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ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Men’s T20 team have departed Australia to head back to the region, following the team’s exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. The return of the international players will coincide with the start of the CG United Super50 Cup, the annual regional List A tournament, with their inclusions to be confirmed this week in their respective regional squads for the upcoming event. The players will now be available for the tournament upon their return to the Caribbean on 25 October, whilst some of the Test Players will remain in Melbourne to prepare for the upcoming Test Series against Australia. This year’s CG United Super 50…

BASSETERRE, ST. KTTS, October 24, 2022 (BitcoinCash22) — Businessmen, political leaders, hoteliers, entrepreneurs, and software developers from across the globe are set to speak at the highly anticipated Electronic Cash Conference to be held at the Royal St. Kitts Hotel next month. The conference, set for November 12, features six panels, including Citizenship with crypto and Payment Processing, among other things. Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, is one of the guest speakers who will share his insights on the BitcoinCash Legal Tender panel alongside the leader of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, October 21, 2022: The Ministers of Cabinet have approved the appointments for the members of the St. Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board. The Social Security Board members are as follows:Chairperson: Ms. Janet Harris – Mrs. Harris has developed a multi-disciplinary background, with extensive experience in financial management, accounting, auditing, anti-money laundering, strategic planning and change management. She holds an Associate degree in Business Management as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from the University of the Virgin Islands and a Master of Arts degree in International Business Management from the University…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 21, 2022 (SKNIS) – Crop and livestock farmers as well as fishers were on Thursday (October 20) recognized for their invaluable contribution to food security in St. Kitts and Nevis at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources Annual Food Heroes Prize giving ceremony.This year’s event, held at the St. Kitts Eco Park, was attended by farmers and fisherfolk and a number of dignitaries including the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, Honourable Samal Duggins; the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas; Attorney General Honourable Garth Wilkin; the Honourable Isalean Phillip; Permanent Secretary in the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 21, 2022 (SKNIS): Two non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are poised to execute two community projects in St. Kitts under the Women’s Employment, Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion Project being administered by the Technical Mission of the Republic of China (Taiwan).A contract signing ceremony was held on Friday (October 21, 2022) at the National ICT Center to formally provide funding for the projects ‘Hustle and Grow’ and ‘Empowering Women Living with Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)’.Hustle and Grow is implemented by TabSKN Ltd under the leadership of Managing Director, Gardenia Destang Richardson. The project will see women (who were previously trained)…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 21, 2022 (SKNIS): Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, commended the organizers of the 2022 Rotary Club of Liamuiga Spelling Bee Competition and applauded the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders in hosting the annual event. The Rotary Club of Liamuiga held its Annual Spelling Bee on Thursday, October 20 at the Antioch Baptist Church. Eighteen Primary Schools in St. Kitts participated in the competition. “To the parents in particular who I know when it comes to competitions, we go the extra mile to make sure that our students or children…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 21, 2022 (SKNIS): The Rotary Club of Liamuiga held a Primary School Spelling Bee Competition between all primary schools throughout the Federation to aid in the development of the youth. The Spelling Bee Competition is in its 17th year. The winner of the competition was Amaziah Barry of the Tucker-Clarke Primary. Kayla Da-Silva of the Beach Allen Primary School placed second and the third place position was shared between Devarie Boyles of the St. Paul’s Primary School and Riniel Isaac of the Deane Glasford Primary School. The Spelling Bee Competition, held on October 20, 2022, at the Antioch Baptist Church…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 21st October, 2022 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs et al): The Saint Kitts and Nevis Consulate in Toronto, in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Tourism, and the High Commission in Ottawa, Canada, has launched a Citizenship by Descent Drive. The Drive, which will run from Thursday, 20th October, 2022, will be geared towards first, second, or third-generation Canadians ages of 18-39 of Kittitian and Nevisian heritage. At the end of the Citizenship Drive, applicants will have a chance to win an all-inclusive vacation from December 24th – 31st, 2022. The Citizenship by Descent…

The University of the West Indies, Open Campus, St Kitts and Nevis. Tuesday, October 18, 2022 On Saturday, October 15, 2022, The University of the West Indies Open Campus St. Kitts-Nevis Site hosted a Recognition Ceremony for the 2022 graduands from the Federation. The ceremony was held, under the auspices of the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Tapley Seaton, at the Antioch Baptist Church, Lime Kiln, St. Kitts. U.W.I. Alumna and local entrepreneur, Ms Unoma Allen, chaired the event. Mrs Lisa-Romayne Archibald-Pistana, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, delivered congratulatory remarks on behalf of the Hon. Geoffrey Hanley, Minister of…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, 21st September, 2022 – The Geothermal Project is again back on the table for the government of St Kitts and Nevis and the Caribbean Development Bank has joined the conversation. On Wednesday 19th October, 2022, Sharon Rattan and Daryll Lloyd, Permanent Secretaries in the Ministries of Environment and Energy respectively, met with representatives from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) to discuss the possibility of finally exploring the potential of Geothermal Energy as another source for renewable energy. PS Rattan said the newly-elected government has prioritized the exploration of alternative renewable sources, and with Cabinet’s full support, St…