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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – On Friday, 29 January 2021, the Caribbean Examinations Council® (CXC®) launched the organisation’s Strategic Plan for 2021 – 2025 at the Pegasus Hotel in Jamaica, to staff and specially invited guests, including former Governor General of Jamaica and former Chairman of CXC®, Professor Sir Kenneth Hall, now Chancellor of the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean, (UCC). The five-year plan entitled “Committed to our people – shaping our future”, was ratified at the 53rd annual governance meeting of the CXC® Council (The Board), which was held virtually on 4 December 2020. At the launch event, Dr Wayne Wesley,…

As of Monday, February 1, 2021 the Federation has confirmed one additional case ofcoronavirus disease. The international traveler landed in the Federation on January 17, 2021from the United States of America (USA). The patient has been in quarantine at one of theCOVID-19 certified hotels since arrival. The patient was duly notified and is now in isolation.This additional case brings the total number of COVID-19 confirmed cases to 39 with 27cases for St. Kitts and 12 cases for Nevis. Please note that 36 cases have fully recovered withzero deaths. There are now three (3) active cases. These patients are stable and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 02, 2021 (SKNIS): The Ministry of National Security has publicly shared its National Security Strategy (NSS) which provides a comprehensive plan for an “all-government approach” to further ensure a safe and secure environment for citizens, residents and visitors.The objective of the NSS is to clearly determine the threats that impact, or could impact, the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, inform the citizenry, as well as provide for and take those actions that are necessary to ensure the safety, security and stability of the nation and its interests. The document represents the results of a detailed…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 02, 2021 (SKNIS): Officials from the Regional Integration and Diaspora Unit (RIDU) will be featured on the popular government radio and television programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, February 03, 2021. The special guests will be Samuel Berridge, Assistant Secretary, RIDU in the Office of the Prime Minister, and His Excellency Lionel Sydney Osborne, Head of the RIDU, Ambassador to CARICOM, and OECS Commissioner. The panel will discuss the role and functions of the CARICOM Ambassador; give an overview of the CARICOM (Caribbean Community) and look at the functions and principle Organs of the Community. The…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 02, 2021 (SKNIS): Officials from the Regional Integration and Diaspora Unit (RIDU) will be featured on the popular government radio and television programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, February 03, 2021.The special guests will be Samuel Berridge, Assistant Secretary, RIDU in the Office of the Prime Minister, and His Excellency Lionel Sydney Osborne, Head of the RIDU, Ambassador to CARICOM, and OECS Commissioner. The panel will discuss the role and functions of the CARICOM Ambassador; give an overview of the CARICOM (Caribbean Community) and look at the functions and principle Organs of the Community. The impact of…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, February 2, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — After five segments of play in the first round of the St. Kitts National Domino Association (SKNDA) tournament currently taking place at the New Town Community Centre, Terminal Boyz Domino Club players remain unbeaten. When the twelve teams taking part in the competition met on Sunday January 31, Terminal Boyz extended their winning streak by beating Newcomers II Domino Club 26-18 in a game where Terminal Boyz’s Selwyn Anno and Vincent Bowry won six games and lost two. Two highly exciting games of the evening saw Til Ah Marning Domino Club fight…

Basseterre: St. Kitts, February 1, 2021: ​The National Commission for UNESCO announced the approval of funding to assist with the Professionalization of the Teaching Force by way of its Participation Programme. The submission by focal point for the Professionalization of the Teaching Force Carla Mills Diamond and her team was successful in gaining the support of UNESCO in forwarding the education sector plan. According to Mrs. Diamond the funding which was provided specifically to establish the operational and regulatory framework for a National Teaching Council, comes at a critical time in the process. The focal point stated that it is…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 01, 2021 (SKNIS): Over 8,500 persons in St. Kitts and Nevis who were negatively affected due to the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic, have benefited from a payout of more than EC $22.7 million from the Social Security COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund.This was revealed by Minister with Responsibility for Social Security, the Honourable Eugene Hamilton, during his speech on Monday, February 01, 2020, to mark the 43rd Anniversary of St. Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board.“Over 8500 persons were provided with the COVID-19 fund grants, which served as stimulus payments in respect of the period, April to June 2020 in…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 01, 2021 (SKNIS): St. Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board is celebrating 43 years of service to the Federation’s population, today, Monday, February 01, 2021.The occasion was marked by Minister responsible for Social Security, Honourable Eugene Hamilton, who delivered a national address on Monday (February 1, 2021) highlighting the past, present and future prospects of the insurance scheme.He noted that the number of contributors in 1978, the first year of operation, stood at 12,119 persons with $3.3 million contributions collected. In 2019, those figures rose considerably with 30,437 contributors with $99.6 million in contributions collected for the…