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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 02, 2022 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris held brief but meaningful bilateral discussions with Non-resident High Commissioner of the United Kingdom (UK) to St. Kitts and Nevis, His Excellency Scott Furssedonn-Wood earlier today, Wednesday, February 02, 2022. During Wednesday’s meeting, Prime Minister Harris and High Commissioner Furssedonn-Wood addressed a number of matters that both anticipate will further strengthen the relationship between St. Kitts and Nevis and the United Kingdom. The St. Kitts and Nevis prime minister impressed upon His Excellency Furssedonn-Wood the…

In Latin America and the Caribbean, 255 babies age less than one-month die each dayMontevideo/Washington, DC, 1 February, 2022 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), through its Latin American Centre for Perinatology (CLAP), today launched a campaign to raise awareness and promote quality care for newborns during the first 28 days of life – the time during which the risk of infant mortality is highest. The “28 Days, Time to Care and Love” campaign seeks to increase the knowledge, skills and self-confidence of mothers, fathers, families and caregivers of newborns, and also raise awareness among health professionals of the importance of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 01, 2022 (SKNIS): Today, February 01, 2022, is observed as the day marking the 44th year since the St. Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board was established in St. Kitts and Nevis. During a national address commemorating the anniversary on Tuesday, the Minister responsible for Social Security, the Honourable Eugene Hamilton, said that “Social Security has demonstrated time and time again its thrust to ensure the sustainability of the economy through its various corporate social responsibility programmes.” He added that “Annual donations to health and national security, capital investment in local development projects, support to youth programmes and…

(Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 31, 2021):Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, Hon. Alexis Jeffers joined several Ministers of Agriculture, senior officials, and dignitaries from across the Caribbean, Latin America, and African States to witness Dr. Manuel Otero assume office as Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) for the 2022 – 2026 period.During the ceremony held on January 17, Minister Jeffers, who was a specially invited guest congratulated Dr. Otero, a well-known Veterinarian from Argentina as he was sworn in to serve his second consecutive term as head of the specialist agency. As the round-table…

Fellow citizens, nationals, and residents, as Minister of Social Security, I greet you on the 44th anniversary of the St Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board, observed today on Tuesday, 1st February 2022.In 1977, parliament, by Act No 13, established the legal framework that details the policies and operations of the Social Security Board. This regulatory order prescribes that all eligible persons are guaranteed the various short and long-term benefits offered by Social Security. Today, Social Security offers twenty-six (26) benefits, each with its qualifying conditions and rates of payments. By 1996, Social Security was in full alignment with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) with the…

On January 31st, 2022, Mr. Hussain Hanbazaza, Commissioner General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, paid an official visit to the St. Kitts and Nevis pavilion in the Sustainability District at the World EXPO2020 in Dubai. During the tour of the St. Kitts and Nevis pavilion, Mr. Hanbazaza and his team learned about the complex history of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. The theme of the pavilion, Innovation and Creativity through the Lens of Sustainable Development was explained to the Commissioner General of which he took a great interest. Mr. Hanbazaza was also quite impressed with the design of the pavilion and applauded the students for their visionary. Both commissioner generals discussed the…

(Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 31, 2021):The Department of Marine Resources convened its first general staff meeting of 2022 on Thursday 20th January.Director in the Department of Marine Resources, Dr. Marc Williams delivered a brief presentation which highlighted the sector’s Workplan for 2022. Dr. Williams also used the opportunity to commend his staff as well as members of the fishing community for their dedication and continued thrust in moving the critically important sector forward. In his remarks, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, Hon. Alexis Jeffers, pledged the continued commitment of the government of St. Kitts and Nevis to the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 31, 2022 (SKNIS): Employers and employees, as well as self-employed individuals, were strongly encouraged to faithfully meet their commitments to Social Security so that the fund can continue to grow and meet the obligation of insured persons. Minister responsible for Social Security, the Honourable Eugene Hamilton, stressed the need for maintaining the fund appropriately while giving brief remarks to the Pastor and congregation of the Bethesda Moravian Church in Cayon on Sunday, January 30, 2022. “I appeal to those people who are working to stop telling your employers to not take out your money. Let them take…

Monday, January 31, 2022 — As Small Island Developing States (SIDS), OECS Member States are particularly vulnerable to climate change and other external shocks. To address this challenge, OECS Member States are working towards transforming their economies, as well as advocating for change on a global level. On Friday, January 28, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission hosted a Council of Ministers Environmental Sustainability Meeting with the Director General of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), Dr. Frank Rijsberman. In his welcome address to meeting participants, OECS Director General Dr. Didacus Jules welcomed Dr. Rijsberman to the Commission and…

Washington, DC, January 28, 2021 (PAHO) – On the eve of the first World Day for Neglected Tropical Diseases, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is urging governments to provide comprehensive and universal care for the millions of people affected by these poverty-related diseases in the Americas. Leprosy, dengue, leishmaniasis, schistosomiasis, dog-mediated human rabies, scabies, Chagas disease, intestinal parasites and trachoma are some of the more than 20 pathologies present in the region – where they are also known as neglected infectious diseases – afflicting more than 200 million people at risk.”Preventing and treating these diseases is cost-effective. Strategies to combat them include…