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Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 21, 2021 (SKNIS): The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused global devastation, placing an immense burden on the health care system. Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris stated during the October 19, 2021 edition of ‘Leadership Matters’ that the Federation is now emerging from the third wave of infection caused by the virus and encouraged more persons to get vaccinated. “We are emerging from the third wave of infection caused by this virus. Unfortunately, so far in this fight, we have lost 21 souls. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 20, 2021 (SKNIS): The enhanced management and investment in the marine sector in St. Kitts and Nevis will strengthen food security in the twin-island Federation and promote economic growth. The way forward for the fisheries sector is outlined in the St. Kitts and Nevis Agricultural Transformation and Growth Strategy 2022-2031, launched at the end of September this year. Dr. Marc Williams, Director of Marine Resources, highlighted key aspects of the plan that will lead to future growth. “This will be achieved by the reintroduction of the high seas fishing fleet, the commercialization of aquaculture, improvements in the…

DUBAI, 20 October 2021 – The Republic of Panama celebrated its Expo 2020 National Day today, with an action-packed programme of cultural events. Several music stars from the country took part, with Panama becoming the first Latin American country to celebrate its National Day at the first World Expo in the Arab world. Najeeb Mohammed Al Ali, Executive Director, Commissioner General Office, Expo 2020 Dubai welcomed a delegation from Panama led by HE Ramón E Martínez de la Guardia, Minister of Commerce and Industries of Panama. After a flag-raising ceremony in Al Wasl Plaza, followed by a dazzling cultural display, the…

DUBAI, 20 October 2021 – Global leaders from space agencies, governments and private corporations gathered at Expo 2020 Dubai for an event on Wednesday titled Space: Where the World Comes Together for Progress, to explore humanity’s sustainable expansion into space, and to consider how recent advances will increase connectivity and collaboration. Panellists also explored the economic benefits of the space sector, its expansion, and the role governments and private enterprises can play to facilitate this. The Blue Marble Vision, an informal framework for progress including an action-orientated plan for new cooperation, was introduced at the event, building on the day’s discussions. An initiative…

20 October 2021, Basseterre, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis – The Bankers’ Association of Saint Lucia and Financial Information Month (FIM) partners from across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) will host the 2021 FIM Virtual Business Symposium on 27October. The Business Symposium, which is one of the featured events on the FIM calendar this year, will focus on one of the subthemes for FIM 2021: Minding Your Business: How small businesses can stay afloat in tough times. The discussions will cover the following topics: 1. Adaptation and Innovation;2. Fundamental Business Principles/Practices;3. Funding Assistance Options;4. Managing Your Business Finances;5. Risk Management: Physical and Financial; and6. Seeking New Opportunities. Kevin Hope, Executive Director, St Kitts and Nevis Chamber of Commerce, will moderate the symposium. A panel of…

BASSETERRE (20TH October, 2021): St. Kitts & Nevis welcomes fully vaccinated international air travelers from India and South Africa with the October 18, 2021, removal of the restriction on travelers from these two destinations. The removal of the travel restrictions at this time for India and South Africa is consistent with the lifting of the restrictions on travelers from the UK on September 1, 2021, and aligns with the continued upward momentum of the vaccination rate in the Federation. The travel restriction remains in place for international travelers from Brazil. Among the adult population, 77.4% have received one dose of the AstraZeneca/Oxford…

(Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 19, 2021):The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources will be hosting a Global Positioning System (GPS) training workshop in the Department of Marine Resources Conference Room on Wednesday October 20 at 6pm.During an interview with the Ministry of Agriculture’s Media and Communication Unit, Director of Marine Resources, Dr. Marc Williams explained that the training will be held for registered fishers who are also registered boat owners in 2021 and who also provide data to the department.He said the training is necessary to help keep fisherfolk and their equipment…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, October 20, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — The new Lodge-Ottley’s Community Centre in Ottley’s Village was the sole venue as the seventh segment of play in the 26th edition of Constituency Number Seven Dr the Hon Timothy Harris Domino League played off on Tuesday evening October 19. Excitement was in the air as the fourteen teams were supposed to have played under one roof, an aura that saw Guinness Domino Club which had started poorly when the league opened late last month edging out former champion team Lodge Domino Club 13-12. Another close and hotly contested game saw Mansion Domino Club beat defending…

ESTIMATES COMMITTEE MEETINGSBASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 20, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, today, Wednesday, October 20 convened the 2022 Budget Estimates Committee Meetings at the Ministry of Finance Conference Room. During this annual exercise, which will help shape the 2022 Budget for St. Kitts and Nevis, senior level government officials, including Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments for the various Line Ministries will present their plans for the upcoming financial year, account for their performance or lack thereof during the current year and assure the Federal…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 20, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – With the continuing disruptions to global supply chains, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, has said that a determined effort is required from the nation’s farmers and fishers to produce more of what is needed. Prime Minister Harris made those remarks on the Tuesday, October 19 edition of Leadership Matters, which focused primarily on improving the agricultural and fisheries sectors in St. Kitts and Nevis. The prime minister said the need for a boost in agricultural production locally becomes…