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Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 17, 2021 (SKNIS): More allies of St. Kitts and Nevis have offered congratulatory messages to the Government and people on its celebration of 38 years of Independence, which is on September 19. In a congratulatory letter to Governor-General of St. Kitts and Nevis, His Excellency Sir Samuel Weymouth Tapley Seaton GCMG, CVO, QC, JP, LL. D, King of the Kingdom of Morocco His Excellency Mohammed VI said on behalf of the Moroccan people: “As St. Kitts and Nevis commemorate its Independence, it gives me great pleasure to send you my warmest congratulations and to wish the people of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 17, 2021 (SKNIS): Congratulations continue to pour in for St. Kitts and Nevis as it celebrates 38 years of Independence. St. Kitts and Nevis attained its Independence on September 19, 1983. One such message came from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania, Bogdan Lucian Aurescu who wrote: “On the occasion of National Day of St. Kitts and Nevis, it is my pleasure to convey to you sincere congratulations, as well as my best wishes of prosperity and well-being.” Foreign Minister Aurescu highlighted his country’s long-standing links with the Caribbean Region including the twin-island Federation of St. Kitts…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 17, 2021 (SKNIS): Congratulatory messages from around the world are beginning to come in for St. Kitts and Nevis as the twin-island Federation celebrates its 38thAnniversary of Independence. The latest messages received via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from friendly countries include the Republic of San Marino, the Federal Republic of Germany, and the Republic of Korea. Their Excellencies the Captains Regent of the Republic of San Marino, Gian Carlo Venturini and Marco Nicolini, expressed to St. Kitts and Nevis’ Governor-General, His Excellency Sir S. W. Tapley Seaton, best wishes to the “friendly people of Saint Kitts…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 17, 2021 (SKNIS): King of Sweden, His Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf congratulated the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis on their 38 years of Independence, which will be celebrated on September 19under the theme: “Adapt, Diversify, Recreate: Independence 38.” In a congratulatory letter to the Governor-General of St. Kitts and Nevis, His Excellency Sir Samuel Weymouth Tapley Seaton GCMG, CVO, QC, JP, LL. D, His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf on behalf of the Swedish people said: “On the occasion of the National Day of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, I wish to convey…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 17, 2021 (SKNIS): The marine environment of St. Kitts and Nevis has continued to degrade over the years due to marine pollution, most of it being plastic pollution, making fishing for the local fishers increasingly difficult.Director of the Department of Marine Resources, Dr. Marc Williams, said this during his appearance on the September 15 edition of SKNIS’ “Working for You”.He said, “We cannot blame fishers for overfishing; we have to look at ourselves on the land and see what we are doing to contribute to the problem of marine pollution and marine debris.”“When you see fishers go…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 17, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – His Excellency Dr. K. J. Srinivasa, High Commissioner of the Republic of India to St. Kitts and Nevis, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris earlier today (Friday, September 17) as part of his official visit to the Federation.During the meeting, held at the Office of the Prime Minister at Government Headquarters, Prime Minister Harris and High Commissioner Srinivasa discussed a number of pertinent matters to both nations including visa waiver for ordinary nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis entering…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 17, 2021 (SKNIS): The influx of sargassum seaweed is posing a significant challenge for local fisherfolk plying their trade. Director of the Department of Marine Resources, Dr. Marc Williams, noted that the seaweed affecting St. Kitts and Nevis originates from the sea between Brazil and West Africa. The thick buildup in the sea and on the shore has reduced the number of days that fisherfolk can operate. “This has decreased some of the fish catch numbers, especially with our ocean pelagics which are the tuna, dolphin, and swordfish as well as some of the coastal pelagic which…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 17, 2021 (SKNIS): As the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis continues the economic rebound from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the fisheries sector will be a key driver of success. Director of the Department of Marine Resources, Dr. Marc Williams spoke on the importance of training fisherfolk across the Federation, and the implementation of domestic legislation to better protect the fishing industry during the September 15 edition of ‘Working For You’.“Training is given to fishers on an ongoing basis, and also with respect to equipment. Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, all fishing gears have been at reduced…

SPECIAL LANDS SALES COMPANYP O Box 286Old Inland Revenue BuildingBay Road, BasseterreGeneral Manager Job Description The Special Lands Sales Company is interested in hiring a General Manager who will be in charge of the daily operations, effective control, and supervision of all departments of the company along with the marketing and sales of the company’s lands. The successful applicant must ensure adherence of the company to the terms of the Shareholders Agreement and that the company meets its financial, legal, and other regulatory obligations. As manager of the company, the successful applicant will be responsible for developing pricing strategies, identifying potential…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 17, 2021 (SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kits and Nevis continues the fight against the deadly COVID-19 virus and has recorded nine (9) deaths related to COVID-19. The announcement was made by the Minister of Health, Hon. Akilah Byron-Nisbett, during a national address on September 15, 2021. The Minister of Health stressed the importance of vaccination and urged persons to get their children vaccinated against the deadly virus. “It is with a deep sense of sorrow that I inform you that St. Kitts and Nevis has recorded the ninth death attributed to COVID-19. On behalf of the Government…