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Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 07, 2020 (SKNIS): According to Dr. Cherrilyn Warde-Crawford, Clinical Psychologist within the Ministry of Health, this year’s theme for World Mental Health Day is extremely important and timely given the toll Covid-19 has had on lives and livelihoods. The theme for World Mental Health Day is Mental Health for All: Greater Investment—Greater Access; Everyone, Everywhere. “So, it is mental health for all, greater investment, greater access,” said Dr. Warde-Crawford. “This is so timely because it is saying greater investment, greater access and we want persons to invest in mental health so that everybody could be able to access these services.” Dr.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 07, 2020 (SKNIS): As St. Kitts and Nevis prepares to reopen its borders to international commercial flights and travelers from October 31, 2020, the general public is strongly encouraged to continue to adhere to all COVID-19 health and safety protocols that were implemented to keep citizens and residents safe from the spread of the Coronavirus.  “In preparation for the imminent opening of our borders, we have insisted that our citizens and residents comply with all health protocols especially the wearing of masks in public, frequent hand washing, physical and social distancing and we encourage our citizens and residents…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 06, 2020 (SKNIS): In his address to the nation on the occasion of World Teacher’s Day on October 05, Minister of Education, the Honourable Jonel Powell stated that it is difficult to imagine the future of education without technology.Minister Powell mentioned that St. Kitts and Nevis is among the leading Caribbean countries in investments in its digital foundation, most notably in upgrading its digital infrastructure. “With a capable network to deliver broadband to government offices, schools, and other public service facilities, St Kitts and Nevis is poised to modernize and digitize government operations to offer a suite of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 06, 2020 (SKNIS): The theme chosen for this year’s World Teachers’ Day “Teachers: Leading in Crisis, Reimagining the Future” resonates with the Education Sector in St. Kitts and Nevis, says Minister of Education, the Honourable Jonel Powell. Minister Powell was at the time addressing the nation in celebration of the day on October 05. He said that in St. Kitts and Nevis, teachers at all levels must be “highly applauded for the many roles that they continue to play during this time of crisis.” “The issue of teachers stepping out of their comfort zone and assuming leadership roles is…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 06, 2020 (SKNIS): The Simply Help Foundation has once again donated a number of items to those in need of assistance.At a handing over ceremony on October 06, Minister of Education, the Honourable Jonel Powell, said that “charitable work, especially the kind intended to alleviate poverty and empower marginalized citizens is always important, but especially so in times of social and economic crisis.”Minister Powell said that the Simply Help Foundation’s purpose is to empower people living in poverty so that they can sustain themselves and their families in their own environment.“The continued commitment of Simply Help to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 06, 2020 (SKNIS): Mental Health will be the topic discussed on the popular government radio and television programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, October 07, 2020. The special guests will be Mrs. De la Coudray-Blake, Director of the Counselling Unit in the Department of Community Development, Gender Affairs and Social Services, and Dr. Cherrilyn Warde-Crawford, Clinical Psychologist within the Ministry of Health. The panellists will discuss World Mental Health Day, which is commemorated on October 10, and celebrated in St. Kitts and Nevis for an entire week. The theme for the celebration this year is “Mental Health for…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 03, 2020 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris has lauded the vision and foresight of the Right Excellent and Right Honourable Dr. Sir Kennedy A. Simmonds, during his tenure as the country’s first prime minister, that led to the establishment of diplomatic ties with the Republic of China (Taiwan) some 37 years ago that has served both countries well today. “Looking back some 37 years ago when the leaders then determined that the Republic of China (Taiwan) would be an important country with which we want…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 01, 2020 (SKNIS): The manufacturing sector has consistently been a key contributor to the economic success of St. Kitts and Nevis. The sector is currently recovering from a slowdown in operations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is on course for a productive third quarter. “All our manufacturing plants are opened and over 84 percent of all employees willing to work are back on the job,” Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris reported at his monthly press conference on October 01, 2020. “Across eight manufacturing plants, 879 persons are back at work,” Dr. Harris…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 01, 2020 (SKNIS): Even in the COVID-19 Pandemic, the maintenance of relationships with stakeholders is key, says Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the St. Kitts Tourism Authority, Raquel Brown, during an appearance on the radio and television show “Working for You” on September 30. Ms. Brown said that around the world, airlines have had to either stop operation or they have had to park their aircrafts because of the uncertainty brought about by the pandemic. She added that the cruise industry has halted operations with the CDC issuing a No Sail Order, which may be extended until…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 01, 2020 (SKNIS): The Travel Approved Seal is necessary to operate tourism based services in St. Kitts and Nevis, says Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the St. Kitts Tourism Authority (SKTA), Raquel Brown, while appearing on the radio and television show “Working for You” on September 30. At the end of July 2020, the SKTA started a Travel Approved Training for the Travel Approved Seal for all tourism entities that interact with tourists, said Ms. Brown. The CEO stated that after training the businesses will have to have the seal and certificate displayed. It will also be…