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The Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) met in a Special Emergency Session on Wednesday, 7 July, in the wake of the assassination of the President of Haiti. The Heads of Government are shocked and saddened by the assassination of a member of the CARICOM family, His Excellency Jovenel Moise, during the early hours of 7 July 2021. They are concerned by the condition of his wife, the First Lady, Her Excellency Martine Moise, who was gravely wounded in the attack, and wish her a full and speedy recovery Heads of Government strongly condemn this abhorrent and reprehensible…

All of us at the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) are deeply saddened by the killing of Haitian President, Jovenel Moïse and the wounding of his wife, First Lady, Martine Moïse. We offer our most sincere condolences to the entire nation, especially the family and friends of the late President and Mrs Moïse. The CDB pledges its continued support for the country’s development efforts as it faces social and economic development challenges and the effects of natural hazards.     CDB desires calm and stability for the entire nation in the days ahead.     7th July, 2021

Issued at: 5pm Wednesday, 7th July 2021. Present Weather: Partly cloudy with slight dust haze Winds: A fresh breeze of 22mph from the east Temperature: 28°C / 83°F Max Temp: 31°C / 88°F Humidity: 75% Sea Level Pressure: 1016.1mbs or 30.00″ 24hr rainfall at the R.L. Bradshaw Intl. at 2 pm: 1.2mm / 0.047″ Amount of rainfall for the month of July: 6.2mm / 0.24″ Sunrise: Tom 5:42am Sunset: Tom 6:49pm Weather Forecast Valid until 8 pm Tomorrow. Winds: Easterly at 12 to 20mph over land reaching to 14 to 25mph over coastal waters and elevated terrain with possible gusts…

It is with a heavy heart that I learned of the extremely sad news of the assassination of the President of the Republic of Haiti, Mr. Jovenel Moïse. I also understand that the First Lady was also seriously injured in the attack and is now receiving medical treatment at a hospital. On my own behalf and that of the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis, I extend sincere condolences to the family and the people of Haiti and hope that they may find solace and comfort even during this traumatic and challenging time. We condemn this heinous and…

The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. W.I. Friday, July 2, 2021. — The University of the West Indies Press (UWI Press) is pleased to announce that four of its published books have recently earned recognition by international publishing awards. On June 9, two UWI Press books were announced among the bronze medallists when the Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY Awards) declared its annual winners. Beyond Homophobia: Centring LGBTQ Experiences in the Anglophone Caribbean edited by Moji Anderson and Erin C. MacLeod was selected as the bronze medallist in the LGBTQ+ Non-Fiction category, and Revivalism: Representing an Afro-Jamaican Identity by Maria A.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 06, 2021 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Health’s robust contact tracing continues to identify new cases of COVID-19 with two (2) positive results within the last 24 hours, and 81 recovered cases, which include 39 residents and two staff members of Her Majesty’s Prison. St. Kitts & Nevis COVID-19 Situation Report No. 467 as of Tuesday, July 06, 2021, states that the total number of confirmed cases now stands at 517 with 196 active cases, 318 recovered cases and three deaths. 499 of those cases were recorded in St. Kitts while 18 were registered in Nevis. To date, there have been 21, 450 negative results. -30-

As of July 06, 2021, thirty-nine (39) residents at Her Majesty’s Prison and two (2) members ofstaff have now fully recovered from the COVID-19 virus. They were given the all-clear byhealth officials after having two negative tests recently. Currently, there are sixteen (16)residents and ten (10) members of staff who are still considered active cases. They are all in astable condition at this time. Members of staff and residents at the Prison Farm in Nevis weretested over the weekend and their results all returned negative.Following an outbreak of the virus in the Prison in St. Kitts in June, the management…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 06, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris will hold a press conference on Thursday, July 08, 2021 from 10:00am in the Conference Room at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Lime Kiln, Basseterre. PrimeMinister Harris will update citizens and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis on matters of national importance including the country’s ongoing fight against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. PrimeMinister Harris’ press conference will be carried live on Freedom (106.5) FM, Sugar City (90.3) FM, VON Radio (860 AM or 93.7 FM),…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 06, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Tonight’s edition of the popular virtual programme, Leadership Matters with Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, will not be aired. Overthe last two days, the honourable prime minister has been engaged in a series of discussions as part of the Forty-second Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Asa result of the extended hours of these high level meetings and the fact that his presence as Prime Minister is required, he would not be able to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 06, 2021 (SKNIS): Officers of the Special Victims Unit (SVU) of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) will be featured on the popular government radio and television programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, July 07, 2021. The special guests will be Detective Sergeant Consie Rogers, Head of the SVU, and Constables Asheshia Paul and Toshika Millington in charge of Investigations at the SVU. The discussion will focus on the role and function of the SVU; the reporting mechanism for cases of domestic/sexual violence and abuse; legislation with respect to such violence and abuse;…