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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, April 06, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis will be receiving its share of COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX Facility later today, Tuesday, April 06, 2021.TheCOVAX Facility, to which St. Kitts and Nevis is a member, is a global effort co-led by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), the Gavi Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).Officialsfrom the Ministry of Health have confirmed that the country will receive its full total of 21,600 doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca…

The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Monday, April 5, 2021. The University of the West Indies has secured an international grant of US$25 million, the largest in its history. United States’ Silicon Valley digital technology giant, Eon Reality, announced its partnership with The UWI that will assure the significant investment in Caribbean digital education and professional training. The grant will see Eon Reality, the global technology conglomerate, entering the Caribbean market as a post-COVID education development leader. The project is spearheaded by Dr Luz Longsworth, Principal of The UWI Open Campus and Pro Vice-Chancellor of Global Affairs. A thought leader and planner…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 04, 2021 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. The Hon. Timothy Harris, has offered condolences to the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan), H.E. Dr. Tsai Ing-wen and the Government and people of Taiwan on the recent tragic train accident. In a letter to the Taiwanese President, Prime Minister Harris said: “I have learned with profound sadness of the unfortunate train derailment between Hualien and Taitung with great loss of lives and injury to many others. My heart goes out to the families of those who have perished and…

April 4, 2021 My Fellow citizens and residents, Happy Easter to you. Easter is a very special time here in our Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis and the global Christian community, as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The three days have quickly sped. It is also a time when we come together, with our family and with our friends, to draw strength from the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Easter story teaches us that no matter how bad things may seem, our faith will always lead us to a new beginning. The Gospels…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 02, 2021 (RSCNPF): The Police are investigating the death of a 15-year-old boy from Crab Hill, Sandy Point. The incident occurred on Thursday, April 01, 2021. The Police responded to a report received at about 9 p.m. and visited the Sandy Point Basketball Court. Investigations so far have revealed that the juvenile and his friends were playing a game of basketball when a large tree fell on top of him. His friends managed to escape. He was transported via the Emergency Medical Service to the Pogson Medical Centre where he succumbed to his injuries. He was…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 03, 2021 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis’ Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Hazel Laws, sought to allay concerns about the time frame of the development of the COVID-19 vaccines, which has caused some hesitancy among individuals in getting the jab. At the March 31, 2021, National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) Briefing, Dr. Laws explained that efforts to develop a vaccine started many years ago. “In 2003, if you recall, we had the SARS Outbreak in Eastern countries and then in 2012, we experienced the MERS Outbreak. Now the SARS and the MERS were all caused by coronaviruses…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 03, 2021 (SKNIS): Governor-General of the Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis, His Excellency Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton, GCMG, CVO, QC, JP, LL.D, has reached out to the Government and people of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on the fatal train accident on April 3 in a tunnel north of Hualien County, Eastern Taiwan, that killed at least 50 and injured dozens more. The passenger train was carrying 490 people when it derailed. It’s Taiwan’s worst train crash in decades. His Excellency Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton relayed to Resident Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan)…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 03, 2021 (SKNIS): “You must choose to be the best in life that you can be, and you must never let anyone tell you that you can’t make it to a better place because the power lies in you,” Prime Minister Dr. The Honourable Timothy Harris told a group of over 50 Explorers Cadets on Thursday, April 01, 2021. The youth were assembled at the Explorers Headquarters in Phillips for the start of their first ever sleep-in Easter Camp. Prime Minister Harris spoke at a soft opening ceremony that was held at the Headquarters for the camp.…

My Fellow citizens and residents, Happy Easter to you.Easter is a very special time here in our Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis and the global Christian community, as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The 3 days have quickly sped.It is also a time when we come together with our family and with our friends.The Easter story teaches us that no matter how bad things may seem, our faith will always lead us to a new beginning. The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John help our understanding of Easter.The message I take from…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 1, 2021 (SKNIS): The Department of Community Development and Social Services established a Seniors Enrichment Programme to further develop elderly care services within the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.Community Development Officer, Haniff Charles, said during the radio and television show ‘Working for You’ on March 31 that “The Senior Enrichment Programme brings some formality to what we do in terms of eldercare. There is already the residential care service that most persons are familiar with through the Saddlers home.”“There is also the geriatric care that we provide for our home care officers and I am certain…