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Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 27, 2021 (SKNIS): The protection of the ecosystem remains paramount to the survival of all living creatures for present and future generations. In the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, both government and non-government entities continue to champion environmental conservation as a key part of national development. During the January 26, […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 27, 2021 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Education has done extensive work in relation to key activities outlined in the 2020-2021 Education Section Plan. In a recent interview with SKNIS, Dr. Tricia Esdaille Senior Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Education outlined the progress made thus far. “During the period 2019 to 2021, […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 27, 2022 (SKNIS): Efforts to ban single-use plastics in St. Kitts and Nevis are expected to gain momentum in 2022 as officials target 2023 as a possible implementation date. Telca Wallace, Project Coordinator of the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Project, as well as Lynelle Bonaparte, Environment Officer, appeared on the Working for […]

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (January 26, 2022) —The Department of Public Health on Nevis has embarked on a “Let’s Get Vaxxed Raffle” simultaneously with a “Let’s Get Vaxxed Refferal Drive” with major prizes at stake in an effort to encourage younger persons to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Ms. Shavenee Nisbett, Senior Health Educator in the Ministry […]

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (January 25, 2022) —The following is an announcement from the Ministry of Human Resources in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) regarding scholarship opportunities at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI). The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis invites graduates of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) as well as the Nevis Sixth Form […]

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (January 25, 2022) — The Community Nursing Services in the Ministry of Health on Nevis is appealing to those who have never had a pap smear done to do so at the 5th annual Cervical Cancer Awareness outreach event at all heath centres on Saturday, January 29, 2022 from 8 a.m. to noon.   Ms. Shevanee Nisbett, Senior Health […]

24 January 2022, Belize City, Belize Central America –  The Ministry of Economic Development and Investment, The Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation, The Belize Fisheries Department, The Coastal Zone Management Authority & Institute and The National Meteorological Service of Belize with assistance from The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) are officially launching a project entitled, “Enhancing adaptation planning and increasing climate […]

Dear Stakeholders, The Marella Discovery will not make its scheduled call to St. Kitts today, Thursday 27th Janaury, 2022. In addtiion, Jewel of the Seas will be tendering this morning to allow crew to disembark to join Anthem of the Seas. Please note that no guests will disembark Jewel of the Seas as the ship is only in St. Kitts […]

26 January, Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis –Individuals are encouraged to prepare a plan with specific goals, save, invest, consolidate their debts and be consistent as they work to achieve their financial goals. On this week’s episode of ECCB Connects, individuals from the ECCB member countries share their financial goals for 2022 and Insurance Advisor at Sagicor Life Eastern Caribbean Inc., Quinn Martin, offersadvice on how they can achieve their goals and maintain financial health and wellness.  Martin advises that some of […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, January 27, 2022 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 participated virtually in the 71st Meeting of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Authority where matters of importance to the sub-region were discussed. […]