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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 26, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris has reiterated his Government’s support for the fisheries sector, noting that the sector can play a lead role in St. Kitts and Nevis’ economic recovery post COVID-19. PrimeMinister Harris made those remarks when he addressed the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources’ National Fishers Consultation held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort on Thursday, February 25. “COVID-19 has taught us a lesson and as we look to the future post COVID-19 we are looking to agriculture,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 26, 2021 (SKNIS): While appearing on the radio and television show “Working for You” on February 24, Director of Agriculture, Melvin James, outlined some of the reasons for reviving Bayford’s Livestock Centre of Excellence. Mr. James said that in the past, Bayford’s had much livestock and was a place where schools used to travel to for picnics and field trips. He said that over time it dwindled until it was almost closed. The idea of reviving it and making it a Centre of Excellence is to turn it into a breeding farm. “The idea that we are promoting is…

The St. Kitts- Nevis Chamber of Industry of Industry and Commerce its annual AGM on Thursday February 25, 2021. The Business Meeting was held in the Conference Room of the Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions (CCCU) where the main order of business was presentation of the Auditors Report and the Financial Statements for the financial year ended December 2020. The Meeting also conducted the Election of the Board of Directors re-elected to serve for 2021 to 2022. President – Mrs. Giselle Matthews, Vice President – Mrs. Natalie Kelsick-Marshall, Treasurer Mr. Michael Davis – Treasurer; Mr. Faron Lawrence – Immediate Past…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 26, 2021 (SKNNRC): Black History Month is celebrated in the month of February and is a time to reflect upon the struggles of enslaved Africans and those who have benefited greatly from their exploitation. In speaking at the Black History Month Panel Discussion hosted by St. Kitts and Nevis’ Reparations Committee on February 22, 2021, Dr. Ahmed Reid, Associate Professor of Caribbean History at the City University of New York, said that Britain continues today to benefit from slavery.He referenced a tweet sent out by Her Majesty’s Treasury on February 9, 2018, which revealed that “In February…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 26, 2021 (SKNIS): St. Kitts Water Services Department (WSD) is currently engaged in installing new distribution pipes throughout Sandy Point as part and parcel of upgrading the island’s water distribution system. Assistant Water Engineer at the WSD, Charles Parris, said during an interview with SKNIS on February 24, 2021, that the St. Kitts Water Services Department decided to undertake this project in tandem with the Island Main Road Rehabilitation Project because it was the opportune time to engage in this pipe laying project as a number of lines were corroded. He said, “It involves the laying of about…

Community Notice The High Commission of India is pleased to announce the availability of several online short term courses including Solar Energy Technologies, Big Data Analytics, Finance for non-Finance Background and International Programs on Management Systems.Interested persons are asked to apply online via https://itecgoi.in/e-itec. Applications must be submitted four days prior to the start of the courses. The earliest course commences on March 01, 2021. More information can be found via the above online portal. -30-* Please air at regular intervals up until Saturday, March 13, 2021

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 26, 2021 (SKNIS): Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday 04th March 2021, at 10:00 am. The Order Paper and other papers will be disseminated later.The National Assembly will be carried live on ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and participating radio stations. It can also be viewed live on TV Channel 5 in St. Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis. It will also be streamed live at www.zizonline.comCopies of Bills can be found on the website (www.sknis.gov.kn) of St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service…

24-25 FEBRUARY 2021 The Thirty-Second Intersessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was held virtually on 24-25 February 2021. The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Honourable Keith Rowley chaired the proceedings. Other Members of the Conference in attendance were: Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Honourable Gaston Browne; Prime Minister of Barbados, Honourable Mia Amor Mottley, Q.C; MP; Prime Minister of Belize, Honourable John Briceño; Prime Minister of Dominica, Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit; Prime Minister of Grenada, Dr. the Rt. Honourable Keith Mitchell; President of Guyana, His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali; President…

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is dissatisfied and deeply concerned about the inequitable access to vaccines for Small Developing States like those of the Community. CARICOM calls for equitable access to vaccines in order to curb the impact of the pandemic, to protect our citizens and bolster the economy. As the virus does not discriminate, access to vaccines should not be discriminatory, with a few countries dominating the market with their resources and their volumes. Heads of Government noted that to date, even countries with the funds to purchase, have been unable to procure and receive vaccines through commercial arrangements, given…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 25, 2021 (SKNIS): Research and Documentation Specialist and Focal point for the Intangible Cultural Heritage, Ms. Marlene Phillips, in addressing attendees at the UNESCO Awareness Campaign for Policy Makers and Capacity Building Project For Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) opening ceremony, held at the Shadwell Great House on February 24, 2021, stated that culture “is who we are, it’s a part of our identity, and we need to be able to transfer this knowledge to the next generation”.St. Kitts and Nevis signed on to the UNESCO ICH Convention five years ago, to receive assistance to preserve the…