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Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 24, 2021 (SKNIS): Despite the tremendous global challenges created by the COVID-19 Pandemic, St. Kitts and Nevis’ economy continues to rebound, said Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, during the November 23 edition of Leadership Matters. “We continue to experience continued progress in our economy. More people have found employment. The tourism sector hitherto the most severely hit of all sectors is regaining its strength and buoyancy,” said Prime Minister Harris. “While we are not yet at pre-COVID-19 levels, we can now see that light at the end of the tunnel. This last quarter is the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 24, 2021 (SKNIS): During the November 23, 2021 edition of ‘Leadership Matters’ hosted by Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Hazel Laws spoke to the importance of following all the necessary precautions in an effort to curb the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus across the Federation. “The risk of the fourth wave is real. Let us do all we can to prevent and mitigate its impact on our society. The experts predict that 2022 will be brighter than 2021 for countries like ours that are well vaccinated against COVID-19. Let’s…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 24, 2021 (SKNIS): The St. Kitts and Nevis National Carnival Committee which is responsible for organising Sugar Mas 50 is ensuring that all soca monarch finalists and pageant contestants will be vaccinated. This was highlighted by Shannon Hawley, Chair of the National Carnival Committee, during the Sugar Mas 50 Press Conference on November 24, 2021. She explained that the protection of the contestants and participants was something that the National Carnival took into consideration very early because of the intimacy of the pageant. Ms. Hawley said, “Every participant who is taking part in the National Carnival is…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 24, 2021 (SKNIS): The communication and cultural gaps between law enforcement in St. Kitts and Nevis and the Spanish-speaking community are getting smaller as a result of concerted efforts at the Police Training School. The school’s Commandant, Inspector Shorna Francis-Edwards, said that Spanish was listed as a formal subject during the training of Course 45. The introduction of the language training is a direct result of the growing population of Spanish speakers living in the twin-island Federation. Their influence is particularly noticeable in Newtown, where the training school is located. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 Pandemic derailed the planned…

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) says it has noted with ‘profound regret’ the passing of former Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines Sir James Mitchell, adding that his death has brought to an end an era in the country’s history, as he was the last surviving Parliamentarian at the time of Independence in 1979. CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett, in a message to Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves, extended condolences to the Government and People of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and to Sir James’ family. “The Region has lost a true stalwart of Integration…May he rest in peace”,…

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 — The Commission of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) extends sincere condolences to the Mitchell Family and the Government and people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, on the passing of Sir James Fitz-Allen Mitchell, former Premier and Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Sir James Fitz-Allen Mitchell served as Premier and Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines from 1972 to 1974 and 1984 to 2000, respectively. In his capacity as Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, he also served as a member of the OECS Authority and as…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, November 24, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — Former champion team Unity Domino Club and Mansion Domino Club ensured there would be no third game in the best-of-three semi-finals when on Tuesday November 23 they powered their way into the finals of the 26th edition of Constituency Number Seven Dr the Hon Timothy Harris Domino League. Not making it into the finals were defending champion team, Tabernacle Domino Club, which fell at the hands of Mansion Domino Club, and Sylvers Domino Club felled by Unity Domino Club in classic supercharged games played at the new Lodge-Ottley’s Community Centre. Former champion team Unity,…

The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Monday, November 22, 2021. — The University of the West Indies (The UWI) through its Medical Alumni Association (UWIMAA) has launched an Endowment of US$1.5 million. Though in its early days, the fund – under the patronage of Sir George Alleyne, Chancellor Emeritus of The UWI and globally celebrated contributor to the fields of international medical and public health, is already attracting interest and donations from alumni and organisations within the Caribbean and internationally. Contributing to student scholarships and funding for medical faculties, donors are pleased to support the UWIMAA’s bid to catalyze and assure the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 24, 2021 (SKNIS): Men’s health issues will be the focus of the popular government radio and television programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. The special guests will be Dr. Kyle Carty, General Practitioner in the A&E Department at the JNF General Hospital and Mr. Newrish Nital, Forensic Psychologist. International Men’s Day was observed globally on 19th November. The day is set aside to highlight discrimination against men and boys, as well as to celebrate their achievements and contributions. The Department of Gender Affairs, as part of a series of events during the month of November, would like to highlight issues pertaining to the health and well-being of men and boys. Dr. Carty…

DUBAI, 23 November 2021 – Business leaders have an obligation to mentor and support women in the workforce to aid their professional development and help them establish careers and businesses, a discussion at the Women’s Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai was told today (23 November). Launching a two-year programme that aims to increase the number of opportunities available to female entrepreneurs, Laila Hatahet, Programme Specialist, UAE Liaison Office for the GCC, UN Women, said mentoring was one of the top strategies for closing the gender gap in entrepreneurship and leadership. Laila Hatahet said: “In the UAE, 95 per cent of businesses are small…