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Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 1, 2023 [Ministry of Health] – The Eye Clinic at the Joseph N France General Hospital has reached an important milestone by performing over 40 cataract surgeries since May 2023.With this significant increase in surgeries, the wait time for patients in need of cataract procedures has dramatically reduced. Previously, patients were subjected to wait periods extending to several months. Currently, the JNF General Hospital has expedited its services to the extent that the wait time now averages around two to three weeks. This marks a significant achievement in our commitment to patient-centric service.The cataract procedures at JNF…

A delegation representing the National Assembly of Saint Christopher and the Nevis Island Assembly attended the 45th Annual Conference of the Caribbean, Americas and Atlantic Region of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association in the Turks and Caicos Islands from July 21st to 28th, 2023. The conference, which was held in Providenciales, was held under the theme “Building a Resilient Region in the Face of Global Challenges”. The Regional Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) was a blend of several related conferences and gatherings which includes: the 13th Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Conference, 45th Annual Conference of the Caribbean, Americas and Atlantic Region…

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Yesterday, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) refused to grant permission to Alex Tasker from Barbados to appeal an order that he be extradited to the United States of America. On 8 September 2021, Mr Tasker was committed by a Magistrate in Barbados to surrender to the authorities of the United States of America, to face charges in the United States for money laundering and conspiracy to launder money. After the committal order was made, the Magistrate, in accordance with section 19 of the Extradition Act of Barbados, advised Mr Tasker of his right to apply for leave…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 01, 2023 (SKNIS) – On August 05, 2023, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis will be celebrating its first anniversary since its resounding victory at the polls in the 2022 General Elections.To mark this historic milestone, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew-led administration will be hosting several celebratory activities this week, August 01-06, beginning with a National Town Hall event tonight, Tuesday, August 01, at the Solid Waste Management Corporation Conference Room at Taylor’s Range, Basseterre.It is expected that Prime Minister Dr. Drew and his Cabinet colleagues will express their gratitude to the people for granting them…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 1, 2023 (SKNIS): The recently-launched Department of Creative Economy on July 28 is set to embark on six landmark initiatives that are designed to propel the Department forward and advance the talent and enterprise of creatives and the creative industry. In his address at the launch, Minister of the Creative Industry, Honourable Samal Duggins outlined the significance of the six innovative initiatives.The first is the Creatives ID. “The Creatives ID is a dynamic identification and sign-up process that would allow our creatives to be a part of a new world. This card has the benefit of making…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (01 August 2023) – July was a groundbreaking month for St. Kitts. The island resounded with jubilant celebrations, enriching experiences, and notable milestones, solidifying its position as a premier Caribbean tourist destination. From the highly successful conclusion of the pineapple themed St. Kitts-Nevis Restaurant Week to captivating press trips with esteemed influencers and journalists, a monumental inaugural flight by Caribbean Airlines, and a stellar promotional campaign in Trinidad, St. Kitts has truly set a new benchmark for excellence. The St. Kitts-Nevis Restaurant Week, a culinary extravaganza celebrated July 13–23, showcased the extraordinary gastronomic delights that define the twin…

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Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 31, 2023 (SKNIS): After the Cabinet Meeting on Monday, July 31, 2023, the Members of the Federal Cabinet, along with H.E. Ambassador Kenneth Douglas, walked in unison to the Delisle Walwyn & Co. Ltd Building on Liverpool Row, Basseterre, St. Kitts, where the Office of the Integrity Commission is located, to submit their declaration to the Commission as outlined in the new Integrity in Public Life Act, which was passed in the Federal Parliament on February 22, 2023. The information outlined in the Integrity in Public Life Guidelines states that a person who was appointed a public official prior to April 22, 2023, shall file an…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 31, 2023 (SKNIS): The long-awaited launch of the Department of Creative Economy took place on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Port Zante, the portal to the country’s cruise tourism sector, amidst much fanfare and promises of a world of opportunities for the Federation’s creatives and creative industry. Speaking at the groundbreaking launch, Minister of the Creative Economy, Honourable Samal Duggins said that the vision to advance the country’s creatives had been realized. “As we as a nation approach our 40th year of Independence, it is with great enthusiasm that I as the minister observe the realized…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 31, 2023 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Tourism’s annual Green Tourism Camp was deemed a tremendous success. The Camp was held at the St. Kitts Eco-Park from July 24-28, 2023, under the theme “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” and the slogan for this year was “P3-Protection from Plastic Pollution”. The Camp hosted forty (40) students, ages 8-12 years, from four primary schools: The Sandy Point Primary; Newtown Ground Primary; St. Paul’s Primary and the Dieppe Bay Primary. The interactive sessions, field trips, and other activities of the camp were designed to inspire the young students to become advocates for…