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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 01, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – St. Kitts and Nevis’ platinum-branded and industry leading Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme continues to attract interest from discerning investors from all corners of the world. PrimeMinister and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, had the opportunity recently to virtually promote the Federation’s programme and business opportunities available to potential investors in the West African nation. Thevirtual session hosted by The Guardian Nigeria was dubbed, “Nigerian Citizens: Build a Legacy and Broaden Your Horizons by Investing in St. Kitts and Nevis”. Withthe oldest…

The Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis continues to experience a gradual increase in the number ofpositive cases of COVID-19. As of Saturday,January 30, 2021 the Federation has confirmedone additional case of coronavirus disease. The international traveler landed in the Federation onJanuary 16, 2021 from the United States of America (USA). The patient has been in quarantineat one of the COVID-19 certified hotels since arrival. The patient was duly notified and is nowin isolation. This additional case brings the total number of COVID-19 confirmed cases to 38 with 26cases for St. Kitts and 12 cases for Nevis. Please note that…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, January 31, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — Overcast skies shortly before the first light of the day did not deter health-conscious walk enthusiasts from assembling at the bus stop in Bellevue Village, St. Kitts, on Saturday January 30 in readiness for the first Prime Minister’s Monthly Health Walk for Year 2021. Regular walk participants welcomed members of the successful Molineux/Cayon Cricket Club (MCCC), who in the spirit of community bonding joined Prime Minister and the Area Parliamentary Representative Dr the Hon Timothy Harris on the now highly anticipated monthly health walk which he has been sponsoring since 2007. Star…

PRESS RELEASE : In a speech of a few minutes this Friday evening, January 29, French Prime Minister, Jean Castex, announced a series of measures in the face of the increase in COVID 19 cases in France. Among them, the return of “compelling reasons” for travel to and from all French overseas territories and in particular Guadeloupe and Martinique. “All trips to and from all of our overseas territories will now be subject to the production of compelling reasons,” announced Jean Castex this Friday evening. At the end of a defense council announced late this Friday, January 29, the Prime…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 29, 2021 (SKNIS): Director of the Public Works Department, Cromwell Williams, underscored the importance of water security and sustainability during the radio and television show ‘Working for You’ on January 27.The Director stated that “We live on a small island and we have limited water resources available to us in the form of freshwater.”However, he said that “Water is critically important for basic health, and so yes we believe that it should always, therefore, be affordable.”“We use just about five to six million gallons per day and most of that, about two-thirds of that, comes from…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 29, 2021 (SKNIS): Homebuilders in St. Kitts and Nevis are strongly encouraged to include a cistern or water storage tanks in their building design to promote sustainability and address water shortages.   A cistern is a large tank or a container that is used for water storage. The twin-island Federation and other Caribbean countries have experienced reduced rainfall over the past five years, which experts suggest is a consequence of climate change. As such, Director of the Public Works Department (PWD) Cromwell Williams strongly endorsed building with cisterns. “You should consider it when you are building,” he said on…

In this episode, Communications Officer at the CARICOM Secretariat, Ms Tusankine English-Francis, presents a weekly news roundup of the latest from the Caribbean Community.Highlights: 0:01:01 CARICOM-EU RELATIONS: EU assures CARICOM Brexit will not leave Region exposed.0:05:46 BLACKLISTING: EU acknowledges the negative impact of blacklisting.0:09:18 INTRA-REGIONAL RELATIONS: CARICOM, Trinidad, and Tobago strengthen diplomatic ties.0:13:15 CLIMATE CHANGE: AOSIS Chair lauds US’s move to rejoin Paris Agreement.You can also follow our Social Media Platforms to stay in the loop.                                         

Port of Spain, 29 January 2021 (IICA). In the community of Moruga, Trinidad, some 40 farming families and members of the Moruga Hill Rice Multipurpose Cooperative Society (MHRMCSL) are carrying on generations of hill rice farming. This rice variety was brought from the United States to Trinidad in 1812 by the Merikins, formerly enslaved persons and ex-soldiers. For these re-settlers, hill rice became a basic source of food security. Since COVID-19, food security has become a global priority. Ensuring adequate supplies of nutrient dense foods to maintain good health and enhance recovery continues to be a global concern, particularly for…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 29, 2021 (SKNIS): Given the stark reality of the COVID-19 pandemic globally, and the need to exercise precautionary measures in light of the highly transmissible and deadly coronavirus – especially in relation to large sporting events with massive crowds – the National Covid-19 Task Force met with St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association (SKNFA) Executive on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, to consult on upcoming major football tournaments. Representing the SKNFA were Stanley Jacobs, General Secretary; Geoffrey Hazel, Technical Director; Dexter Tyrell, Office Manager; and Donald Freeman, President of the United St. Paul’s Football Club. The delegation was led…

The Association of Caribbean States (ACS) is seeking applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill a Consultancy post of Project Manager at the Secretariat of the ACS. Applicants must possess a post-graduate degree or equivalent in Project Management, Business Administration or similar discipline, a post-graduate degree in Environmental Management or Marine Environmental Management, four years practical experience in management and implementing technical cooperation projects, with at least one year of project leadership experience. Candidates must also be fluent in two or three official languages of the ACS. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the planning, budgeting, implementation and monitoring of…