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Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 25, 2021 (SKNIS): The Government and people of Saint Lucia have wished the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis a happy 38th anniversary of Independence. In a congratulatory message from Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Honourable Phillip J. Pierre to Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Sylvester Harris, Prime Minister Pierre wrote: “On this special occasion, Saint Lucia celebrates with Saint Kitts and Nevis in the achievement of another milestone of progress and prosperity, particularly in the face of global calamities such as the COVID-19 and the growing threats of climate…

Citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis are invited to apply to fill the post of Unit Assistant, Conference and Protocol at the Association of Caribbean States Secretariat in Trinidad. Details about the duties and responsibilities of the post can be accessed online at www.acs-aec.org in the opportunities section. The deadline for receipt of applications is Thursday, September 30, 2021.

Basseterre, St. Kitts (September 23rd, 2021)—The St. Kitts Electricity Company Ltd. is issuing a final notice to all customers in arrears to bring their account up to date. The company has resumed its disconnection drive for delinquent customers. Customers in arrears should visit our main office immediately to clear all outstanding debts. SKELEC is aware that some customers are experiencing financial hardship, these customers should apply for our deferred payment arrangement plan at our Customer Service Department. We look forward to the kind cooperation and understanding of our customers during this time. Payments can be made using the company’s online bill payment portal by logging on to ebiz.skelec.kn or through the automated customer support…

The General Public is asked to take note that Celebrity Equinox will arrive to St. Kitts on Tuesday 5th October 2021. The vessel will be anchored at Port Zante.To ensure the safety of the General Public and offer a healthy and quality experience for visitors, please take note of the following: The General Public will be unable to access the following ‘ Travel Approved’ Bubble Vaccinated tours and attraction sites during the hours of 6:00am to 6:00pm on the 5th October: Brimstone Hill Fortress and National ParkCarambola Beach ClubCaribelle BatikFairview Great HousePalms Court GardensPort Zante including craft vendors from the Amina Craft Market…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (24th September 2021)—The St. Kitts Electricity Company Ltd. is advising the public of scheduled maintenance outages for the week Monday 27th September – Saturday 2nd October. The scheduled maintenance outages are necessary to perform maintenance as a part of our ongoing efforts to improve reliability. DATETIMEAREA(S) TO BE AFFECTEDMonday 27thSeptember 20219:00am-3:00pmBoyd’s HousingSaddlers: Main Road, Lower Back StreetSt. Paul’s East, Rawlins Plantation, WhitegateTuesday 28thAugust 20219:00am-3:00pmTabernacle: Johnson Road, Main Road, Back Street, Mission Street, Timba Lane9:00am-11:00amGovernment Headquarters, Church Street, Central Street, College Street GhautWednesday 29thSeptember 20219:00am-1:00pmCamps9:00am-3:00pmUpper Monkey HillThursday 30thSeptember 20219:00am-12:00pmNew Road, Gilliard’s Housing, Carifesta Housing9:00am-3:00pmCayon: Post Office, Tank, Sarah Bowry, Upper Cayon, Cabbage Tree…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 25, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris has used his presentation at the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, September 24 to show St. Kitts and Nevis’ support for two of its allied nations, namely, the Republic of Cuba and the Republic of China (Taiwan). In addressing the importance of partnerships on an international scale, Prime Minister Harris stated that the Federation’s diplomatic ties are founded on mutual respect for and adherence to the United Nations Charter, the rule of international…

WHCA31 TAPAHURRICANE SAM ALERT STATEMENTANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES5:10 AM ECT SAT, SEP 25, 2021 THIS IS FOR THE LEEWARD ISLANDS AND BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS …SAM ALMOST A MAJOR HURRICANE WITH ADDITIONAL STRENGTHENING EXPECTED… 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, THE FORECAST TRACK OF HURRICANE SAM PLACES THE SYSTEM SUFFICIENTLY…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 24, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris used the platform of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly to commend those larger, wealthier nations for answering the call for the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, particularly to small developing nations. “I commend the international community for its response to calls for vaccine equity and I am pleased to say that St. Kitts and Nevis is just one of the many countries to have benefited from the COVAX facility…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 24, 2021 (SKNIS): The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has offered warm congratulations and best wishes to the people of St. Kitts and Nevis on their 38thanniversary of Independence. In a letter to H.E. Mr. David P. Doyle, Permanent Delegate of St. Kitts and Nevis to UNESCO, the Assistant Director-General for Priority Africa and External Relations, Fermin Edouard Matoko said: “On the occasion of the celebration of your country’s National Day on 19 September, l wish to offer my warm congratulations and best wishes to you and the people of Saint-Kitts-and-Nevis. Allow me to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 24, 2021 (SKNIS): The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has conveyed several messages to St. Kitts and Nevis on its 38th anniversary of Independence, which was celebrated on September 19. His Excellency Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton GCMG, CVO, QC, JP, LL. D. received messages from H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE; H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the UAE.…