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Basseterre, St. Kitts May 27, 2023 [Ministry of Health] — The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Joseph N France General Hospital Blood Bank, wishes to remind the public about the importance of blood donation and urges individuals to find the time to give back to our community. Although our blood bank currently maintains an adequate supply, it is crucial to ensure a consistent and reliable source of blood for patients in need. Blood donation is a selfless act that directly impacts the lives of those facing medical emergencies, undergoing surgical procedures, or managing chronic illnesses. To facilitate the blood donation…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, May 26, 2023 [Press Secretary, PMO] – Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew received a courtesy call from His Excellency Ahmed Agil Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism for Saudi Arabia and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), and his delegation during the afternoon of Thursday 25th May. Also at the meeting were the Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Deputy Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis; Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs et. al; Hon. Konris Maynard, Minister of Public Infrastructure, Energy and…

(Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 25, 2023):The Department of Agriculture, St. Kitts welcomed its new Veterinarian, Dr. Kofi Sylvester on Wednesday, 24th May 2023. Dr. Sylvester immediately assumes the role of Veterinary Officer in the Veterinary Services Unit. He was born on the island of Tobago, the sister Isle of the twin island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The second of two children, Dr. Sylvester’s love for agriculture began in his early years while spending time with his father who worked as an agricultural foreman at the island’s Farm School.His love for medicine was nurtured as he pursued secondary level education…

The Ministry of Ecclesiastical and Faith-based Affairs in collaboration with the St. Kitts Christian Council and the St. Kitts Evangelical Association invites the public to a special service of intercession for God’s mercies and protection as the start of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season approaches. The service will be held on Thursday, June 01, 2023, at 5 p.m. at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Molineux Extension. All are encouraged to make a special effort to attend.

The Ministry of Health, Government of St. Kitts and Nevis invites Professional Security Services businesses or companies to submit a tender to deliver first class security service at the Joseph N. France General Hospital. The Joseph N. France General Hospital is the Federation’s leading public healthcare institution providing healthcare services to the citizens and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis.ELIGIBILITY & SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: The detailed RFP, outlining the scope of works and requirements, will be available as of Tuesday 30th May 2023. To request a copy, interested persons may email: glenroy.blanchette@gov.kn PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, JNFFront DeskGovernment Headquarters,Church Street St. Kitts The…

The Ministry of Health, Government of St. Kitts and Nevis invites Professional Security Services businesses or companies to submit a tender to deliver first class security service at the Joseph N. France General Hospital. The Joseph N. France General Hospital is the Federation’s leading public health care institution providing health care services to the citizens and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis. ELIGIBILITY & SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: The detailed RFP, outlining the scope of works and requirements, will be available as of Tuesday 30th May 2023. To request a copy, interested persons may email: glenroy.blanchette@gov.kn PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, JNF…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 26, 2023 (Department of Technology): Two officers from the Department of Technology, Mr. Julian Berry, Cyber Security Analyst, and Mr. Kevin Liddie, Systems Administrator are currently participating in an Information Security Policy Workshop taking place in Taiwan during the period May 24th to June 6 th, 2023. In this workshop, Taiwan’s policies on information security, its experiences in strengthening data protection against evolving cyber threats and risks, as well as its views on cybersecurity trends will be shared. The objectives to be derived include increased awareness on information security, identification of the logic and attack patterns of…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 26, 2023 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew said the successful passage of the Nevis Island Administration (Civil Proceedings) Bill, 2023 and the Crown Proceedings (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the National Assembly on Thursday, May 25, 2023 signaled the start of a new day for the relationship between the Federal Government and the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) for the betterment of all the people of the Federation.The two Bills were introduced and passed in Parliament after a series of consultations between officials from the Attorney General’s Office in St. Kitts and the Legal Department…

Joint Media Release – Interreg ETC Project and the OECS May 26, 2023 — As part of the Energy Transition in the Caribbean (ETC) project carried out with the Regional Council of Guadeloupe and the OECS, BRGM (The French Geological Survey) and ADEME (The French Agency for Ecological Transition) are pleased to announce an informative webinar on innovation in the geothermal sector. The webinar titled “Innovating for enhanced characterisation and exploitation of geothermal energy in the Caribbean” will take place on Friday, June 2, 2023, at 10:00 AM (E.C.T.). This online event will bring together renowned experts in the field of…

BASSETERRE (26th May, 2023): The St. Kitts Music Festival is delighted to announce telecommunication giant Flow as its Platinum Sponsor, making a significant contribution of EC$140,000. At a special handing over ceremony held at Flow’s Needmust headquarters, Marketing & Communications Executive Sharisma Patrick presented the cheque and highlighted the strong partnership between Flow and the festival. Patrick expressed, “Flow has been an unwavering supporter of the event since its inception and this sponsorship further demonstrates our commitment to supporting cultural and musical art forms as well as local artistes, to make a positive impact on our communities.” Allister Williams, Chairman of…