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Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 17, 2023 (Embassy of the ROC-Taiwan in St. Kitts & Nevis): The Republic of China (Taiwan) extends warm congratulations to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis on the occasion of its 40th anniversary of Independence. To demonstrate the enduring friendship and to further strengthen the bilateral cooperation, President Tsai Ing-wen has appointed Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu as Special Envoy to visit St. Kitts and Nevis from September 18 to 20, during the celebration of Independence Day. This year also marks the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Taiwan and St. Kitts and Nevis. During…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 16, 2023 (SKNIS): Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, paid homage to St. Kitts and Nevis’ five National Heroes during a significant ceremony at the National Heroes Park on Saturday, September 16, 2023, in honour of National Heroes Day. The five distinguished sons of the soil who attained the esteemed status of National Heroes are the Late Right Excellent Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw, who Dr. Drew described as a true embodiment of our indomitable spirit, rising from humble beginnings in St. Paul’s to lead our nation; the Late Right Excellent Sir Caleb Azariah Paul Southwell, a…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 16, 2023 (SKNIS) – On this year’s observance of National Heroes’ Day today, Saturday, September 16, the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew is encouraging all citizens and residents to acknowledge that a hero lies within them. Prime Minister Dr. Drew was at the time delivering his 2023 National Heroes’ Day address to the nation this morning. “On this National Heroes Day, I challenge each of us to recognize the hero within ourselves. We can all be heroes in our daily lives, not through grand gestures but through simple acts of kindness, and empathy, and…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, September 16, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO) – Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew proudly recognized and celebrated the exceptional contributions of several outstanding individuals who have demonstrated their dedication and service to the nation during his National Heroes Day Address, earlier this morning. The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis celebrates National Heroes Day each year on September 16, the birth date of the first National Hero, The Right Excellent Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw. Twenty-nine (29) nationals were awarded the distinguished honour of the Companion of the Star of Merit and the Medal…

Greetings my fellow citizens and residents,I am deeply honoured to stand here today in the symbolic shadow of a great man, our nation’s First National Hero, The Right Excellent Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw. This year holds a special significance, for it marks a quarter-century of paying tribute to those extraordinary individuals who laid the foundation of our great nation. This moment is a testament to our enduring spirit, solidarity, and unwavering commitment to progress and prosperity.On this day, we remember the remarkable legacies of our national heroes—those individuals who, from humble beginnings, rose to become the guiding lights of our…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 15, 2023 (SKNIS) – Members of the Federal Cabinet concluded their visits to schools and educational institutions across St. Kitts on Thursday, September 14 with stops at the various secondary schools and the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC). The excitement surrounding the Federation’s Independence Anniversary, as well as having the opportunity to interact with the leaders of the Government, was truly evident among the primary, secondary and tertiary school students at each stop during the series of visits. The Government Ministers’ visits to schools have been a longstanding tradition during the annual Independence celebrations. The Federation of St.…

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – On 24 August 2023, the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) released preliminary May/June 2023 examination results to candidates. Following the release of results schools, ministries, and candidates are given the opportunity to query their results, as we understand that candidates may have questions about their grades. CXC® has an established policy in place for candidates to query Ungraded or Absent results as well as to submit requests to have a script reviewed. The deadline for submission of queries and review requests is 22 September 2023. Once the query and review processes are completed, final results are issued to…

Project:Global Biodiversity Framework Early Action SupportTitle:National Project AssociateContract TypeNational Personnel Services Agreement (N-PSA)Level:NPSA-7Link to the VA:LINKJob Requisition:12556Agency:UNDPBureau:RBLACDuty Station:St. Kitts & NevisClosing Date:21 September 2023(11:59 P.M. New York, USA)Posting Type:External All qualified candidates are invited to apply for the position. UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at CFBC: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Summary: The Administrative Assistant shall be responsible for administrative responsibilities that support the administration, faculty, staff and students of CFBC. The function of the Administrative Assistant is to contribute to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the College. This role of Administrative Assistant III requires the ability to manage complex tasks and prioritize work in support of the President. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Personal Characteristics: Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience: Please be advised that salary is commensurate with qualifications…

The NOC of St Kitts and Nevis continues to provide opportunities for exposure, experience and training to athletes, administrators, coaches, and sports officials. The latest recipient of such an opportunity was Ms Meritzer Williams, a Sports Officer attached to the Department of Sports who recently returned from St Vincent and the Grenadines where she participated in a 2-day Women Leadership Through Sport For All workshop. This was organized by the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC), in collaboration with the International Association of Sport for All (TAFISA) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). Ms Williams,…