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Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 29, 2022 (SKNIS): The Team Unity Cabinet of Ministers met on Thursday, April 28, 2022, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris. During their meeting, Cabinet deliberated on several matters of national importance to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. The Chairman welcomed the Financial Secretary who presented to the Cabinet on the final measures to be implemented to combat the rising prices of food and fuel and the cost of living generally in St. Kitts and Nevis. This policy document is the end result of discussions between the Ministry of Finance…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 29, 2022 (SKNIS): A positive safety and health culture is important for optimal functioning of the workplace environment allowing for greater productivity. In St. Kitts and Nevis, the Department of Labour has taken a holistic approach to ensure workplace safety and health by enacting legislation and modern safety protocols. The Department of Labour’s labour inspectors play a critical role in fostering a positive safety and health culture in the workplace.“The Labour Act at Chap 11 speaks to the duties of the labour inspector and it states that a) to investigate whether the law is enforced in regards…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 29, 2022 (SKNIS): The recent edition of SKNIS’s “Working For You” on April 27 discussed the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees within the Federation’s workforce, paying particular attention to ways of improving existing structures.First Vice-President of The St. Kitts and Nevis Trades and Labour Union, Ms. Micheleina Charles-Hazelle, highlighted the importance of the care economy as a means of improving the general workforce and providing alternative employment opportunities.“Because the healthcare system and the formal structure of the economies of care are sometimes not enough, we now have an expanding private care economy. We have a…

Castries – Saint Lucia – 28 th April 2022 – The Eastern Caribbean TelecommunicationsAuthority (ECTEL) has been the regional regulatory body advising the NationalTelecommunications Regulatory Commissions (NTRCs) on electronic communicationsmatters in its five (5) Member States namely; the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, St.Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines since 4 th May 2000. Insimple terms, ECTEL works with the NTRCs to promote consumer rights and harmonisedbenefits in the electronic communications sector in its Member States. To celebrate its 22nd anniversary, ECTEL will be undertaking a few initiatives including theposting of congratulatory messages on our social…

Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport St. Kitts Meteorological Services St. Christopher Air & Sea Port Authorities P.O. Box 963 Basseterre St. Kitts Tel: 869 465 2749 Tele- fax: 869 465 9122 Weather Bulletin Issued at: 5pm Thursday, 28th April 2022 Present Weather: Cloudy Winds: A moderate breeze of 13mph from the northeast Temperature: 26°C / 78°F Max Temp: 29°C / 85°F Humidity: 67% Sea Level Pressure: 1013.0mbs or 29.91″ 24hr rainfall at the R.L. Bradshaw Intl. at 2pm: Nil” Amount of rainfall for the month of April: 16.6mm / 0.65″ Sunrise: Tom 5:47am Sunset: Tom 6:30pm Weather Forecast Valid until…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 28, 2022 (SKNIS): An exhibition at the Department of Labour highlighted the importance of safety and health in all forms within the work environment as St. Kitts and Nevis observed today’s (April 28) World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2022. The exhibition featured safety gear and equipment used in multiple workplaces. These included the construction sector, the St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Services, and the St. Kitts Electricity Company. Gear and equipment used by officers in the Department of Labour during worksite inspections were also on display. A Flash Mob also took place…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 28, 2022 (SKNIS): Positive mental health at work helps workers to cope with changing roles and responsibilities among other things. As such, the St. Kitts and Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce (SKNCIC) continues to stress the importance of mental health, a vital part of occupational safety and health (OSH) that is often overlooked. “We definitely have a commitment to tackle mental health issues, work-related stress, harassment and all of those things. We definitely have a responsibility as firms and as a membership association to provide more access to the right type of support – psychosocial, you…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 28, 2022 (SKNIS): The St. Kitts and Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce (SKNCIC) is facilitating the growth of occupational safety and health (OSH) culture within member businesses through a series of “demand-driven” training opportunities.During his appearance on Working for Youon Wednesday, April 27, Kevin Hope, Executive Director of the SKNCIC, said one such training occurs within the manufacturing sector. “Within the manufacturing division which is one of the active sectors within the Chamber, they do provide responsive training. So again, training for us within the Chamber is demand-driven,” said Mr. Hope. “For example, in discussion recently with…

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) stands in solidarity with the region and the international community as we grapple with the impact of COVID-19 on our way of life. The Council recognises the impact of COVID-19 on the education system in general and, more specifically, on the schedule of CXC’s regional examinations. A Special Meeting of Council, the governing Board of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) which is made up of Governments from across the region, was held today, (Wednesday, 27 April 2022) following feedback from regional Ministries of Education on the timing of 2022 regional examinations. Members…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 27, 2022 (SKNIS): On Thursday (April 28), St. Kitts and Nevis will join in the important 2022 global observation of World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The annual observance promotes the reduction and elimination of accidents and diseases in occupational environments. With the observance taking place on Thursday, Junique Eddy, Acting Head of the Occupational Safety and Health and Environment Unit at the Department of Labour, said the Government is working to enhance the culture so that employers, employees and clients can function in an improved environment. On the April 27 edition of Working for You,…