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Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 16, 2022 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, said that his government remains committed to fiscal prudence and strong economic management as the country rebounds from significant challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2019, statistics from the St. Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board indicate that a record 30,487 persons were contributing to the scheme. Thirteen hundred contributors were listed as self-employed, while 29,181 were employees. Total wages at that time stood at over one billion dollars, the highest ever recorded. The numbers fell dramatically in 2020 as lockdowns and…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 16, 2022 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Plans are in the advanced stages for the official handing over of the first set of Petrocasas houses located in Mansion village.The new homeowners are expected to receive their keys during a ceremony scheduled for Friday, February 18, 2022 at 4:00pm.This comes just two weeks after the Government, through the National Housing Corporation (NHC), distributed twenty homes to residents of the Stapleton community in St. Peter’s.Friday’s ceremony will feature remarks from Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, the Parliamentary Representative for the area…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 16, 2022 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Education continues to foster partnerships with local businesses in an effort to strengthen the delivery of education across the Federation. This week, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Mr. Vincent Hodge and Mrs. Abigail Caines-Leader, Assistant Manager at Tropical Shipping presented ten (10) scholarships to high school students from across St. Kitts. In making the presentation, Permanent Secretary Hodge said, “We want to commend the students for their hard work at primary school, so this is as a result of that performance in Grade Six. We congratulate and encourage you to continue…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 16, 2022 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Earlier today (Wednesday, February 16, 2022), Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris welcomed officials from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – led by His Excellency Ahmed Alkhateeb, Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Saudi Fund for Development – to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.The purpose of H.E. Ahmed Alkhateeb’s visit was to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s bilateral relations with St. Kitts and Nevis, and to seek the Federation’s support for Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo. Saudi Arabia is…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 16, 2021 (SKNIS): The St. Christopher Air and Seaports Authority (SCASPA), in collaboration with the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF), held a two-week Basic Constable Training Course with the objective of building capacity and exposing recruits to various disciplines that they can be adept at in becoming security officers at SCASPA. A total of twenty-three (23) officers successfully completed the training course. During the closing ceremony held on Tuesday, February 15, SCASPA’s Security Manager, Loui Hendrickson said, “We at SCASPA are very grateful to the St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force to have accommodated this training…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 16, 2022 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris said he is proud of his Team Unity Government’s accomplishments after only seven years in office, particularly on the work done to advance the commitments made in the context of its good governance agenda. Since assuming office in 2015, the government has done much to strengthen and advance good governance in St. Kitts and Nevis. This includes the operationalization of the Integrity in Public Life Act through the appointment of a three-member Integrity Commission, and the passing of key…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), is pleased to announce that the distribution process of medical and relief supplies has commenced successfully. A number of private and public sectors have begun to receive a portion of this generous gift donated by Ms. Tina Bow, Founder and President of the Simply Help Foundation. The continued partnership between the Simply Help Foundation and the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis solidifies a number of meaningful donations, comprising medical and relief supplies, which target the young and vulnerable groups. Over US $355,000 worth of donation has been handed over to the Prime Minister…

Charlestown, Nevis (February 15, 2022) – The Nevis Tourism Authority is excited to announce its panel of 2022 Ambassadors as part of the destination’s Tourism Ambassador Program – a partnership formed with a select group of travel tastemakers, influencers, and journalists chosen exclusively for their familiarity with the island. First launched in 2020, the Nevis Tourism Ambassador Program shares stories of Nevis from trusted voices with audiences around the world. The 2022 lineup boasts musical performer and former Spice Girl, Mel B; model and actress, Nikeva Stapleton; award-winning spa and luxury travel influencer, Ava Roxanne Stritt; and Caribbean media expert, Brian Major. Reaching…

CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS, February 14, 2022 (S.T.E.P.) — Director of the Skills Training Empowerment Programme (STEP) Mr Emile Greene, was in Nevis on Friday February 11 meeting with senior STEP staff where they discussed among others, the closer working relations between the two offices – in St. Kitts and in Nevis. Accompanying Mr Greene from St. Kitts was STEP Office Manager Mrs Agatha Caines, and while in Nevis they held discussions with Manager of STEP operations in Nevis Mr Bernel Hanley, STEP Nevis Chief Field Officer, Mr Oscar Browne, and STEP Nevis office Manager, Ms Isis Morton. “Something we discussed was that we…