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Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 26, 2020 (SKNIS): The policies guiding the operations and programmes of the new Ministry of Entertainment, Entrepreneurship and Talent Development are being advanced as the government works to fulfil its mandate to promote and enhance opportunities for creatives. Honourable Akilah Byron-Nisbett, is the minister charged with leading the new ministry. She stated that there was no budgetary allocation for the government ministry as it did not exist in 2019 when the Budget was passed. Funding measures are being reviewed as the groundwork for the establishment of various divisions is being considered. “It is the aim of the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 26, 2020 (SKNIS): Public sector reform in St. Kitts and Nevis is getting a shot in the arm with the appointment of Ambassador His Excellency Vance Amory to head the review initiative. Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris announced the appointment of Ambassador Amory on the August 25 edition of the Leadership Matters Virtual Forum Series. “The introduction of an incentive-based compensation or pay for performance plan is critical to meeting the nation’s mission and objectives,” Dr. Harris stated, highlighting the need for an effective and efficient civil service. Public sector wages and salaries cost the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 26, 2020 (SKNIS): Activities for the 37th Anniversary of St. Kitts and Nevis’ Independence Celebrations will reflect the new normal created as a result of COVID-19, said Minister of Health and Chair of the Independence Committee, the Honourable Akilah Byron-Nisbett. “The calendar for this year’s celebrations will not be as extensive as we have grown accustomed to. However, we will ensure that we still do justice to the celebration of our 37th Anniversary,” said the Honourable Akilah Byron-Nisbett, during the August 25 edition of ‘Leadership Matters’, a virtual forum on ZIZ TV. “We are cognizant of the limitations which have…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 26, 2020 (SKNIS): The 37th Independence theme: “Resilience, Innovation and Security for Independence 2020”, accurately captures the challenges of 2020 posed by the COVID-19 Pandemic. “This theme truly reflects the times in which we find ourselves this year and indeed brings to the fore the need for us to be resilient and innovative if we are to ensure a secured and stronger future,” said Minister of Health and Chair of the Independence Committee the Honourable Akilah Byron-Nisbett during August 25 edition of ‘Leadership Matters’, a virtual forum on ZIZ TV. Minister Byron-Nisbett congratulated the theme winner for her contribution to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 26, 2020 (SKNIS): Officials from the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank will be featured on the popular government radio and television programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.  The special guests will be Mr. Anthony Morton, Executive Manager of Marketing at the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank Ltd (SKNANB), and Nikita Liburd, Electronics Banking Representative at SKNANB. The panel will discuss new initiatives at the SKNANB especially at this time of the COVID-19 pandemic and how banking lifestyles are changing to adapt to the new normal going forward. Hosted by Lesroy Williams, “Working for You” offers news,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 26, 2020 (SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has offered safe harbour to AIDA Luna, a cruise ship under the Carnival Corporation brand, due to mechanical problems from a propeller shaft and the bearings in it. Minister with responsibility for Tourism, Transport and Ports, the Honourable Lindsay Grant, disclosed this during an interview with SKNIS on August 25. Minister Grant said that the AIDA Luna put out a distress call to the St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) because it was suffering mechanical problems and under the International Maritime Organisation rules, the Federation is obliged to help them in a time of distress. “We were obliged to give them…

Community Notice The Department of Labour in St. Kitts is now officially open to the public following its relocation to the office space upstairs Neville’s Eatery at Lime Kiln Commercial Development. The office is open on weekdays (Monday to Friday) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Persons visiting the department must wear a facemask and observe other safety protocols outlined in the COVID-19 regulations. Individuals are also free to conduct business with the department virtually by calling 662-2075 or email skndol@gov.kn.

Please see the following press release from the Office of the Attorney General and the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs. Website of The Attorney General and Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 24, 2020 (SKNIS): The Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) has donated EC$13,441 to the Mol-Phil Explorers Club as part of its commitment to the development of young people in the Federation. At a brief handing over ceremony at the Ministry of National Security on August 18, 2020, Vice President of Operations, RUSVM, Ray Francis, expressed that the institution was proud of how the Explorers Club concept had grown across St. Kitts. He added that they were also really proud of Inspector Rosemary Isles-Joseph and her leadership in that respect, and to be able to partner with the…

As the diplomatic missions to UNESCO in Paris returned to some semblance of normality after a lengthy closedown as a result of Covid-19, the St. Kitts and Nevis envoy to UNESCO met his counterparty representing Brazil this week to discuss areas of mutual cooperation in relation to UNESCO activities and programmes. Over a fruitful discussion in Paris, H.E. Santiago IRAZABAL MOURÃO, Ambassador of Brazil to UNESCO and Dr. David P. Doyle, Ambassador of St. Kitts and Nevis to UNESCO, identified a number of areas of mutual interest to both countries, covering the main competencies of this specialised UN agency, in…