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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…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 26, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris will hold a press conference on Tuesday, September 28 from 3:00pm in the Conference Room at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Lime Kiln, Basseterre. At Tuesday’s press conference, Prime Minister Harris will update citizens and residents on a number of matters of national importance. Prime Minister Harris’ press conference 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…

TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT STATEMENTHURRICANE SAM ALERT STATEMENTANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES 5:04 PM ECT SUN, SEP 26, 2021THIS IS FOR THE LEEWARD ISLANDS AND BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDSA 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 CURRENT INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS, HURRICANE SAM IS EXPECTED TO PASS AT A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE LEEWARD ISLANDS AND BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS BETWEEN…

WHCA31 TAPAHURRICANE SAM ALERT STATEMENTANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES 5:27 AM ECT SUN SEP 26, 2021THIS IS FOR THE LEEWARD ISLANDS AND BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS…SAM REMAINS A CATEGORY FOUR HURRICANE WITH FLUCTUATIONS IN INTENSITY LIKELY DURING THE NEXT DAY OR SO…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 CURRENT INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS, HURRICANE SAM IS EXPECTED TO…

WHCA31 TAPAHURRICANE SAM ALERT STATEMENTANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES 5:34 PM ECT SAT, SEP 25, 2021THIS IS FOR THE LEEWARD ISLANDS AND BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS …SMALL BUT DANGEROUS SAM A MAJOR HURRICANE…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 CURRENT INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS, HURRICANE SAM IS EXPECTED TO PASS AT A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE LEEWARD…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 25, 2021 (SKNIS): The Government and people of Saint Lucia have wished the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis a happy 38th anniversary of Independence. In a congratulatory message from Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Honourable Phillip J. Pierre to Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Sylvester Harris, Prime Minister Pierre wrote: “On this special occasion, Saint Lucia celebrates with Saint Kitts and Nevis in the achievement of another milestone of progress and prosperity, particularly in the face of global calamities such as the COVID-19 and the growing threats of climate…

Citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis are invited to apply to fill the post of Unit Assistant, Conference and Protocol at the Association of Caribbean States Secretariat in Trinidad. Details about the duties and responsibilities of the post can be accessed online at www.acs-aec.org in the opportunities section. The deadline for receipt of applications is Thursday, September 30, 2021.

Basseterre, St. Kitts (September 23rd, 2021)—The St. Kitts Electricity Company Ltd. is issuing a final notice to all customers in arrears to bring their account up to date. The company has resumed its disconnection drive for delinquent customers. Customers in arrears should visit our main office immediately to clear all outstanding debts. SKELEC is aware that some customers are experiencing financial hardship, these customers should apply for our deferred payment arrangement plan at our Customer Service Department. We look forward to the kind cooperation and understanding of our customers during this time. Payments can be made using the company’s online bill payment portal by logging on to ebiz.skelec.kn or through the automated customer support…