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Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 26, 2021 (SKNIS): Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday 04th March 2021, at 10:00 am. The Order Paper and other papers will be disseminated later.The National Assembly will be carried live on ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and participating radio stations. It can also be viewed live on TV Channel 5 in St. Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis. It will also be streamed live at www.zizonline.comCopies of Bills can be found on the website (www.sknis.gov.kn) of St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service…

24-25 FEBRUARY 2021 The Thirty-Second Intersessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was held virtually on 24-25 February 2021. The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Honourable Keith Rowley chaired the proceedings. Other Members of the Conference in attendance were: Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Honourable Gaston Browne; Prime Minister of Barbados, Honourable Mia Amor Mottley, Q.C; MP; Prime Minister of Belize, Honourable John Briceño; Prime Minister of Dominica, Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit; Prime Minister of Grenada, Dr. the Rt. Honourable Keith Mitchell; President of Guyana, His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali; President…

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is dissatisfied and deeply concerned about the inequitable access to vaccines for Small Developing States like those of the Community. CARICOM calls for equitable access to vaccines in order to curb the impact of the pandemic, to protect our citizens and bolster the economy. As the virus does not discriminate, access to vaccines should not be discriminatory, with a few countries dominating the market with their resources and their volumes. Heads of Government noted that to date, even countries with the funds to purchase, have been unable to procure and receive vaccines through commercial arrangements, given…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 25, 2021 (SKNIS): Research and Documentation Specialist and Focal point for the Intangible Cultural Heritage, Ms. Marlene Phillips, in addressing attendees at the UNESCO Awareness Campaign for Policy Makers and Capacity Building Project For Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) opening ceremony, held at the Shadwell Great House on February 24, 2021, stated that culture “is who we are, it’s a part of our identity, and we need to be able to transfer this knowledge to the next generation”.St. Kitts and Nevis signed on to the UNESCO ICH Convention five years ago, to receive assistance to preserve the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 25, 2021 (SKNIS): The International Federation for Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) said that the ambulance and passenger bus, which was donated in partnership with St. Kitts and Nevis Red Cross Society (SKNRCS) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), will go a far way in helping not just the SKNRCS, but the local health authorities in continuing to fight against COVID-19 and reducing its impact.These were the words of Ariel Kestens, Head of Delegation (Country Cluster Delegation for the Dutch and English Speaking Caribbean, Port of Spain), who spoke virtually at…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 25, 2021 (RSCNPF): Ten (10) Corporals received their letters of confirmation on Wednesday, February 24, from Commissioner of Police Hilroy Brandy during a brief ceremony at Police Headquarters. Confirmed are Officers Cleon Michael, Ryan Haywood, Dijon James, Leon Michael, Royston Isaac, Kamara Phillip, Antonio Browne, Andrea Battice, Vivian Caesar and Ronrick Huggins. Their confirmation takes effect from October 01, 2018. The confirmation is an indication of their ability to perform satisfactorily at that rank. Members of the Executive Command of The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force congratulated the Officers and shared words of advice before…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 25, 2021 (SKNIS): United States Ambassador to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and OECS, Her Excellency Linda Taglialatela, said that her government will continue to support St. Kitts and Nevis and the region in their fight against the deadly COVID-19 virus.The latest support was the donation from USAID (United States Agency for International Development) of an ambulance to the Ministry of Health, and a passenger bus to St. Kitts and Nevis Red Cross Society (SKNRCS) that were handed over during a brief yet significant ceremony on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at the Joseph Nathaniel France (JNF) General Hospital.“We…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 25, 2021 (SKNIS): In April of 2018, the Department of Agriculture and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine entered into an agreement to introduce a Goat Breeding Programme with an objective to improve the Federation’s local goat flock.Director of Agriculture, Melvin James, announced during the radio and television show ‘Working for You’ on February 24 that the Department of Agriculture is proud to announce successes in the Goat Breeding Programme.He said, “I am happy to report that we have brought in three males and so far, we are able to get 103 young kids from the breeding…

Basseterre’s. Kitts, February 25, 2021 (SKNIS): Vaccines, as with all medicines throughout the world, must go through extensive and rigorous testing to ensure that they are safe before they can be clinically approved for global human use.This was explained by the Medical Chief of Staff at the Joseph N. France General Hospital, Dr. Cameron Wilkinson, during the virtual forum series ‘Leadership Matters’ on February 23, 2021. He said, “An experimental vaccine is first tested in animals to evaluate its safety and potential to prevent disease. If positive results are achieved in a lab, a manufacturer can then apply for clinical trials…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 25, 2021 (SKNIS): Medical Chief of Staff (MCS) at the JNF General Hospital, Dr. Cameron Wilkinson, says Monday the 22nd of February, 2021 will be remembered as a major milestone in St. Kitts & Nevis’ history in the fight against the COVID-19 virus.Dr. Wilkinson said this during his presentation on the virtual forum series ‘Leadership Matters’ on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.“Despite the stark realization of the importance and efficacy of vaccines, there are still some persons who are reluctant to take them, he said. “I am certain that our people will do the right thing again and be…