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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, June 14, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew spent quality time with the children of the Louisa Grant Pre-School in Conaree Village by reading to them today, June 14. Prime Minister Dr. Drew’s story-telling session with the students was designed to help engrave the love of reading in their young minds and encourage them to read. The Prime Minister read from the family-oriented book, “So Much” by Trish Cooke. Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance DrewSpeaking with the St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service (SKNIS) afterward, the Honourable Prime Minister said…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 14, 2023 (Cabinet Secretariat): The Cabinet Ministers met under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister, The Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023, and made several important decisions to improve the welfare of our people.The Honourable Minister of Youth Empowerment et al, Isalean Phillip, shared that a Youth Unemployment Taskforce has been established to examine and present to the Cabinet, programmes and strategies to alleviate youth unemployment and to ensure that our young persons are adequately prepared for and actively engaged in the labour market. The Taskforce, comprised of governmental and private sector representatives, is currently…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, June 14, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO) – Saint Kitts and Nevis has taken a decision to join with fellow Caribbean countries to observe July 4 as a national holiday, to commemorate the Fiftieth (50th) Anniversary of the establishment of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). One of the decisions emanating from the Forty-Fourth (44th) Regular Meeting of the CARICOM Heads of Government in The Bahamas in February of this year, was the declaration of July 4, 2023, a National Holiday in all member states.The Community will celebrate its golden jubilee under the theme `50 Years Strong: A Solid…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 14, 2023 (SKNIS): The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission is leading a delegation to visit primary schools within the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis to share with students general information about the OECS, its work, vision, progress, sustainability, and integration movement. The OECS Commission is celebrating its 42nd anniversary under the theme “Vision. Integration. Sustainability. Progress”. Students of the St. Paul’s Primary School with OECS Officials The visits run from June 13-16. On Tuesday the 13th, the Bronte Welsh Primary School, the Sandy Point Primary School and the St. Paul’s Primary School were visited. Today,…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, June 14, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO) – Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew will assume chairmanship of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) when the OECS Authority holds its 73rd meeting in Saint Kitts and Nevis.The incoming chairman will be among speakers at the opening ceremony on Sunday 18th June 2023 which begins at 5:00 pm at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Auditorium.Sunday’s meeting will also serve to commemorate the 42nd anniversary of the sub-regional grouping, which came into effect on 18 June 1981. The 42nd Anniversary of the OECS is celebrated in Saint Kitts…

The Board of Governors of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following full-time position: Business Lecturer Qualifications and Experience Main Responsibilities  Applications from Qualified Applicants should include:  Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Police Record Official academic certificates, transcripts and other relevant documents (certified copies) Two references with telephone and e-mail addresses Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the current salary structure at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College. All application documents should be scanned and submitted as one email file to: hr@cfbc.edu.kn and addressed to The Chair …

The Board of Governors of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following full-time position: History / Caribbean Studies Lecturer Qualifications and Experience Main Responsibilities  Applications from Qualified Applicants should include:  Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Police Record Official academic certificates, transcripts and other relevant documents (certified copies)  Two references with telephone and e-mail addresses Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the current salary structure at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College. All application documents should be scanned and submitted as one email file to: hr@cfbc.edu.kn and addressed…

BASSETERRE (14th June, 2023): The St. Kitts Music Festival is excited to announce the inaugural PraiseFest, a gospel concert that will uplift your soul  on Sunday, June 18th at 5 PM at the Antioch Baptist Church Grounds.Featuring the remarkable talents of Paige Gumbs, Blestina, M1, Tehillah Band, and Rootz Band, along with headlining Jamaican Gospel artist Jermaine Edwards, PraiseFest promises an evening of divine melodies and spiritual inspiration.Jermaine Edwards is known for his hit songs like “Peace In My Soul,” “Don’t Count Me Out,” and “My Champion.” His viral rendition of “Beautiful Day” has touched the hearts of fans worldwide.Paige Gumbs,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 13, 2023 (SKNIS): The final draft of the National Physical Development Plan (NPDP), which is a plan to govern the appropriate use and management of land in St. Kitts and Nevis will be presented to Cabinet in September 2023.This was according to the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development during the June 12 Sitting of Parliament. She noted that the plan “guides the physical development and land use management for St. Kitts and Nevis for the next 30 years.”“The final draft will lead to legislative amendments, hence the reason why I am providing this…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 13, 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 Tuesday, June 20, 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…