions on South Africa where the new variant of the COVID-19 virus, now called Omicron, was first reported. Prime Minister Harris, while making a statement during Wednesday’s (December 01) Sitting of the National Assembly, said that while some countries have imposed travel bans on South Africa and other South African countries to keep the Omicron variant out, the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 1, 2021 (SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to forge deep diplomatic bonds with the Republic of China (Taiwan) in an effort to foster mutual development and growth, allowing both nations to work collectively in the area of international affairs. On November 30, 2021, Resident Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to St. Kitts and Nevis, His Excellency Michael Lin, held a luncheon for members of the media fraternity at Marshall’s Restaurant to show appreciation for their continued cooperation and coverage of matters related to Taiwan’s development and continued work across the Federation.…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 01, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Having achieved the major milestone of 80 percent vaccination status for adults, the Government has moved to ease three major COVID-19 restrictions in St. Kitts and Nevis effective Friday, December 03, 2021. In making the announcement during the Wednesday, December 01 Sitting of the National Assembly, Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris stated that with this high level of population immunity, “the experts believe based on the current evidence that we should be able to absorb more risk and not overwhelm our health system and…

BASSETERRE (1ST December, 2021): The Ministry of Tourism and the St. Kitts Tourism Authority join the wider Caribbean tourism fraternity in mourning the passing of Richard Williams, a giant in the region’s hospitality industry and a past General Manager of the now closed Ocean Terrace Inn.Minister of Tourism The Hon. Lindsay F.P. Grant said he was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Williams.“On behalf of the Government of St. Kitts & Nevis, I offer my condolences to the family and friends of the late Richard Williams. He was an exemplary gentleman whose passion and zeal for excellence…

The general public is advised that the St. Kitts Tourism Authority will close from 2:00pm to 4:30pm today, Tuesday 30th November, 2021 for an internal staff meeting. Normal working hours will resume at 7:30am on Wednesday 1st December, 2021 . Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused.

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (November 30, 2021) — The following is an address by Hon. Hazel Brandy-Williams, Junior Minister of Health and Gender Affairs on Nevis on the occasion of World AIDS Day 2021 which is observed annually on December 01. World AIDS Day 2021 is being observed on the 1st of December under the theme: “End Inequalities. End AIDS. End Pandemics.” As previous years, the purpose of this international health day is to increase awareness, to remember lives lost and to encourage individuals, communities and countries in the fight to prevent and control HIV/AIDS. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has threatened the successes and…