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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…

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana – Friday, 27 October 2023) The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has congratulated St. Vincent and the Grenadines on its 44th Anniversary of Independence, which it celebrates Friday, 27 October 2023. Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett sent the following congratulatory message to the Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves;“Honourable Prime Minister: On behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), I extend congratulations to the Government and people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines as you acknowledge your country’s Forty-Fourth Anniversary of Independence. The theme selected for your celebrations, “Our Fortitude, Our People, Our Identity”, affirms the unity,…

Owing to the inclement weather, The Ministry of Ecclesiastical & Faith-Based Affairs wishes to inform the general public of the Postponement of “Restoration: A Night of Gospel Entertainment for Senior Citizens” to Friday 3rd November at the same time and venue.

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis (26th October 2023) – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who hosted the first Canada-CARICOM Summit held in Ottawa last week has pledged to work more closely with the region to boost trade and investment opportunities as part of a strategic partnership for a resilient future. This new orientation has been welcomed by the Right Honorable Dr. Denzil Douglas, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Trade, Industry, Commerce, Investment and Economic Development. The Federation’s Foreign Minister participated in the Summit alongside the Prime Minister as part of a dedicated effort to secure opportunities for industrial and technological cooperation with…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 26, 2023 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Youth Empowerment has initiated rigorous measures to address the pressing challenge of youth unemployment in the nation. As shared on the October 25th edition of Infocus, the depth of this issue is significant and the commitment to resolving it is even stronger.Isalean Phillip, Minister of State with responsibility for Youth Empowerment, identified youth unemployment as the paramount issue that the younger generation speaks about. She emphasized the government’s pledge to understand and eradicate the challenges leading to youth unemployment.The Director of Youth Empowerment, Sahira Joseph, highlighted the formation of the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 26, 2023 (SKNIS): Youth in St. Kitts and Nevis desirous of making an impact in life are strongly encouraged to “lead from where they are” in keeping with the thematic goals during the commemoration of Youth Month in November. The encouragement came from the Minister of State with responsibility for Youth Empowerment, the Honourable Isalean Phillip during an appearance on the October 25 edition of the weekly programme InFocus. “You can lead from where you are at. You can be a leader in your small spaces. You can decide that you just want to take an opportunity to…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, October 26, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO): In a significant stride towards international collaboration to combat climate change, the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis engaged in bilateral discussions with Canada on the sidelines of the CARICOM-Canada Summit held in Ottawa, Canada. The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change for Canada extended a warm welcome to his counterpart, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs for Saint Kitts and Nevis. Also present at the meeting was Mr. Samuel Berridge, Saint Kitts and Nevis Foreign Service Officer, and other senior government…