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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 13, 2023 (SKNIS) – On the heels of the observance of Global Week of Action on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew has issued a call for a more intensified fight against the threat of NCDs.“The Ministry of Health continues to strengthen its partnerships with regional and international health partners and is committed to forging new partnerships with NGOs and civil society because we know that an integrated approach is necessary to win this battle. I fully understand that the time for caring is now. The time to act…

Greetings my fellow citizens and residents, This week is being celebrated as the Global Week of Action on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with the theme “Bridging the Care Gap”. This Global Week of Action on NCDs is celebrated each year with the aim of ensuring that the NCD response gets the attention required everywhere and for everyone. This year, 2023, the message being disseminated globally is, “Now is the moment for caring”.Now is the moment to act on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) to ensure that everyone has access to needed health care regardless of their ability to pay, by 2030. This…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 12, 2023 (SKNIS): Notice has been given for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 10:00 am. 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 Bills are posted, when they become…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 12, 2023 (SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis hosted the regional Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort from September 11 to 12 to promote the development of the region’s digital infrastructure. At the end of the two-day forum, the St. Kitts and Nevis Internet Exchange Point (SKNIX) was launched. Minister of Information, Communication and Technology, Honourable Konris Maynard, during his remarks at the opening ceremony, said, “Today marks a momentous occasion as we proudly host the twenty-sixth regional meeting of the Caribbean Network Operators group CaribNOG and the fifth technical forum…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 12, 2023 (Embassy of Venezuela in St. Kitts and Nevis): The Venezuelan Institute for Culture and Cooperation (IVCC) will resume free Spanish classes online starting September 26, until December 15, 2023. Classes are for persons 18 years and over. The registration period is from September 13 to September 22, 2023, for Basic Spanish only. Interested persons can email ivccstkitts@gmail.com to request the registration form, complete it, and return it as soon as possible.For more information contact: 1-869-465-2073 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. -30-

The theme of 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is “Restoring trust and rekindling global unity: Speeding up action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in pursuit of peace, prosperity, advancement, and sustainability for everyone.” It underscores the UN’s recognition that the world is currently at a critical juncture, emphasizing the importance of all nations coming together and expediting their efforts to achieve the sustainable development goals. Over the past year, the world has faced many challenges. The expansion of authoritarianism has resulted in significant humanitarian and economic crises for countries worldwide, posing…

Jaushieh Joseph Wu Minister of Foreign Affairs Republic of China (Taiwan) Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a reminder of how autocracies care little about causing death and destruction. The war is a gross violation of human rights and the principle of peaceful settlement of international disputes as codified in the United Nations Charter, which has helped maintain the rules-based international order and kept the world in relative peace since the end of the Cold War. The war’s humanitarian and economic fallout has also shown that in a globalized world crises cannot be contained within national borders. It is therefore imperative…

Under the theme “The current challenges of development, role of science, technology and innovation”, the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the G77 and China will be held in Havana, Cuba, on September 15 and 16. Several tens’ countries have confirmed their participation, including Saint Kitts and Nevis.Formed in 1964, the Group of 77 and China is the main negotiating bloc for developing countries within the United Nations system, with 134 member states. In the case of China, although it is considered an official member, it participates and collaborates externally.After more than half a century of existence, this organization…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 11, 2023 (SKNIS): The General Post Office is preparing to unveil a series of commemorative stamp designs to observe St. Kitts and Nevis’ 40th Independence anniversary celebration. The four designs chosen will feature on stamps of varying denominations. The 10-cent stamp will feature a collage of the Federation’s five National Heroes, while the 30-cent stamp will showcase an image of Independence Square. A $30 stamp will highlight the Berkeley Memorial commonly known as the Circus while the $100 stamp will feature the statue of the First National Hero, the late Right Excellent Sir Robert L. Bradshaw mounted in…

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, September 11, 2023 (PMO)- Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew embarked on a productive working visit to the University of Health Network (UHN), a state-of-the-art climate-smart hospital located in Toronto, Canada. This visit underscores his commitment to securing opportunities for sustainable economic growth and innovation for the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. UHN, renowned for its exceptional healthcare facilities and extensive research capabilities, boasts the largest hospital-based research program in Canada. The institution is at the forefront of groundbreaking research in fields such as cardiology, transplantation, neurosciences, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine, and rehabilitation medicine.Prime Minister…