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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 28, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris told the nation that his Government has borne a significantly high cost to contain the spread of COVID-19 in St. Kitts and Nevis and prevent the Federation’s health system from being overwhelmed as a result of the virus. At his press conference held earlier today (Tuesday, September 28) at the NEMA Conference Room, Prime Minister Harris said, “The Federal government has spent $18.4 million since March 2020 to procure equipment, additional manpower, including the cost of Cuban and…

Hon. Wendy Phipps, Minister of Labour, et al; Ms. Shernel James, Labour Commissioner; and Mrs. Astric Wyatt-Archibald, Labour Officer with responsibility for International Labour Affairs represented the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis at the XXI Inter-American Conference of Ministers of Labour (XXI IACML) of the Organization of American States (OAS) hosted on September 23rd and 24th 2021. The virtual sitting was attended by delegates from thirty (30) member states, representatives from the labour unions and employers’ representatives and permanent observers. The two-day meeting focused on the theme: “Building a More Resilient World of Work with Sustainable Development, Decent Work,…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (SEPTEMBER 28, 2021) — Retired Registered Nurse Mrs. Ernette Claudia Manners of Brick Kiln Village in Nevis was honoured on the occasion of the 38th Anniversary of the Independence of St. Christopher and Nevis for her contribution to the development of healthcare in the federation. To mark the occasion, Nurse Manners was presented with a plaque by Her Honour Mrs. Hyleeta Liburd, Deputy Governor General on of Nevis at an awards ceremony at Government House on September 20, 2021. Nurse Manners is regarded as a registered nurse par excellence who after dedicating 39 years to the Nursing profession retired…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (September 28, 2021) — Mr. Troy McKoy of Brown Pasture was awarded for his 25-year contribution to the Business Sector on Nevis, as part of the 38th Anniversary of Independence of St. Christopher and Nevis. He was one of two persons who were awarded in the field of Business and was presented with a plaque by Her Honour Mrs. Hyleeta Liburd, Deputy Governor General on Nevis, at an awards ceremony at Government House on September 20, 2021. From an early age Mr. McKoy knew he wanted to become a business man. However unknowingly his first step toward that goal…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (September 28, 2021) — Hon. Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis will host his next monthly press conference on Wednesday October 06, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. in Cabinet Room. The press conference will be held at the Nevis Island Administration’s (NIA) Cabinet Room on the 2nd Floor of the Social Security Building at Pinney’s Estate, where Premier Brantley will provide an update on matters of national interest. Members of the press will be given the opportunity to ask questions. The event will be broadcast live on the Nevis Island Administration’s Nevis Television (NTv) Channel 99, NevisTvOnline.com, NTv Go App, Nevis Television Facebook…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 28, 2021 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been circulated for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday 30th September 2021, at 10:00 am. Notice has been given. The Honourable Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Finance, Sustainable Development, National Security, People’s Empowerment and Constituency Empowerment, Dr. Timothy Harris, will seek leave to introduce and have read a first time Drugs (Prevention & Abatement of the Misuse and Abuse of Drugs) (Amendment) Act, 2021 and Securities Bill, 2021. Additionally, The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs and Civil Aviation, Mark Brantley, will…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 28, 2021 (SKNIS): The National Housing Corporation (NHC) is preparing to launch a new housing project to benefit middle-income families as the Corporation seeks to meet the enormous demand for home-ownership. Minister of Human Settlement, the Honourable Eugene Hamilton, shared some details about the proposed development on Sunday (September 27, 2021) while greeting the Pastor and congregation of the Antioch Baptist Church. He attended the service along with the Board, Management and Staff at NHC, who worshipped at the church for the Corporation’s 25th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service. Deputy Prime Minister, the Honourable Shawn Richards, also attended the service.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 28, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – All are reminded that Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris will hold his next press conference later today, Tuesday, September 28 at 3:00pm where he will update citizens and residents on a number of matters of national interest. The Prime Minister’s Press Conference will take place at the conference room of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and will be carried live on Freedom (106.5) FM, Sugar City (90.3) FM, VON Radio (860 AM or 93.7 FM), WINN (98.9) FM, ZIZ Radio (95.9, 96.1, 96.3, 96.9 FM…