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Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 3, 2020 (SKNIS): Schools in St. Kitts and Nevis are scheduled to reopen next week after a long recess brought about by the onset of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Schools will resume due to the Government’s prudent management of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in only 17 positive cases that have all recuperated and a zero mortality rate from the virus. Minister with responsibility to Education, the Honourable Jonel Powell, said “this Team-Unity Administration is doing all in its power to ensure that we do the right thing in relation to our young people” during…

As Prepared For Delivery My fellow citizens and residents, greetings. I thank you for tuning into ZIZ TV/RADIO and for logging onto several social media platforms carrying this programme. New COVID-19 Regulations A new set of Regulations to assist us in the fight to contain and eventually defeat COVID-19 was published on August 27th, 2020 by an Extra-Ordinary Gazette No. 67 of 2020. These Regulations became effective at 5:00am on Saturday, August 29th, 2020 and will remain in place until midnight Saturday, September 26th, 2020. These Regulations focus on the further opening up of our society, particularly our schools, and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 03, 2020 (SKNIS): Over the past 24 years, the National Housing Corporation (NHC) has provided thousands of housing solutions for residents in St. Kitts. Providing affordable home is the primary goal of the NHC, however, Minister of Human Settlement, Honourable Eugene Hamilton, said the economic spinoffs are notable. The construction activity is “adding great value to the overall economic activity of the country, providing jobs for persons who are carpenters, masons, plumbers and electricians,” he stated on the radio and television programme Working for You on September 02, 2020. Hiring independent contractors, most of whom have a small business…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 03, 2020 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis is one of the first countries within CARICOM to pass the Advance Cargo Information Bill, 2020 in the Federal Parliament on Thursday, September 03. The Bill is to facilitate the provisions of advance information relating to cargo and passengers of a conveyance to share information with other states with a view to identifying cargo and persons that may pose risk to security while facilitating trade through electronic data interchange and for matters connected therewith. The Advance Cargo Information Bill, 2020, was passed to strengthen border security and, through the Advance…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 03, 2020 (SKNIS): Cargo reporters in St. Kitts and Nevis and other CARICOM member states who utilize the Advance Cargo Information System (ACIS) will do so at limited cost. The system will also be beneficial to cargo reporters as it will increase efficiency and improve quality assurance. “Mr. Speaker, it is anticipated that this proposed Advance Cargo Information system would come at no significant cost to the cargo reporters. Cargo reporters would now be able to access the system using a secure web page and they will not require specialized equipment or software to make submissions into the system,” said Prime…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 3, 2020 (SKNIS): Attorney General, the Honourable Vincent Byron, supported the bill entitled the Advance Cargo Information Bill, 2020, during the sitting of the National Assembly on September 3, 2020. The mover of the bill was Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris. In his presentation, the Attorney General said, “that the bill seeks to facilitate the provision of advanced information relating to cargo onboard aircrafts of vessels entering and leaving the jurisdiction of St. Kitts and Nevis.” “Mr. Speaker, the bill is based on a CARICOM regional initiative and the model law…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 02, 2020 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The COVID-19 infection and mortality rates for St. Kitts and Nevis are among the lowest in the world, and Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris says if the Federation is to maintain these low rates citizens and residents must adhere to the non-pharmaceutical measures outlined by the World Health Organization (WHO) and health professionals that have helped in containing the spread of the deadly virus. A new set of regulations came into effect from 5:00 am on Saturday, August 29 under the Emergency Powers…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 02, 2020 (SKNIS): Officials from the National Housing Corporation (NHC) will be featured on the popular government radio and television programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, September 02, 2020. The special guests will be the Honourable Eugene Hamilton, Minister of Human Settlement with responsibility for NHC; Valentine Lindsay, Chairman of NHC Board; and Jonelle Rawlins, Manager, Client and Public Relations. The NHC is celebrating its 24th anniversary with a week of activities and the panellists will discuss the role and objectives of the NHC in carrying out the mandate of the government. This will include policy, programmes and plans designed to achieve the objectives of the NHC. Hosted…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 02, 2020 (SKNIS): Some 3,000 persons, who remain unemployed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, will benefit from further assistance from the St. Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board in the month of September. Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Timothy Harris, shared the good news last night (September 01) during this week’s edition of the Leadership Matters Virtual Series. The contribution is timely as a large number of persons are confronted with additional costs this month. Back to School shopping is a key factor for increased local spending in September. Additionally, September…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 02, 2020 (SKNIS): The full reopening of the hotel sector in St. Kitts and Nevis is expected to come within the next few weeks. Prime Minister Dr the Honourable Timothy Harris is urging hotels to be diligent in their preparations so as to limit any spread of COVID-19. Hoteliers and other stakeholders in the tourism industry are currently participating in training organized by the Ministry of Tourism. The mandatory sessions are designed to sensitize stakeholders on the minimum health and safety COVID-19 protocols. Additionally, regulation 18 of the COVID-19 Emergency Powers outlines the conditions where a hotel…