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RESS RELEASE (September 08, 2021) — Five young students are the recipients of the 2nd annual Ward-Hanley Scholarship and Mentorship Programme founded by the St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA). At a ceremony held on Monday, September 06, founding father the Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley and SKNYPA’s President Ms. Patrice Harris presented the scholarships to Mr. Javaldre Casey-Hodge, 11, of the Basseterre High School; Ms. Jadenique Thomas, 11, of the Washington Archibald High School; Mr. Antwone Percival, 12, of the Verchilds High School; Ms. Tazana Phillip, 11, and Ms. Shaenajma Stapleton, 11, both of the Cayon High School. The scholarship awards…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 8, 2021 (SKNIS): Officials from the St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) will be featured on the popular government radio and television programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. The special guests will be Tuffida Stewart, Chief Executive Officer (Ag) at SCASPA and Joseph Wilson, Seaport Manager at SCASPA. The discussion will focus on preparation for the full re-opening of the borders. Improvements at both the sea and air ports will be treated. SCASPA is also celebrating its 28th anniversary under the theme “Overcoming Challenges, Building Resilience”. The significance of the theme in relation to SCASPA’s journey over 28 years will be explained.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 07, 2021 (SKNIS): His Excellency (H.E.) Priyo Iswanto, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to St. Kitts and Nevis, said that promoting people-to-people interaction is important as it aims to foster harmonious relations between people and advance relations between countries. “Our task here with our Honorary Consul, Faron Lawrence, is to promote, to encourage people to interact with each other in order so that we can know each other better,” said Ambassador Iswanto during an interview on September 07 with Lesroy Williams, Director-General of St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service (SKNIS). “This morning I proposed an idea…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 07, 2021 (SKNIS): His Excellency (H.E.) Priyo Iswanto, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to St. Kitts and Nevis bade farewell to the Federation as he will be stepping down as ambassador, a post he served since May 2017. H.E. Iswanto will complete his tour of duty in September 2021. Over the period September 01-08, the ambassador will undertake his farewell visit to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, his final visit since participating in the 2019 edition of Diplomatic Week. During an interview on September 07 with Lesroy Williams, Director-General of St. Kitts and Nevis Information…

Good Morning, I would like to thank you the stakeholders and the members of the media for joining us this morning.Ladies and gentlemen, exactly one month ago on Friday 6th August, I offered an update on the state of the cruise sector which highlighted the following: Continued efforts between the Ministry of Tourism, St. Kitts Tourism Authority and the Ministry of Health to identify protocols that enhanced safety and competitiveness.Cancellation of calls due to the difference in protocols of the destination and cruise lines.Continued efforts of the Ministry of Tourism, St. Kitts Tourism Authority and the Ministry of Health to resume…

The General Public is asked to take note that Celebrity Equinox will arrive to St. Kitts on Tuesday 14th September, 2021. The vessel will be anchored at Port Zante. To ensure that we can keep our nationals and residents safe, and offer a healthy and quality experience for visitors, the following protocols are in place: Access to Port Zante by the general public will be restricted or limited to mitigate any risk or interaction with international cruise visitors. Visitors will ONLY explore the destination via fully vaccinated ‘ Travel Approved’ Bubble Tours.Local tourism employees interacting with cruise passengers, including but not limited to ship agents, port staff, taxi and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 6, 2021 (SKNIS): Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Lindsay Grant, said that the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has been able to make significant strides in re-opening of the cruise tourism sector with the introduction of approved antigen tests. Minister Grant during his Press Conference on September 6 stated that “This approval has allowed us to be more competitive as a cruise destination as we continue on our phased approach to rebuilding the cruise sector.” “Regionally, internationally, and globally, we have recently seen many changes in the regional and global industries. We are now facing the highly transmissible…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 06, 2021 (SKNIS): Minister responsible for Tourism and Ports, the Honourable Lindsay Grant, said that all signs are pointing to a positive recovery of the economy in St. Kitts and Nevis as global business begins to pick back up. The minister’s comments were made on Sunday (September 05, 2021) at the Antioch Baptist Church as he worshipped with the leadership, board members, management, and staff of the St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) to celebrate the organizations 28th anniversary. In extending warm greetings to the Lead Pastor Lincoln D. Connor and congregation, Minister Grant shared developments…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 6, 2021 (SKNIS): The St. Kitts Electricity Company (SKELEC) in its continued efforts to uplift and be in service to the people of the Federation has given aid to the elderly and primary school children. In the handing over ceremony from SKELEC to the Ministry of Social Development on September 3 at the St. Peter’s Community Centre, Minister of Social Development, Hon. Eugene Hamilton said, “Today I want to register my elation and excitement to be part of such a timely and significant event.” “I am therefore elated to be part of a progressive yet compassionate administration that has…

PRESS RELEASE (September 06, 2021) — The St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA) is receiving high praise following the official virtual launch of its 20th-anniversary celebrations on Sunday, September 05, 2021. Mrs. Sharalee Benjamin-Kelly, first president of SKNYPA, while a guest at the virtual launch on Sunday spoke to the success of the association. When asked what would she consider her biggest challenge as the first president of the association, Mrs. Benjamin-Kelly said “I can’t say that we really had big challenges. Fortunately for us with the work that we did with both Dr. [Geoffrey] Hanley and Mr. [Desmond…