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It has been 9 months since the conclusion of the 2020 General Elections, and we can mine the data tosee what it says about voter behaviour. In the 1 st elections after independence in 1984, approximately 78% of the 24,508 voters participated. Insubsequent elections, it held steady at 67%, thereabouts for the 2 nd and 3 rd poll, increased slightly for the4 th (68%) then fell to 64% in the 5 th . It plunged to 59% in the 6 th election and soared to a high of 85% forthe 7 th dropped to 69% for the 8 th and…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 10, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – With the observations associated with International Women’s Day continuing in St. Kitts and Nevis and around the world, Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris said he is proud of the twin island Federation’s celebrated history with the advancement of women’s rights and gender equality. PrimeMinister Harris was at the time speaking on a special Women’s Day edition of Leadership Matters on Tuesday, March 09, in which he was joined by four distinguished women in leadership positions. Theprime minister said, “The role played, and the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 10, 2021 (SKNIS): March 9, 2021, marked the official opening of the St. Kitts Pioneering Women’s Gallery within the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs where six ground-breaking women were inducted. The event took place at the building of the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs on Victoria Road, Basseterre. These women include Mercelyn Hughes, the first female chief immigration officer; Dr. Naudica Philip, first female pathologist; Dr. Marissa Grant-Tate, first female oncologist; Mrs. Sonia Boddie-Thompson, the first female clerk of the National Assembly; Karisia Willett,  first female senior calypso monarch; and Meritza Williams, the…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, March 10, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — They swooped down and headed for the Palace where the King was wondering what would have gone wrong, after having lost all the games with the exception of two, and showing scant respect for the King they made the situation worse by clawing him. On the evening of Tuesday March 9 during the seventh segment of play in the second round of the St. Kitts National Domino Association tournament taking place at the New Town Community Centre, Eagle Claws Domino Club soundly beat King Balang Domino Club 26-4, a feat that earned…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 10, 2021 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources honoured 10 hardworking and pioneering women for their contributions to the sector during a ceremony at the Agricultural Conference Room, La Guerite on Monday, March 08, 2021, International Women’s Day. Tricia King and Dr. Tracey Challenger were honoured for technical and administrative support in Marine Resources and Agriculture (Livestock Division) respectively. The other honourees were Francella Stephens – Fisheries; Yvette Huggins – Meat Trader; Joan Napier – Horticulture; Agnes Crossley – Market Vending; Denise Gillard – Crop Farming; Arabella Nisbett – Agroprocessing and Annette France – Livestock.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 10, 2021 (SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis joins the rest of the world in observing World Glaucoma Week, which is being celebrated locally with a calendar of events that runs from March 07-13, under the global theme: “The World is Bright Save Your Sight”. Declaring World Glaucoma Week open, on March 07, Minister of Health et al. the Honourable Akilah Byron-Nisbett, reflected on the theme indicating that is it imperative to promote the awareness of Glaucoma. “The theme reflects the hope that with regular testing people will continue to see the world around them – a…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, March 8, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — Week-long celebrations to mark ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation’s Diamond Jubilee that where were held under the theme ‘Building on our Legacy, ZIZ at 60!’ came to an end on Sunday March 7 with a worship service at the Antioch Baptist Church in Lime Kiln, West Basseterre, a church that is itself celebrating its 58th anniversary. “As we bring our 60th anniversary to a close, I want to thank everybody for supporting us over the years,” said Chairman of the ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) Board of Directors, Mr Lester Hanley. “ZIZ has grown over the years from…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 10, 2021 (SKNIS): In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 08, five women were recognized for their contribution to the development of the Federation. These women included Janelle Williams for Entrepreneurship & Innovation; Dale Kelley for Community Outreach; Michele Christmas- Jacobs for Communication; Eulynis Brown for Health Care; and Chelesa Rawlins who was the Prime Minister Awardee. Also awarded at the ceremony were three female students who participated in the Department’s poetry competition. Third to fifth form female students from all high schools on St. Kitts were asked to write a poem on a prominent woman who…

Issued at: 7am Wednesday, 10th March 2021 Present Weather: Cloudy with slight showers Winds: A moderate breeze of 17mph from the east Temperature: 24°C / 75°F Humidity: 80% Sea Level Pressure: 1017.8mbs or 30.05’’ Sunrise: Tom. 6:21am Sunset: Today 6:20pm Weather Forecast Valid until 8am Tomorrow. Winds: East at 14 to 22mph with gusts up to 35mph. Seas: 1.5 to 2.4metres or 5 to 8feet consisting of northeast swells reaching 1.5metres or 5feet. A small craft advisory for small craft operators is in effect, and a high surf advisory for beachgoers is in effect. Weather…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 9, 2021 (SKNIS): Officials from the Ministry of National Security will be featured on the popular government radio and television programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, March 10, 2021.The special guests will be Mr. Osmond Petty, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, and Retired Major General Stewart Saunders, National Security Advisor. The discussion will focus on the Ministry of National Security’s National Security Strategy (NSS). An overview of the NSS will be given along with the vision statement; the main ingredients of the strategy and the operationalizing of the strategy will be discussed among other…