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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 30, 2023 (SKNIS) – 102-year-old George Ebenezer David, also known as Edmund of Stapleton Village, St. Peter’s, was celebrated on his birthday for his longevity and for his contributions within his community and the wider St. Kitts and Nevis society over the years. George Ebenezer David The celebratory event, hosted by the Brotherhood of St. Andrew of which Mr. David is a member, was held at the Poinciana Restaurant in Frigate Bay on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.Her Excellency the Governor-General, Dame Marcella Liburd; Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew; Minister of State with responsibility for Ageing,…

The distribution of decals for the upcoming season will begin on Monday, 04 September 2023. Taxi and Tour Bus operators are kindly asked to visit the office of the St. Kitts Tourism Authority and complete the inspection process for their decal renewal based on the letter of their last name as per the roster above.Please be reminded that individuals who did not attend the mandatory travel-approved training may not be eligible to receive the 2024 decal.The cost for the decal is XCD $40.00. Decals renewed after 31 December 2023 that are over a year will attract a cost of XCD…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 29, 2023 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship held its official launch on August 29 under the motto “Building Businesses, Fueling Innovation” at the Royal St. Kitts Hotel. Minister of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Honourable Samal Duggins, during the ceremony, stated that his government recognized the need for entrepreneurial support. “Small businesses are indeed the backbone of St. Kitts and Nevis’ economy, providing jobs, innovation and opportunity for our citizens and it is a responsibility I take very seriously being your minister,” he said.“We know small enterprises make up over 90 percent of all businesses in our…

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) has declared open the Island Constables Training Course 2023. The course was launched in a brief ceremony held at the Police Training Complex in Basseterre, St. Kitts, on August 28th, 2023. The ceremony was attended by members of the RSCNPF’s High Command; the Director of Public Health Institutions, Dr. Jenson Morton; and a representative from the Urban Development Corporation in the person of Pearline Tross.During his brief remarks, Dr. Morton expressed his gratitude and appreciation on behalf of the Ministry of Health as this year’s batch of trainees is inclusive of…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 29, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Ministry of Health convened a special ceremony today, Tuesday, August 29, 2023, to recognize several local nurses who received their professional medical training in the Republic of Cuba and who are now recognized as registered nurses in St. Kitts and Nevis. A registered nurse is a healthcare professional who has been licensed to provide and coordinate patient care after receiving specialized education and meeting the necessary requirements as set out by the state. The recognition ceremony was held at the JNF General Hospital Conference Room and was attended by Prime Minister and Minister of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 29, 2023 [Ministry of Health] – The second day of the National Consultation on Mental Health witnessed a vibrant exchange of ideas, spearheaded by the Ministry of Health, and supported by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The consultation aims to serve as a stepping stone toward overhauling the existing mental health laws, some of which have not been updated since 1959, except for a proposed bill in 2002 that never materialized. Yesterday’s opening ceremony laid the groundwork for today’s discussions, emphasizing the urgency and importance of mental health reform. Today, the consultation brought together a diverse…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, August 29, 2023 [Press Secretary, PMO] – On Thursday, August 17, 2023, the St. Christopher and Nevis Nurses and Midwives Council officially reinstated the Registered Nurse Licenses for all nurses who had undergone training at esteemed universities in Cuba. The reinstated licenses signify the culmination of a process aimed at acknowledging their valuable contributions to the nation’s healthcare system. In 2013, several nurses from Saint Kitts and Nevis pursued training opportunities in Cuba to further their medical education and skills, gaining General Nursing Certificates, and Associate Degrees in Nursing, but were not recognized by the St. Christopher and Nevis Nurses…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 29, 2023 (SKNIS): The government’s initiatives to improve the conditions for society’s differently-abled have been applauded by Joseph Bergan, President of the St. Kitts and Nevis Association of Persons with Disabilities, who said that there has been a “tremendous” increase in support. On February 20, 2023, the government launched the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Ageing and Disabilities, to provide focused attention to the three segments of society, that are considered among the most vulnerable. President Bergan stated that the change has been meaningful. “I have seen a lot of improvement and once again I want to commend the…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, August 28, 2023 [Press Secretary, PMO]- In a significant development, an official delegation from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) of Saint Kitts and Nevis has embarked on an official visit to the Federation, reinforcing ties and exploring avenues for enhanced collaboration. The delegation includes Daniel Kawczynski, Chair of the APPG-SKN; Lisa Cameron, Vice Chair of the APPG-SKN; and Scott Sherlock, Parliamentary Aide in the Office of Daniel Kawczynski, all of whom are committed to deepening partnerships and fostering greater opportunities for bilateral trade.The inauguration of the All-Party Parliamentary Group earlier this year in the House of…

Vancouver, British Columbia, August 28 2023 (PMO) – Saint Kitts and Nevis was applauded for its environmental leadership at the Seventh Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF). Lavern Queeley, the Federation’s GEF Operational Focal Point, who until June 30th, 2023 represented the Caribbean on the GEF Council, ensured that the priorities and policies of the Large Ocean Small Island States of the Caribbean Region received due consideration for their unique vulnerabilities.   During extensive negotiations, it was the Caribbean’s position that the Fund must embrace the unique biodiversity and vulnerability of these island members of the global community so that the green and…