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Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 01, 2020 (SKNIS): Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris has commended the young people of the Federation for the efforts that they have been making in various fields. Prime Minister Harris was at the time speaking at his monthly press conference on October 01. He mentioned the Independence theme winner who is just 12 years old. “Young Destinee Morris will long be remembered for her contribution to our 37th Anniversary of Independence by her winning submission of the theme ‘Resilience, Innovation and Security for Independence 2020’,” he said. Dr. Harris also congratulated the 1,762 candidates who…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 1, 2020 (SKNIS): During his monthly press conference on October 1, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, commended the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) and the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) Bankers Association for extending the six (6) month moratorium. So far, 2137 persons within the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis have applied and been approved for the moratorium on mortgage value of $455.6 million said the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister highlighted that this moratorium which was on the repayments of loans (principal and interest) ended on September 30…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 01, 2020 (SKNIS): The September disbursement of the COVID-19 stimulus payment was channelled to those persons who remain laid off or unemployed and as such would need it most. Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris said that the decision was largely made based on the government’s desire to assist those who are most vulnerable as reflected by information from the St. Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board. “When Social Security went through its data [it] reflected that the unemployment in some sectors had been significantly improved as more and more persons got into the job market,”…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 01, 2020 (SKNIS): Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris shared a few tips with the general public to encourage them to preserve St. Kitts and Nevis’ environment and reduce our vulnerability to climate change. “We asked that persons use water efficiently daily, employ water conservation measures such as using low flush toilets, low flow taps and showers,  implement water conservation measures such as water harvesting, plant more trees as trees absorb carbon dioxide and emit oxygen,” said Prime Minister Harris during the September 29 edition of ‘Leadership Matters’, a virtual forum on ZIZ TV. Dr. Harris also…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 01, 2020 (SKNIS): The establishment of the largest solar plant in St. Kitts and Nevis, as well as the replacement of street lamps, is expected to significantly boost the energy sector in the Federation. “There is a proposal for the build-out of an alternative energy programme, and in this regard, the Government at the Federal level has signed a contract to establish the largest solar plant in St. Kitts and Nevis,” said Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris during September 29 edition of ‘Leadership Matters’, a virtual forum on ZIZ TV. “This will go a major…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 30, 2020 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The Team Unity Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, in its second term in office, has placed a higher priority on the protection of the environment, highlighted by the creation of a stand-alone Ministry of Environment and Cooperatives headed by the Honourable Eric Evelyn. The matter of the environment along with what the Government is doing to protect it was the subject of discussion on the most recent edition of the popular virtual interactive series, Leadership Matters with Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris. The honourable…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 29, 2020 (RSCNPF): The Commissioner of Police followed through on a commitment given last year to destroy all the firearms that had been collected as part of the Peace Initiative. Members of the press were invited to attend and cover the activity which took place at Camp Springfield on Monday, September 28, 2020. Giving brief remarks before the activity began, Commissioner of Police, Hilroy Brandy said, “…once we [did] our investigations, we promised that all the weapons would be destroyed…you are here to witness that all thirty firearms will be destroyed this afternoon, and to…

As part of activities planned to commemorate International Day of Older Persons celebrated on October 1st annually, the Department of Community Development and Social Services hosted an “Oldie Goldie Patriotic Wear Competition”. Participants, who must have been 62 years of age or older, were expected to don their creative outfits displaying the colours of the national flag. The judging of submissions took place on Tuesday 29th September 2020. Ms. Rodney Elliott placed 1st while Ms. Beulah Elliott placed 2nd in the competition. Both ladies will be awarded a cash prize compliments the Development Bank of St.Kitts and Nevis as…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 29, 2020 (SKNIS): Officials from the Tourism Sector will be featured on the popular government radio and television programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.  The special guests will be Permanent Secretary (Ag) in the Ministry of Tourism, Mrs. Carlene Henry-Morton, and Chief Executive Officer of the St. Kitts Tourism Authority, Ms. Racquel Brown. Amidst the COVID-19 global pandemic, the officials will discuss the present state of tourism in St. Kitts and Nevis, how stakeholders are managing the situation, and ongoing work to promote heath and safety within the destination, among other pertinent matters. Hosted…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 28, 2020 (SKNIS): The year 2020 has been quite challenging for the faculty and staff of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) but President Dr. Jacqueline Austin said that there are many positive lessons that the administration is taking away. “Some people would like to cancel 2020, but I won’t because it allows us to analyze, reflect, and dissect and to see where we are going and what amendments we need to make to the educational ecosystem,” Dr. Austin stated at a press conference on Monday (September 28, 2020). The primary source of this challenge came as…