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Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 25, 2022 (SKNIS): On March 23, 2022, St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) held a virtual discussion with members of the national media on the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) Project. Science and Research Manager at St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards, Dr. Marcus Natta highlighted the benefits of quality infrastructure in line with CARICOM’s Regional Organization for Standards and Quality (CROSQ) implementation of the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Programme. “Quality infrastructure offers consumers the confidence that the products and services they purchase are fit for their purpose.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 25, 2022 (SKNIS): Chief Engineer at the Public Works Department, Livingston Pemberton, said that consultations were held with bus associations to discuss the changes that public transportation and commuters will have to make due to the commissioning of phase two of the traffic signal lights. “In terms of public transportation, the commuters in the St. Peter’s area would have been impacted as they had to be pushed further up College Street in order for them to ply their trade. This was done to ensure that there was safety once the light would have been commissioned,” said Mr.…

The Traffic Department would like to inform motorists of several changes that will be put in place to ensure the smooth flow of traffic around the Patsy Allers Playing Field where the People’s Labour Party Convention will be taking place on March 26, 2022. Traffic will only be allowed to flow in the following directions: · North to south along Wigley Avenue; · South to north on Boone Avenue; and · West to east on Infirmary Road (the road with the Old Baptist Church). Limited parking will be permitted on the abovementioned streets. However, persons attending the event at the Patsy Allers Playing Field…

The St. Kitts and Nevis Handball Association is in the process of putting together a male youth National teamunder the age of 20. The next tryout sessions will be held on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th March at theMarriott dome starting at 1:30pm daily. Please note that the bus “business” will leave the Pelican Mall at1:00pm daily. All young males from age 13 to 19 are asked to try out to make this national team.For more information, please feel free to contact Mr Leroy Greene cell phone number # 1 869 663 6504. End release

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 24, 2022 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, through the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, commissioned traffic signal lights in six new locations in Basseterre to aid with the easing of traffic flow.Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Infrastructure, Post and Urban Development, the Honourable Shawn Richards during his speech at the commissioning of the stoplights on March 22, highlighted the importance of these new lights.He said, “The delivery of this service is as a result of a government that listens and then acts and it is a manifestation that we are ready to solve…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 24, 2022 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs continues to honour the women of St. Kitts and Nevis for their work done in furthering the cause of gender equality and entrepreneurship.On March 23, 2022, the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs held its St. Kitts Pioneering Women’s Gallery 2022 Induction Ceremony. The ceremony recognized outstanding women who were the first females to assume notable positions in various fields.“Our elected officials, who are women, are a shining example that you can strive to attain the highest levels, the highest positions in our country. So,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 24, 2022 (SKNIS): For safety and security, pedestrians and motorists are strongly advised to adhere to all the different traffic signs and signals placed at intersections and failure to comply will result in penalties, said Inspector Carlene Phipps of the Traffic Department, on the Wednesday (March 23) edition of Working for You. “With these junctions, they are equipped with pedestrian crossings. Signals are installed at these junctions and pedestrians are required to cross the road in the vicinity of the traffic lights only when it displays the crossing for pedestrians to cross. Failing to do so, you can…

Community Notice The Department of Statistics within the Ministry of Sustainable Development wishes to notify the general public that the department is having a 2021 Population and Housing Census Informational Drive on Friday, March 25, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Total Concept Building at Bladen’s Commercial Development in Basseterre. The objective of the event is to build awareness about and garner public support for the 2021 Population and Census. Additionally, the general public will have the opportunity to speak to someone from the department about any matter concerning the Census. Come out!…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 24, 2022 (SKNIS): The Traffic Department of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force in its efforts to protect citizens and residents traversing the roads has instituted laws and mechanisms to promote road safety.Inspector Carlene Phipps, Head of the Traffic Department, in promoting road safety during the radio and television show “Working for You” on March 23, 2022, urged all motorists to comply with speed limits around the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.“When it comes to the built-up areas, the speed limit is 20 mph,” she said. “Anywhere around the Basseterre area and in the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 24, 2022 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Public Infrastructure has worked assiduously to get the traffic lights across the city of Basseterre erected and functioning in an effort to ease the flow of traffic within the business district.During the March 23, 2022 edition of SKNIS’s ‘Working For You’, a panel comprising of officials from the Public Works Department and the Traffic Department of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force spoke to the importance of reducing emissions coming from motor vehicles within the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis and plans to further improve the flow of…