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Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 16, 2022 (SKNIS): The opportunities available to females serving in the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) will be reviewed to ensure that there is gender equity within the law enforcement agency. The issue was mentioned by Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, during a meeting with the rank and file of the Police on Tuesday (August 16, 2022) at the National Emergency Management Agency Conference Room. Prime Minister Dr. Drew stated that in a previous conversation with Commissioner of Police Hilroy Brandy. he enquired about the number of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 16, 2022 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis recognizes the dedication and commitment shown by the rank and file of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) and as such, has decided to review compensation and resources for the Police.This was according to Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, during a meeting with the rank and file of the RSCNPF on Tuesday, August 16 2022 at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Conference Room.“I know that the maintenance of law is hard, stressful and tiring. Therefore,…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 16, 2022 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew said that Federal Cabinet. which he leads, is committed to improving workers’ rights and protection.This was one of the concerns raised on Tuesday, August 16, when Prime Minister Drew met with officers of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) at the NEMA Conference Room.“This is a workers’ party. It is the oldest party in the English-speaking Caribbean. It was founded on the principle that workers should be taken care of, and therefore that will be…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 16, 2022 (SKNIS) – In his first meeting with the rank and file of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) today (Tuesday, August 16) at the NEMA Conference Room, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew thanked the officers for their commitment to maintaining law and order in St. Kitts and Nevis.“I want to say thank you for agreeing to be police officers and to be public servants. With your help, I know that we will transform the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force into a paragon of excellence and the envy of…

PRIME MINISTER DREW TO MEET WITH RANK AND FILE OF THE POLICE FORCE TODAY, TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 16, 2022 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew is scheduled to meet with the rank and file of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) this morning (Tuesday, August 16, 2022) from 9:00am at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Conference Room.The meeting will be carried live on ZIZ Television (channel 5), as well as through ZIZ’s Facebook and Youtube pages.Prime Minister Drew holds the portfolio as the Minister of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 15, 2022 (SKNIS): The addition of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine at the Joseph Nathaniel France (JNF) General Hospital will significantly add to the provision of quality healthcare in St. Kitts and Nevis.The acquisition of this machine was a high priority for the now Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, who assumed office on Saturday, August 06, 2022At the first official Cabinet Meeting held on Monday, August 15, 2022, at Government Headquarters, PM Drew indicated that the machine will be in St. Kitts shortly.“We have promised the MRI and the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 15, 2022 (SKNIS): A new waiver with immediate effect from August 15, 2022, has been introduced by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis to allow all citizens, residents and international travellers entry into the Federation without restrictions.Prime Minister and Minister of Health the Honourable Terrance Micheal Drew made the announcement during the first official Cabinet Meeting held on Monday, August 15, 2022, at Government Headquarters.“I have indicated with the support of my colleagues that there are no more restrictions for our people to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis. I have indicated a waiver until…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 15, 2022 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew met with members of his Cabinet, along with invited persons, where he welcomed them earlier today, Monday, August 15, 2022.Held in the Cabinet Room of the Office of the Prime Minister, Monday’s meeting featured the full slate of Cabinet members including Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Geoffrey Hanley; the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas; the Honourable Konris Maynard; the Honourable Samal Duggins; the Honourable Marsha Henderson, the Honourable Senator Garth Wilkin, Attorney General, and Senator Dr. the Honourable Joyelle Clarke.In delivering brief remarks, Prime Minister Dr.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 15, 2022 (SKNIS): On August 13, 2022, the Rt. Honourable Dr. Denzil Llewellyn Douglas was sworn in as a Minister of the Government of Saint Christopher and Nevis in the new Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew Administration.Dr. Douglas, the elected representative for Constituency Number 6, will take up the portfolio of Minister of Foreign Affairs. The subjects include Foreign Affairs, Foreign and Joint Missions, Regional and International Organizations, Conferences and Protocol and United Nations Agencies. The Departments include the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Overseas Missions. Dr. Douglas also holds the portfolio for the Ministry of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 15, 2022 (SKNIS): Come the new academic year 2022-23 and going forward, students attending the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) will receive free tuition. Speaking at the Swearing-in ceremony of his Cabinet of Ministers on August 13, 2022, at the Warner Park Cricket Stadium, Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew underscored that education is the key to our children’s development and success. “My brothers and sisters, we also heard the cries of students whose parents could not afford to pay the costs for them to attend our Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College. These hardships were primarily caused by…