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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 10, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Government of Romania has congratulated the Government and people of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis on its 41st anniversary of Independence. In a congratulatory message sent to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Her Excellency Mrs. Luminita Odobescu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania said: “The celebration of the Independence Day of the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis gives me the pleasure to extend to you my most sincere congratulations and wishes of wellbeing and prosperity. Following up on our recent bilateral contacts…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 10, 2024 (SKNIS): Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Wednesday, 18 September, 2024, at 10 a.m. The Order Paper and other Papers will be issued at a later date. The National Assembly will be broadcast live on ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and participating radio stations. It can also be viewed live on TV Channel 5 in St. Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis. It will also be streamed live at www.zizonline.com Copies of the Bills will be made available…

The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Commerce and Consumer Affairs wishes to invite suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Air Quality Technician. The successful candidate will mostly be responsible for the technical aspect of the IAQ (Internal Air Quality) such as collecting and testing samples. Reports Directly to: Other Contacts Main Duties and Responsibilities: Minimum Qualifications and Experience: Requirements: In addition to the requirements above, the post holder must be able to: Salary: (K22- K27) ($41,196 – $51,180) per annum Applications must be accompanied by: ∙ Letter of Application ∙ Curriculum…

The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of Ministry of Public Infrastructure et al wish to invite suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Assistant Plant Operator at the Water Services Department. The Assistant Plant Operator will be responsible for assisting in the operation and maintenance of desalination plants to ensure the efficient production of clean, potable water. His/her duties will include monitoring of equipment, conducting routine maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and adhering to safety protocols. He/she will work closely with senior operators to learn and execute operational procedures effectively. Duties and Responsibilities: 1.Operates pumps, valves, membranes, filters, motors and…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 09, 2024 (SKNIS) – The Federal Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, welcomed a delegation from Dalhousie University out of Nova Scotia, Canada during its meeting on Monday, September 09, 2024. The delegation from the research-intensive university comprised Vice President of Research and Innovation, Dr. Alice Aiken and university Chancellor, Dr. Rustum Southwell—a distinguished son of the soil. During the meeting, Dr. Aiken and Dr. Southwell delivered an insightful and informative presentation to the Cabinet members that touched on the scope of the current areas of partnership between Dalhousie University…

United Nations, New York (9th September 2024) – On the 6th of September, 2024, as the Permanent Mission of St. Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations follows through on implementing the Federation’s geostrategic foreign policy, The Right Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Trade visited Tbilisi, the capital of the Republic of Georgia, on a working visit to deepen relations in the strategically important Eurasian country. Foreign Minister Douglas was ably supported and accompanied by Mrs. Lecia Phipps, diplomat at the Permanent Mission of St. Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations.The working visit…

Washington D.C., September 6, 2024 – Saint Kitts and Nevis Assumes Chairmanship of  OAS Hemispheric Security Committee for 2024-2025.  In a significant development for the Americas, on September 6, 2024, the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) elected, by acclamation, the Saint Kitts and Nevis Permanent Representative to the OAS, Ambassador Jacinth Henry-Martin, as the new Chair of the Council on Hemispheric Security for the 2024-2025 period. This prestigious role was proposed by the Alternate Representative of Guyana, seconded by the Ambassador of Mexico to the OAS, and supported by the Alternate Representative of the United States,…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 06, 2024 (SKNIS): The Honourable Isalean Phillip, Senator and Co-Chair of the Task Force on Citizen Security, called for national unity in the fight against crime during her remarks at the official launch of the National Consultations and 90-Day Campaign Against Crime and Violence at the CUNA Caribbean Conference Centre earlier today, Friday, September 06, 2024. This initiative, led by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, aims to bring the nation together to address the root causes of crime and violence through a whole-of-society approach. Senator Phillip acknowledged the presence of key stakeholders and reaffirmed…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 6, 2024 (SKNIS) – At Friday’s (September 06, 2024) launch of the National Consultation and 90-Day Campaign Against Violence and Crime, guest presenter Dr. Jeanita Richardson, a Professor of Public Health & Policy at Windsor University, helped to strengthen the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis’s position of addressing crime and violence from a public health perspective. Dr. Richardson noted that violence should be viewed as a public health issue because it shares key characteristics with other health problems and has widespread consequences for individuals and societies. “Similar to diseases, violence has identifiable risk factors such…

St. Kitts and Nevis, September 06, 2024 (SKNBS): The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) is on the verge of acquiring cutting-edge RT-PCR equipment, a move that will significantly enhance its testing capabilities. RT-PCR, or Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction, is an advanced technology used to amplify and analyse DNA, providing critical insights in various fields including gene expression, mutation detection, and pathogen identification. Once in place, the RT-PCR machine will enable the SKNBS to perform a range of essential tasks, including the detection and quantification of pathogens, monitoring microbial degradation, identifying species, and assessing food safety by detecting…