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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 18, 2022 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The purchasing power of thousands of citizens and residents has now increased as Government Auxiliary Employees (GAEs) and STEP workers in St. Kitts are the first to benefit from the ten percent increase announced by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris earlier this month.The ten percent increase in wages, salaries and pensions retroactive to January 01, 2022 was one of several measures announced by Prime Minister Harris on May 02 to assist the people of St. Kitts and Nevis to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 17, 2022 (SKNIS): The “Power of Museums” which is the theme of International Museum Day on May 18 will be the special topic for discussion on the popular government radio and television programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. The special guests will be Mrs. Ryllis Godeth, Executive Director, St. Christopher National Trust; Jahnel Nisbett, Director, Nevis Historical and Conservation Society; and Percival Hanley, General Manager, Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park Society.Since 1977, the International Council of Museums (ICOM) has organised International Museum Day, which represents a unique moment for the international museum community. The…

Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 510 million confirmed cases and more than 6.25 million deaths have been reported around the world. As nations continue to battle the pandemic, Taiwan’s achievements have been widely recognized. As of May 10, 2022, about 390,000 confirmed cases and 931 deaths had been reported in Taiwan, which has a population of 23.5 million. And thanks to a joint effort by the government and the people, Taiwan’s economic growth rate for 2021 reached 6.45 percent. Universal health coverageTaiwan’s National Health Insurance (NHI) system, which was launched in 1995, has played an important role…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 17, 2022 (SKNIS): Government and non-governmental agencies were highly commended for their work in positively transforming young boys in St. Kitts and Nevis as the nation observed World Day of the Boy Child on May 16, 2022. During a national address to mark the observance, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Social Development and Gender Affairs, the Honourable Eugene Hamilton, noted that boys face many challenges in today’s world. He indicated that statistical data tells us that males have shorter life spans, are less likely to seek medical attention, have lower literacy rates, and are more…

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Tuesday, May 17, 2022:​ The Ministry of Education is accepting applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Chief of Education Planning. Interested persons should address applications to The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, P.O. Box 333, The CABLE Building, Cayon Street, Basseterre, St. Kitts. All applications should be submitted by Monday, June 06, 2022. For further information please visit https://www.education.gov.kn or https://www.facebook.com/sknemu

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Monday, May 15, 2022:​ A small contingent comprising faculty and students from the Nova Scotia Community College (NCSS) in Canada is currently visiting the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. This visit is made possible through a joint partnership project established in 2013 between NCSS and CFBC under the theme: Culture, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Professional Skills Program(CELPS). Speaking at the orientation ceremony on Monday, May 16, Dr. Moyia Rowtham Vice President of CFBC expressed gratitude of the partnership and welcomed the visiting contingent. “The vast reach of NSCC campuses also attest to its commitment to reach people at their point of need and CFBC is grateful to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 17, 2022 (SKNIS): The Team Unity Cabinet of Ministers met on Monday, May 16, 2022, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris. During their meeting, Cabinet deliberated on several matters of national importance to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. The Cabinet received updates from Ministers regarding their new portfolio assignments. The Chairman along with another board member of SKELEC presented to the Cabinet on the difficult financial situation of the Corporation. The Corporation is now seeking a subvention from Government for its operations. The Financial Secretary and the Deputy Financial Secretary…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 16, 2022 (SKNIS): As the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis observed International Day of Families on Sunday, May 15, the Government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding families across the twin-island Federation. “As servants of the people of Saint Kitts and Nevis, we are reminded as a government of our covenant to safeguard the well-being and future of families across the Federation. Our government’s strategic and holistic response, therefore, has given emphasized consideration to policies and programmes spanning several sectors that target the vast array of challenges affecting the family structure,” said Deputy Prime Minister and…

The Ministry of National Security Secretariat, which has oversight of the Passport Office, has responsibility for all operations pertaining to passports in the Federation.The Ministry of National Security hereby informs the general public that none of the Diplomatic Passports of the six former Ministers of Government have been deactivated by the Ministry, neither has any passport of a former Minister been barred by the Ministry from being used for international travel.The Ministry of National Security also informs that none of the six former Ministers of Government has returned his Diplomatic Passport to the Ministry’s Secretariat or to the Passport Office.END

BASSETERRE, ST. Kitts, May 13, 2022 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris has expressed a profound sense of sorrow on the passing of the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan.Sheikh Khalifa passed away on Friday, May 13. He was President of the UAE since 2004.In an official statement, Prime Minister Harris said, “As one of the elder statesmen of the Arab and Islamic world, Sheikh Khalifa presided over the rapid advancement of his beloved United Arab…