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Basseterre, St. Kitts – October 5, 2022 – Mental health professionals of the St. Kitts Mental Health Association (SKMHA) will lead a week of activities focusing on mental health awareness, accessibility and action during its annual Mental Health Awareness Week, October 9 – 14, 2022.This year’s theme, “Make Mental health & Well-being for all a Global Priority” is in keeping with the general theme for World Mental Health Day (October 10).For Zahra Jacobs, President of the Association, the theme is an opportunity for individuals to reflect on how they can protect and improve their own mental health, especially after two…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, October 8, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — The Republic of China (Taiwan) which was the first country to establish diplomatic relations with the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in 1983, a few days after the latter attained its independence, will be celebrating the 111th anniversary of its independence on Monday October 10 (Double Ten Day). In commemoration of this milestone, the Embassy in St. Kitts and Nevis, led by Resident Ambassador to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, His Excellency Michael Lin, organised and held the Taiwan National Day Health Walk on Saturday October 8 which attracted…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, October 8, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — Prime Minister of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Hon Dr Terrance Drew, has announced that his first official state visit will be to the Republic of China (Taiwan) next month, November, stating that the relationship between the two countries which was established in 1983 has stood the test of time. The Honourable Prime Minister, who is also the Minister of Finance, National Security, Citizenship and Immigration, Health and Social Security, made the announcement on Saturday October 8 on the Frigate Bay lawns at the end of Taiwan National Day Health…

The Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs continues to implement innovative strategies to improve the delivery of justice in the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis. A number of cases ranging from illegal possession of firearm, attempted murder, murder, sexual offence, indecent assault, unlawful carnal knowledge and provocation manslaughter have been brought to closure during the recently concluded criminal assizes. Decisions of some of those cases are listed below: The Crown v. Denny Harris & Kareem Jeffers – indictment 9/21 before Mr Justice Iain Morley KC. Denny Harris of George St., Newtown and Kareem Jeffers of Pond’s Pasture were both sentenced…

7 October 2022, Basseterre, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis – The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is pleased to announce a Stamp Design Competition to commemorate its Ruby (40th) Anniversary, which falls on 1 October 2023. The Stamp Design Competition is open to residents in the ECCB member countries: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, except employees of the ECCB and its affiliates and their close relatives, as well as anyone connected with the judging of the competition. Entries will be judged in three age categories: 5-11, 12-17, and 18 and over. Entrants may choose to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (October 7, 2022) – The Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Terrence Drew, visited the Office of the Integrity Commission at Liverpool Row, Basseterre, St Kitts on Wednesday October 5, 2022, and was given a tour of the Office by its Chairperson, Retired High Court Judge, Her Ladyship Pearletta Lanns and other Integrity Commissioners. During the visit, the Chairperson introduced the Prime Minister to the St Kitts and Nevis Integrity Commissioners who were present to meet with the Attorney-General to discuss ideas arising from the swift implementation of the Government’s Anti-Corruption legislative agenda. The government’s proposed Anti-Corruption Act envisions…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 07, 2022 (SKNIS) – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley has praised the leadership of the George Moody Stuart School for its investment in the continued advancement of its teachers. Teachers of George Moody Stuart School participated in a staff professional development training session on Friday, October 07, 2022 at the Railway Bar & Grill in Old Road. While delivering brief remarks during the opening ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Hanley told the teachers that, “Today, you have intentionally taken time out of your daily routine to gain some more…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 07, 2022 (SKNIS): The Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Minister of Foreign Affairs engaged in bilateral talks with His Excellency Samuel Zbogar, Secretary of State for Political and Multilateral Affairs, Economic Diplomacy and Development Cooperation of the Republic of Slovenia, in the margins of the 52nd General Assembly of the Organization of American States held in Lima, Peru from October 05-07, 2022. State Secretary Zbogar extended an invitation for the Government of St Kitts and Nevis to designate a high-level official to participate in the Latin American and Caribbean Days (LAC Days)…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 07, 2022 (SKNIS): Over 100 seniors from across St. Kitts participated in an empowerment session on Thursday, October 06, 2022, that featured important information on COVID-19 vaccine boosters, healthy eating habits, as well as exercise and physical activity. The event was organized by the Department of Social Services and Community Development with support from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). It was held at the CUNA Conference Room at Fortlands. The discussion on vaccine boosters was facilitated by Dr. Dwayne Archibald, while Delwayne Delaney conducted the discussion on exercise. Dr. Archibald said that although local cases…

Regionally and internationally, the number of copyright infringement claims has increased as music owners seek compensation for the value that their work adds to others’ events or enterprises. Those infringement claims are based on copyright laws that give the owners of the copyright in music the exclusive right to, among other acts, play their music in public. “Playing music in public” includes music played via live performances, pre-recorded music, radio or digital streams, etc. at events or venues that can be accessed by the public. Therefore, when music is played in public, compensation is due to the owners of the…