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Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 22, 2020 (SKNIS): Congratulations continue to pour in for St. Kitts and Nevis as it celebrates 37 years of Independence. St. Kitts and Nevis attained its Independence on September 19, 1983. One such message came from Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania, Bogdan Aurescu who wrote: “On the occasion of National Day of St. Kitts and Nevis, it is my pleasure to convey to you sincere congratulations, along with my best wishes of well-being and success in your activity.” He further stated “I take this opportunity to reiterate Romania’s long-term commitment towards the Caribbean and to express…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 22, 2020 (SKNIS): The Embassy of the Republic of Colombia joined the long list of regional and international outpouring of congratulations for the twin-island Federation as it celebrated 37 years of Independence on September 19, 2020. The embassy expressed its “warmest congratulations on the occasion of the celebration of the Declaration of Independence Day. On such a memorable date, it is especially gratifying to reiterate the sentiments of sympathy and friendship towards the people of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, as well as the interest in consolidating the excellent relations that happily exist between…

September 22nd, 2020 The St. Kitts-Nevis Government’s widely watched Leadership Matters virtual forum series will air tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020, with Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris headlining its 21st installment on ZIZ TV (Channel 5 or https://zizonline.com/tv/channel-5/) from 8:00pm to 10:00pm. Joining the Honourable Prime Minister on the panel and answering audience questions will be Minister of Health, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Entertainment, Entrepreneurship and Talent Development, the Honourable Akilah Byron-Nisbett.  The Hon. Akilah Byron-Nisbett also presides over the 37th Independence Anniversary Committee. St. Kitts and Nevis’ Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), Ambassador His Excellency Dr.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 20, 2020 (SKNIS): Two new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded for the twin-island Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, says Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Hazel Laws. Dr. Laws made this announcement at the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) Press Briefing on September 18. The Chief Medical Officer stated that these two new cases were returning nationals. This has brought the number of confirmed cases to 19. Seventeen have fully recovered. As nationals continue to return home there are currently 63 persons in government assigned quarantine facilities. Dr. Laws said that a few them are in pre-approved quarantine…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 20, 2020 (SKNIS): As St. Kitts and Nevis prepares to reopen its borders, Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris has called for every citizen and resident to render national service in the fight against the COVID-19 Pandemic and the renewed threats that will be faced once the borders are re-opened to visitors and returning nationals. During his address to the nation on the occasion of the Federation’s 37th independence anniversary celebration, Dr. Harris noted that the government will continue to “revise and implement the best policies and protocols and to deploy maximum resources where needed and where considered most effective.” “It is…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 20, 2020 (SKNIS): Speaking at the September 18th National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) Press Briefing, Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Hazel Laws, addressed the concerns of many about the safety of the infrared thermometers, noting that they pose no health risk. The Chief Medical Officer informed that the human body emits electromagnetic radiation. She added that most of the radiation emitted from the human body is in the infrared region. “So, the handheld infrared thermometer basically is utilized to measure the body temperature,” said Dr. Laws. “The body emits the electromagnetic radiation in the form of infrared…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 19, 2020 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The State of Palestine has joined the list of friendly nations that have extended best wishes and congratulations to the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis on the occasion of the Federation’s 37th anniversary of Independence. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the State of Palestine, His Excellency Dr. Riad Malki, offered words of congratulations to the Federation on its milestone in a letter to St. Kitts and Nevis’ Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Mark Brantley. His Excellency Dr. Malki stated, “On behalf…

ZIZ RADIO: 6:02am after the station signs on and plays the National Anthem, 8:00am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:00pm and 8:00pm. 95.9, 96.1, 96.3, 96.9 FM or https://zizonline.com/radio/live/ ZIZ TV: 5:32am after the station signs on and plays the National Anthem, 7:00am, 9:30am, 12:50pm, 2:30pm and 8:00pm. Channel 5 or https://zizonline.com/tv/channel-5/ Address to the Nation by the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris on the occasion of the 37th Anniversary of Independence, September 19th, 2020 As Prepared For Delivery My Fellow Citizens and Residents of St. Kitts and Nevis, Congratulations are in order on our 37th Anniversary of Independence. Three decades and seven years…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 19, 2020 (SKNIS): Today, Saturday, September 19, 2020, marks 37 years since St. Kitts and Nevis gained Independence. President of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Dr. Tsai Ing-wen has extended best wishes and congratulations to the Government and people of the Federation for achieving another independent milestone. In a congratulatory letter addressed to His Excellency Sir S. W. Tapley Seaton, GCMG, CVO, QC, JP, LL.D, Governor-General of St. Kitts and Nevis, President Tsai extended “warmest congratulations on behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of China (Taiwan).” President Tsai used the occasion to reflect on the relationship between both countries,…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 19, 2020 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has made tremendous strides as an Independent nation over the last 37 years, and Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris said as the country looks toward the next 37 years of nationhood, these gains must be protected, consolidated and built upon for the benefit of the next generation. “Over the last thirty seven years our Nation has had remarkable growth and success, and some tremendous national achievements,” Prime Minister Harris said in his National Address to mark…