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Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 01, 2021 (SKNIS): Minister of International Trade, Industry, Commerce, Consumer Affairs and Labour, the Honourable Wendy Phipps, said that Cabinet is considering permanent placement for sidewalk vendors to allow them to ply their trade in a safer manner. This will be more specifically targeted at non-agriculturally-based vendors. The Basseterre Market Complex will house vendors selling agricultural produce such as fruits and vegetables. “The Cabinet is currently looking at a programme or project in terms of the permanent placement in appropriate locations for small businesses, micro-enterprises, as well those who are presently plying their trade on the sidewalks, which we know is risky, and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 01, 2021 (SKNIS): Tropical Storm Elsa has formed in the Atlantic while another system is being monitored.Invest 95L has since developed into Tropical Storm Elsa and a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Barbados, Martinique, Saint Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Guadeloupe. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area within 36 hours. National Disaster Coordinator Abdias Samuel, announced during the virtual forum series ‘Leadership Matters’ on June 29, that two tropical waves had been identified in the Atlantic Ocean named Invest 95L and Invest…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 01, 2021 (SKNIS): During the June 29, 2021 edition of “Leadership Matters”, Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris reiterated that the “Life First” strategy has been a key tool in managing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis having a high vaccination rate coupled with few deaths and low hospitalization when compared to other countries. “St. Kitts and Nevis has been a model of a best managed small island state and we continue to do that and it is reflected in our statistics. With the number of tests that are being conducted, the effectiveness of our contact tracing,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 01, 2021 (SKNIS): During Monday’s (June 28, 2021), Emergency Sitting of the National Assembly, the Hon. Akila Byron-Nisbett, Minister of Health, indicated that the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis through the Ministry of Health has secured over 35 ventilators in the effort to better equip the local healthcare system in the fight against the COVID-19 virus. “At the Joseph N. France Hospital (JNF) we have just over 35 ventilators, we have PPE’s, we have all the necessary tools and equipment and resources required to care for those persons who are hospitalized. We have over 35 ventilators at our disposal…

On International Day of Parliamentarism, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) celebrates the unique contribution of Parliamentarians and parliamentary staff to democracy in the Commonwealth and reaffirms its mission to promote knowledge of the constitutional, legislative, economic, social and cultural aspects of parliamentary democracy. In a special video message to mark the day, the CPA Secretary-General, Stephen Twigg, emphasised the need for Parliaments and Parliamentarians to lead the recovery from the current COVID-19 pandemic. He said: “This has been an incredibly challenging past 12 months as the people of the Commonwealth have adapted to the pandemic. Parliaments and Parliamentarians have a crucial…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 01, 2021 (SKNIS): The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 is trending downward in St. Kitts and Nevis. Statistics from the Ministry of Health reveal that the last major spike in cases in the past seven days was 29 positives reported on Thursday, June 25, 2021. Since then, there has been a combined total of 20 confirmed COVID-19 cases between Friday, June 26, and Wednesday, June 30. “We are beginning to see a sustained dip in the daily positive cases,” said Medical Chief of Staff at the Joseph N. France General Hospital, Dr. Cameron Wilkinson, on Tuesday’s edition…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, June 30, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — As a high turnout was witnessed on Wednesday June 30 which was the last day for the administration of the first set of vaccines in the St. Kitts and Nevis Covid-19 vaccine rollout that had started in February, Prime Minister Dr the Hon Timothy Harris is thanking the nurses who worked with a sense of dedication and patriotism to make the exercise a success. “I would just like to place on record my deep appreciation, as the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, for the hard work being done daily by our…

The Caribbean Science Foundation invites applicants to register for one ofthe two Caribbean Computer Coding Workshops being offered in theSummer of 2021. The Workshops are aimed primarily at citizens ofBarbados and the OECS.Girls, women, individuals with disabilities, at-risk youth, and primary andsecondary school teachers are especially urged to apply.Workshop 1 is focused on Website development. Workshop 2 is focused onprogramming in Python (from basics to video games).The Workshops meet on Saturdays 9 am -12 noon, and Tuesdays andThursdays from 6 pm to 8 pm.Classes begin on July 17th and end on August 28th 2021.The application deadline is July 12th 2021.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 30, 2021 (SKNIS): With the threat of Invest 95L and Invest 97L tropical weather systems on the horizon, the Team-Unity Administration within the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is continuing its efforts to advise and better prepare the people of the Federation. National Disaster Coordinator, Abdias Samuel, in his presentation on the virtual forum series ‘Leadership Matters’ on June 29, advised the public of the threats of the tropical waves located 650 miles off the coast of the Federation. In the presentation, he also said that “Mr. Elmo Burke, Senior Met Officer at the St.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 30, 2021 (SKNIS): Environmental conservation protects wildlife and promotes biodiversity. As such, officials within the Department of Environment have encouraged the general public to utilize several tips that are deemed important to the restoration of ecosystems. “We are encouraging persons to plant more trees. If it is a situation where you have to clear land, let us find a way where we can plant back three more,” said Derionne Edmeade, Environmental Education Officer, during his appearance on the June 30 edition of Working for You. ”We can also encourage persons to do simple things at home…