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Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 14, 2023 (SKNIS): Chairman of InterCaribbean Airways, Lyndon Gardiner, thanked the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis for finding solutions to regional travel by agreeing to the new partnership in increasing airlift at the Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw (RLB) International Airport in Basseterre.    In his speech at the welcome ceremony for the inaugural flight of InterCaribbean Airways to St. Kitts on March 12, Mr. Gardiner said “Today is a momentous occasion in aviation for the Eastern Caribbean.” “I especially thank the Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, and his vision of pushing forward to find solutions for reliable,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 13, 2023 [Ministry of Health] – Nurse managers from across the Federation’s public health institutions are currently participating in a two-day leadership workshop designed to equip them with the tools and strategies they need to lead effectively in the ever-changing healthcare industry.The workshop will be led by a team of experienced facilitators, including Ms. Deirdre Richardson, CEO & Founder of Richardson Business Solutions; Mr. Colin Gunthorpe, Pastor, Therapist, and Life Coach; and Mr. Douglas Wattley, Management Consultant.During the workshop, participants will engage in various interactive sessions, including leadership and team-building exercises, discussions on effective communication, and strategies for managing…

Madam Chair, Saint Kitts and Nevis aligns itself with the statement made by The Bahamas on behalf of CARICOM and wishes to offer brief remarks in its national capacity. Considering the rapid pace of change and transformation in technology, it is an opportune time to consider the impacts and effects of the multitude of technologies on the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. As I consider the theme for this year, the 67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, and in the context of the realities of economic, social and political life in St…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 13, 2023 (SKNIS) – On Sunday, March 12, 2023, authorities in St. Kitts rolled out the red carpet as InterCaribbean Airways made its inaugural flight to the RLB International Airport.Prime Minister of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew was among those on hand at the airport to officially welcome the arrival of the flight.Delivering remarks during a welcoming ceremony at the KayanJet Private Terminal, Prime Minister Dr. Drew hailed the addition of this new service to St. Kitts, noting the significance of intra-regional travel to the destination.“What we need to recognize…

(Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 13th 2023);The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives has officially revealed dates for the highly anticipated Agriculture Open Day 2023.In a recent social media reveal via its Facebook page, the Ministry stated that Thursday 27th and Friday 28th April are the designated dates for the hosting of the event. The Agriculture Open Day features various aspects of agriculture, including food-preparation demonstrations, best agricultural practices, crop-farming techniques, livestock, agro- processing, ornamentals, veterinary services, fisheries, cooperatives, cultural entertainment and more.A date for vendor registration is expected to be announced later this week.

The Ministry of Ecclesiastical and Faith-Based Affairs invites all faith leaders, and music and media ministers on St. Kitts to an interactive lecture on “How Intellectual Property Impacts the Church.” Presentations will be made by officials from the Intellectual Property Office in St. Kitts and Nevis. The discussion takes place on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the Pentecostal Church of God, Boone Avenue, Basseterre, at 10 am. Please make a special effort to attend.

Castries – Saint Lucia –13th March 2023 – “Today is our first in-person Board of Directors Meeting. We would have had numerous meetings via Microsoft Teams but today we have Directors from various Member States present as well ECTEL’s Leadership Team among others. The aim of the meeting is to assess the performance of the 2021 to 2022 work plan, and to review the strategic priorities for the 2022 to 2023 work plan.”  So said the Chairperson of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority’s (‘ECTEL’) Board of Directors, Ms. Shaniqua Carey-Brown (St. Kitts and Nevis) at the 94th Board of Directors Meeting held on 9th March 2023, at Bay Gardens Beach Resort in Saint Lucia, and on-line via MS Teams for anyone who could not attend in person. Several reports were presented by the Directors and Leadership Team as the meeting progressed. In presenting the Report of the Audit Risk and Finance Committee, Chairperson Director Gregory Shillingford (Commonwealth…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 13, 2023 (SKNIS) – Nurses in leadership positions in St. Kitts and Nevis are presently participating in a two-day Nurse Leaders Workshop that is intended to enhance their leadership and managerial skills.Taking place at the CUNA Conference Center from Monday 13th to Tuesday 14th, March, the training is expected to provide the participants with the necessary information that will improve their understanding of management, proper communication, and business knowledge needed to effectively and efficiently lead a unit and/or ward.Addressing the participants during an opening ceremony, Principal Nursing Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Rondalyn Dennis-Bradshaw said she…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 13, 2023 (SKNIS): InterCaribbean Airways, a Turks and Caicos-based airline, providing services to the wider Caribbean made its inaugural flight to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis on Sunday 12, 2023.At an inaugural flight welcome ceremony at the Kayan Jet Lounge, Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation, the Honorable Marsha Henderson said, “It is truly an exciting day for regional tourism and as Minister of Tourism, the end goal of our airlift strategy has always been growth.”“As we re-energize intra-regional travel, I am elated at the continued advancements that our destination continues to realize,” said Honourable…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 13, 2023 (Ministry of Public Infrastructure): The Public Works Department’s Roads Division is advising the public that its asphalt plant is currently under repair. Repair work to the plant is scheduled to be completed by the end of March 2023.The Public Works Department presently owns only one asphalt plant facility, which is located on the premises of the Roads Division at Canada Estate. This plant has been in use by the Department for over 11 years. In November 2022, the plant was assessed and calibrated by a technician from Asphalt Drum Mix. The assessment determined that…