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Basseterre, St. Kitts, 14 th November, 2024 (CFBC): The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) Bullsare leading the tally in the Jones Group of Companies Limited Open Males Football Championship andthe St. Kitts Department of Sports Powerade and Dasani Interschool Netball Championship. To date, theBulls have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in both competitions with an unbeatenrecord. In their latest football match on Saturday, 9 th November, the Saddlers Secondary School Wolves faced anunexpected setback as they forfeited their game to the Bulls. This decision resulted in the Bulls beingawarded three points and three goals. The forfeit…

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Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, November 14, 2024 (PMO) —Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, accompanied by the Hon. Konris Maynard, Minister of Public Works et al, and Mr. Alexis Hazel, contractor of the road works project, conducted a site visit on November 13th, 2024, to evaluate the ongoing rehabilitation of the St. Peters Main Road. This critical infrastructure project underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing transportation networks in the nation’s fastest-growing community. The St. Peters Main Road serves as a vital artery for residents and commuters, linking the rapidly expanding St. Peters area to Basseterre and other regions. Recognizing…

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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts —November 13, 2024 (PMO) – At an event promoting the government’s Sanitation Assistance Program (SAP), Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew in emphasizing the initiative’s transformative impact, called on citizens without proper bathroom facilities to register and take full advantage of the program. SAP, which focuses on eliminating pit latrines throughout St. Kitts and Nevis, underscores the government’s dedication to providing every citizen with access to modern, dignified living conditions. “This program, the Sanitation Assistance Program, is really taking St. Kitts and Nevis to the next level,” Prime Minister Drew said. “The objective really is to eradicate…

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Following on the heels of the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Geoffrey Hanley’s signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Open University of Tanzania (OUT) which offers remote access for teachers to its remote Bachelor’s Degree in Education, the Federation has been building support for what the Minister referred to as a ‘game-changing contribution to the professionalization of the nations’ teaching staff.” The Federation’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNESCO, Dr. David P. Doyle, met with H.E. Ali J. Mwadini, Ambassador of the Republic of Tanzania to France who is also the country’s Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, in…

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Basseterre, St. Kitts (12 November 2024) – The Hon. Marsha T. Henderson, Minister of Tourism, proudly reflected on a successful year for St. Kitts’ tourism sector during a recent press conference. The Minister highlighted gains in visitor arrivals, expanded flight services, and exciting cruise developments, all aligned with the island’s strategic goals of building a resilient tourism industry, transforming St. Kitts into a year-round destination, and maximizing tourism’s positive impact on local communities.St. Kitts welcomed 118,574 visitors by the end of September, a 21.6% increase from last year’s 97,460, underscoring the destination’s progress towards increased stay-over and cruise arrivals. “St. Kitts…

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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PUBLIC OFFICERS Ministry: Ministry of Finance Department: Inland Revenue Department Job Title: Senior Tax Inspector 1 Reports to: Assistant Comptroller of Audit Investigations Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Assistant Comptroller, the Senior Tax Inspector I will: a) Conduct comprehensive field and desk audits of all taxpayers. b) Enter assessments and relevant data into the tax management system. c) Finalize audit cases and review refund applications. d) Analyze and update information within the department’s computerized systems. This role demands exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a dynamic team…

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Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis — November 11, 2024: (PMO) – The Keys community gathered yesterday, November 10th, 2024, to celebrate the renaming and rededication of the Keys Community Center, which will now be known as the Louise Phillips Jones Multi-Purpose Center. Prime Minister and elected representative for Constituency eight, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, while at the ceremony, honored the life and legacy of Mrs. Louise Phillips Jones, a beloved teacher, mentor, and community leader whose impact continues to resonate throughout Keys Village. During his remarks, Prime Minister Drew emphasized the deep-rooted influence of Mrs. Jones, noting her role in…

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