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Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 21, 2022 (SKNIS): The Team Unity Cabinet of Ministers met on Friday, January 7 and Monday, January 10, 2022, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris. During their meeting, Cabinet deliberated on matters which could impact the Federation. On January 7, Cabinet deliberated extensively on matters to do with the cruise industry especially in relation to the Omicron COVID-19 variant and determined the level of risk that the country is willing to absorb. Most of the discussions were centered around mitigation measures to deal with the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 21, 2022 (SKNIS): The Ministry of International Trade will continue its educational campaign to equip consumers with the knowledge to make informed decisions about purchasing and saving especially at this time when there is inflation due to the global shipping crisis brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The ministry’s Permanent Secretary Jasemin Warner-Weekes said that the training will be conducted weekly and feature topics such as purchasing power, finance, shopping, budgeting, taxes, business development and other related areas. The training date and other details will be shared at a later time. “I think this is critical because…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 21, 2022 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has exhausted every possible channel to ensure that citizens and residents alike have access to COVID-19 vaccines given the ongoing global pandemic and vaccine shortages.During the January 19, 2022 NEOC COVID-19 press briefing, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Hazel Laws responded to questions about the availability of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in the Federation since some persons would have received their first dose but have not had their second dose.“At present, the Ministry of Health is trying to get our hands on the next batch of Oxford-…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 21, 2022 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Health has undertaken a mass education and awareness campaign in an effort to inform members of the general public about everything COVID-19 related, noting the importance of credible information given the disinformation and misinformation in society. During the January 19, 2022 NEOC COVID-19 press briefing, Medical Chief of Staff at the Joseph N. France General Hospital (JNF), Dr. Cameron Wilkinson, clarified an issue related to the effectiveness of the PCR-Test as a tool for testing persons for COVID-19.“The PCR-Test is highly sensitive, which means that if you have the Coronavirus multiplying…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 21, 2022 (SKNIS): Assistant Comptroller at St. Kitts and Nevis Customs and Excise Department, Deslie Greenaway, highlighted the negative fallout that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have on the local economy.During his appearance on the local radio and television show ‘Working for You’, Mr. Greenaway said, “In 2018, we had imports valued over 877 million dollars and compared to 2021, we have seen that drop of over 200 million dollars with valued imports up to 647 million dollars.”“In speaking to a representative in the supermarkets, we learnt that the freight pre-covid on a 20-foot container was between 4000…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 21, 2022 (SKNIS): Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Hazel Laws, has renewed calls for persons experiencing flu-like symptoms to remain at home and to get tested for COVID-19. The CMO said that some persons within the community have reported feeling unwell with symptoms such as malaise/fatigue, fever/chills, muscle aches and joint pain, sore throat, stuffy or running nose, sneezing, coughing, and pain behind the eyes. “Ladies and gentlemen, the only flu that’s going around right now in the Federation is COVID,” Dr. Laws stated, “If you are experiencing these flu-like or COVID-like symptoms you are probably or…

20 January, Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis – Spending within one’s means; being prepared for financial emergencies and having a plan for retirement are key to achieving financial health and wellness. Speaking on this week’s episode of ECCB Connects, Personal Financial Expert and Founder of YourMoneyWorth.com, Melisa Boutin – and CEO of Finance Focus, Luana Laurent offer advice on how people can achieve and maintain financial wellbeing. Laurent states that financial health is the state of one’s personal financial situation and that being financially well is being able to make financial decisions with little stress and anxiety. She added that this is determined by several factors including: the level of debt a person has; and savings coverage for self and family. In addressing…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 20, 2022 (SKNIS): Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Mark Brantley, is calling on citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis, particularly young people with a desire to pursue tertiary academic studies, to make full use of the scholarship opportunities that the Government has secured from diplomatic allies.This month alone, media notices have gone out, inviting persons to apply for scholarships to study in Taiwan, Serbia, and Turkey. However, Minister Brantley said that there are times when the number of applications received is underwhelming. This may be due in part to the fixation that some may have…

Charlestown, Nevis January 20, 2022… The Nevis Tourism Authority recently welcomed Editor-in-Chief, Christopher Parr, of Pursuitist.com to explore the island’s finest offerings as part of its international public relations efforts. Pursuitist is considered one of the most influential luxury blogs with a roster of international editors and guest contributors who have diligently curated a rich list detailing the world’s best in travel, food, and style. Parr, named one of the Top 10 Luxury Travel Bloggers by USA Today Readers, has also written for Conde Nast Traveler, USA Today, Business Insider, and is the on-air host of Travel Tuesday on WISC TV CBS. No stranger to international…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 20, 2022 (SKNIS): Holders of a St. Kitts and Nevis Passport can access 161 countries without a visa, making the travel document one of the strongest in the Caribbean and the world. Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Mark Brantley, said that this achievement is no small feat given that the twin-island Federation is the smallest independent nation in the western hemisphere. “It shows tremendous confidence by governments globally about St. Kitts and Nevis and it has allowed us to access countries in a very meaningful and significant way,” he stated on Winn Fm’s Island Tea programme on Wednesday,…