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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 07, 2023 (SKNIS) – With the support of the majority of the Members of Parliament, the Nurses and Midwives (Registration) (Amendment) Bill, 2023, was read a second time and passed in the National Assembly on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.The Nurses and Midwives (Registration) Act provides for the establishment of a Nursing and Midwives Council, which should maintain a Register of nurses and midwives and a Roll of Nursing Assistants, who satisfy the conditions for admission to the Register. The legislation also provides for the Certification of registration, staff and expenses, the protection of members of the Council,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 07, 2023 (SKNIS): Scores of persons who were behind in paying their mortgages to the National Housing Corporation (NHC) have heeded the call to negotiate a payment plan that would supply funds necessary for the Corporation to reinvest into new housing initiatives. The original call for persons to be responsible for meeting their monthly mortgage commitments was made in December 2022 by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Housing and Human Settlement, the Honourable Geoffrey Hanley. At that time, some $12 million were outstanding to NHC. During the March 07, 2023, Sitting of the National Assembly,…

The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the National Audit Office wishes to invite suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Executive Officer.The successful candidate will be responsible for reporting to the Director of Audit and providing high-quality executive personal assistance and administrative support to the Director of Audit.Duties and Responsibilities: Minimum Qualifications and Experience: Knowledge & Skills:In addition to the requirements above, the post holder must have the following skills: Salary: (K28- K32) ($49, 308 – $57, 228) per annumApplications must be accompanied by:·         Letter of Application·         Curriculum Vitae·         Police Record·         Official academic certificates, transcripts and other relevant documents (certified copies)·         Two (2)…

The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture wishes to invite suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Marketing Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the operations at the Marketing Unit in a manner that will increase the penetration of farmer’s produce to the supermarkets, restaurants, and hotels both locally and regionally, thus contributing to increase food and nutrition security and increased farmer earnings.Duties and Responsibilities: Minimum Qualifications and Experience: Knowledge & Skills:In addition to the requirements above, the post holder must have the following skills: Salary: (K33- K40) ($59,340- $79,668) per annumApplications…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 07, 2023 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew has given the commitment of his administration to build a modern, climate-smart general hospital in St. Kitts to transform the delivery of quality healthcare services in the Federation.While giving an account of the operations of the ministries under his purview during the Tuesday, March 07, 2023, sitting of the National Assembly, Prime Minister Dr. Drew stated that the construction of a new hospital is a necessity to combat the adversities of climate change. “We need a smart hospital. We want to build…

On an ordinary day, you get in, start your vehicle, turn on your favourite radio station, and driveto work. While bopping your head and humming to a catchy tune, you hear “We interrupt thissegment for an important broadcast…” As you try to settle in at your desk, the notifications onyour phone are going off from the calls and messages coming in. You open your social app, andthe newsfeed is plastered with posts about the same thing – A tropical storm or hurricane orflood warning has been issued and is in effect. An ordinary day just accelerated into preparationfor a weather…

Priority Theme – “Innovation and technological change, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls”ChairI am honoured to speak on behalf of the 14 Member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). I assure you and the members of the Bureau of CARICOM’s full support and cooperation as we work together to deliver positive outcomes that are essential to achieving gender equality and the empowerment of women. This year’s theme for CSW is of particular significance given the rapid digital transformation of our world, and the opportunities and challenges this presents for…

On 8 March 2023, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) joins the rest of the world in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD), a special observance that was adopted by the United Nations 48 years ago in 1975, during the International Women’s Year. The first International Women’s Day observance occurred well over a century ago with the gathering numbering over a million women in 1911. Today, the day belongs to all groups, collectively, everywhere. Today we celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, and recommit ourselves to the work that still needs to be done to accelerate women’s equality. This…

(Permanent Mission of St. Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations, New York, March 7, 2023) – After almost two decades of negotiations, the UN membership finally concluded the UN Convention on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ).The Treaty is the international legal regime aimed at the conservation and sustainable use of the biodiversity in the oceans beyond the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and continental shelves of states, commonly referred to as the High Seas. The High Seas, or the area beyond national jurisdiction, make up two-thirds of the Earth’s oceans.“This…

(Permanent Mission of St. Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations, New York, March 6, 2023) – “The world needs more women and girls in Tech.” This was the rallying cry during the opening segment of the Commission on the Status of Women that convened today at the United Nations and ends on March 17th. “Innovation and technological change, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls” is the priority theme guiding the next two weeks of Ministerial round tables, interactive dialogues, and general discussions as thousands of delegates from…