Archive for January 24th, 2022

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 24, 2022 (SKNIS): All schools across the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis reopened for face-to-face instruction on January 24, 2022. During a recorded message, Minister of Education the Hon. Jonel Powell stressed the importance of ensuring the safety of both students and staff alike on school premises as the COVID-19 pandemic […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 21, 2022 (RSCNPF): Several Police Officers from a number of departments and units benefited, this week, from a workshop to improve their capacity to investigate and prosecute money laundering cases as it relates to a variety of offences. The workshop was the result of a collaboration between the Office of the […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 21, 2022 (SKNIS): The Ministry of International Trade will continue its educational campaign to equip consumers with the knowledge to make informed decisions about purchasing and saving especially at this time when there is inflation due to the global shipping crisis brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The ministry’s Permanent Secretary Jasemin […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 21, 2022 (SKNIS): The Team Unity Cabinet of Ministers met on Friday, January 7 and Monday, January 10, 2022, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris. During their meeting, Cabinet deliberated on matters which could impact the Federation.   On January 7, Cabinet deliberated extensively on matters to […]

The MSC Seaview,Sea Cloud and Seabourn Odyssey will not make their scheduled calls to St. Kitts tomorrow, Saturday 22nd January, 2022.  Please note the revised cruise schedule for Saturday 22nd January, 2022: Saturday 22nd January, 2022: Explorer of the Seas- Port ZanteNorwegian Epic- Port ZanteThe post Cruise Schedule Update for Friday 21st January, 2022 first appeared on SKNIS.

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 21, 2022 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Health has undertaken a mass education and awareness campaign in an effort to inform members of the general public about everything COVID-19 related, noting the importance of credible information given the disinformation and misinformation in society.   During the January 19, 2022 NEOC COVID-19 press briefing, […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 21, 2022 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has exhausted every possible channel to ensure that citizens and residents alike have access to COVID-19 vaccines given the ongoing global pandemic and vaccine shortages. During the January 19, 2022 NEOC COVID-19 press briefing, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Hazel Laws responded […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 21, 2022 (SKNIS): Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Hazel Laws, has renewed calls for persons experiencing flu-like symptoms to remain at home and to get tested for COVID-19. The CMO said that some persons within the community have reported feeling unwell with symptoms such as malaise/fatigue, fever/chills, muscle aches and joint pain, […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 21, 2022 (SKNIS): Assistant Comptroller at St. Kitts and Nevis Customs and Excise Department, Deslie Greenaway, highlighted the negative fallout that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have on the local economy. During his appearance on the local radio and television show ‘Working for You’, Mr. Greenaway said, “In 2018, we had imports valued […]

20 January, Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis – Spending within one’s means; being prepared for financial emergencies and having a plan for retirement are key to achieving financial health and wellness.  Speaking on this week’s episode of ECCB Connects, Personal Financial Expert and Founder of YourMoneyWorth.com, Melisa Boutin – and CEO of Finance Focus, Luana Laurent offer advice on how people can achieve and maintain financial wellbeing.  Laurent states that financial health is […]