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Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 1, 2022 (SKNIS): The launch of the Girls Empowerment Movement and Sisterhood (GEMS) Programme will help to ensure that at-risk girls across St. Kitts and Nevis can grow and develop with guidance from knowledgeable and caring individuals. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Social Development and Gender Affairs, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, fully endorsed the establishment and aims of the GEMS programme during a launching ceremony on Wednesday (August 31, 2022) at the Lodge Community Centre. “I am excited because today, we provide another opportunity for the youth of our Federation, specifically our girls, to safely grow,”…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 31, 2022 (SKNIS): This year’s 39th Independence Anniversary will be celebrated under the theme “Refocus, Re-create, Redesign: Independence 39”. The theme was chosen from 431 entries that were submitted and was won by Xavienne Roma Richardson of St. Kitts. During her August 31, 2022, appearance on “Working for You”, Ms. Richardson explained what inspired her to submit the winning theme. “When I saw the Independence Theme Slogan Competition come up… I was like maybe this is my chance. There were certain parameters. It has to focus on talent development and sustainability so I thought about what that meant because…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 31, 2022 (SKNIS): Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew is presently away from the Federation. He is in Barbados attending the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2022 from September 1-3. While the Honourable Prime Minister is abroad, below are the acting appointments of his Cabinet colleagues: Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Citizenship and Immigration. Hon. Konris Maynard, Minister of National Security. Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Health and Social Security.

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 31, 2022 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs launched its Girls Empowerment Movement and Sisterhood (GEMS) programme on Wednesday (August 31, 2022) under the theme “Girls Under Construction – Building a Firm Foundation for a Stronger Future.”The launch was marked by a ceremony at the Lodge Community Centre attended by government officials, His Excellency Michael Lin, Resident Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan), mentors, and the young people to be mentored.Director of Gender Affairs, Virgil Jeffers, said that the programme’s design enhances the development of young girls. It also provides a suitable…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 31, 2022 (SKNIS): Minister of Public Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Post, Information, Communication and Technology et al, the Hon. Konris Maynard toured the facilities of The Cable St. Kitts Ltd on August 31, 2022. During the tour, Minister Maynard met with the management and staff and was briefed on a number of ongoing projects. “First of all, thank you for welcoming me, I want to commend the team for all the work you have done. I know sometimes the general public does not get to see the hard work that you get to put in, the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 31, 2022 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew and a delegation, arrived in Barbados today (August 31) to attend the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2022, which takes place from September 1-3 at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre in Bridgetown under the theme “One People. One Destiny. Uniting and Reimagining our Future.” The Prime Minister’s delegation includes the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Economic Development and Investment; Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Marcus Natta; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Mrs.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 31, 2022 (SKNIS): Chair of the Independence 39 Committee, Permanent Secretary Sharon Rattan, will be the special guest on the popular government radio and television programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. The discussion will focus on the plans for the celebration of the 39th Anniversary of the Independence of St. Kitts and Nevis. The winner of the theme competition for this year’s Independence will be announced during the programme. Some of the regular activities on the Independence calendar include the Independence Day Military Parade, the Prime Minister’s Lecture Series, the Independence State Church Service, and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 30, 2022 (SKNIS): The Cabinet of Ministers met on Monday, August 29, 2022, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister the Honourable Dr Terrance Drew. During their meeting, Cabinet discussed several matters of national importance to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. Below are the outcomes of their discussions. The Cabinet agreed in principle to facilitate the payment of the St. Kitts Electricity Company’s fuel costs in order to enable lower energy costs for the residents on St. Kitts.The Cabinet has decided to take the following steps with respect to marijuana:to review the laws decriminalizing possession…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 30, 2022 (SKNIS): Dwayne Bravo, Captain of the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots cricket team, paid a courtesy call on the Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (August 29, 2022) to meet the new administration and celebrate the team’s success in The 6IXTY.Bravo warmly greeted the ministers and showed off the Universe Boss Trophy to the Cabinet. He expressed pride in the accomplishment of the team in the new 60-ball competition introduced by the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The ministers welcomed Captain Bravo and enjoyed a lighthearted moment taking pictures with the popular cricketer and the championship…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 30, 2022 (SKNIS) – The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, the first Cuban-trained medical doctor to serve as Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, has said that the twin-island Federation will always value the cordial relationship it shares with the Republic of Cuba. Prime Minister Dr. Drew was at the time addressing guests at a social gathering organized by the Embassy of Cuba in St. Kitts and Nevis and the St. Kitts and Nevis Cuban Alumni Association on Saturday, August 27, 2022. The event was attended by the Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to St. Kitts and…