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Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 30, 2022 (SKNIS): Adults are strongly encouraged to make use of the exercise equipment at the New Road Family Park when it reopens to the public in late January 2023.The facility is popular among children who flock to the park to enjoy the playground equipment. There is also equipment and space for older persons to carry out physical fitness activities.“I would encourage them to use the exercise equipment to get physically fit. I will be here participating as well,” said Deputy Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley. “There’s also a walking track right around the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 30, 2022: The Department of Labour in St. Kitts and Nevis is reminding employers and employees that any work performed on January 2nd and 3rd 2023, which are public holidays in the twin-island Federation, will attract double the normal rate in respect for the hours that are worked. Kindly note this ruling also applies to Holidays past December 26th and 27th 2022.The rate of pay is outlined in The Statutory Rules and Orders, No. 35 of 2008, The Labour (Minimum Wage) (National Minimum Wage) Order 2008, which says the overtime rate to be paid to a…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 29, 2022 (SKNIS): The New Road Family Park is set to reopen its doors in late January 2023, catering to families and children across St. Kitts to play and unwind in a safe and fun-filled environment.The family park was closed in 2020 as a precautionary measure to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. While it was closed, the Ministry of Social Development, with financial support from the Republic of China (Taiwan) undertook a renovation project that included replacing all the play equipment, correcting slippage on the eastern side of the park, and upgrading the bathrooms,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, December 29, 2022 [Press Secretary’s Office]: The Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved US$1.5 billion funding to enable member states of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) that have ratified the Partnership Agreement with Afreximbank to tap into the Bank’s various financial opportunities. Following the introduction of the Afreximbank Partnership Agreement on September 1, 2022, during the inaugural Africa-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) held in Bridgetown, Barbados, this Board approval was received from nine CARICOM member nations. The pact, which was recently ratified by Barbados and is currently undergoing ratification by the…

Congratulatory Message from CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett to the Prime Minister of Haiti, Dr Ariel Henry: “On the behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), I wish to extend congratulations to the Government and People of the Republic of Haiti on the occasion of the Two Hundred and Nineteenth Anniversary of Independence. The attainment of the Independence of the Republic of Haiti is symbolic for the Region, and the Community shares in the collective pride associated with this milestone and celebration of the fortitude and resilience of the Haitian people. The CARICOM Secretariat reaffirms its commitment to support the Government…

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to thepost of Judicial Research Assistant within the Eastern Caribbean SupremeCourt, Headquarters, Castries, Saint Lucia.JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE : Judicial Research AssistantREPORTS TO : Chief RegistrarCLASSIFICATION : MPP 2 A. DUTIES AND TASKS D. REMUNERATION Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.Completed employment application form, together with a cover letter,curriculum vitae (CV), two [2] written reference letters and certifiedcopies of documents pertaining to qualifications, should be addressed to: The SecretaryJudicial and Legal Services CommissionEastern Caribbean Supreme Court2 nd Floor, Heraldine Rock BuildingThe WaterfrontP.O. Box 1093CastriesSaint Lucia, West Indies. To arrive no later than…

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the post of Legal Drafter I, Attorney General’s Chambers, Saint Lucia. JOB TITLE : Legal Drafter I REPORTS TO : Deputy Director of Legislative Drafting supervises : n/a CLASSIFICATION : Grade 15 A. RELATIONSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Works under the direction and reports to the Deputy Director of Legislative Drafting in performing duties and tasks. 2. Required to respond whenever necessary to the Director of Legislative Drafting, Attorney General and Permanent Secretary on matters related to work. B. DUTIES AND TASKS 1. Drafts primary and mostly secondary legislation in the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, December 29, 2022 [Press Secretary’s Office]: The Joseph Nathaniel France (JNF) General Hospital experienced a temporary water shortage earlier this week, due to an unfortunate technical issue with the pump for the water tank that services the entire hospital.The issue developed unexpectedly and hindered the free flow of water within the hospital.The hospital maintenance staff in collaboration with members of the Water Department were able to quickly resolve the matter within an hour. Running tap water was immediately restored and specific structures have been established to avoid a reoccurrence of such issues.The JNF General Hospital…

An incident involving a Police Recruit and a civilian that occurred on December 25, 2022, wasbrought to the attention of the High Command of The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis PoliceForce. The incident was caught on video and circulated widely on social media. Given what wasseen in the video, we understand why the public would be very concerned.The High Command wants to assure the public that we have well-established protocols andprocedures in place for Police Officers to follow when responding to reports and apprehending orarresting suspects. We have already begun looking into the matter and a number of steps have…

The High Command of The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) and the St.Kitts and Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) met with the St. Kitts and Nevis National CarnivalCommittee on December 28, 2022. The main topic discussed was the safety and security ofrevellers during the remaining events listed for Sugar Mas 51. All parties present registered theircommitment to ensuring that Carnival 2022-2023 concludes on a high note. We are hereby officially warning individuals who have difficulty participating in Carnival eventswithin the confines of the law to stay at home. The Security Forces will be out in their numbersto remove…