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NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (November 26, 2021) — Apart from a two-day collaborative prayer initiative, faith-based organisations on Nevis are working on two other initiatives to tackle social issues in schools and the community. Rev. Ron Daniel, Chairman of the Nevis Evangelical Association accompanied by Fr. Piotr Palowski, Chairman of the Nevis Christian Council, said on November 23, 2021, that the organisations are collaborating on strategic matters of interest that would benefit the island, and have so far met with the police. “We met with the High Command of the Police and they indicated to us that there are some crime-fighting ways in…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (November 26, 2021) — The following is an address by Hon. Hazel Brandy-Williams, Junior Minister of Gender Affairs on Nevis on the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women observed on November 25, 2021. November 25th is recognised as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and December 10th is recognized as International Human Rights Day. Across the entire globe, the period that spans these two days of special observance are uniquely set aside as the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. This year, 2021 is the 30th anniversary of this global observance.…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, November 26, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — Sylvers Domino Club from Hidden Alley in Lodge Village, created history Thursday evening November 25 at the new Lodge-Ottley’s Community Centre when the team clinched the third overall position in the 14-team 26th edition of Constituency Number Seven Dr the Hon Timothy Harris Domino League tournament. Formed six years ago and the only team captained by a female, Octavia ‘Tackie’ Huggins-Sewell, Sylvers came out the better team to beat defending champion team Tabernacle Domino Club 14-10 in a tight and hotly contested game for the third and fourth position that threateningly bore signs of going either…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 26, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is aiming to distribute fifteen recently constructed homes at Estridge Housing Project Extension in December, 2021. The homes earmarked for distribution are the first 15 of 50 “petrocasas”, which literally translates to oil houses, being donated to the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, under the Petrocaribe arrangement. As part of the activities organized in observation of his 28th anniversary as the elected representative for St. Christopher Seven, Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable…

Thursday, November 25, 2021 — The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission joins the international community in recognition of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence under the theme: “Orange the world: End violence against women now!”. The annual campaign kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. This period provides an opportunity to raise awareness on the prevention and elimination of violence, especially against women and girls. Gender-based violence (GBV) has been defined by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 26, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The capabilities of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force Forensic Lab are expected to significantly increase in 2022, as technicians there are set to undergo a series of training in a number of areas critical to crime solving. This was confirmed by the Director of Forensics with the Police Force, Ms. Latoya Lake-Marshall, on November 25 during a tour of the facility in Tabernacle by Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris. “For 2022, these technicians here, they…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 26, 2021 (SKNIS): The Enchanted Princess is the fourth cruise ship to make its inaugural call at Port Zante since the start of the 2021/2022 tourism season. The Enchanted Princess berthed on Tuesday, 23rd November, 2021. Minister of Tourism, Transport and Ports, the Honourable Lindsay Grant, said that the inaugural visit of the Enchanted Princess demonstrates the relationship between St. Kitts and Nevis and the Princess Cruise Line which began during the 2013/2014 season with the arrival of the Emerald Princess. “Since then, we have welcomed the Royal Princess, Ocean Princess, Caribbean Princess, Crown Princess, Pacific Princess, Regal…

BASSETERRE (27 November, 2021):Effective today, Mrs. Melnecia Marshall is the Deputy Chief Executive Officer for the St. Kitts Tourism Authority. Mrs. Marshall is a 14-year senior executive who is a transformational leader, result oriented, strategically focused and passionate about tourism. A daughter of the soil, Mrs. Marshall began her tenure with the organization in 2007 as a Marketing Associate representing the destination at tradeshows and other promotional events in the source markets — USA, Canada, and the UK. Over the years her dedication and commitment propelled her to the positions of Marketing Support Manager and most recently the Product Development Manager.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 26, 2021 (SKNIS): Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Lindsay Grant, welcomed the Seabourn Ovation to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis on its inaugural visit. In his speech during the Plaque Exchange Ceremony on November 25, he stated that “It is clear that Seabourn is a longstanding partner of this destination and as a destination we value it and we value the confidence and the trust that you reposed in our destination which continues to be quite evident.” He continued, “Over the years we have welcomed the Seabourn Legend, Seabourn Quest, Seabourn Spirit, Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 26, 2021 (SKNIS): Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 10:00 am. The Order Paper and other papers will be disseminated later. The National Assembly will be broadcast live on ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and participating radio stations. It can also be viewed live on TV Channel 5 in St. Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis. It will also be streamed live at www.zizonline.com Copies of Bills can be found on the website (sknis.gov.kn) of St. Kitts and Nevis Information…