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Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 24, 2021 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis Red Cross Society (SKNRCS), has partnered with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to present the Ministry of Health with a fully equipped ambulance on February 24, 2021, at the JNF General Hospital grounds. Dr. Delores Stapleton Harris, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health stated that the donation is a critical addition to the fleer of ambulances and will aid in the country’s emergency services. “This is indicative of a significant investment by the USAID as…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 24, 2021 (SKNIS): Minister of Health, the Honourable Akilah Byron-Nisbett, expressed profound thanks to St. Kitts and Nevis Red Cross Society (SKNRCS), who has partnered with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for delivering a brand new ambulance to the Ministry of Health on February 24, 2021, at the JNF General Hospital grounds.“On behalf of the Ministry of Health, and the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, I wish to extend my sincere thanks to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 24, 2021 (SKNIS): Herd Immunity refers to resistance to the spread of an infectious disease within a population that is based on pre-existing immunity of a high proportion of individuals as a result of previous infection or vaccination. In the case of COVID-19, Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris said that based on research by health experts, vaccinating a large portion of St. Kitts and Nevis’ population can assist in achieving herd immunity. “When we vaccinate enough of our population, we achieve our goal of reaching what the medical fraternity refers to as herd immunity or what…

Brasilia, 24 February 2021 (IICA). During an interview with the program Agro América, broadcast by Brazilian TV channel AgroMais, the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of Argentina, Luis Basterra, stated that “now is the time to determine who is responsible for the economic component of environmental services that benefit the entire planet and whose preservation must not hamper the development of countries that need them the most”. “To advance towards an equitable world, we must engage in serious, in-depth discussions regarding how to financially support the preservation of ecosystems such as the Amazon or the Gran Chaco Americano”, stated…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 24, 2021 (SKNIS): After the successful launch of the National COVID-19 Vaccination Programme on February 22, 2021, Dr. Delores Stapleton Harris, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, said that full and effective implementation of the plan will rely on a good governance structure, given the range of responsibilities, personnel, and the responsiveness that will be demanded as the programme rolls out. “In fact, we recognize the need to augment and support existing structures for the implementation of the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme,” she said on ‘Leadership Matters’ television programme on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.  Dr. Stapleton Harris added…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 24, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris and local medical experts continue to advocate for citizens and residents to accept the AstraZeneca/Oxford University vaccine when it becomes available to them free of cost. Speakingon last night’s (Tuesday, February 23) edition of Leadership Matters, Prime Minister Harris reminded nationals and those tuned in to the popular programme that St. Kitts and Nevis has a highly commendable record of vaccination. “A number of vaccination programmes come readily to mind. Measles, Mumps and Rubella; Diphtheria, Pertussis (whooping cough)…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 24, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis kicked off its COVID-19 Vaccination Programme on Monday, February 22, with some 70 frontline workers and Ministers of Government stepping forward to accept their shot. The programme continued on Tuesday with more frontline and essential workers being vaccinated at the designated locations. The programme will be ramped up over the next several weeks as more doses of the Astra-Zeneca vaccine are expected to arrive in the Federation this month and in March.  Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy…

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Caribbean Examinations Council® (CXC®) and the National Secondary Students’ Council (NSSC) of Jamaica met recently to forge a closer relationship between the two entities. Dr Wayne Wesley, Registrar and CEO of CXC®, met with the NSSC’s National Executive during a virtual meeting. This is the first in a series of introductory meetings planned with regional student bodies and leaders as the organisation begins to rebuild an inclusive decision-making process. During the meetings, students will be engaged on CXC’s plans and given the opportunity to share feedback and concerns. CXC’s inclusive decision-making framework will be utilised by…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 23, 2021 (SKNIS): Officials from the Department of Agriculture will be featured on the popular government radio and television programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. The special guests will be Melvin James, Director in the Department of Agriculture, and Ian Chapman, Crops Programme Leader. The discussion will focus on the recently held Annual Review and Planning Meeting 2021 with a focus on the Director’s Report for 2020, the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables 2021, new initiatives for 2021, and the way forward for the Department of Agriculture among other pertinent issues. Hosted…

asseterre, St. Kitts, February 23, 2021 (SKNIS): Religious denominations and constituents of the St. Anne’s community have been invited to a parish meeting set for Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. at the Sandy Point Community Centre in an effort to sensitize them on the official utilization of the Public Cemetery at Farms Estate.St. Christopher and Nevis Chapter 9.07 of the Cemeteries Act declared in 2014 a certain portion of lands located at Farms Estate, in the Parish of St. Anne’s to be a Public Cemetery.The Honourable Shawn Richards, Parliamentary Representative Sandy Point has sought the assistance of the Ministry…