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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 22, 2020 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris said the construction of the brand new West Line Bus Terminal represents a substantial investment in the enhancement of public transportation in the country and one that will add to the efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of public transportation. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the new West Line Bus Terminal earlier on Tuesday, September 22, Prime Minister Harris added that the realization of the new bus terminal also represents another step in his Government’s commitment towards the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 22, 2020 (SKNIS): The Minister with responsibility for Transport, the Hon. Lindsay Grant, praised all responsible for the historic construction and completion of the Federation’s Westline Bus Terminal during the opening ceremony on September 22. “What we are witnessing here this morning is the end result of a process that has taken much cooperation, coordination and unity of purpose to achieve a desired outcome,” said Minister Grant. “In the final stages of the construction of this facility just over a month ago for example, Mr. Nicholson Rambo Webster, President of the Westline Bus Association approached me and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 22, 2020 (SKNIS): The 37th Anniversary of Independence of St. Kitts and Nevis was commemorated in Guantanamo, Cuba, this year during a celebration which highlighted the cultural and historical links between the two countries. St. Kitts and Nevis’ Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba, Her Excellency Verna Mills, was not able to attend the celebration organized by descendants in Guantanamo. However, she was able to phone in and address the celebrants. She wished the persons a Happy Independence noting that the twin-island federation, like many countries around the world, is facing many uncertainties brought about largely by the…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 22, 2020 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, today (Tuesday, September 22) participated in the 10th Concordia Annual Summit virtually, where he shared with the international community the Federation’s successful handling of the COVID-19 situation, and his Government’s comprehensive support to citizens and residents impacted as a result of the economic fallout due to the global pandemic. The Concordia Annual Summit, which this year runs from September 21-25, is regarded as the leading non-partisan global affairs forum that convenes the world’s most…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 22, 2020 (SKNIS): President of the State of Palestine, His Excellency Mahmoud Abbas, congratulated St. Kitts and Nevis on attaining 37 years of Independence on Saturday, September 19, 2020. In a letter addressed to His Excellency S. W. Tapley Seaton, Governor-General, President Abbas wrote: “On behalf of the State of Palestine, its people, and on my own behalf, we convey to Your Excellency and through you to the Government and the people of Saint Kitts and Nevis, our earnest and wholehearted congratulations of the celebration of the Independence Day.” President Abbas used the occasion to wish the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 22, 2020 (SKNIS): Congratulatory messages continue to pour in for the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis on attaining 37 years of Independence. Messages were received from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) and addressed to His Excellency S. W. Tapley Seaton, Governor-General and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Mark Brantley. In addressing Sir Tapley, Director-General of FAO, Qu Dongyu wrote: “On the occasion of your National Day, may I extend to Your Excellency in the name of the Food and Agriculture Organization…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 22, 2020 (SKNIS): Countries around the world continue to send best wishes to St. Kitts and Nevis in commemoration of its 37th Anniversary of Independence. In a communiqué to Governor-General His Excellency Sir S. W. Tapley Seaton, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, offered “sincere congratulations” on this special occasion. He added that “tackling the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic and social impact is confronting all of us with new global challenges that we can only overcome together through international cooperation” and expressed “great courage and strength” in the fight against the pandemic.…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 22, 2020 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris said the construction of the brand new West Line Bus Terminal represents a substantial investment in the enhancement of public transportation in the country and one that will add to the efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of public transportation. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the new West Line Bus Terminal earlier on Tuesday, September 22, Prime Minister Harris added that the realization of the new bus terminal also represents another step in his Government’s commitment towards the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 22, 2020 (SKNIS): As St. Kitts and Nevis celebrated its 37th independence anniversary, the Embassy of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago conveyed sincere congratulations to the government and people of the twin-island federation. “The Embassy takes the opportunity to reiterate its wishes to continue to work with the Embassy of Saint Christopher and Nevis to deepen the fraternal bonds between our missions and countries,” they said. St. Kitts and Nevis celebrated 37 years of independence on September 19, 2020. The message from the Embassy of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago was yet another congratulatory correspondence from…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 22, 2020 (SKNIS): Congratulations continue to pour in for St. Kitts and Nevis as it celebrates 37 years of Independence. St. Kitts and Nevis attained its Independence on September 19, 1983. One such message came from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania, Bogdan Aurescu who wrote: “On the occasion of National Day of St. Kitts and Nevis, it is my pleasure to convey to you sincere congratulations, along with my best wishes of well-being and success in your activity.” He further stated “I take this opportunity to reiterate Romania’s long-term commitment towards the Caribbean and to express…