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Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 15, 2021 (SKNIS): Minister with Responsibility for Social Security, the Hon. Eugene Hamilton has categorically denied suggestions that there are plans to raise Social Security deductions in St. Kitts and Nevis.“There have been no announcements of any increases in any deductions for persons contributing to Social Security,” he said.Minister Hamilton dismissed the topic as a “rumour which has spread across the country” on Thursday, January 14, 2021, during the Prime Minister’s monthly press conference held at the NEMA Conference Room.Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, also addressed the matter.“There has been no…

(EMU) – St. Kitts, Wednesday, January 13, 2021: Officials from the Ministryof Education joined in a celebration of accomplishment with fifty (50) of itsemployees, to whom it rendered financial assistance as they advanced theirstudies in Education at the University of West Indies (UWI). The UWI Recognition and Virtual Ceremony held 13thJanuary at the Antioch BaptistChurch acknowledged the challenging work of the successful graduates who workedtirelessly to accomplish their academic goals. While addressing the gathering Minister of Education, Hon. Jonel Powell the importanceof continued education. “Whenever nationals and citizens upgrade their qualifications, thebenefits extend to the nation where they are, and…

(18 January 2021) – UN Women, the European Commission, the Governments of Belgium, France,Mexico and Cartooning for Peace, are launching a global Comic and Cartoon Competition tocelebrate the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action of 1995, the most visionary agenda for theempowerment of women and girls, was adopted in Beijing, China by 189 governments committedto taking strategic, bold action, to ensure equality and non-discrimination. Twenty-five years later, the Beijing promise is only partially fulfilled, and social justice is stillinaccessible to too many women. To bring visibility to the unfinished…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 15, 2021 (SKNIS): A National Gender Policy for St. Kitts and Nevis would be useful in addressing the many social issues that were highlighted in the Gender Equality Study that was done in 2014, says the Director of the Department of Gender Affairs, Celia Christopher.Mrs. Christopher was at the time speaking on the radio and television programme “Working for You” on January 13.She stated that the study outlined a number of issues and that the policy will be able to address those matters including men and women’s biological and culturally constructed differences and bring equity to various…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 15, 2021 (SKNIS): The Department of Gender Affairs is receiving full support by the Minister responsible, the Honourable Eugene Hamilton, says Director of the Department, Celia Christopher while appearing on the radio and television show “Working for You” on January 13. Mrs. Christopher said that she also had the opportunity to work with the former Minister of State responsible for Gender Affairs, the Honourable Wendy Phipps and got full support from her as well.“I’ve gotten full support where gender concerns are conveyed to Honourable Minister Phipps,” she said. “As a matter of fact, she goes out of her…

(EMU) – St. Kitts, Friday, January 15, 2021: Curriculum developers along with the Monitoring Implementation and Support Team (MIST) gathered on January 15th to review the ongoing piloting of the enhanced curriculum that Started in September 2020. Director of the Curriculum Development Unit, Amanda Edmead explained the purpose of the MIST session. “The purpose of this session was to receive feedback from coaches, who are charged with the responsibility of monitoring and guiding teachers in the use of this curriculum.” The enhanced curriculum is a student-centered document which directs the quality of teaching and learning framework within the classrooms to…

Community Notice Citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis are invited to apply for scholarships to pursue Undergraduate, Master’s and Doctoral level studies in Serbia. The scholarship covers free tuition, a monthly stipend of 15,000 dinars, free accommodation, compulsory health insurance and a resident visa. Applicants should be under the age of 21 years to qualify for an Undergraduate scholarship, Under 25 for a Master’s scholarship, and Under 35 for a Doctoral scholarship. Additional information can be obtained from the Human Resource Management Department (HRMD) at Government Headquarters. Telephone 467-1323. Applications must be submitted to the HRMD before midday on January 22, 2021. -30-

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, January 15, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr the Hon Timothy Harris, on Thursday January 14 informed the nation that major crimes have been trending downwards and his Team Unity Administration will endeavour to further enhance the safety and security of St. Kitts and Nevis. Speaking at his first monthly press conference for the Year 2021, which was held at NEMA’s conference room in Lime Kiln, West Basseterre, Prime Minister Harris while thanking members of the police force for the role they have played in bringing down major crimes he also advised citizens…

Opening Statement by the Hon Prime Minister, Dr Timothy Harris at the Monthly Press Conference on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the Parliamentary Lounge, Government Headquarters My fellow citizens and residents, as this is my first Press Conference for 2021, I use this medium to again wish all of you a Happy New Year. This year promises many opportunities to rebuild our economy and society, stronger and safer. Our able management of our Country since 2015 has allowed us to build up unprecedented fiscal surpluses that have helped us so far to weather the rough storms of the COVID-19 pandemic. …

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 14, 2021 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): International students contribute over $21 billion annually to Canada’s economy and support vitality in its communities. As has been the case in many other places, COVID-19 has presented a myriad of challenges for its international students. Most notably, for many holders of a post-graduation work permit (PGWP), the pandemic’s disruption and uncertainty have jeopardized their chances of obtaining the work experience they need to apply for permanent residence.As part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to support international students through this challenging time, the Ministry of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship…