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BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, August 5, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — Making a statement in Parliament on Thursday August 5 in his capacity as Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Timothy Harris informed the nation that St. Kitts and Nevis has one of the most comprehensive social safety nets in the region. It covers, among others, persons living with disabilities. “We continue to focus on the people, delivering in accordance with our commitments and resources so prudently managed over the last 6 years,” said Prime Minister Harris. “We will continue to put our people first, Mr Speaker, and be an administration that…

PRESS RELEASE (August 05, 2021) — The St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA) is the recipient of a platinum sponsorship by New Generation Engineering, a local company operating in Basseterre, St. Kitts. At a handing over ceremony held at SKNYPA’s Secretariat on Wednesday, August 04, 2021, a $5,000 cheque was presented to SKNYPA by the company’s General Manager and founder, Mr. Nubian Greaux. The monetary donation will assist in executing activities that SKNYPA has planned for its 20th anniversary. Mr. Greaux said at the ceremony that “it was a pleasure for us to involve ourselves in this partnership and…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 05, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – During this morning’s (Thursday, August 05) Sitting of the National Assembly, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris stated that more than 600 of the 2,915 applications received to date for assistance under the Income Support Programme have been approved for payments to beneficiaries. The Income Support Programme is one element of the Government’s second stimulus package announced in July of this year that aims at stimulating the Federation’s economy and providing support and assistance to those most vulnerable and needy. “The…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 05, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris said that the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis remains “a responsible member of the international community and is deeply committed to eradicating all forms of criminality.” Prime Minister Harris was at the time addressing the matter involving Mr. Ramon Olorunwa Abbas of Nigeria – who was recently charged in the United States of America for his participation in an international fraudulent scheme – and his relationship with St. Kitts and Nevis during today’s (Thursday, August 05) Sitting of…

The General Public is asked to take note that Seabourn Odyssey will arrive to St. Kitts on Thursday 5th August, 2021.  The vessel will be anchored at South Friars Bay in the vicinity of the Carambola Beach Club. To ensure that we can keep our nationals and residents safe, and offer a healthy and quality experience for visitors, the following protocols are in place: Access to Carambola by the general public will be restricted or limited to mitigate any risk or interaction with international cruise visitors. Visitors will ONLY explore the destination via fully vaccinated ‘ Travel Approved’ Bubble Tours.Local tourism employees interacting with cruise passengers,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 04, 2021 (SKNIS): The government’s push to promote entrepreneurship in St. Kitts and Nevis resonates loudly at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC).On the August 04 edition of ‘Working for You’, Dean of the Division of Adult and Continuing Education, Wanda Hughes, said that the course design at CFBC, particularly at the Technical and Vocational Division, has aspects of entrepreneurship built-in. This helps to expand the opportunities that students may consider after leaving the tertiary educational institution.Course areas offered include Information Technology, Agricultural Science Studies, Office Administration and Management Studies, Automotive Engineering Technology, Refrigeration and Air…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 04, 2021 (SKNIS): Dr. Moyia Rowtham, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC), said that attending the institution is an important venture as it offers a gateway to increased opportunities.“It is a great educational opportunity at a lower price that is here within the Federation. You also have the situation where you may have younger persons who may not know what they want to do and so the CFBC offers young individuals leaving high school an opportunity to come and explore, to make decisions about what they would really…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, August 4, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — Executives of the recently elected St. Peter’s Bus Association met with Prime Minister Dr the Hon Timothy Harris on Monday August 2, where they discussed challenges facing them at the College Street Ghaut bus stop and suitable venues for relocation. At the meeting which was held at the College Street Ghaut bus stop, Prime Minster Harris was accompanied by Senior Physical Planner in the Department of Physical Planning, Ministry of Sustainable Development, Mr Austin Farier. Association executives in attendance were President Mr Andrew ‘Talbo’ Bass, Vice President Mr Devon ‘Smooth’ Caines, Treasurer…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 04, 2021 (SKNBS): At a sitting of National Assembly, which will be held on August 05, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., the Minister of International Trade, Industry, Commerce, Consumer Affairs and Labour, the Honourable Wendy Phipps, will seek leave to introduce and have read a first time the Bureau of Standards Bill, 2021 also known as the National Standards Act. This Act is significant because it is the foundation for having a National Quality Infrastructure (NQI). An NQI is a national framework that guides the production of local goods and services based on agreed standards that follow…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 04, 2021 (SKN National Commission to UNESCO): Despite the disruption to the normal scheduling of the World Heritage Committee due to the pandemic, UNESCO’s most influential body held its 44th session virtually towards the end of July, with remote participation by delegates from St. Kitts and Nevis. The Federation was elected to the World Heritage Committee in November 2017, as one of the 21-strong body of Member States, represented at this specialized UN agency based in Paris.  After a four-year mandate on the Committee, St. Kitts and Nevis will stand down later this year at its General…