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Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 26, 2020 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis stood proudly with other global partners on Wednesday (November 25) to shine the spotlight on domestic abuse, which often goes under-reported in countries around the world.The day, designated as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women by the United Nations, was observed under the theme “Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!” St. Kitts and Nevis’ Minister of Gender Affairs, the Honourable Eugene Hamilton, made a national address on November 25, to raise awareness about the issue, which has increased since national lockdowns were introduced in many…

DR. CAMERON WILKINSON, MEDICAL CHIEF OF STAFF AT JNF GENERAL HOSPITAL

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 25, 2020 (SKNIS): The 25 Most Remarkable Teens Ceremony, which usually is held at the National Assembly Chamber at Government Headquarters, has been moved to the Rivers of Living Water Christian Centre at Lime Kiln, Basseterre, due to the need to observe the COVID-19 protocols. The Federal Parliament of St. Kitts and Nevis meets tomorrow, Thursday, November 26, for the ceremony at 6:30 pm. Director of the Department of Youth Empowerment noted that the decision to move the ceremony from the National Assembly Chambers at Government Headquarters to the Centre at Lime Kiln was done to meet…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 25, 2020 (SKNIS): The general public is strongly encouraged to be culturally sensitive and respectful to all persons in appreciation of their uniqueness. This was according to a representative for Migrant Women, Grace Carr, during her November 25, 2020, appearance on ‘Working for You’ where she joined several others to discuss the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. Ms. Carr noted that when it comes to gender-based violence and its impact on migrant women she would like to see several changes. One important change is for persons to be culturally sensitive to the migrant population. “What I…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 24, 2020 (SKNIS): The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) announces the start of its US $800,000 Seventh Operational Phase, which will run from 2020-2024.  The Seventh Operational Phase has a revamped strategy and renewed financial commitments. Ilis Watts, National Coordinator – GEF Small Grants Programme, St. Kitts and Nevis (SGPSKN), said SGP will be launching its first Call for Proposals in the coming months.  “These Calls for Proposals will identify innovative and inclusive ideas from civil society and community-based groups, with a targeted focus on youth, women, and persons with disabilities with an aim to effectively…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 23, 2020 (SKNIS): There will be a special NEOC (National Emergency Operations Centre) COVID-19 Briefing on Tuesday, November 24, at 10: 30 am As per usual, the briefing will be carried live on ZIZ television (Channel 5 in St. Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis), and on ZIZ Radio (96.1 FM). It will also be streamed on You Tube at www.zizonline.com

Monday, November 23, 2020 — Ten organisations across the OECS were awarded grants by the OECS/USAID Juvenile Justice Reform Project II (JJRP II) at a virtual award ceremony on October 29, 2020. Under the theme “Chance4Change” these organizations will implement programmes that provide opportunities for youth in the justice system to be diverted from prosecution or custody and into alternative justice programmes, enabling the youth to change negative behaviours and equip them with a range of useful skills. Some programmes will also allow youth in custodial facilities to benefit from rehabilitation activities that address their educational and psychosocial needs. Through these…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 21, 2020 (SKNIS): Package deliveries to persons while they are in quarantine are allowed but are guided by strict protocols to ensure that undesirable and illegal items are not smuggled into designated facilities.At the November 18, COVID-19 briefing, Abdias Samuel, Chairman of the National COVID-19 Task Force, said that all items must be securely packaged and properly labelled. The label must include the name of the person it is intended for and the room number. The items must also be thoroughly inspected by the security officers on site.“The officers are asked to check all bags and containers or…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 21, 2020 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis has recorded a new case of COVID-19. This takes the total number of confirmed cases to 20 – 14 in St. Kitts and six (6) in Nevis – since the first case was reported in late March of this year.The individual is in a stable condition and is the lone active case of COVID-19 in the Federation.The 20th case arrived in the Federation on a charter flight on November 08, 2020, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Hazel Laws announced on Saturday, November 21, 2020, during a special briefing of the National…