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Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 27, 2021 (SKNIS): The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) has planned a week of activities to commemorate ‘Founders Week 2021’ based on the theme “Honoring the past, celebrating the present, creating a sustainable future” planned for the period September 26 – October 1, 2021. In an address to mark the beginning of the week of activities, Minister of Education the Hon. Jonel Powell highlighted the importance of the institution to national development and the contributions of various persons to the success of CFBC. “On reflection, the establishment of a tertiary institution at that time would have brought doubts…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 27, 2021 (SKNIS): On September 24, 2021, at the JNF General Hospital, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) made a noteworthy donation to the Ministry of Social Development to help assist differently-abled persons in St. Kitts and Nevis. Speaking at the handing over ceremony, Minister of Social Development, the Hon. Eugene Hamilton spoke to the importance of the work being done by PAHO and expressed gratitude for the donation. “PAHO is partnering with the Ministry of Social Development to make a significant contribution to the well-being of members of the different-abled society. Today we receive 26 sonic…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 27, 2021 (SKNIS): Minister of Tourism, Transport and Ports, the Honourable Lindsay Grant, said the Ministry of Tourism held a ‘Future Tourism Business Adaptation Programme’ to train forty-six primarily women-headed micro, small and medium enterprises in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. Minister Grant was at the time making his address for World Tourism Day on September 27.   The programme is jointly funded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the University of the West Indies (UWI) and the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, covering concepts such Digital Technologies, Financial Planning and Marketing. Minister Grant stated…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 27, 2021 (SKNIS): Minister of Tourism, Transport and Ports, the Honourable Lindsay Grant, in observance of World Tourism Day on September 27, congratulated the citizens and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis for the way they have been handling the pandemic during his World Tourism Day Speech. The theme for World Tourism Day 2021 is “Tourism for Inclusive Growth.” In his speech, Honourable Grant said that the purpose of this day is to “foster awareness about tourism’s social, cultural, political and economic value and the contribution the sector can make towards sustainable development of our societies.” “Tourism…

My fellow citizens,Today September 27th is World Tourism Day, a global observance which has been celebrated each year since 1970, to foster awareness about tourism’s social, cultural, political and economic value and the contribution the sector can make towards sustainable development of our societies.Employing one (1) in every 10 persons world-wide, Tourism is a major driver of economic growth with a unique potential to create jobs and opportunities to supplement decent livelihoods. Further, it has a distinctive role in preserving our natural and cultural heritage and promoting the responsible and sustainable use of the natural environment. However, as we have…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 24, 2021 (SKNIS): Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 10:00 am. The Order Paper and other papers will be disseminated later. The National Assembly will be broadcast live on ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and participating radio stations. It can also be viewed live on TV Channel 5 in St. Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis. It will also be streamed live at www.zizonline.com Copies of Bills can be found on the website (sknis.gov.kn) of St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service under the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts September 27, 2021 – Ivor Keithley Phillip will assume the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA), effective October 1, 2021. Phillip brings to SCASPA over 20 years senior management experience. During his professional life, he has managed several local businesses, including the Solid Waste Management Corporation, and the St. Kitts Bottling Company Ltd where he had the distinction of being the first national to serve as General Manager. He has also served as a Board Member and Chairman of the Manufacturing Division of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce and is a Certified Trader at the East Caribbean Securities Exchange. Phillip holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with specialty in Domestic and International…

PRESS RELEASE (September 27, 2021) — The St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday, September 25, 2021, for Phase 1 of the SKNYPA Vision Park at Five Ways (in the vicinity of the CFBC and Icons Park) Basseterre, St. Kitts. The SKNYPA Vision Park will be an eco-friendly space where people in the community and the nearby college students can go to socialize, relieve stress and have a healthy place to relax and enjoy the scenery. The park will also educate and promote the vision of SKNYPA and increase the level of awareness of the association’s work. The Development…

PRESS RELEASE (September 27, 2021) — The St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA) for the first time in its history elected its youngest President 18-year-old Mr. Mauriel Knight and a member residing in Nevis Mr. Devonne Cornelius as Public Relations Officer to serve on SKNYPA’s newly elected executive. The other members that were elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday, September 26 are Vice President Mr. Malakhi Ferguson, General Secretary Ms. Duanna Bradley and Treasurer Mr. Jalen Monzac. The electoral process was supervised by Chairman of the Electoral Council, Mr. Dennis Knight and two honorary members Mr. Sam Condor and Mr.…

TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT STATEMENTHURRICANE SAM ALERT STATEMENTANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES 5:00 AM ECT MON, SEP 27, 2021THIS IS FOR THE LEEWARD ISLANDS AND BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS…HURRICANE SAM EXPECTED TO REMAIN A MAJOR HURRICANE FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. STILL EXPECTED TO PASS AT A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE ISLANDS…A TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE LEEWARD ISLANDS AND THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS.A TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT MEANS THAT, IN THIS CASE, A HURRICANE IS IN OUR MONITORED AREA. WATCHES AND WARNINGS ARE NOT REQUIRED AT THIS TIME BUT MAY BE NECESSARY IN THE NEXT 72 HOURS.BASED ON…