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My fellow citizens,Today September 27th is World Tourism Day, a global observance which has been celebrated each year since 1970, to foster awareness about tourism’s social, cultural, political and economic value and the contribution the sector can make towards sustainable development of our societies.Employing one (1) in every 10 persons world-wide, Tourism is a major driver of economic growth with a unique potential to create jobs and opportunities to supplement decent livelihoods. Further, it has a distinctive role in preserving our natural and cultural heritage and promoting the responsible and sustainable use of the natural environment. However, as we have…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 24, 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 Thursday, September 30, 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 Service under the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts September 27, 2021 – Ivor Keithley Phillip will assume the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA), effective October 1, 2021. Phillip brings to SCASPA over 20 years senior management experience. During his professional life, he has managed several local businesses, including the Solid Waste Management Corporation, and the St. Kitts Bottling Company Ltd where he had the distinction of being the first national to serve as General Manager. He has also served as a Board Member and Chairman of the Manufacturing Division of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce and is a Certified Trader at the East Caribbean Securities Exchange. Phillip holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with specialty in Domestic and International…

PRESS RELEASE (September 27, 2021) — The St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday, September 25, 2021, for Phase 1 of the SKNYPA Vision Park at Five Ways (in the vicinity of the CFBC and Icons Park) Basseterre, St. Kitts. The SKNYPA Vision Park will be an eco-friendly space where people in the community and the nearby college students can go to socialize, relieve stress and have a healthy place to relax and enjoy the scenery. The park will also educate and promote the vision of SKNYPA and increase the level of awareness of the association’s work. The Development…

PRESS RELEASE (September 27, 2021) — The St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA) for the first time in its history elected its youngest President 18-year-old Mr. Mauriel Knight and a member residing in Nevis Mr. Devonne Cornelius as Public Relations Officer to serve on SKNYPA’s newly elected executive. The other members that were elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday, September 26 are Vice President Mr. Malakhi Ferguson, General Secretary Ms. Duanna Bradley and Treasurer Mr. Jalen Monzac. The electoral process was supervised by Chairman of the Electoral Council, Mr. Dennis Knight and two honorary members Mr. Sam Condor and Mr.…

TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT STATEMENTHURRICANE SAM ALERT STATEMENTANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES 5:00 AM ECT MON, SEP 27, 2021THIS IS FOR THE LEEWARD ISLANDS AND BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS…HURRICANE SAM EXPECTED TO REMAIN A MAJOR HURRICANE FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. STILL EXPECTED TO PASS AT A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE ISLANDS…A TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE LEEWARD ISLANDS AND THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS.A TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT MEANS THAT, IN THIS CASE, A HURRICANE IS IN OUR MONITORED AREA. WATCHES AND WARNINGS ARE NOT REQUIRED AT THIS TIME BUT MAY BE NECESSARY IN THE NEXT 72 HOURS.BASED ON…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 26, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris will hold a press conference on Tuesday, September 28 from 3:00pm in the Conference Room at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Lime Kiln, Basseterre. At Tuesday’s press conference, Prime Minister Harris will update citizens and residents on a number of matters of national importance. Prime Minister Harris’ press conference will be carried live on Freedom (106.5) FM, Sugar City (90.3) FM, VON Radio (860 AM or 93.7 FM), WINN (98.9) FM, ZIZ Radio (95.9, 96.1, 96.3, 96.9 FM…

TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT STATEMENTHURRICANE SAM ALERT STATEMENTANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES 5:04 PM ECT SUN, SEP 26, 2021THIS IS FOR THE LEEWARD ISLANDS AND BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDSA TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE LEEWARD ISLANDS AND THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS.A TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT MEANS THAT, IN THIS CASE, A HURRICANE IS IN OUR MONITORED AREA. WATCHES AND WARNINGS ARE NOT REQUIRED AT THIS TIME BUT MAY BE NECESSARY IN THE NEXT 72 HOURS.BASED ON CURRENT INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS, HURRICANE SAM IS EXPECTED TO PASS AT A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE LEEWARD ISLANDS AND BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS BETWEEN…

WHCA31 TAPAHURRICANE SAM ALERT STATEMENTANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES 5:27 AM ECT SUN SEP 26, 2021THIS IS FOR THE LEEWARD ISLANDS AND BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS…SAM REMAINS A CATEGORY FOUR HURRICANE WITH FLUCTUATIONS IN INTENSITY LIKELY DURING THE NEXT DAY OR SO…A TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE LEEWARD ISLANDS AND THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS. A TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT MEANS THAT, IN THIS CASE, A HURRICANE IS IN OUR MONITORED AREA. WATCHES AND WARNINGS ARE NOT REQUIRED AT THIS TIME BUT MAY BE NECESSARY IN THE NEXT 72 HOURS.BASED ON CURRENT INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS, HURRICANE SAM IS EXPECTED TO…

WHCA31 TAPAHURRICANE SAM ALERT STATEMENTANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES 5:34 PM ECT SAT, SEP 25, 2021THIS IS FOR THE LEEWARD ISLANDS AND BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS …SMALL BUT DANGEROUS SAM A MAJOR HURRICANE…A TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE LEEWARD ISLANDS AND THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS. A TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT MEANS THAT, IN THIS CASE, A HURRICANE IS IN OUR MONITORED AREA. WATCHES AND WARNINGS ARE NOT REQUIRED AT THIS TIME BUT MAY BE NECESSARY IN THE NEXT 72 HOURS.BASED ON CURRENT INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS, HURRICANE SAM IS EXPECTED TO PASS AT A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE LEEWARD…