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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 10, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, joined other leaders from around the world in congratulation the Government and people of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on the attainment of the 110th anniversary of the country’s National Day, today, Sunday, October 10, 2021. The tenth of October or, as it is more commonly known “double ten”, is a holiday in Taiwan commemorating the start of the 1911 Wuchang Uprising in China, which marked the end of the Qing Dynasty, leading…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 09, 2021 (SKNIS): This year marked the second consecutive year that the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in St. Kitts and Nevis celebrated its National Day which is observed annually on October 10, with an environmental beach cleanup, an activity Ministers of Government in the Federation described as a significant contributor to cleaner and healthier environments. The environmental cleanup, which was held at South Friar’s Bay on the South East Peninsula on Saturday, October 09, came as a result of the ongoing threat posed by COVID-19. It replaced the usual cocktail reception in celebration of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 09, 2021 (SKNIS): Deputy Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Shawn Richards, congratulated and commended the Republic of China (Taiwan) on its 110th National Day which is observed on October 10 annually. “As Taiwan is celebrating its National Day, I bring greetings, commendations and congratulations on behalf of all of the people of St. Kitts and Nevis. Ambassador, I would want on behalf of the Government and the people for you to extend congratulations from the people of St. Kitts and Nevis,” said Deputy Prime Minister Richards, while delivering a brief message on Saturday, October 09,…

DUBAI, 8 October 2021 – The UK’s Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, took to the skies above Expo 2020 Dubai in a dynamic and colourful display, as part of the UK Pavilion’s participation at the world’s greatest entertainment and cultural gathering. For 20 minutes, nine aircraft flew in formation around the site, trailing vapours of red, white and blue in a breath-taking series of low and high-flying precision manoeuvres. The Expo News Service team has been speaking to Wing Commander David Montenegro, Officer Commanding, Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team,about participating in Expo 2020, what the site looks like from the air, and the Red Arrows’ intensive training. What does it take to join the Red Arrows?“The pilots in the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 08, 2021 (SKNIS): Being prepared is key to a community’s ability to respond and recover from any disaster and this requires engagement and coordination with relevant stakeholders. In this regard, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) places a high priority on community outreach, working with communities around the island to be proactive in reducing vulnerability to various hazards. “There is an initiative that is ongoing that we intend to roll out which is going into the communities and engaging persons of all ages asking them questions,” said NEMA’s Public Relations Officer, Michelle Rodrigues, during her appearance on…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 08, 2021 (SKNIS): Health authorities in St. Kitts and Nevis are now offering COVID-19 antigen testing for outbound travellers of the twin-island Federation. Chairman of the National COVID-19 Task Force, Abdias Samuel, announced the change on October 06, 2021, during the National Emergency COVID-19 Briefing. He noted that most destinations require a negative COVID-19 test to be submitted before arrival in the respective country/territory. Until now, the only test that was available locally under this arrangement was an RT-PCR test. The range has now expanded as countries begin to alter their travel stipulations. “We have been in…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 08, 2021 (SKNIS): The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) has been credited for strengthening St. Kitts and Nevis’ damage and needs assessment plan which guides the actions of teams who go out to survey the damage after a disaster and recommend strategies to safeguard lives and properties. “We are a part of a regional body, CDEMA, who gives us a lot of support and they help in the drafting and refining of the damage assessment and needs analysis policy,” said Livingston Pemberton, representing the Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis Committee in St. Kitts and Nevis during his…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (October 08, 2021) –The following is an announcement from the Ministry of Health and Gender Affairs in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) regarding distribution of masks and hand sanitizers. The general public is asked to note that the Ministry of Health and Gender Affairs has made masks and hand sanitizers available at community centres throughout the island of Nevis effective Monday 11th October, 2021. These items will be distributed during the hours of 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily while supplies last. Please visit the community centre in your area to be further guided.

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, October 8, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — Six of the seven games played on Thursday evening October 7 in the fourth segment of play in the 26th edition of Constituency Number Seven Dr the Hon Timothy Harris Domino League featured an all-round improved showing by the players as the competition heats up. While they did not choose the venue, Small Corner Bar Domino Club met Guinness Domino Club at Cuban Bar in Lodge Project, where Small Corner Bar edged out Guinness 13-11 in a close contest. At the neighbouring venue, the old Lodge Community Centre, two former champion teams faced their opponents with…

October 08, 2021, BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Two regional institutions have come together to forge a partnership to advance renewable energy (RE) development and energy efficiency (EE) promotion in the Caribbean. Yesterday, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) formalised this partnership, signing a Framework Agreement which will guide their work together. Vice-President (Operations) of CDB, Isaac Solomon, emphasised that such partnerships were needed now more than ever, as there is greater global urgency and ambition around climate goals. “Indeed, the urgency of the transition in the energy sector towards greater use of RE options has significantly increased with the global accelerated drive towards net-zero or carbon…