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New report highlights that, although 83% of PAHO Member States have included violence against women in their health plans or policies, only half recommend essential first-line support. Washington, DC, 30 November 2022 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) this week launched a new report assessing the status of health sector responses to violence against women, and called on countries to accelerate the full implementation of strategies to address this pervasive public health and human rights problem in the region of the Americas. The report, “Addressing violence against women in health policies and protocols in the Americas: a regional status report” is…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, November 30, 2022 (Press Secretary’s Office): A special sitting of the National Assembly will be held on Wednesday 30th November 2022 at 6:30pm at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, Frigate Bay, to award the 25 Most Remarkable Teens in St. Kitts and Nevis. The teens will be honoured in several categories, namely, Youth Activism, Personal Decision to Change, Spirit of Hope, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Academics, Sports, Courage to Overcome, Volunteerism, Most Promising, and Performing Arts. The programme includes a message from the Governor General of St. Kitts and Nevis, Sir W. Tapley Seaton G.C.M.G., C.V.O., Q.C.,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 29, 2022 (SKNIS): Officials within the St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA) has described the recent working visit of the National Youth Parliament Association of Antigua and Barbuda (NYPAAB) as a success and said that the public can look forward to more collaboration in the future. This is due to the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two youth associations. SKNYPA’s President Mauriel Knight and NYPAAB President Kamalie Mannix signed the MOU for their respective organizations after a joint mock parliament on Friday (November 25, 2022). “It basically establishes and details the…

(St. Kitts, Basseterre, November 29th 2022): In an effort to discuss the way forward for the overall development of the agricultural sector, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives will be hosting a series of meetings for all farmers in St. Kitts next month. The meetings are also being held to encourage fruitful discussions on topics such as tractor services, inputs, the Marketing Unit, Farmers ID’s, services provided by the Basseterre Abattoir, land distribution, the CARICOM 25 by 2025 agenda, farmers welfare, quarantine, veterinary and extension services as well as duty free and several other items on the…

The centre of the Coat of Arms is dominated by a Shield at the base of which there is shown a lighter in full sail, the lighter being one of the traditional means of transportation. A chevron in red is highlighted by two Poinciana (flamboyant) flowers, the National Flower. The Poinciana derives its name from M. de Poincy, the first French Governor of St. Kitts who is said to have introduced it into this area. At the top of the Shield and on a blue background appears a Kalinago’s (Carib’s) Head supported by the Fleur de Lis and a Rose.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, November 29, 2022 [Press Secretary’s Office]: Prime Minister of St.Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, will conduct his first working visit to Dubai in theUnited Arab Emirates from Tuesday 29th November 2022 to Saturday 3rd December 2022.  The Prime Minister will be accompanied by the Minister of Tourism, Hon. Marsha Henderson; theAttorney-General, Hon. Garth Wilkin; the Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Marcus Natta; Mr. SylvesterAnthony and Ms. Veira Galloway.  The visit provides an opportunity for St Kitts and Nevis to show the world that it is open for businessand is ready to attract investors who seek mutually beneficial partnerships with the nation. The Prime Minister will identify new areas of collaboration in advancing economic recovery andstability and reaffirming the solid…

(SKNYPA-NYPAAB) The Working Visit of the National Youth Parliament of Antigua & Barbuda (NYPAAB) to the Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis has been a success. Welcomed by the St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA) on Wednesday 24th November 2022 to the melodic sounds of steel pan and the historic cultural display of masquerade folklore, the NYPAAB Delegation settled in for their stay in sweet Sugar City. The Delegation led by NYPAAB President, Kamalie Mannix, comprised Mrs. Small, Tanaijah Matthias, Romario Hughes, Kaiesha Joseph, Jahmaal Frederick, Esquire Henry and Christal Percival. Following a brief visit to the National Heroes…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, November 28, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — Prime Minister of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis and Area Parliamentary Representative for St. Christopher Eight, the Hon Dr Terrance Drew, has thanked all those who attended his post birthday party on Saturday November 26, and assured them that it will be an annual event. Dr Drew celebrated his birthday on Tuesday November 22 when he received goodwill messages from family, political colleagues, and friends from around the world. He however opted to hold a post birthday party that was held at the Conaree lawn just below the airport runways where…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 28, 2022 (SKNIS): Residents of the New Horizons Rehabilitation Centre will benefit from a donation of five laptops and two tablets, that were donated by the St. Kitts and Nevis Bar Association on November 25, 2022.The donation was made as part of the body’s celebration of Law Week, which ran from November 21 to 26, 2022. Violet Williams, a member of the Bar Association, made the presentation to Adele Williams, Director of New Horizons, during a brief ceremony at the Ministry of Social Development.“The Bar Association is quite happy to support the New Horizons Rehabilitation Centre…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 28, 2022 (SKNIS) – Following a walkthrough of the Basseterre Health Center earlier today, Monday, November 28, Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew pledged the Government’s commitment to improving the physical and digital infrastructure of the health institution.Prime Minister Dr. Drew said, “This is really the flagship health centre for community health in St. Kitts and therefore it is important that we make sure that this health centre gets the necessary attention that it needs.”Monday’s walkthrough afforded the Prime Minister the opportunity to meet with and hear the concerns and views of…