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UNFPA has taken another step to ensure that the sexual and reproductive health and rights needs of women and girls, men and boys and other vulnerable populations are prioritized in emergency settings in the Caribbean. On Wednesday, the organization launched guidelines that will support shelter managers and emergency coordinators to reduce the risk of gender-based violence and integrate essential actions for the provision of integrated sexual and reproductive health services in emergency shelters. All Caribbean countries are prone to natural disasters and during these emergencies, women and men, boys and girls seek shelter; a safe space where specific health and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 1, 2021 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis celebrates the addition of another medical specialist in the person of Dr. Yannik M. Henry, who recently graduated from the University of Medical Sciences in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, with a speciality in Paediatrics.The young and vibrant medical mind received his early education at the St. Paul’s Primary School in his home village of St. Paul’s, the Sandy Point High School (now Charles E. Mills Secondary School) and the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) respectively. Around the year 2010, Henry was awarded an academic…

Charlestown, Nevis, September 1, 2021… Award-winning travel and lifestyle PR agency, CIIC PR, announced today the addition of Nevis Tourism Authority to its growing list of travel and tourism clients. Nestled in the Eastern Caribbean, the island of Nevis is known for its rich local history, natural beauty and its rustic charm. CIIC has been selected to lead a strategic communications campaign that will integrate media and trade relations, partnerships, influencer relations and thought leadership opportunities in the US and Canada.   “We are looking forward to working closely with the Nevis Tourism Authority to position the island as a…

The Forensic Services Department of The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis police Force plays a very important role when it comes to solving crimes. The Department has even been able to assist other territories with crime scene matters. This week’s Policing With You programme (September 02, 2021) will feature this department. Joining Host, Inspector Alrick Edwards will be the Director of Forensic Services Department, Latoya Lake-Marshall and Ballistics Tool Mark Examiner, Corporal Damien Challenger. “Policing With You” is aired every Thursday on ZIZ radio from 9:15 a.m. You can also watch it live on the Facebook Pages of The Royal…

Community Notice The general public is advised that visits to the Department of Labour must now be done by appointments. This temporary measure was implemented to avoid large crowds being at the department at the same time. The Department of Labour can be contacted at telephone 467-1100 or 662-2075 or via email skndol@gov.kn. Messages can also be sent to the department’s Facebook Page or Twitter account.

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 01, 2021 (SKNIS): Six of the thirty-three (33) matches for the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 Tournament are closed to the general public. Minister of Sports, the Honourable Jonel Powell, provided a rationale for the closed games while appearing on Issues on Freedom FM 106.5 on Monday, August 30, 2021. “Every public CPL Fixture and the one we would have given out from the beginning would have shown six matches that were closed or behind closed doors to the public. The reason for that is that those are six matches that take place in the mornings during the week,”…

September 01, 2021 It is indeed with great pleasure that I extend heartfelt congratulations to you Atiba Harris on being elected the new President of the St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association (SKNFA) during Sunday (29th August) night’s Executive Committee elections. Atiba, your convincing victory is a strong and clear sign that your message of enhancing St. Kitts and Nevis football and helping to move the sport forward truly resonated with the football fraternity in our beloved Federation. I marvel at the fact that you were able to achieve this remarkable feat at the youthful age of 36. You now…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 1, 2021 (SKNIS): Officials from the National Disaster Management Committee will be featured on the popular government radio and television programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. The special guests will be Dr. Eric Browne, representative of the Environment Sub-Committee, and Kervyn Lloyd, representative of the Foreign Assistance Sub-Committee. Areas for discussion will include developing strategies and plans that protect the environment during disasters; designing an environmental response plan in disasters and designing procedures for requesting and receiving foreign assistance as a result of a disaster in keeping with CDEMA’s Regional Coordination Plan and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 31, 2021 (SKNIS): In July 2011, the International Coordination Council of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme approved the St. Mary’s Biosphere Reserve (SMBR) in St. Kitts and Nevis. The UNESCO St. Mary’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Committee has undertaken the task of cleaning up the Cayon River, Hermitage Estate, and the Hermitage and Keys Bay areas.On August 27, 2021, MAB assessed the Cayon River Ghaut in an effort to further the work being done by the SMBR in relation to biodiversity, climate protection, and securing cultural heritage. During a recent interview, the Project…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 31, 2021 (SKNIS): With the recent arrival of the first batch of 11,700 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, children over the age of 12 years old can now be vaccinated against the deadly virus. Minister of Education, the Hon. Jonel Powell, during his remarks at the virtual opening ceremony for the 2021-2022 school year, urged all persons to support the vaccination efforts by the government to mitigate the transmission of the COVID-19 virus. “Our schools must open to admit our students for face-to-face instruction.  We must put structure, plans,…