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National Insurance partners with Liamuiga Agricultural Cooperative at fundraiser BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, September 26, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — When members of the Liamuiga Agricultural Cooperative Society held a fundraiser in aid of their founding member, a number of sponsors came forward and offered assistance through donations but the National Insurance Company Limited had a physical presence for the entire period of the fundraiser. Held at Maynard’s Park in Cayon on Saturday September 24, the fundraiser was in aid of founding member of the Liamuiga Agricultural Cooperative Society, 62-year-old Mr Stanley Baptiste, who is seeking funds to acquire a prosthetic leg from French…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 26, 2022 (SKNIS): On Friday, September 23, 2022, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Hon. Dr. Terrance M. Drew delivered his first addressat the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) having assumed the office after the August 5, 2022 General Election.. Prime Minister Dr. Drew took the opportunity to call for greater support for the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the removal of the decades trade embargo imposed on Cuba. “Mr. President, we are stronger in the company of our friends, particularly those who share our democratic principles and values.  In this body of nations, I re-emphasize our unswerving support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the UN system. Taiwan has…

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Washington, D.C., 26 September 2022 (PAHO/WHO) – Ministers of Health and other high-level representatives from countries and territories of the Americas will meet from 26-30 September in Washington, D.C., for the Pan American Health Organization’s (PAHO) 30th Pan American Sanitary Conference. The Pan American Sanitary Conference is the Organization’s highest decision-making body, meeting every five years to determine general policies of the Organization to improve the health and well-being of the population in the region.The conference will open on Monday, September 26 at 9.00 a.m., with the participation of the PAHO Director Carissa F. Etienne, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, President of Argentina Alberto Fernandez, President of…

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua- West Indies Women secured a comfortable 4-wicket victory over New Zealand Women in the 3rd CG United One Day International, to prevent a whitewash at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. New Zealand Women take the series 2-1. New Zealand Women posted 168 all out in 48.1 overs, thanks to 53 (78:3×4, 1×6) off the bat of Lauren Down and 30 (56:2×4) from Amelia Kerr. Hayley Matthews the West Indies with the ball, finishing with figures of 10-1-23-2, followed by Karishma Ramharack 8.1-0-28-2 and Afy Fletcher 8-0-31-2. In their reply, Stafanie Taylor led the West Indies batting with her 38th ODI…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 26, 2022 (SKNIS): Germany’s Foreign Minister, H.E. Annalena Baerbock has congratulated the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas on his appointment as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of St. Kitts and Nevis. In a letter written to Dr. Douglas, H.E. Baerbock said: “Our countries have a history of close and friendly relations. I am therefore confident that we will continue our close international cooperation in a spirit of solidarity as we work to overcome the global challenges we face in connection with climate change, the pandemic and the serious consequences of the war in Ukraine. In this…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 25, 2022 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of India, His Excellency Mr. Narendra Modi has congratulated the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis on their 39th anniversary of Independence. In a congratulatory letter to Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, H.E. Modi said: “Please accept warm felicitations and greetings on behalf of the people, the Government of India and on my own behalf, on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. “India attaches high importance to our close and cordial relations with St. Kitts and Nevis…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 25, 2022 (SKNIS): President of the Commonwealth of Dominica, His Excellency Charles A. Savarin, has wished St. Kitts and Nevis well as it celebrates its 39th anniversary of Independence. In a congratulatory message to His. Excellency Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton, Governor-General of St. Kitts and Nevis, H.E. Savarin said: “On behalf of the Government and the people of the Commonwealth of Dominica and also on behalf of myself and Mrs. Savarin, I extend sincere good wishes and congratulations to your Excellency and to the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis on the occasion of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 25, 2022 (SKNIS): The United States Ambassador to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS, Her Excellency Linda S. Taglialatela, has congratulated the Government and people of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis on their achievement of 39 years as an independent nation. In a congratulatory letter addressed to Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, H.E. Taglialatela said: “I congratulate the people and Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis on the celebration of your 39th year of Independence. The bond between our nations exhibits strength, partnership, and cooperation over generations. We continue…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 24, 2022 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs):The Rt. Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs of St. Kitts and Nevis attended the CARICOM- India Foreign Ministers meeting yesterday September 23rd 2022 with the Honourable Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of India. Foreign Minister Dr. Douglas, in his remarks, thanked the Government of India on behalf of the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis for their contribution of Pfizer vaccines that aided substantially in the Federation’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. He also mentioned several technical cooperation and capacity-building projects India has pursued…