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Basseterre: St. Kitts, Friday, November 15, 2024:​ A team of officials from the Ministry ofEducation led by the Minister of Education Hon Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, on Wednesday November13, visited both the Halliday-Smith Primary School and the Washington Archibald High School(WAHS). The visit to the respective institutions marked the official opening of the renovatedbathroom facilities. Delivering lighthearted remarks, Minister Hanley expressed gratitude and encouraged thestudents to use the facilities responsibly.“I also encourage you, the students to take care of the bathroom facilities. Do not play with thehandles on the toilet when you are flushing. Do not throw wet toilet papers in…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis – November 14, 2024 (PMO) — The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is proud to host the 12th Annual Scientific Conference of the Caribbean Society of Endoscopic Surgeons (CaSES), marking a significant milestone as the conference is held here for the first time. The event, spanning three days, November 14 – 16, brings together leading surgeons and medical professionals from across the Caribbean and beyond to promote safe and accessible laparoscopic surgery throughout the region. Dr. Lindberg Simpson, President of CaSES and Head of Surgery at Kingston Public Hospital in Jamaica, emphasized the importance…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 13th, 2024 – The Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs St. Kitts and Nevis, in collaboration with the UNDP Partnership of the Caribbean and the European Union on Justice (PACE Justice) Project, has launched a pivotal training workshop on ‘Restorative Justice, Criminal Mediation and Child Justice’. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the broader criminal justice reform agenda for St. Kitts and Nevis, aligning with the Commonwealth Declaration on Access to Justice and the Needham Point Declaration on Criminal Justice Reform.  This workshop, the PACE Justice Project, funded by the European Union and held from…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 14 November 2024 – The Government of St Kitts and Nevis is taking further steps towards its housing mandate, one of its seven pillars of commitment to the people of St Kitts and Nevis under its Sustainable Island State Agenda which identifies Sustainable Settlements as a key pillar. To advance existing plans for housing, The Ministry of Human Settlement, National Housing Corporation (NHC) and, the Ministry of Sustainable Development under its special land distribution initiative, with Cabinet’s support, chaired a stakeholder meeting with key partners, St Kitts Electricity Company (SKELEC), and St Kitts Water Services Department. This…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts and Nevis (Nov. 14, 2024) — The Ministry of Health joins the global community in recognizing World Diabetes Day, a day that underscores the profound impact diabetes has on individuals, families, and communities. Today, the ministry renews its commitment to addressing diabetes with a focus on prevention, education, and support, while calling for collective action to make quality diabetes care accessible to all. Diabetes is a significant health challenge worldwide, and St. Kitts and Nevis is no exception. It is a disease that requires more than personal lifestyle changes; it demands a community effort, supportive policies, and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 14 th November, 2024 (CFBC): The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) Bullsare leading the tally in the Jones Group of Companies Limited Open Males Football Championship andthe St. Kitts Department of Sports Powerade and Dasani Interschool Netball Championship. To date, theBulls have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in both competitions with an unbeatenrecord. In their latest football match on Saturday, 9 th November, the Saddlers Secondary School Wolves faced anunexpected setback as they forfeited their game to the Bulls. This decision resulted in the Bulls beingawarded three points and three goals. The forfeit…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, November 14, 2024 (PMO) —Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, accompanied by the Hon. Konris Maynard, Minister of Public Works et al, and Mr. Alexis Hazel, contractor of the road works project, conducted a site visit on November 13th, 2024, to evaluate the ongoing rehabilitation of the St. Peters Main Road. This critical infrastructure project underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing transportation networks in the nation’s fastest-growing community. The St. Peters Main Road serves as a vital artery for residents and commuters, linking the rapidly expanding St. Peters area to Basseterre and other regions. Recognizing…