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BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 24 May 2023 – The Solid Waste Management Corporation (SWMC) welcomed its new General Manager on Wednesday 24 May 2023 at the SWMC Conference Room. Nelvin Maynard has been named the new General Manager of the Corporation and is backed by a seven-member Board of Directors. Maynard who has a vast background in Accounting and Business Management is essential to SWMC’s bid to becoming financially viable, according to Hon Dr Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Environment et al, under which operates the SWMC. She said the Ministry is strategic in putting at the helm of the Corporation and the…

asseterre, St. Kitts, May 24, 2023 (SKNIS): Through the Electrical Inspection Division, the Public Works Department is tasked with carrying out electrical inspections of all newly built homes in St. Kitts and Nevis. This was mentioned by the Director of the Public Works Department, George Gilbert during his May 24 appearance on “Infocus.” Director Gilbert said that although the Division is about 10 years old, many people are unaware of its function. “Whenever there is a new property or house being built, before you get your permanent electrical connection, the inspectors would have to go out and pass your building. After this, the…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 24, 2023 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew has expressed his satisfaction in the recent transformation that has been taking place across the health sector and highlighted the recent resumption of cataract surgeries at the Joseph N. France General Hospital. This service was suspended at the hospital for almost a year because of poorly maintained medical equipment. “We have resumed eye surgery at the JNF, meaning cataract surgery and persons with diabetic retinopathy and so forth, that’s where the diabetes affects the eyes,” Prime Minister Dr. Drew said during an…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 24, 2023 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Public Infrastructure is observing Public Works Weeks from May 21-27 to increase awareness across the St. Kitts and Nevis of the importance of public works and to celebrate a group of extremely hardworking and talented workers who have shown remarkable dedication to serving the general public. The week-long observation is celebrated under the theme “Connecting the World through Public Works.” “How do we connect the world through public works? We do it through infrastructure – we build and maintain roads and bridges. Also, in ‘Connecting the World through Public Works’ we…

CARICOM Heads of Government have noted the horrific reports of the deaths of 19 young people in a fire in a school dormitory in Mahdia, Guyana. We extend our heartfelt condolences to all who have been affected, both directly and indirectly, by this horrific event. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mahdia community and all of Guyana as you mourn the deaths of beloved relatives and friends. We also pray for the recovery of those children who are now under medical care. We applaud the bravery of personnel from the Guyanese fire, police and medical teams, as well as public-spirited…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 23, 2023 (Cabinet Secretariat): The Cabinet Ministers met under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister, The Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, on Monday, May 22nd, 2023, and made several important decisions to improve the welfare of our people. The Cabinet of Ministers approved the Legislative Enactment of Smoking (Designated Areas) Bill, 2023, which seeks to promote public health by reducing exposure to tobacco and other smoke in certain public places, by designating certain specified public places as smoking areas and to prohibit smoking outside of a designated area in public places. The Legislative Proposal Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Act,…