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Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 24, 2021 (SKNIS): The communication and cultural gaps between law enforcement in St. Kitts and Nevis and the Spanish-speaking community are getting smaller as a result of concerted efforts at the Police Training School. The school’s Commandant, Inspector Shorna Francis-Edwards, said that Spanish was listed as a formal subject during the training of Course 45. The introduction of the language training is a direct result of the growing population of Spanish speakers living in the twin-island Federation. Their influence is particularly noticeable in Newtown, where the training school is located. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 Pandemic derailed the planned…

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) says it has noted with ‘profound regret’ the passing of former Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines Sir James Mitchell, adding that his death has brought to an end an era in the country’s history, as he was the last surviving Parliamentarian at the time of Independence in 1979. CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett, in a message to Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves, extended condolences to the Government and People of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and to Sir James’ family. “The Region has lost a true stalwart of Integration…May he rest in peace”,…

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 — The Commission of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) extends sincere condolences to the Mitchell Family and the Government and people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, on the passing of Sir James Fitz-Allen Mitchell, former Premier and Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Sir James Fitz-Allen Mitchell served as Premier and Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines from 1972 to 1974 and 1984 to 2000, respectively. In his capacity as Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, he also served as a member of the OECS Authority and as…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, November 24, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — Former champion team Unity Domino Club and Mansion Domino Club ensured there would be no third game in the best-of-three semi-finals when on Tuesday November 23 they powered their way into the finals of the 26th edition of Constituency Number Seven Dr the Hon Timothy Harris Domino League. Not making it into the finals were defending champion team, Tabernacle Domino Club, which fell at the hands of Mansion Domino Club, and Sylvers Domino Club felled by Unity Domino Club in classic supercharged games played at the new Lodge-Ottley’s Community Centre. Former champion team Unity,…

The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Monday, November 22, 2021. — The University of the West Indies (The UWI) through its Medical Alumni Association (UWIMAA) has launched an Endowment of US$1.5 million. Though in its early days, the fund – under the patronage of Sir George Alleyne, Chancellor Emeritus of The UWI and globally celebrated contributor to the fields of international medical and public health, is already attracting interest and donations from alumni and organisations within the Caribbean and internationally. Contributing to student scholarships and funding for medical faculties, donors are pleased to support the UWIMAA’s bid to catalyze and assure the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 24, 2021 (SKNIS): Men’s health issues will be the focus of the popular government radio and television programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. The special guests will be Dr. Kyle Carty, General Practitioner in the A&E Department at the JNF General Hospital and Mr. Newrish Nital, Forensic Psychologist. International Men’s Day was observed globally on 19th November. The day is set aside to highlight discrimination against men and boys, as well as to celebrate their achievements and contributions. The Department of Gender Affairs, as part of a series of events during the month of November, would like to highlight issues pertaining to the health and well-being of men and boys. Dr. Carty…

DUBAI, 23 November 2021 – Business leaders have an obligation to mentor and support women in the workforce to aid their professional development and help them establish careers and businesses, a discussion at the Women’s Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai was told today (23 November). Launching a two-year programme that aims to increase the number of opportunities available to female entrepreneurs, Laila Hatahet, Programme Specialist, UAE Liaison Office for the GCC, UN Women, said mentoring was one of the top strategies for closing the gender gap in entrepreneurship and leadership. Laila Hatahet said: “In the UAE, 95 per cent of businesses are small…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, November 23, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — First elected to parliament on November 29, 1993, Prime Minister Dr the Hon Timothy Sylvester Harris has been celebrating the 28th anniversary by holding a series of community-based week-long activities and meetings with constituents of St. Christopher Seven (Bellevue to Ottley’s). Activities, which started on Sunday November 21 with a church service at the Miracle Temple in Lodge Project, continue on Wednesday November 24 with visits to various institutions in the constituency starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Mary Charles Hospital in Molineux, which was rebuilt anew and reopened under his watch. The visits will continue…

The General Public is asked to take note that fully-vaccinated nationals and residents are now allowed to enter the Travel Approved Port Zante site while cruise ships are in port. Individuals must show photo ID alongside a photocopy or original vaccination card in order to enter retail stores, bars, restaurants and casino. Unvaccinated nationals and residents will be permitted to access Port Zante after the cruise vessels have departed. Access points for entrance into Port Zante are: Parking lot closest to the Chop Shop.Parking lot by the Food Court.Parking lot that is located behind the Sweet Cane Restaurant.Parking lot by the…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, November 23, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — In hotly contested games at the elimination stage in the 26th edition of Constituency Number Seven Dr the Hon Timothy Harris Domino League on Monday November 22, two teams fell through the cracks and have lost the race for the top position in the Best of the Rest competition. In the games that were played at the new Lodge-Ottley’s Community Centre, one of the two teams from Constituency Number Six taking part in the 14-team tournament, Saddlers Domino Club captained by Keith Eddy, return the best results by beating Guinness Domino Club 13-9. The…