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Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 30, 2023 (SKNIS): In a significant move towards bolstering consumer rights, the Federal Parliament of St. Kitts and Nevis approved the Consumer Protection Bill, 2023. The landmark legislation, passionately advocated by the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Senior Minister and Minister with responsibility for Consumer Affairs, promises a more assertive and effective Consumer Affairs Department. “Today, we are here in this Parliament to debate the Consumer Protection Bill, 2023, which is envisaged to give officers of the Consumer Affairs Department more legislative authority or as we would commonly say more teeth in order to accomplish their daily…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 30, 2023 (SKNIS) – Senator the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke said she was particularly pleased to give her fullest support to the Consumer Protection Bill, 2023, that had its second reading in the National Assembly on Monday, October 30, 2023, and was subsequently passed.The Consumer Protection Bill, 2023, among other benefits, provides for the promotion and protection of consumer interests in relation to the supply of goods and the provision of services to ensure the protection of life, health and safety of consumers.Minister Clarke, in her presentation, said the Bill brings about greater clarity and protection for consumers on…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 30, 2023 (SKNIS) – As part of its ongoing mandate to build out a more robust healthcare sector, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to invest in modern lifesaving equipment that is necessary in helping to transform Basseterre into the first ‘4-minute city’ in the region.A 4-minute city refers to a program whereby everyday citizens are given the tools to offer victims of cardiac arrest lifesaving help using automated external defibrillators [AEDs] within four minutes of collapse. This treatment is offered before emergency medical services (EMS) arrive and can significantly increase a person’s chances of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 30, 2023 (SKNIS): In a bid to further professionalize and enhance the capabilities of the Civil Service, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has announced plans to establish a dedicated Civil Service Institute. Speaking during the October 30 Sitting of the Federation Parliament, Prime Minister Dr. Drew emphasized the importance of this initiative. “Over the years, concerns have been raised about certain aspects of our Civil Service. In our pursuit of excellence and commitment to the citizens of our beloved nation, we have taken…

Ministry of Information, Communications, Technology and PostsJob Description Job Title: Server AdministratorWork Location: National ICT Center, C.A.P. Southwell Industrial SiteDivision/Department: Department of TechnologyReports to: Director[✓] Full-time [ ] Part-timeDescription of Post:The Server Administrator’s role is to design, install, administer, and optimize GOSKN data center servers and related components to achieve high performance of the various enterprise applications supported by tuning the servers as necessary. This includes ensuring the availability of client/server applications, configuring all new implementations, and developing processes and procedures for ongoing management of the server and data center environments. Where applicable, the Server Administrator will assist in overseeing the physical security,…

Ministry of Information, Communications, Technology and PostsJob Description Job Title: Network Specialist Work Location: National ICT Center, C.A.P. Southwell Industrial Site Division/Department: Department of Technology Reports to: Director[✓] Full-time [ ] Part-time Description of Post: This role plans, designs and executes networks. This role is expected to maintain the health of the networks utilized by the government service, ensuring connectivity. The network specialist instructs and leads the teams in relation to the networks they manage. Duties and Responsibilities• Network design and deployment• Produce reports on networks across government and their health• Center network administration • Support e-government structures as they relate to networks•…

The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the Ministry of Sports and the Creative Economy wishes to invite suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Research and Communication Officer. The chosen candidate will be responsible for facilitating the Department’s awareness of and access to all relevant sources of ICH information and knowledge. This officer is responsible for coordinating with stakeholders and staff to acquire, secure and backup relevant ICH data, information, and knowledge in the Department. This officer is the primary research agent within the Department responsible for primary and secondary research and the gathering of material to populate…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 27, 2023 (SKNIS): The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is strongly advising motorists and pedestrians to exercise caution on the road this wet weekend as the terrain is prone to land slippage, flash flooding and rock-fall in some areas of the country, such as the South-East Peninsula and College Street Ghaut in Basseterre. The St. Kitts Meteorological Services in its three-day weekend forecast has stated that “moisture and instability associated with a trough in the vicinity of the Leeward Islands, will maintain periods of cloudiness and showers across the islands.” -30-

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 27, 2023 (SKNIS): Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Marsha Henderson, during the Tourism Press Conference on October 26 at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, expressed that the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is expected to host 342 cruise ships for this year’s tourism season.She said, “For the upcoming season, we will welcome a total of 342 cruise calls, promising an influx of visitors yearning to explore the wonders of our island and our paradise, notably, we eagerly await the arrival of the magnificent ‘Icon of the Seas’, the largest ship in the world.”The Icon of the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 27, 2023 [Ministry of Health] –   The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce the promotion of several Assistant Nurse Managers to the esteemed position of Nurse Manager within the Institution-Based Health Services.This elevation comes after each nurse successfully navigated an exhaustive and competitive interview process, reflecting their outstanding competencies and their invaluable experience as nurse leaders.Dr. Rondalyn Dennis-Bradshaw, Principal Nursing Officer, shared her enthusiasm and confidence in these appointments, stating:”I extend my warmest congratulations on the well-deserved promotion of these Nurses to Nurse Managers. Their dedication and hard work have brought them to this pivotal leadership…