Addressing inequalities key to ending AIDS: PAHO Latin America and the Caribbean must expand and accelerate access to HIV diagnosis, prevention, and treatment to reduce new infectionsWashington, DC, 30 November, 2022 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization is marking World AIDS Day (1 December) with a call for countries to address the […]
Archive for November 30th, 2022
PAHO calls for improved health service response to violence against women
New report highlights that, although 83% of PAHO Member States have included violence against women in their health plans or policies, only half recommend essential first-line support.Washington, DC, 30 November 2022 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) this week launched a new report assessing the status of health sector responses to violence against women, and […]
25 Most Remarkable Teens
Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, November 30, 2022 (Press Secretary’s Office): A special sitting of the National Assembly will be held on Wednesday 30th November 2022 at 6:30pm at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, Frigate Bay, to award the 25 Most Remarkable Teens in St. Kitts and Nevis. The teens will be honoured in several […]
FURTHER COLLABORATION EXPECTED BETWEEN SKNYPA AND NYPAAB WITH SIGNING OF MOU
Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 29, 2022 (SKNIS): Officials within the St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA) has described the recent working visit of the National Youth Parliament Association of Antigua and Barbuda (NYPAAB) as a success and said that the public can look forward to more collaboration in the future. This is due to the […]
Description of Coat of Arms [official]
The centre of the Coat of Arms is dominated by a Shield at the base of which there is shown a lighter in full sail, the lighter being one of the traditional means of transportation. A chevron in red is highlighted by two Poinciana (flamboyant) flowers, the National Flower. The Poinciana derives its name from […]
ALL FARMERS AND FISHERS IN ST. KITTS INVITED TO MEET WITH MINISTRY OFFICIALS
(St. Kitts, Basseterre, November 29th 2022): In an effort to discuss the way forward for the overall development of the agricultural sector, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives will be hosting a series of meetings for all farmers in St. Kitts next month. The meetings are also being held to encourage fruitful […]
Prime Minister, Hon. Dr Terrance Drew’s Official Visit to Dubai Tells the World St. Kitts and Nevis is Open for Business
Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, November 29, 2022 [Press Secretary’s Office]: Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, will conduct his first official visit to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates from Tuesday 29th November 2022 to Saturday 3rd December 2022.The Prime Minister will be accompanied by the Minister of […]
PM Dr. Drew thanks well-wishers at his birthday party; to make it an annual event
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, November 28, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — Prime Minister of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis and Area Parliamentary Representative for St. Christopher Eight, the Hon Dr Terrance Drew, has thanked all those who attended his post birthday party on Saturday November 26, and assured them that it will be an annual event. Dr […]
WORKING VISIT HAILED A SUCCESS
(SKNYPA-NYPAAB) The Working Visit of the National Youth Parliament of Antigua & Barbuda (NYPAAB) to the Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis has been a success. Welcomed by the St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA) on Wednesday 24th November 2022 to the melodic sounds of steel pan and the historic cultural display of masquerade […]
NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR THE POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROGRAMME BEGINS – ALL PREVIOUS BENEFICIARIES MUST REAPPLY
Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 28, 2022 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs has launched a new regularisation and registration process for the Poverty Alleviation Programme (PAP). This new process is designed to eliminate multiple irregularities that have been discovered, and to ensure that qualifying persons in need of help can benefit. The new […]