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BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, June 1, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — Six months after 65 householders on St. Kitts received a pair of rabbits courtesy of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) Rabbit Rearing Project, the regional agency, which has been monitoring the rabbit farmers, is planning to hold a workshop on ‘Agriculture, Health and Food Safety’, and the slaughtering of rabbits in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture. Technical Specialist, St. Kitts and Nevis IICA Delegation, Ms Sharon Jones has been visiting some of the 65 backyard farmers who, in October last year as part of a week of activities…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to inform the general public of the availability of academic scholarship opportunities through partnership programmes between several universities and the Organization of American States (OAS). Enclosed is a list of university partnerships with the OAS and the programmes offered: PROGRAMMEPARTNER INSTITUTIONDEADLINETYPE OF DEGREEMODALITY (COUNTRY OF STUDY)LANGUAGEOAS-MIUMarconi International UniversityAdmission and Scholarship: August 10, 2021 Bachelor’s; and Master’s Online (United States) English OAS-GIMIGalilee International Management UniversityApplication for Scholarship: June 17, 2021 Certificate Online (Israel) English/ SpanishOAS-The UWI Open CampusThe University of the West Indies Open CampusApplication for admission: July 16, 2021 Application for scholarship: July…

Basseterre: St. Kitts, May 31, 2021: Minister of Education, the Honourable Jonel Powell in an address to the nation to launch Child Month 2021, shared some of the recent achievements of the Early Childhood Development Unit (ECDU). “There is much to celebrate in Early Childhood in our Federation”, he said. Minister Powell noted achievements, including the installation of water tanks in eight centres across the Federation, training across the board to improve teaching skills of early childhood educators as well as a literacy development activity which helped parents in Nevis to keep their children creatively occupied. “Water storage tanks were…

Basseterre: St. Kitts, May 31, 2021: Minister with responsibility for Education, Honourable Jonel Powell has officially declared Child Month 2021 open. Child Month 2021 will be celebrated under the theme: Wash hands and Mask on Everyone, Keep your Distance: Child Month 2021. Minister Powell stated, “This year’s Child Month theme highlights the established non-pharmaceutical actions that we must take as a show of our national fortitude and safety in the midst of the local threat of COVID-19. The theme therefore implores us to consistently display an attitude that is caring, considerate, and respectful”. The minister added that the activities for…

Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris will hold a press conference on Thursday, June 3rd, 2021 from10:00am in the Conference Room at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Lime Kiln, Basseterre. Due to spacing limitations and physical distancing protocols, Thursday’s press conference will only accommodate one representative per media organization, as well as specially invited officials. “NO MASK, NO ENTRY” policy will be strictly followed, and attendees will receive hand sanitizer and a temperature check before entry. The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis’ press conference will be carried live on Freedom (106.5) FM, Sugar City (90.3) FM, VON Radio (860 AM or 93.7…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 31, 2021 (RSCNPF): A 10-member contingent comprising Police Officers from The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) and Soldiers from the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) left the Federation on May 29, 2021, for St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The team will form part of a peacekeeping mission to the territory following a request made to the Regional Security Service (RSS) by its government. The six (6) Soldiers and five (5) Officers will be in St. Vincent and the Grenadines for three (3) weeks with their regional counterparts to assist local authorities maintain security and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 31, 2021 (SKNIS): Permanent Secretary within the Ministry of Agriculture, Ron Dublin-Collins commended the farmers and extension officers for the work done at the Fahie’s Outreach Center during a tour of the center on May 28.“We are pleased to see that farmers are coming back to the area and the programme that they have in the area, they have embraced that programme, and the department is providing as much assistance as possible to make things happen in terms of increased production,” Mr. Dublin-Collins said.“We are well on our way to bringing this dream into a reality…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 31, 2021 (SKNIS): Commuters travelling between St. Kitts and Nevis are not required to show proof of vaccination but must comply with all health and safety protocols designed to limit the spread of COVID-19.Chairman of the National COVID-19 Task Force, Abdias Samuel, addressed the matter on Friday (May 28), noting that it was the subject of much discussion. As such, he communicated with the Chief Executive Officer of the St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) as well as the Chairman of the Board.“They have indicated that no citizen, resident, or visitor travelling between the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 31, 2021 (SKNIS): Citizens and residents are reminded of and encouraged to adhere to the nightly curfew that was implemented on May 25 for two weeks in the first instance to ensure that everyone is protected from the threat of the Novel Coronavirus. “From 11 p.m. nightly until 5 a.m. the following day until June 08 all persons are required to be at their residence unless special permission is granted by virtue of your employment as an essential worker or for medical or other emergencies or unless, of course, you receive permission in writing from the Commissioner…

Basseterre: St. Kitts, May 31, 2021: Minister of Education, Honourable Jonel Powell has, updated the Federation on plans by his Ministry to ensure the continuity of learning in light of the recent two-week closure of schools, in an effort to curtail the spread of the Covid-19 virus while allowing time to conduct rigorous contact tracing by the Ministry of Health.Minister Powell announced the decision on Friday May 28 to continue education via virtual platforms stating that it is a demonstration of the commitment of the ministry to ensure that students are not disadvantaged academically.“…Senior ministry officials operationalized the Ministry’s Plan…