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Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 05, 2021 (SKNIS): A Bill to validate the Land Registry Act #10 of 2017 and to give retroactive effect to the provisions of the Act otherwise known as the Land Registry Validation Bill, 2021, was passed in the Federal Parliament on Thursday, August 05. Mover of the Bill, the Honourable Attorney-General and Minister responsible for Justice and Legal Affairs, Senator Vincent Byron Jr., said that the “Bill will seek to provide for the Land Registry Act to come into operation” on August 09, 2021, and “it would also validate any action taken or done by the government…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 5, 2021 (SKNIS): The Public Works Department has committed to quickly fix leaks and drainage problems at the Basseterre Public Market following heavy rains that caused flooding at the facility on August 4. Director at the Public Works Department, George Gilbert, said, “What we are saying here is there are some skylights in the roof and around the skylights, there is some corrosion, and it appears as if that is where the water came from this morning.”He continued, “What we are going to do is have some discussions with the permanent secretary and director for the market…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 05, 2021 (SKNIS): Young people in St. Kitts and Nevis are strongly encouraged to undertake extracurricular activities such as joining a debate team, performing social work, participating in sports, gaining an internship, and partaking in the performing arts as they are extremely useful for persons seeking an advantage in a competitive scholastic or professional field. Wanda Hughes, Dean of the Division of Adult and Continuing Education at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC), highlighted the value of supplementary activities on the August 04, 2021 edition of ‘Working for You.’ “There was one employer who indicated that the applicants…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 5, 2021 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Post and Urban Development, in collaboration with the Republic of China (Taiwan), held a signing ceremony for implementing arrangements for the Renewable Energy Dispatch Special Project. Resident Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to St. Kitts and Nevis, His Excellency Michael C.H. Lin (LIN, Chau Horng), said that “St. Kitts and Nevis has great potential for renewable energy such as wind power, solar power and the geothermal energies,” during the signing ceremony. “The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has met impressive achievements in promoting renewable energy development and is…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 05, 2021 (SKNIS): The COVID-19 Pandemic resulted in the closure of schools and colleges globally. As a result, education has been impacted dramatically, with the distinctive rise of e-learning, whereby teaching is undertaken remotely and on digital platforms. The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) is no exception as it has implemented a successful model of adjustments within the context of COVID-19. “At CFBC, we would have always had some online experiences, but the COVID has basically put us into that situation where we had to formally operationalize the blended learning,” said Dr. Moyia Rowtham, Vice President of…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, August 5, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — Making a statement in Parliament on Thursday August 5 in his capacity as Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Timothy Harris informed the nation that St. Kitts and Nevis has one of the most comprehensive social safety nets in the region. It covers, among others, persons living with disabilities. “We continue to focus on the people, delivering in accordance with our commitments and resources so prudently managed over the last 6 years,” said Prime Minister Harris. “We will continue to put our people first, Mr Speaker, and be an administration that…

PRESS RELEASE (August 05, 2021) — The St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA) is the recipient of a platinum sponsorship by New Generation Engineering, a local company operating in Basseterre, St. Kitts. At a handing over ceremony held at SKNYPA’s Secretariat on Wednesday, August 04, 2021, a $5,000 cheque was presented to SKNYPA by the company’s General Manager and founder, Mr. Nubian Greaux. The monetary donation will assist in executing activities that SKNYPA has planned for its 20th anniversary. Mr. Greaux said at the ceremony that “it was a pleasure for us to involve ourselves in this partnership and…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 05, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – During this morning’s (Thursday, August 05) Sitting of the National Assembly, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris stated that more than 600 of the 2,915 applications received to date for assistance under the Income Support Programme have been approved for payments to beneficiaries. The Income Support Programme is one element of the Government’s second stimulus package announced in July of this year that aims at stimulating the Federation’s economy and providing support and assistance to those most vulnerable and needy. “The…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 05, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris said that the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis remains “a responsible member of the international community and is deeply committed to eradicating all forms of criminality.” Prime Minister Harris was at the time addressing the matter involving Mr. Ramon Olorunwa Abbas of Nigeria – who was recently charged in the United States of America for his participation in an international fraudulent scheme – and his relationship with St. Kitts and Nevis during today’s (Thursday, August 05) Sitting of…

The General Public is asked to take note that Seabourn Odyssey will arrive to St. Kitts on Thursday 5th August, 2021.  The vessel will be anchored at South Friars Bay in the vicinity of the Carambola Beach Club. To ensure that we can keep our nationals and residents safe, and offer a healthy and quality experience for visitors, the following protocols are in place: Access to Carambola by the general public will be restricted or limited to mitigate any risk or interaction with international cruise visitors. Visitors will ONLY explore the destination via fully vaccinated ‘ Travel Approved’ Bubble Tours.Local tourism employees interacting with cruise passengers,…