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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 07, 2022 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris is scheduled to host his first press conference of the year on Thursday, February 10, 2022 from 10:00am in the Conference Room at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Lime Kiln, Basseterre. At that time, the honourable prime minister will update citizens and residents on matters of national importance and share with them his Team Unity administration’s plans to deliver the stronger, safer future in St. Kitts and Nevis. Prime Minister Harris’ press conference will be carried live on…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 07, 2022 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, has hailed the contributions of the Republic of India and members of the Indian community to the development of the Federation.Prime Minister Harris was the special guest of India’s High Commissioner to St. Kitts and Nevis, His Excellency Dr. K. J. Srinivasa, at a Republic Day Reception hosted in celebration of India’s 73rd Republic Anniversary. The event was held at Tiranga Indian Restaurant on Sunday, February 06, 2022.Republic Day in India is observed annually…

PRESS RELEASE (February 07, 2022) — A formal relationship between the St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA) and the National Youth Parliament Association of Antigua and Barbuda (NYPAAB) has been established following the signing of a joint agreement at a virtual ceremony which took place on Saturday, February 05, 2022. The joint agreement was first signed by the President of SKNYPA, Mr. Mauriel Knight followed by President of the NYPAAB, Mr. Kamalie Mannix. Both presidents lauded the work of and attributed the successful drafting of the joint agreement to the executive and general body of their respective associations. “It…

Dear Stakeholders, Jewel of the Seas and Rhapsody of the Seas will anchor tomorrow Monday 7th February, 2022 in the Basseterre Harbour, to facilitate a crew exchange from Jewel of the Seas to Rhapsody of the Seas. Please note that no guests will disembark from the cruise vessels. Below is the cruise schedule for the period Sunday 6th February to Saturday 12th February, 2022: Monday 7th February, 2022: Anthem of the Seas – Port ZanteBritannia – Port Zante Tuesday 8th February, 2022: Azura – Port ZanteCelebrity Constellation – Port ZanteExplorer of the Seas – Port ZanteSeabourn Odyssey – South Friar’s BayStar Flyer – Basseterre Harbour & South Friar’s BayViking Sea…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 06, 2022 (SKNIS): The fourth wave of COVID-19 infections across the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has begun to subside. During the February 02, 2022 NEOC press briefing, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Hazel Laws stated that long COVID-19 may still be affecting some persons. “There are some persons who have recovered from COVID-19 but go on to describe symptoms, long-standing symptoms or what we deem long COVID-19. These symptoms include malaise, fatigue and brain fog just to name a few. Long COVID-19 has been a challenge as health entities and countries have different practices and requirements for…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 05, 2022 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris-led Team Unity Government, through the National Housing Corporation (NHC), has empowered twenty more families in St. Kitts and Nevis through homeownership. The twenty deserving individuals received keys to their brand new homes in the Stapleton community of St. Peter’s during a ceremony held on Friday, February 04, 2022. The ceremony was attended by Cabinet Ministers including Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris; Minister responsible for Human Settlement, the Honourable Eugene Hamilton; the Honourable Lindsay Grant; the Honourable Jonel Powell…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 04, 2022 (SKNIS): The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) received a donation of two 40 foot containers filled with supplies to aid the agency’s response to disasters as well as the COVID-19 pandemic.The supplies were donated by the SimplyHelp Foundation based in Los Angeles in the United States.On Friday, February 04, 2022, Abdias Samuel, National Disaster Coordinator and Chairman of the National COVID-19 Task Force accepted the emergency relief and other supplies noting that they will greatly benefit the agency’s efforts.The supplies earmarked for community use will be distributed in collaboration with the Department of Social…

Community Notice The Government’s Human Resource Management Department is seeking applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the post of Assistant Deputy Director of the New Horizons Juvenile Rehabilitation Centre.Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, juvenile justice, sociology, social work, criminology, or criminal justice. Candidates must also have a minimum of two years of experience supervising staff performing juvenile justice-related functions, experience delivering training on all aspects of safety and security, experience with daily log keeping and writing reports.Physical requirements include an ability to stand for a minimum of one hour, ability to see at least 12 feet…

The Government’s Human Resource Management Department is seeking applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the post of Communications Officer in the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Applicants must possess a University degree in mass communication, journalism, information technology, or related field plus two years of public service experience. Candidates with a Diploma must have at least three years of public service. Applications must be accompanied by a resume or curriculum vitae, two references, certified copies of certificate, and sent to Chief Personnel Officer, Human Resource Management Department Church Street, Basseterre, St. Kitts. The submission deadline is Tuesday,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 04, 2022 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Health continues to work in partnership with various stakeholders in an effort to promote health and wellness across the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. On February 03, 2022, the Ministry of Health launched the ‘Healthy Business Challenge 2022’. The Director of the Health Promotion Unit, Dr. Marissa Carty, spoke to the importance of a healthy working environment.“If you were to type the phrase healthy workplace into Google search you would receive approximately 2,000,000 results. This indicates that providing a healthy working environment is a hot topic. More and more…