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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 24, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris used the platform of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly to commend those larger, wealthier nations for answering the call for the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, particularly to small developing nations. “I commend the international community for its response to calls for vaccine equity and I am pleased to say that St. Kitts and Nevis is just one of the many countries to have benefited from the COVAX facility…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 24, 2021 (SKNIS): The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has offered warm congratulations and best wishes to the people of St. Kitts and Nevis on their 38thanniversary of Independence. In a letter to H.E. Mr. David P. Doyle, Permanent Delegate of St. Kitts and Nevis to UNESCO, the Assistant Director-General for Priority Africa and External Relations, Fermin Edouard Matoko said: “On the occasion of the celebration of your country’s National Day on 19 September, l wish to offer my warm congratulations and best wishes to you and the people of Saint-Kitts-and-Nevis. Allow me to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 24, 2021 (SKNIS): The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has conveyed several messages to St. Kitts and Nevis on its 38th anniversary of Independence, which was celebrated on September 19. His Excellency Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton GCMG, CVO, QC, JP, LL. D. received messages from H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE; H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the UAE.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 24, 2021 (SKNIS): The Republic of Serbia has offered sincerest congratulations to St. Kitts and Nevis on its attainment of 38 years of Independence on September 19. In a congratulatory message from the President of the Republic of Serbia, His Excellency Mr. Aleksandar Vučić, to Governor-General of St. Kitts and Nevis, His Excellency Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton, Mr. Vučić wrote: “On the occasion of the Independence Day of Saint Kitts and Nevis, I am extending to you and on my behalf and on behalf of the citizens of the Republic of Serbia, my cordial greetings and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 24, 2021 (SKNIS): The Team Unity Cabinet of Ministers met on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at the Ministry of Finance Conference Room, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris. The Cabinet was updated on several issues related to health, tourism, security and the economy on a whole. The team from the National COVID-19 Task Force updated the Cabinet on the COVID-19 situation within the Federation, and discussion ensued regarding the measures, which should be employed to curb community spread. The Cabinet was also updated on the situation within the school system as…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 24, 2021 (SKNIS): The Team-Unity Government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to empower the citizens of the Federation with property ownership through programmes aimed at low-income earners. During the Wellington Road House Allocation Ceremony on September 17, Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris said that the administration is removing citizens and residents from difficult situations. “You are off to a better start and we hope that you will show appreciation by doing what our chairperson invited you to do to, try to keep current for as long as you can and as often as you can with…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, September 24, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — When the 26th edition of Constituency Number Seven Dr the Hon Timothy Harris Domino League opens on Tuesday September 28 at four venues, defending champion Tabernacle Domino Club will square it off with former champion team, Lodge Domino Club. The two teams will meet at the Tabernacle Community Centre in what is being viewed as a do-or-die one-off encounter, as this year’s tournament will see the teams meeting in only one round. This is as a result of the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic which delayed the start of the league. Fourteen teams are taking part in this…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 24, 2021 (SKNIS): Persons from St. Kitts and Nevis who received a jab of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine have been assured that their vaccination status will be recognized by international countries including the United States and the United Kingdom. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Hazel Laws, gave the assurance during Wednesday’s COVID-19 Briefing by the National Emergency Operations Centre. “I want to assure the public that the United Kingdom recognizes the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine from the Serum Institute of India, that’s the Covishield, and I think they also recognize the SK Bioscience,” Dr. Laws said referencing the vaccine produced…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 24, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, is scheduled to address his fellow Heads of States and Governments and the wider international community at around 8:00pm this evening (Friday, September 24) during the General Debate of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The honourable prime minister’s highly anticipated speech, which will be delivered virtually, is expected to focus on a number of matters pertinent to the global community, including climate change, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the proliferation…

TROPICAL CYCLONE SAM ALERT STATEMENT ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES 5:15 AM ECT FRI, SEP 24, 2021THIS IS FOR THE LEEWARD ISLANDS AND BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS…SAM IS NOW A HURRICANE, AND RAPID INTENSIFICATION IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE…A TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT IS 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 BUT A WATCH OR WARNING IS NOT REQUIRED AT THIS TIME.GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY IN THE FORECAST TRACK, INTENSITY AND SIZE OF THE TROPICAL CYCLONE, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PREDICT WHAT THE EXACT…