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Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 05, 2021 (SKNIS): Governor-General His Excellency Sir S. W. Tapley Seaton, GCMG, CVO, QC, JP, LL.D, solidified his ongoing commitment to the development of the Dorset community by donating a lawnmower on Tuesday (January 05, 2021). The lawnmower is to be used in the maintenance of the community park known as the “See-Saw Park” where sports and other recreational activities take place. Young men, in particular, frequently use the facility for friendly and competitive basketball games, while younger children enjoy the playground equipment. His Excellency (H.E.) Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton was born and raised on Market Street, which is a stone’s…

The Ministry of National Security has been made aware that certain proposals made by the Ministry during the St. Kitts & Nevis Budget Estimates process in preparation for the 2021 Budget are being circulated in the Public domain via social media channels. The budgetary process affords the various Ministries the opportunity to examine expenditure and revenue measures for the upcoming year. During the Estimates meetings, each Ministry would normally submit to the Cabinet its proposals and recommendations. This year’s process was no different. All of the proposed fees and charges for various licenses and government permits are still before the Cabinet…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 05, 2021 (SKNIS): Officials from the Counselling Unit within the Ministry of Social Development will be featured on the popular government radio and television programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, 06, 2021. The special guests will be Michele de la Coudray-Blake, Director of the Counselling Unit, and Alicia Collins and Jeremy Thomas, Family Counsellors. The panel will discuss the Ministry’s Family Matters Programme, which is facilitated in the Counselling Unit. How families are encouraged to be a part of the programme and how the programme differs from other interventions with at-risk youth will form part of the…

 New Lights to Improve Traffic in Downtown Basseterre The Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Post and Urban Development is continuing with the Phase 2 Installation of Traffic Signals throughout St. Kitts. Synergy Engineering Ltd., the contractor on this project, is expected to complete the project by the end of March 2021. The Public Works Department has identified seven areas where these new traffic lights will be installed. One has been earmarked for the junction at Wellington Road and Dickerson Street (near to S. L. Horsford Gas Station). Others will be placed at the intersection of College Street and Cayon Street and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 04, 2021 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is moving to strengthen the relationship between the Department of Labour and St. Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board in order to streamline programmes to benefit workers. Prime Minister and Minister, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, gave some insight into ways the government will be enhancing collaborative efforts in the coming weeks and months. “We expect a report to Cabinet shortly regarding the feasibility of setting up an E-platform for the Labour Department and Social Security to interface with each other on severance payments and related matters, while observing…

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 2021Creative 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 thinkingskills and talents through various genres including essay writing, poetry, song writing andart.This year, students who wish to participate in the art contest will be required to create apiece on one of the following focus areas: Evolution of Payment Methods: How Will the…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, January 04, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris says he continues to be amazed by the growth of the Explorers Youth Clubs programme and the kind of positive impact it is having on hundreds of young persons who are now active members of the youth group. In his address at the opening ceremony of the $2.47 million Explorers Youth Clubs Headquarters at Phillip’s Village on Thursday, December 31, Prime Minister Harris said it is an amazing feat when more than one thousand two hundred (1,200) young…

CARNIVAL DAY CARNIVAL DAY – LAST LAP GOOD FRIDAY EASTER MONDAY LABOUR DAY WHIT MONDAY EMANCIPATION DAY CULTURAMA – LAST LAP KIM COLLINS DAY – NOT A HOLIDAY NATIONAL HEROES DAY INDEPENDENCE DAY CHRISTMAS DAY BOXING DAY FRIDAY, 1ST JANUARY SATURDAY, 2 ND JANUARY FRIDAY, 2 ND APRIL MONDAY, 5TH APRIL MONDAY, 3 RD MAY MONDAY, 24TH MAY MONDAY, 2 ND AUGUST TUESDAY, 3 RD AUGUST WEDNESDAY, 25TH AUGUST THURSDAY, 16TH SEPTEMBER MONDAY, 20TH SEPTEMBER SATURDAY, 25TH DECEMBER MONDAY, 27TH DECEMBER PLEASE NOTE THAT INDEPENDENCE DAY IS NORMALLY CELEBRATED ON THE 19TH SEPTEMBER, BUT IT WILL FALL ON SUNDAY, SO…

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Examinations Council® (CXC®) appreciates the patience and understanding of our stakeholders as we finalise grades for Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate® (CSEC®) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination® (CAPE®) July/August 2020 examinations. Throughout the review process, we have endeavored to be thorough and to comply with our quality assurance processes. At this time, 80% of Requests for Reviews have been completed. On 31 December 2020, final results were shared with CXC® Local Registrars and on 4 January 2021, CXC® willrelease grades to students via the online student portal. CXC® values and appreciates all our stakeholders’ feedback and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 04, 2021 (RSCNPF): At about 10 a.m. on Sunday, January 03, 2021, the Police responded to a report that a body was found on Herbert’s Beach. Upon arrival, the motionless body of 61-year-old Myron Jeffers of Brick Kiln was found laying on the ground close to his vehicle. The District Medical Officer visited the scene and pronounced him dead. An autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause of death. Personnel from the Forensic Services Unit visited and processed the scene. Investigations into the matter are ongoing. The Police are making an appeal to anyone…