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NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (October 08, 2021) –The following is an announcement from the Ministry of Health and Gender Affairs in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) regarding distribution of masks and hand sanitizers. The general public is asked to note that the Ministry of Health and Gender Affairs has made masks and hand sanitizers available at community centres throughout the island of Nevis effective Monday 11th October, 2021. These items will be distributed during the hours of 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily while supplies last. Please visit the community centre in your area to be further guided.

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, October 8, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — Six of the seven games played on Thursday evening October 7 in the fourth segment of play in the 26th edition of Constituency Number Seven Dr the Hon Timothy Harris Domino League featured an all-round improved showing by the players as the competition heats up. While they did not choose the venue, Small Corner Bar Domino Club met Guinness Domino Club at Cuban Bar in Lodge Project, where Small Corner Bar edged out Guinness 13-11 in a close contest. At the neighbouring venue, the old Lodge Community Centre, two former champion teams faced their opponents with…

October 08, 2021, BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Two regional institutions have come together to forge a partnership to advance renewable energy (RE) development and energy efficiency (EE) promotion in the Caribbean. Yesterday, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) formalised this partnership, signing a Framework Agreement which will guide their work together. Vice-President (Operations) of CDB, Isaac Solomon, emphasised that such partnerships were needed now more than ever, as there is greater global urgency and ambition around climate goals. “Indeed, the urgency of the transition in the energy sector towards greater use of RE options has significantly increased with the global accelerated drive towards net-zero or carbon…

BASSETERRE (8th October, 2021): The Honourable Lindsay F.P. Grant, Minister of Tourism, Transport and Ports appeared this past Wednesday and Thursday on WSFL TV’s Inside South Florida.Click here to view. Appearing in the first of three broadcast segments created to bring the St. Kitts & Nevis message to the affluent areas of Florida’s “Gold Coast,” including Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties, this segment, focused on history. Minister Grant informed viewers of the close ties to the United States through founding father Alexander Hamilton, born in Nevis, and Sam Jefferson II, the great, great, great, grandfather of Thomas Jefferson, the third president and…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (October 08, 2021) –The following is an announcement from the Ministry of Human Resources in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) regarding a vacancy in the Ministry of Health. The Ministry of Health in the Nevis Island Administration is inviting suitably qualified individuals to apply for the post of Public Health Administrator. OVERVIEWThe Ministry of Health is searching for a self-motivatedleader to assist with the management of the Public Health Department services. The Public Health Administrator will oversee the financial operations of the units under the umbrella of the Ministry of Health, Public Health Department. This individual will be responsible for developing, implementing…

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Friday, October 08, 2021:​ The Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Primary school emerged the winner in the finals for the Primary School Independence 38 Elocution Competition. The competition, which was held on Thursday, October 07, at the Antioch Baptist Church was contested by eight primary schools in St. Kitts. This is the first year that the SDA Primary School participated, and the school came into the competition with a winning spirit, as its representative Christopher France commanded the attention of the audience and judges with his rendition. Principal of the Seventh Day Adventist Primary School, Mrs. Yvette Blanchette, expressed…

DUBAI, 7 October 2021 – The dome of Al Wasl Plaza at Expo 2020 Dubai has been illuminated with images of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum through the Rashid Al Khair show, featuring an Arabic poem penned by renowned poet Mohammed bin Saif Al Otaiba, and accompanied by the melodies of famed composer Fayez Al Saeed. The poem speaks of the people’s love for the visionary man and leader who saw the immense potential of Dubai, and devoted his life to his country’s growth and development. Nahla AlMheiri, Director – UAE Content at Expo 2020 Dubai, Expo 2020 Dubai, said: “Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed…

DUBAI, 7 October 2021 – The World Majlis, Earth 2.0 | Reengineering Planet Earth, presented in collaboration with the Maldives as part of Climate & Biodiversity Week at Expo 2020 Dubai, has been highlighting the strong sense of urgency to achieve the global sustainability objectives. Panellists shared insights on the importance of innovation and collaboration to deliver solutions that support these goals. The discussion sought to address the role of technology and engineering in a warming world, the risks associated with such efforts, and how to balance the interests of different stakeholders equitably. His Excellency Mohamed Nasheed Former President of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 07, 2021 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis will be added to the list of countries and territories with approved proof of vaccination from 4:00 am on Monday 11th October, 2021, by the UK Government. However, if you arrive in England before that date, you must follow the rules for people who are not fully vaccinated. If you arrive after October 11, you can use a vaccine certificate to prove your vaccination status.At the NEOC COVID-19 Briefing on October 6, the Medical Chief of Staff at the JNF General Hospital and Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Cameron Wilkinson indicated that St.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 07, 2021 (SKNIS): The new quarantine requirements announced for fully-vaccinated incoming travelers under Statutory rules and orders No. 38 of 2021 will indeed lead to an increase in visitors for the upcoming Christmas season. It is against this backdrop that Medical Chief of Staff of the Joseph N. France General Hospital and Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Cameron Wilkinson, highlighted that majority of the COVID-19 cases for the month of September are local cases with only a few being imported. “Our protocol requires that only vaccinated visitors come with a negative PCR- Test which was done within 72…