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CARICOM Heads of Government have noted the horrific reports of the deaths of 19 young people in a fire in a school dormitory in Mahdia, Guyana. We extend our heartfelt condolences to all who have been affected, both directly and indirectly, by this horrific event. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mahdia community and all of Guyana as you mourn the deaths of beloved relatives and friends. We also pray for the recovery of those children who are now under medical care. We applaud the bravery of personnel from the Guyanese fire, police and medical teams, as well as public-spirited…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 23, 2023 (Cabinet Secretariat): The Cabinet Ministers met under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister, The Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, on Monday, May 22nd, 2023, and made several important decisions to improve the welfare of our people. The Cabinet of Ministers approved the Legislative Enactment of Smoking (Designated Areas) Bill, 2023, which seeks to promote public health by reducing exposure to tobacco and other smoke in certain public places, by designating certain specified public places as smoking areas and to prohibit smoking outside of a designated area in public places. The Legislative Proposal Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Act,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 23, 2023 (SKNIS): The government’s Seniors’ Day Programme continues to meaningfully engage older persons in the East Basseterre, St. Peter’s and St. Paul’s communities, offering rewarding experiences that make retirement more enjoyable. For the past six weeks, the seniors have engaged in art classes, learning to draw and paint and making origami flowers. Each senior used their flowers in designing Mother’s Day cards for the popular celebration of moms. Veraline Edwards of Stapleton Village said that she is having “fun” in the programme working with others, sharing stories and making new memories. She flashed a smile and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts May 23, 2023 [Ministry of Health] –The Management of the Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital is thrilled to announce the successful completion of two cataract surgeries this morning, Tuesday May 23, 2023, signalling a long-awaited resumption of eye surgeries at our largest health institution. This achievement represents a significant step towards alleviating the burden on our healthcare system and addressing the sizable waiting which currently stands at over 200 individuals.Dr. Alina Crespo, skilled ophthalmologists, led the surgical team that performed these procedures. Her expertise, coupled with the state-of-the-art tools now available at JNF General Hospital, ensured seamless…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, May 23, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO): One of the major initiatives that will be undertaken by the Ministry of Health within the coming months is the implementation of the HEARTS Initiative.Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Sharon Archibald; District Medical Officer, Dr. Kalieahh Cannonier; Director of Health Promotion Unit, Dr. Marisa Carty; and In-Country Representative for the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Ms. Aneke Wilson attended the HEARTS in the Americas Initiative workshop in St. Lucia from May 15th to 19th, 2023.The workshop was entitled ‘Improving CVD Clinical Management and NCD Surveillance in…

22nd May 2023In recognition of the continued strong support delivered by UNESCO in creating a solid Anti-Doping Programme in St. Kitts and Nevis, Mr. Shawn Seabrookes, the Federation’s focal contact person overseeing the project, extends his appreciation to UNESCO, noting that the Federation is poised to receive US$30,000 from its Fund for the Elimination of Doping in Sport, “to buttress our sporting programmes”. In late 2022, following the submission of a project proposal for capacity-building, the Federation was informed that it would receive funding to launch its “Closing the Gap: moving to full compliance with ADIS” project, aimed at delivering two parallel objectives: Mr.…