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NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (September 06, 2021) — The second phase of the Bath Village Road Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Project is expected to commence soon. Hon. Spencer Brand, Minister of Communication and Works made the announcement while addressing residents of Bath Village at a town hall style meeting hosted by the Ministry of Communication and Works on September 02, 2021. “Phase 2 will commence very shortly, and Phase 2 is basically from Mr. Dick in the south along the main carriageway here in Bath at the intersection of ‘Boom.’ “The length I am told is 3, 400 feet and in most cases the…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, September 16, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — Prime Minister of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr the Hon Timothy Harris, has called on each and every citizen to be a hero to the nation by adjoining individual and collective responsibilities in their fight to contain and defeat Covid-19. “We must continue to rise to the occasion,” beseeched Prime Minister Harris. “We will not all be named a National Hero, but we all can, in our individual and collective endeavours, be a hero to our nation. My call today is for every citizen of St. Kitts and Nevis to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 16, 2021 (SKNIS): As St. Kitts and Nevis celebrates its 38th Anniversary of Independence, Her Excellency Paula-Mae Weekes, O.R.T.T. President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, conveyed sincere congratulations to the Government and People of the twin-island Federation. A Diplomatic Note addressed to His Excellency Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton, Governor-General of St. Kitts and Nevis reads: “Your Excellency, on behalf of the Government and People of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and on my own behalf, I am pleased to extend to you and to the Government and People of the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 16, 2021 (SKNIS): In concluding his Commemorative Message in honour of the Federation’s National Heroes on September 16, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. The Honourable Timothy Harris, paused to congratulate and recognize the contribution of a student who penned this years’ winning theme for the 38 Anniversary of Independence. “I want to acknowledge the contribution of a young student from the Verchild’s High School who created or authored this year’s Independence theme. Could you give a big hand of applause to Emani Samuel, a third-former of the Verchild’s High School,” said Dr. Harris. The winning…

Residents of St. Kitts and Nevis are invited to apply to fill the post for a Project Officer, Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat. For information on the duties of the post and to apply interested candidates are required to visit the CARICOM Secretariat’s Recruitment Portal which can be accessed via the CARICOM Secretariat’s Website athttps://caricom.org/opportunities_category/caricom-secretariat-vacancies/. The deadline for submission of applications is Friday, October 01, 2021.

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 16, 2021 (SKNIS): The economic contribution of the Caribbean Premier League Twenty20 (CPLT20) to St. Kitts and Nevis will be calculated and released in the coming weeks. However, Minister of Sports, the Honourable Jonel Powell, said that successfully hosting a major international sporting event during a pandemic has been extremely valuable. In an interview at Warner Park after the final match of the tournament won by St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Minister Powell noted that the country has set international precedence and the returns have exceeded the investment. “It enhances a lot of the relationships we have…

IICA has published the “Atlas de los biocombustibles líquidos 2020-2021,” an accurate, reliable and detailed information tool on the main biofuel variables. Cover of the Atlas de los biocombustibles líquidos 2020-2021. San Jose, 16 September 2021 (IICA).Liquid biofuels have become an important tool for the decarbonization of land transport, and it is the agricultural sector that provides the basic raw materials for the processing and production of these more environmentally friendly biological fuels.The production and consumption of liquid biofuels—acknowledged as an option for transitioning toward clean energy—fell significantly in 2020, due to mobility restrictions and the contraction of economic activity.However, data…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 16, 2021 (SKNIS): During a ceremony held at National Heroes’ Park in observance of National Heroes Day on Thursday, September 16, thirteen unsung heroes were honoured for their contribution to nation-building. The Governor-General, His Excellency, Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton, approved the following National recipients of Honours Award, which is consistent with the National Honours Act. The National Honours Act established a trio of merit-based awards, which includes the Medal of Honour, the Companion of the Star of Merit, and the Order of National Hero. This year’s recipients of the Companion of the Star of Merit include Uhral…

Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris lays wreath in honour of the nation’s five National Heroes during today’s National Heroes Day Observance Ceremony

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Thursday, September 16, 2021:​ Addressing the nation on Wednesday, September 15, Minister of Education, the Honourable Jonel Powell, reminded residents of changing landscapes in education brought about by the community spread of COVID-19 in the Federation. “In recent times, several of our schools and early childhood facilities have been impacted by Covid-19. The Ministry of Education has worked collaboratively with the Ministry of Health to first and foremost uphold the safety of all and mitigate the further spread of the virus,” the Minister expressed. Explaining how the emergency system outlined in the Ministry of Education’s Guidelines for…