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Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 17, 2021 (SKNIS): The marine environment of St. Kitts and Nevis has continued to degrade over the years due to marine pollution, most of it being plastic pollution, making fishing for the local fishers increasingly difficult.Director of the Department of Marine Resources, Dr. Marc Williams, said this during his appearance on the September 15 edition of SKNIS’ “Working for You”.He said, “We cannot blame fishers for overfishing; we have to look at ourselves on the land and see what we are doing to contribute to the problem of marine pollution and marine debris.”“When you see fishers go…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 17, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – His Excellency Dr. K. J. Srinivasa, High Commissioner of the Republic of India to St. Kitts and Nevis, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris earlier today (Friday, September 17) as part of his official visit to the Federation.During the meeting, held at the Office of the Prime Minister at Government Headquarters, Prime Minister Harris and High Commissioner Srinivasa discussed a number of pertinent matters to both nations including visa waiver for ordinary nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis entering…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 17, 2021 (SKNIS): The influx of sargassum seaweed is posing a significant challenge for local fisherfolk plying their trade. Director of the Department of Marine Resources, Dr. Marc Williams, noted that the seaweed affecting St. Kitts and Nevis originates from the sea between Brazil and West Africa. The thick buildup in the sea and on the shore has reduced the number of days that fisherfolk can operate. “This has decreased some of the fish catch numbers, especially with our ocean pelagics which are the tuna, dolphin, and swordfish as well as some of the coastal pelagic which…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 17, 2021 (SKNIS): As the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis continues the economic rebound from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the fisheries sector will be a key driver of success. Director of the Department of Marine Resources, Dr. Marc Williams spoke on the importance of training fisherfolk across the Federation, and the implementation of domestic legislation to better protect the fishing industry during the September 15 edition of ‘Working For You’.“Training is given to fishers on an ongoing basis, and also with respect to equipment. Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, all fishing gears have been at reduced…

SPECIAL LANDS SALES COMPANYP O Box 286Old Inland Revenue BuildingBay Road, BasseterreGeneral Manager Job Description The Special Lands Sales Company is interested in hiring a General Manager who will be in charge of the daily operations, effective control, and supervision of all departments of the company along with the marketing and sales of the company’s lands. The successful applicant must ensure adherence of the company to the terms of the Shareholders Agreement and that the company meets its financial, legal, and other regulatory obligations. As manager of the company, the successful applicant will be responsible for developing pricing strategies, identifying potential…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 17, 2021 (SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kits and Nevis continues the fight against the deadly COVID-19 virus and has recorded nine (9) deaths related to COVID-19. The announcement was made by the Minister of Health, Hon. Akilah Byron-Nisbett, during a national address on September 15, 2021. The Minister of Health stressed the importance of vaccination and urged persons to get their children vaccinated against the deadly virus. “It is with a deep sense of sorrow that I inform you that St. Kitts and Nevis has recorded the ninth death attributed to COVID-19. On behalf of the Government…

TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT STATEMENTANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES 2:30 PM ECT FRI SEP 17 2021…TROPICAL DISTURBANCE AL95 COULD BECOME A TROPICAL CYCLONE AND AFFECT THE AREA…A TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR THE LEEWARD ISLANDS AND THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS. A TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT MEANS THAT, IN THIS CASE, A TROPICAL DISTURBANCE WITH OVER A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF BECOMING A TROPICAL CYCLONE IS IN OUR MONITORED AREA. WATCHES AND WARNINGS ARE NOT REQUIRED AT THIS TIME BUT MAY BE REQUIRED IN THE NEXT 48 HOURS.GIVEN THE INHERENT FORECAST UNCERTAINTIES REGARDING AL95, WITH RESPECT TO TIME OF FORMATION, EVENTUAL…

In the run up to COP26 Climate Change meeting in Glasgow, European Commission, Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans is travelling to Antigua and Barbuda, from 19-22 September, for talks with Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne, who currently chairs the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). The EU and AOSIS are long-standing partners in international climate negotiations, and are committed to driving an ambitious outcome at COP26. Executive Vice-President Timmermans will notably meet with Prime Minister Hon Gaston Browne, and Hon. Paul Chet Greene, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Immigration of Antigua and Barbuda. He will also visit an EU-financed project on Barbuda which involves the reconstruction of over 100 homes destroyed by Hurricane Irma in 2017. The EU and its Member States…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (September 07, 2021) — Award-winning travel and lifestyle public relations agency, CIIC PR, announced recently in a press statement, the addition of Nevis Tourism Authority (NTA) to its growing list of travel and tourism clients. According to the statement, CIIC PR was selected to lead a strategic communications campaign that will integrate media and trade relations, partnerships, influencer relations and thought leadership opportunities in the United States and Canada. “We are looking forward to working closely with the Nevis Tourism Authority to position the island as a premier destination for leisure travellers,” said CIIC Founder and Chief Executive Officer…