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Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 14, 2021 (SKNIS): Officials from the Department of Marine Resources will be featured on the popular government radio and television programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. The special guests will be Dr. Marc Williams, Director of the Department of Marine Resources; Tricia King, Marine Management and Habitat Monitoring Officer; and Maritza Queeley, Port State Control Officer. The discussion will focus on the work of the Department of Marine Resources; aquaculture and how this will i8mpact food and nutrition security; how the Sargassum seaweed has affected the fishing industry in the Federation; and challenges affecting…

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has takennote of the round of negotiations in Mexico and mediated by Norway between representatives of the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the opposition, seeking to bring an end to the protracted multidimensional crisis afflicting thatcountry. The Community has also taken note of the two initial agreements that have been reached on the Social Protection of the Venezuela People, and on the Ratification and Defence of Venezuelan Sovereignty over the Guyana Essequibo. As concerns the latter, the Caribbean Community reiterates its firm and unwavering support for the maintenance and preservation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Guyana. It also reaffirms its support for the…

The Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) met virtually on Monday 13 September at its 16th Special Emergency Meeting to consider a regional response to the recent surge in infections,hospitalisations and deaths due to the COVID-19 virus across the Community. The Heads of Government expressed deep concern at the increase with more than 100,000 new cases and 1400 deaths between July 2021 and 12 September 2021. They received an update on the pandemic from the Executive Director of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), Dr. Joy St. John, which noted that since the outbreak in March 2020, the Region has seen more than 300,000 confirmed cases with more than 6,700 deaths. Dr. St John stressed that the percentage of deaths was exceedingly high…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 14, 2021 (SKNIS): Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Lindsay Grant, welcomed the Celebrity Equinox back to the shores of the twin-island Federation and praised the Royal Caribbean Group for being a longstanding partner with St. Kitts and Nevis. During the Plaque Exchange Ceremony on September 14, Minister Grant said, “This day has been long in coming and has been much anticipated and we have had much anxiety as we continue our phased approach to the rebuilding of the cruise sector.” “As a destination, we are heartened by this first commercial call to Port Zante since March of 2020,” he…

The Ministry of National Security of St. Kitts and Nevis has taken action to disable the passports of two (2) citizens, KHALED AWAD and WALID AWAD, on account of news reports that the Government of the United Arab Emirates has named them on a recent terrorist watch list. The passports were issued in 2014 and 2015. Meantime, our Ministry of Foreign Affairs is actively engaging the Government of the United Arab Emirates to ascertain the details relating to the inclusion of these two (2) persons on the watch list. These details will inform further action by the Government of St.…

The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College advises members of the public that its cashier’s booth is closed until further notice. However, payments and other transactions can be made online or via the St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla National Bank. Please visit the College’s website at www.cfbc.edu.kn or the College’s Facebook page for more information. CFBC sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience the closure of the cashier’s booth may cause and thank you for your continued patience and understanding. Persons may also contact the College at 465-2856 for further information.

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 14, 2021 (SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis kick-started the 2021-2022 cruise season by welcoming the Celebrity Equinox, which docked at Port Zante, Basseterre, on September 14, 2021, in a bubble with COVID-19 restrictions. At the simple plaque exchange ceremony to welcome the passengers and crew, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Mrs. Carlene Henry-Morton, gave remarks on behalf of the Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris and expressed joy with the arrival of the cruise vessel, while also noting that much more work still needs to be done.“Without God’s steadfast guidance…

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) has formalised an articulation agreement with The Mico University College in Jamaica, as part of a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that focuses on course equivalencies and the development of its syllabuses, learning resources and assessments.The Mico University College will recognise students’ CXC® Associate Degree (CXC®-AD) qualification for the purpose of matriculation and collaborate on initiatives for capacity building within each organisation.The MOU, which was signed on 9 September 2021, will provide opportunities for:i. Mico faculty to act as CXC® Moderators, sit on CXC® Subject Panels, Review Committees,Examining Committees and Research Advisory…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 14, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris has told the global community that the time to effectively tackle the COVID-19 pandemic is now. This he said can be achieved through the use of vaccines which the prime minister described as the greatest tool in the fight against the deadly disease. Prime Minister Harris, in his capacity as lead Prime Minister for Health in the CARICOM quasi cabinet of Ministers, was at the time delivering remarks virtually at the inaugural Lean In…

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Tuesday, September 14, 2021:​ The Ministry of Education (MOE) remains vigilant to the impact that COVID-19 is having on the education of the young peoplewithin St. Kitts and Nevis. The disruption at the start of the new school year because of COVID-19 has already impacted face-to-face instruction of students in two secondary schools. Both the Charles E. Mills Secondary School (CEMSS) and the Washington Archibald High School (WAHS) have had to revert to remote learning. The decision to transfer the mode of learning in these institutions aligns with the Health and Safety protocols outlined in the MOE Guidelines for the Re-opening of Schools 2021-2022. This document ensures the continuity of learning for students so as to minimize the worsening situation in relation to education brought…