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Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 17, 2021 (SKNIS): Residents of Cayon and Keys are encouraged to make use of two Little Library stations that were officially commissioned in St. Kitts on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, following a brief ceremony. The Little Library concept is quite innovative. Adult and children books are placed inside the small wooden stations that are strategically erected throughout the community. Anyone can access the Little Library to borrow books with the condition that those that are stamped are returned within three weeks. Those that are not stamped are available for free if the reader so desires. The initiative…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 17, 2021 (SKNIS): Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Lindsay Grant, took the opportunity on Tuesday, November 16, to welcome the AIDAperla cruise vessel to the shores of St. Kitts and Nevis, as the Federation continues its phased approach to reopening its borders. In his speech at the Inaugural Plaque Exchange Ceremony at Port Zante, Minister Grant said, “On behalf of the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis, it is really my distinct pleasure and honour to welcome you to St. Kitts for the very first time–the AIDAperla of the AIDA cruise lines and Captain Boris…

Dubai, UAE, November 16, 2021 (SKNIS): For some, it’s hard to fathom that a country of just about 104 square miles and a little over 50,000 people could deliver so powerfully with talent as it did on its national day on November 16 at EXPO 2020 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). But, St. Kitts and Nevis has become accustomed to punching above its size and weight. The performance of the masquerades was enthralling and won the hearts of passers-by and attendees alike at the National Day Ceremony at Al Wasl Plaza and earlier in the day at the EXPO Parade. Delly Ranks out of Nevis delivered a…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 16, 2021 (SKNIS): EXPO 2020 in Dubai is providing nations around the world the unique opportunity to showcase everything their countries have to offer. Today, November 16, 2021, was designated as St. Kitts and Nevis’ National Day at the global event, where Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris announced that the Federation is opened for business. An extravagant ceremony was hosted to observe the Federation’s National Day, featuring cultural performances from a local masquerade group, traditional wear and St. Kitts and Nevis’ national dish prepared by locally renowned chef, Dion “Chef Gary” Williams.Prime Minister Harris was amongst the dignitaries…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 16, 2021 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Health remains concerned about the threat diabetes poses to the quality of life of citizens and residents, and is steadfast in its commitment to ensuring that persons who are diagnosed with the non-communicable disease (NDC) have access to the required medical care and screenings. This was disclosed by Minister of Health, the Honourable Akilah Byron-Nisbett in her address to officially launch the St. Kitts Diabetes Association week of activities, which runs from November 14-20, 2021. In her address, the Honourable Minister revealed some startling figures as it relates to diabetes, both on…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (November 16, 2021) — In acknowledgement of World Diabetes Day 2021 which was observed on November 14, the Nevis Health Promotion Unit (HPU) in the Ministry of Health, will be hosting two activities. Ms. Shevanee Nisbett, Senior Health Educator at the unit noted on November 15, 2021, that the events are designed to raise awareness about the importance of diabetes care, control, prevention and treatment in keeping with the day’s theme: “The access to diabetes care: If not now, when?” “This year we will be having an online quiz that would be shown both on our Facebook page Nevis Hpu…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 16, 2021 (SKNIS): The Small Business Development Centre (SBDC), within the Ministry of International Trade, is using the week of November 15-19, dubbed Global Entrepreneurship Week 2021, to highlight the importance of entrepreneurship to the overall growth and development of St. Kitts and Nevis. The theme for this year’s week-long observation is, “Building Forward Better: Creating Equality and Equity through Entrepreneurship”. In an address to officially declare the week open, Minister of International Trade, Commerce, Consumer Affairs and Labour, the Honourable Senator Wendy Phipps stated that entrepreneurship is key to socio-economic development, job creation, national competitiveness and wealth…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 16, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The music, traditional dances, culinary arts and fashion – some of the attributes that encapsulate the rich and proud history of St. Kitts and Nevis – were on full display today, Tuesday, November 16, at the Federation’s National Day ceremony at EXPO 2020 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The National Day ceremony, which was carried live on the social media platforms of the St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service (SKNIS) and ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation, was attended by Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris and…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – The Development Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis (DBSKN) congratulates Delonte Lewis on his award, Most Outstanding Youth Diplomat 2021 at the World Youth Model United Nations (WYMUN) 2021 Simulation Conference last weekend in Istanbul, Turkey.Delonte Lewis, a third-year student at the University of the West Indies, Mona campus Jamaica, who is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in International Relations, thanks the DBSKN for funding his experience.“Gratitude is given to the Development Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis for providing me with the necessary funding to attend this seminar. DBSKN on its 40th-anniversary celebrations continues to ensure…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (November 16, 2021) – The following is a notice from the Ministry of Tourism in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) regarding a street closure in Charlestown. The Ministry of Tourism wishes to advise the general public that Prince William Street in Charlestown will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday November 17, 2021. The closure will be to facilitate the arrival of the cruise vessel Seabourn Odyssey to Nevis and the effective dispatching of “Travel Approved” taxis. We apologise for any inconvenience this closure may cause. For further assistance kindly contact the Ministry of…