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Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 12, 2022 (SKNIS): On Tuesday, January, 11, 2022, Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris met with a group of investors led by billionaire American entrepreneur and former actor Mr. Brock Pierce to discuss several areas available in the local economy for collaboration and investment. “Because we are still relatively young with our independence going on thirty-eight (38) years, there is still a lot of scope for persons to pioneer in several areas of our economy. We are happy from the presentation that you have a broad view which is important, that you want to contribute…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 11, 2022 (SKNIS): Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, Honourable Vincent Byron Jr., said that St. Kitts and Nevis has successfully navigated significant challenges to the legal system posed by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past two years, and has ensured that the administration of justice remains alive and well. The message was communicated during an address for the Virtual Opening of the Law Year 2022 on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. The virtual opening was hosted by the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) and featured presentations from representatives of member states. Minister Byron Jr.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 11, 2021 (SKNIS): Minister of Tourism, Transport and Ports, the Honourable Lindsay Grant praised the Ministry of Tourism and St. Kitts Tourism Authority for their tireless efforts in rebuilding the tourism sector. In his conference on January 10, Minister Grant explained that in 2020, the global community was tossed into great uncertainty with the economies dismantled as a result of the COVID-19 virus. He said, however, “With the introduction of vaccines, health and safety protocols, and our travel approved programme, we were able to reopen our destination on October 31st , 2020 after its closure in March 2020.” Minister Grant…

The St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Service is hereby notifying the general public and, in particular, the residents of Sandy Point and the surrounding areas, that the Sandy Point Fire Station is now located in the new National Security and Judicial Complex located at Bouncing Hill, Sandy Point. Persons can also reach the Fire Station by dialling 466-1365. 

The St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Service is hereby notifying the general public and, in particular, the residents of Sandy Point and the surrounding areas, that the Sandy Point Fire Station is now located in the new National Security and Judicial Complex located at Bouncing Hill, Sandy Point. Persons can also reach the Fire Station by dialling 466-1365.  

Tuesday, January 11, 2022 — The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Director General, Dr. Didacus Jules attended the XXII Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) on Friday January 7th 2022 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Among the main items on the agenda were the presentation of the achievements of the outgoing Pro Tempore Presidency held by Mexico during the period 2020-2021, and the transfer of the Presidency to Argentina. In his address to the meeting, Dr. Jules began by expressing appreciation for the assistance provided to the OECS region by members of the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 10, 2022 (SKNIS): Citizens and nationals of member territories of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will learn how the wheels of the administration of justice will continue to turn in the new year, during the Virtual Opening of the Law Year on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) will host the virtual ceremony which is slated to begin at 10 a.m. It will be held under the theme “The ECSC: Reimagining the Justice System in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond.” Michelle Theobalds, Chief Registrar of the ECSC, noted that the…

The UWI Open Campus St. Kitts & Nevis has extended the deadline for applications forsemester 2 short courses to 19 January, 2022. Interested persons can call 465 2190 or emailst.kitts@ open.uwi.edu for more information.

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, January 10, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — Prime Minister Dr the Hon Timothy Harris on Sunday January 9 joined the leadership and membership of Miracle Temple in Lodge Project, where he and his entourage were welcomed for the morning worship and fellowship by Pastor John Bradley. Thanking Pastor Bradley and those who accompanied him to church, he observed they were all happy to be at the Miracle Temple at the start of the new year for worship and fellowship as it signalled their confidence that the God that they serve can see them through to the rest of the…

PRESS RELEASE (January 10, 2022) — Applications are now open to young people ages 12 to 30 in St. Kitts and Nevis who wish to become a member of the St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA). Persons interested in becoming a member of SKNYPA may access the application form that can be found on our Facebook page, or Instagram and Twitter accounts. The application period will close on Monday, January 24, 2022. For more information, visit our social media handles (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) or send us an email at sknypa@yahoo.com. The St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA) is a non-profit,…