Author: SKNISEditor

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 5, 2023- Mrs. Sonia Boddie-Thompson, Counsellor and Interim Representative of St. Kitts and Nevis to the Organization of American States (OAS), presented a gift of EC$1000.00 dollars via cheque, to her alma mater the Edgar T. Morris Primary School (formerly the Tabernacle Primary School), in her hometown village of Tabernacle. The cheque which was presented as “a token of love, appreciation, commitment and dedication to what the school is doing”, was presented to Principal, Mr. Dale Phipps in front of the entire student body on Thursday 1, June 2023. An ardent supporter of the school, Mrs. Boddie-Thompson…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 5, 2023 (SKNIS): Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 10:00 am. The Order Paper and other Papers will be issued at a later date.The National Assembly will be broadcast 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.com Copies of Bills are posted when they become available on the website (sknis.gov.kn) of the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June5, 2023 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): In their first in-person meeting since the Covid-19 pandemic, Trade Ministers from across the Commonwealth are meeting from June 5-6 at Marlborough House in London. Their meeting follows closely on the meeting of the Senior Trade Officials that took place on June 3- 4. The discussions were a follow-up to the virtual meeting held in January this year. The meeting covered topics important to all member states but had particular relevance for developing countries, SIDS and SVEs. They focused on bridging the digital divide and digital infrastructure, climate change, fish subsidies, trade and investment,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 2, 2023 (SKNIS): The National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) within the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis signed a contract with The Cable for the St. Kitts Health Services ICT Project today, Friday, June 2, 2023. L-R: Mr. Ervin Williams, Director of the NTRC; Mr. Wesley Wharton, Chairperson (Ag) of the Board of Commissioners of the NTRC and Patricia Walters, CEO of the CableThe St. Kitts Health Services ICT Project will be funded by the Universal Service Fund (USF). The contract was awarded to St. Kitts-Nevis Communications Ltd (The Cable) after an open competitive bidding process.The…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 02, 2023 (SKNIS): On Monday, June 05, 2023, the Department of Environment will launch its newest initiative to discourage the use of single-use plastics in St. Kitts and Nevis. The month of June is dubbed “No Plastic Shopping Bag Mondays.” This means that participating supermarkets will not pack groceries into plastic shopping bags on Mondays. “So, we ask the general public to walk with your reusable bags or use some kind of means to take your products away from the supermarkets,” said Vicia Woods, Environment Officer in the Department of Environment. While appearing on this week’s edition…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to announce the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco’s offer of scholarships to pursue studies in Morocco. In this connection, the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is being offered twenty (20) scholarships for the 2023/2024 academic year. Please note that successful applicants will be required to learn the French Language at the International Center of Languages in Rabat, Morocco. Information on the different institutions and the courses offered can be accessed through www.amci.ma/publications. Individuals wishing to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree must be 19-23 years old and must possess a high school diploma or…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 02, 2023 (SKNIS): Persons from all walks of life across St. Kitts came together on Thursday, June 01, 2023, for a special service of intercession for God’s mercies and protection during the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which began on June 01. The Ministry of Ecclesiastical and Faith-based Affairs organized the special service held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Molineux Extension. The service was held under the theme “Lord we come: Peace be Still.”Elreter Simpson-Browne, Permanent Secretary responsible for Ecclesiastical and Faith-based Affairs, welcomed the gathering. “We are a nation who believe that our God can do…

Significant drops in international quotations for wheat, maize, vegetable oils and cheese, while prices of rice, sugar and meat rise 02/06/2023 Rome – The benchmark index of international food commodity prices declined in May amid significant drops in quotations for most cereals, vegetable oils and dairy products, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported today.The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of commonly-traded food commodities, averaged 124.3 points in May, down 2.6 percent from April and as much as 22.1 percent below the all-time high reached in March 2022.The FAO Cereal Price Index declined…

EXTERNAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:Job Title: Administrative Assistant (Regular Fund) Organizational Unit: Coordinating Office for the Offices and Units of the General Secretariat in the Member States | Oficina Nacional en MexicoGrade: G06Employment Announcement Number: EO/33/23 TO SEE THE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PLEASE CLICK IN THE FOLLOWING LINK:External Employment OpportunityWE INVITE STAFF MEMBERS TO PERIODICALLY VISIT OAS CONNECT / EXTERNAL EMPLOYMENT ANDCONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITIES TO BE FAMILIAR WITH NEW POSTINGS.

Basseterre, St. Kitts June 1, 2023 [Ministry of Health] — The Ministry of Health has launched a comprehensive customer service training program for its staff. With an aim to enhance the quality of healthcare services provided to the public, this training exercise focuses on equipping staff members with essential skills to deliver outstanding customer experiences.Under this initiative, the Ministry of Health has collaborated with Training Assets, known for its expertise in customer service training, and the JNF General Hospital to conduct training sessions for staff members from various health institutions.The customer service training program, which commenced on May 8, 2023,…