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Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 7, 2020 (SKNIS): Speaking during the radio and television show ‘Working for You’ on January 6, officials from the Counselling Unit within the Ministry of Social Development, said that despite the challenges posed by family counselling, the Counselling Unit has witnessed successes in how families have benefited from its Family Matters Programme.  The Counselling Unit is piloting the Families Matters Programme (FMP) which is an evidence-based, parent-focused intervention programme funded by the United States Agency for International Development USAID). This programme has been adapted and implemented in countries throughout the world and is designed to promote positive parenting…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 07, 2021 (SKNIS): On January 06, 2021, two chartered flights entered St. Kitts and Nevis from Miami and Puerto Rico carrying students from the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM).According to the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Hazel Laws, during her Health Emergency Operations Centre (HEOC) presentation at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) Press Briefing on January 06, this is the sixth batch of students for the university.The charter from Miami brought in 87 students, while five students would have arrived on the charter from Puerto Rico. A total of 92 students would have been…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 07, 2021 (SKNIS): The Family Matters Programme, which is being carried out by the Counselling Unit within the Ministry of Social Development, is helping families to function holistically, says Family Counsellor, Jeremy Thomas, while appearing on the radio and television programme “Working for You”, on January 06.Mr. Thomas said there is a referral process that families must go through first. He noted that the youth are being contacted as an entry point into the families.“When you think about it, a lot of the referrals that we get is usually from the schools,” he said. “Of course,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 07, 2021 (SKNIS): The Republic of China (Taiwan) has pledged to assist St. Kitts and Nevis’ effort to procure additional COVID-19 vaccines once they become available under the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility (COVAX).Chief Medical Officer Dr. Hazel Laws, said that the pledge was made by Taiwan’s Resident Ambassador His Excellency Tom Lee during a visit to the Ministry of Health on Wednesday, January 06, 2021.“The Republic of China (Taiwan) is making a very generous donation to the Federation of US$600,000 towards the procurement of vaccines,” Dr. Laws stated during the National Emergency Operations Centre COVID-19…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 07, 2021 (SKNIS): Over 6,000 COVID-19 tests have been processed as part of the robust efforts by health authorities in St. Kitts and Nevis to detect and control any cases of the novel coronavirus.The opening of the borders to regional and international passengers on October 31, 2020, has seen a significant increase in the demand for COVID-19 testing. This has caused some delays in the return of test results, which is normally produced less than 24 hours after samples are taken.On Wednesday’s edition (January 6, 2021) of the National Emergency Operations Centre COVID-19 Briefing, Medical Chief…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 07, 2021 (SKNIS): The Team Unity Cabinet of Ministers met on Monday, January 04, 2021, at the Ministry of Finance Conference Room, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris. Several issues affecting the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis were deliberated on. Cabinet was advised of the usual statistics locally, regionally, and globally on the COVID-19 situation. The Director of the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) and the CEO of SCASPA (St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority) gave the updated arrival and departure figures including totals up to the present and from…

4 January 2021, Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis – The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) and the Regional Security System Asset Recovery Unit (RSS ARU) host the 2021 Creative Youth Competition with a focus on art. The ECCB/RSS-ARU Creative Youth Competition is designed to allow students, aged 13-19 in the eight ECCB member countries, to demonstrate their creativity, critical thinking skills and talents through various genres including essay writing, poetry, song writing and art. This year, students who wish to participate in the art contest will be required to create a piece on one of the following focus areas: Evolution…

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is deeply saddened and concerned at the unprecedented scenes that unfolded at the Capitol Building in Washington DC, USA, during the certification of the votes of the presidential elections by the US Congress. The storming of the US Congress was a gross affront to democracy and the rule of law in a country which has been viewed as a leading light of representative governance the world over. CARICOM looks forward to the restoration of order and the continuation of the process of transfer of power in a peaceful manner. 6 January 2021

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 06, 2021 (SKNIS): Social work is often a very sensitive matter particularly when it comes to interacting with individuals, especially at-risk persons or families in crisis. An essential quality for successful interventions by social workers is confidentiality. It is key for all engagements undertaken by Family Counsellors attached to the Counselling Unit within the Ministry of Social Development. The counsellors are piloting a United States Agency for International Development USAID)-funded programme called Family Matters. The programme aims to enable families to protect youth from various risk factors such as crime and violence in order to enhance their development into…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 6, 2021 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Aviation): Four female nationals are the proud recipients of academic scholarships from the Government of the Republic of Cuba to pursue tertiary studies in that country. Ms. Kaedida Fough and Ms. Dolicia Barry will pursue studies in Medicine, Ms. Kaliyana DeSuza will pursue studies in Stomatology (Dentistry) and Ms. Abiola Powell will pursue studies in Nursing. At a brief meeting held at the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba on Tuesday 5th January 2021, the students were provided with the relevant scholarship documentation. All students expressed their delight at receiving the scholarships,…