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Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 10, 2021 (SKNIS): The unveiling of a billboard on Thursday, June 10, 2021, marked the future home of Futsal in St. Kitts and Nevis as the Ministry of Sports continues its community concept in sports to promote active recreation throughout St. Kitts and Nevis.Futsal is a FIFA recognised form of a small-sided indoor football game. It is played on a hard court, smaller than a football pitch and features two teams with five players-a-side on the field.Minister of Sports, the Honourable Jonel Powell, along with his Permanent Secretary Valencia Syder, Director of Sports, Charles Morton, and…

This week, the High Command of The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF)was notified of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 among staff. The individual, a civilian whoworks at Police Headquarters, was immediately placed in isolation. The person is in a stablecondition and is being supported and monitored. Following the advice of the authorities from theMinistry of Health, several other members of staff were quickly placed in quarantine in an effortto contain the situation. These persons have been tested and their first test results have all returnednegative. Commissioner of Police Hilroy Brandy wants to assure both RSCNPF staff…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 10, 2021 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with the Ministry of Education has created opportunities for the students of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College to experience all the intricacies of the agricultural sector.Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Kyle Flanders, said: “As part of the education initiative, the Ministry of Agriculture has partnered with the local college, CFBC, to have work experience for the students that are a part of the agriculture science programme there at CFBC.”“We have been to the agro-processing area to show the students how you can add value-added products by…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 10, 2021 (SKNIS): Director of the Department of Youth Empowerment, Pierre Liburd, said that the department continues to facilitate youth involvement in the decision-making processes of St. Kitts and Nevis as the full participation of youths is important and key to shaping a brighter future for all.“We have engaged young persons in a number of capacity development training through our regular leadership training tied to our summer camps,” said Mr. Liburd, on the June 09 edition of Working for You. “We have done training for general youth organizations where we host sessions at the Department of Youth Empowerment and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 10, 2021 (SKNIS): Director of the Department of Youth Empowerment, Pierre Liburd, has appealed to residents to openly encourage and support youth within the community engaged in positive, life-changing activities. He said that one way of doing this is by nominating a teen for a 25 Most Remarkable Teens Award. On Wednesday’s (June 09) edition of the radio and television programme ‘Working for You,’ Mr. Liburd highlighted the annual recognition programme which is now in its 11th year. The award, presented in the Federal Parliament, is designed to celebrate outstanding youth who are making a difference in society or…