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Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 14, 2022: Under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, the Cabinet of Ministers met on Monday 12th September, 2022 to discuss significant matters of national interest and determine the way forward for the betterment of the people. Several key decisions were made on matters related to the Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, post-COVID-19, and our country’s 39th Anniversary of Independence celebrations. The following are the decisions taken: Approval has been granted for the transition of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) from the Ministry of International Trade et. al. to the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 14, 2022 (SKNIS): Scores of citizens and residents in St. Kitts and Nevis continue to sign a Book of Condolence for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second expressing heartfelt sympathies and sharing words of comfort for the members of the British Royal family. The Book of Condolence is prominently positioned at the entrance of Government Headquarters. It can be accessed between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. up until Thursday, September 15, 2022. Governor-General of St. Kitts and Nevis, H.E. Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton, Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, and members of his…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 12, 2022 (SKNIS) – A Book of Condolence for the Late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second will be placed at the entrance of Government Headquarters on Tuesday, September 13 until Thursday, September 15, 2022, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. The public is invited to pay their tribute to the longest reigning British monarch, who sat on the royal throne for 70 years. She died on September 8, 2022, at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Since her death, millions of people around the world have been paying their respects to the monarch, who was 96 years old. On Monday, September…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 12, 2022 (SKNIS) – On Sunday, September 11, 2022, a special service was held at the Wesleyan Holiness Church in Conaree in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Louisa Grant Pre-school. The special service was attended by a number of persons including Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, the leaders and directorate of the pre-school, past and present teachers and students, school sponsors, residents of Conaree village and other supporters.   Making brief remarks, Prime Minister Dr. Drew said that the Louisa Grant Pre-school “is very, very important to the Conaree community and other communities around St. Kitts…

CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS, September 12, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — The three-year St. Kitts and Nevis Solid Waste Management and Recycling Project, which has been operational since July 29, 2021 is gearing to enter its second phase of operation, the Bin Placement Programme, and has been seeking co-operators among hoteliers and restaurateurs on Nevis. Project Manager, Ms Joyce Chang, on Friday September 9 held a meeting with some of the intended co-operators in the tourism industry at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall in Charlestown where she updated them on the progress of the project, which was officially launched on Friday March 4 this year. The meeting…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 12, 2022 (SKNIS): Renowned Kittitian-born photographer and Professor at Guttman College of the City University of New York, Tau Battice, will deliver the featured address at the 2022 Prime Minister’s Independence Lecture Series slated for Wednesday, September 14 at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort Ballroom starting at 7:30 p.m. In a brief interview with St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service (SKNIS), Mr. Battice said that he is honoured to be selected to speak at such an event. “I am tremendously humbled that I have been chosen to share at such a powerful event. It is indeed a high honour to have…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 12, 2022 (SKNIS):  Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Sherilita (Shez) Dore-Tyson said that the Ministry has resumed its normal duties effective Wednesday, September 07, 2022, and citizens can now be at ease as the ministry is moving to address several issues in a structured and people-focused manner. Two main areas of focus relate to land and the Poverty Alleviation Programme (PAP). Ms. Dore-Tyson said that all business relating to land including applications and administrative functions are now available. However, all lands allocated from January 01, 2022, are being reviewed and the entire process is…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 09, 2022 (SKNIS) – The employees of the Parks and Beaches Unit within the Ministry of Environment were today, Friday, September 09, 2022, reminded of the important role they play in maintaining the beauty and attractiveness of the country for its citizens and residents, as well as visitors to our shores.This important reminder was given by Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew and Minister of Environment, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke during a meeting with the staff of the Parks and Beaches Unit.In emphasizing the staff’s significant role to the country, Minister Clarke told the staff,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 09, 2022 (SKNIS): The Department of Environment unveiled new signage at the Royal Basseterre Valley National Park on Friday, September 9, 2022, as part of its Invasive Alien Species (IAS) Project. Minister of Environment, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, commented on the sign which reads “Detect, Declare, and Protect,” adding that it is timely and important. “It is a reminder that we all have to play a part in terms of managing the spread of and the cost of invasive alien species. Today, we are talking about the Green Vervet Monkey and the problem is that some people feel…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 09, 2022 (SKNIS): Approximately 30 coaches from the Department of Sports completed four days of capacity-building training designed to enhance their effectiveness in positively engaging student-athletes and successfully delivering instructional programmes in schools. The workshop, organized by the Department of Sports, ran from September 05 to 08, 2022. It was held at the Media Centre of the Warner Park Cricket Stadium. Sessions ran from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and featured participation from coaches in cricket, football, volleyball, tennis, basketball, netball, and track and field. The focus of the training was transforming the delivery of sports within…