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DUBAI, 11 October 2021 – The first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region is off to a great start, with Expo 2020 Dubai welcoming 411,768 ticketed visits in its first ten days. Expo 2020 opened its doors on 1 October, and figures up to and including 10 October show that visitors belonged to 175 nationalities – not far off the 192 countries that are participating in the event, each with its own pavilion. One in three has come from abroad, with this proportion expected to increase as international travel ramps up. Dimitri S. Kerkentzes, Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) said: “Expo 2020 Dubai’s opening week has undoubtedly been a success. The numbers we…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 11, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris today (Monday, October 11) participated virtually in the Twenty-second Special Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) which focused primarily on the upcoming COP26 meeting. The Twenty-sixth Conference of the Parties (commonly referred to as ‘COP26’) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will take place from October 31 – November 12, 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland. At Monday’s meeting, CARICOM Heads sought to solidify the Community’s positions that will be adopted…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 10th, 2021 (NEMA): Preparations are underway for the assembly of two field hospitals here on St. Kitts. In its mandate to comprehensively manage disasters federally, NEMA is in receipt of two field hospitals donated by US SOUTHCOMMS. The field hospitals are intended to complement the existing health facility by providing care to the growing covid 19 cases. Accordingly, training of health practitioners and support staff will begin tomorrow, Monday 11th October, 2021. The Deputy National Disaster Co-ordinator, Mrs. Claricia Langley-Stevens,(Operations Officer from NEMA to supporting the Ministry of Health) says,“that the nation is thankful for the timely donation of the field hospitals. The useful gifts from the US government to the Ministry…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 10, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, joined other leaders from around the world in congratulation the Government and people of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on the attainment of the 110th anniversary of the country’s National Day, today, Sunday, October 10, 2021. The tenth of October or, as it is more commonly known “double ten”, is a holiday in Taiwan commemorating the start of the 1911 Wuchang Uprising in China, which marked the end of the Qing Dynasty, leading…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 09, 2021 (SKNIS): This year marked the second consecutive year that the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in St. Kitts and Nevis celebrated its National Day which is observed annually on October 10, with an environmental beach cleanup, an activity Ministers of Government in the Federation described as a significant contributor to cleaner and healthier environments. The environmental cleanup, which was held at South Friar’s Bay on the South East Peninsula on Saturday, October 09, came as a result of the ongoing threat posed by COVID-19. It replaced the usual cocktail reception in celebration of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 09, 2021 (SKNIS): Deputy Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Shawn Richards, congratulated and commended the Republic of China (Taiwan) on its 110th National Day which is observed on October 10 annually. “As Taiwan is celebrating its National Day, I bring greetings, commendations and congratulations on behalf of all of the people of St. Kitts and Nevis. Ambassador, I would want on behalf of the Government and the people for you to extend congratulations from the people of St. Kitts and Nevis,” said Deputy Prime Minister Richards, while delivering a brief message on Saturday, October 09,…

DUBAI, 8 October 2021 – The UK’s Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, took to the skies above Expo 2020 Dubai in a dynamic and colourful display, as part of the UK Pavilion’s participation at the world’s greatest entertainment and cultural gathering. For 20 minutes, nine aircraft flew in formation around the site, trailing vapours of red, white and blue in a breath-taking series of low and high-flying precision manoeuvres. The Expo News Service team has been speaking to Wing Commander David Montenegro, Officer Commanding, Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team,about participating in Expo 2020, what the site looks like from the air, and the Red Arrows’ intensive training. What does it take to join the Red Arrows?“The pilots in the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 08, 2021 (SKNIS): Being prepared is key to a community’s ability to respond and recover from any disaster and this requires engagement and coordination with relevant stakeholders. In this regard, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) places a high priority on community outreach, working with communities around the island to be proactive in reducing vulnerability to various hazards. “There is an initiative that is ongoing that we intend to roll out which is going into the communities and engaging persons of all ages asking them questions,” said NEMA’s Public Relations Officer, Michelle Rodrigues, during her appearance on…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 08, 2021 (SKNIS): Health authorities in St. Kitts and Nevis are now offering COVID-19 antigen testing for outbound travellers of the twin-island Federation. Chairman of the National COVID-19 Task Force, Abdias Samuel, announced the change on October 06, 2021, during the National Emergency COVID-19 Briefing. He noted that most destinations require a negative COVID-19 test to be submitted before arrival in the respective country/territory. Until now, the only test that was available locally under this arrangement was an RT-PCR test. The range has now expanded as countries begin to alter their travel stipulations. “We have been in…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 08, 2021 (SKNIS): The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) has been credited for strengthening St. Kitts and Nevis’ damage and needs assessment plan which guides the actions of teams who go out to survey the damage after a disaster and recommend strategies to safeguard lives and properties. “We are a part of a regional body, CDEMA, who gives us a lot of support and they help in the drafting and refining of the damage assessment and needs analysis policy,” said Livingston Pemberton, representing the Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis Committee in St. Kitts and Nevis during his…