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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, June 11, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – In its efforts to halt the spread of the COVID-19 disease within the Federation, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has taken the difficult but necessary decision to place the country under further restrictions as of Saturday, June 12 from 6pm for a total of fourteen (14) days to Saturday June 26 in the first instance. Itmust be stressed that there is not a 24-hour lockdown or a total lockdown. “After a thorough evaluation of the situation on the ground, the Cabinet has agreed…

My fellow citizens and residents:Over the past few weeks, our beloved Country has been faced with an outbreak of a cluster of cases brought on by the coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused so much havoc across the world. As a result of this outbreak, certain restrictions had been introduced in our Federation to curtail the transmission of the virus, such as a limited curfew and regulations governing public transport. Our Ministry of Health and the Medical Team, made up of Nurses and Doctors here in St. Kitts and Nevis, have worked very hard to bring it under control.…

The Department of Statistics within the Ministry of Sustainable Development and the Nevis Island Administration wish to notify the general public that the Department is hiring enumerators to undertake the data collection process for the Population and Housing Census 2021, during the period of August to October 2021.  The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, June 18, 2021. To apply, kindly visit their office, upstairs Total Concept Building at Bladen’s Commercial Development, Basseterre or upstairs Valu Mart IGA Nevis Building, Farms Estate, Nevis.   You may also register online via the website stats.gov.kn.

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified nationals of CARIFORUM Member Statesto fill the abovementioned position in the Caribbean Community Secretariat with assigned duty stationin Guyana. FUNCTIONS OF THE POSTThis position supports the objectives of the Institutional Support for CARIFORUM-EUDevelopment Cooperation and EPA Implementation Grant Contract with respect to advancingthe implementation of the CARIFORUM-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) through theprovision of legal advice to the joint Institutions of the CARIFORUM-EU EPA, including torepresentatives of CARIFORUM on the joint Institutions or bodies of the CARIFORUM-EU EPA,relating to the carrying out of their respective functions; to the CARIFORUM Directorate incarrying out…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 11, 2021 (SKNIS): A National Day of Prayer will be held for the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season.The Federal Cabinet has identified Thursday 17th June 2021 as the day when the nation gathers to hold a special service of intercession to seek the Almighty God’s mercies and protection over the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis and the Caribbean from depredations of natural disasters during this season.The Service will be held on the Grounds of the Pro-Cathedral & Parish of St. George with St. Barnabas from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.The Ministry with responsibility for Ecclesiastical Affairs in collaboration…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 10, 2021 (SKNIS): The unveiling of a billboard on Thursday, June 10, 2021, marked the future home of Futsal in St. Kitts and Nevis as the Ministry of Sports continues its community concept in sports to promote active recreation throughout St. Kitts and Nevis.Futsal is a FIFA recognised form of a small-sided indoor football game. It is played on a hard court, smaller than a football pitch and features two teams with five players-a-side on the field.Minister of Sports, the Honourable Jonel Powell, along with his Permanent Secretary Valencia Syder, Director of Sports, Charles Morton, and…

This week, the High Command of The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF)was notified of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 among staff. The individual, a civilian whoworks at Police Headquarters, was immediately placed in isolation. The person is in a stablecondition and is being supported and monitored. Following the advice of the authorities from theMinistry of Health, several other members of staff were quickly placed in quarantine in an effortto contain the situation. These persons have been tested and their first test results have all returnednegative. Commissioner of Police Hilroy Brandy wants to assure both RSCNPF staff…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 10, 2021 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with the Ministry of Education has created opportunities for the students of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College to experience all the intricacies of the agricultural sector.Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Kyle Flanders, said: “As part of the education initiative, the Ministry of Agriculture has partnered with the local college, CFBC, to have work experience for the students that are a part of the agriculture science programme there at CFBC.”“We have been to the agro-processing area to show the students how you can add value-added products by…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 10, 2021 (SKNIS): Director of the Department of Youth Empowerment, Pierre Liburd, said that the department continues to facilitate youth involvement in the decision-making processes of St. Kitts and Nevis as the full participation of youths is important and key to shaping a brighter future for all.“We have engaged young persons in a number of capacity development training through our regular leadership training tied to our summer camps,” said Mr. Liburd, on the June 09 edition of Working for You. “We have done training for general youth organizations where we host sessions at the Department of Youth Empowerment and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 10, 2021 (SKNIS): Director of the Department of Youth Empowerment, Pierre Liburd, has appealed to residents to openly encourage and support youth within the community engaged in positive, life-changing activities. He said that one way of doing this is by nominating a teen for a 25 Most Remarkable Teens Award. On Wednesday’s (June 09) edition of the radio and television programme ‘Working for You,’ Mr. Liburd highlighted the annual recognition programme which is now in its 11th year. The award, presented in the Federal Parliament, is designed to celebrate outstanding youth who are making a difference in society or…