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Basseterre: St. Kitts, Wednesday, September 08th, 2021:​ Charles A. Halbert (CAH) Public Library joined with several global institutions to commemorate International Literacy Day today, Wednesday, September 08th, 2021 under the theme‘Literacy for a Human-centered Recovery: Narrowing the Digital Divide According to Ms. Petrine Clarke, Librarian at CAH Public Library, the library offers numerous services that enable them to adequately and efficiently contribute to the enhancement of digital literacy amongst the population. “At Charles A Halbert Public Library, we have mounted a display to provide information pertaining to bridging the digital divide…Additional services offered by the library include computer and Wifi access. Patrons are encouraged to carry their devices to the library to gain access to the Wifi,” announced Ms. Clarke. Librarian Clarke indicated that the library offers services of assistance to students wishing to pursue academic studies in the United States of America (USA). “Here we provide assistance to persons who wish to pursue studies at the universities or colleges in the USA. Some assistance provided includes…

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Tuesday, September 7th, 2021:​ The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis will join the rest of the world to celebrate International Literacy Day (ILD) on September 08th. The 2021 recognition of this day will be celebrated under the global theme ‘Literacy for a Human-centered Recovery: Narrowing the Digital Divide. Secretary-General for the St. Kitts and Nevis National Commission to UNESCO, Ms. Dorothy Warner, expressed that the theme comes at an opportune time as the global community grapples with minimizing the negative impact taking place in education as a result of the pandemic. “The theme, ‘Literacy for a…

RESS RELEASE (September 08, 2021) — Five young students are the recipients of the 2nd annual Ward-Hanley Scholarship and Mentorship Programme founded by the St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA). At a ceremony held on Monday, September 06, founding father the Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley and SKNYPA’s President Ms. Patrice Harris presented the scholarships to Mr. Javaldre Casey-Hodge, 11, of the Basseterre High School; Ms. Jadenique Thomas, 11, of the Washington Archibald High School; Mr. Antwone Percival, 12, of the Verchilds High School; Ms. Tazana Phillip, 11, and Ms. Shaenajma Stapleton, 11, both of the Cayon High School. The scholarship awards…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 8, 2021 (SKNIS): Officials from the St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) will be featured on the popular government radio and television programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. The special guests will be Tuffida Stewart, Chief Executive Officer (Ag) at SCASPA and Joseph Wilson, Seaport Manager at SCASPA. The discussion will focus on preparation for the full re-opening of the borders. Improvements at both the sea and air ports will be treated. SCASPA is also celebrating its 28th anniversary under the theme “Overcoming Challenges, Building Resilience”. The significance of the theme in relation to SCASPA’s journey over 28 years will be explained.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 07, 2021 (SKNIS): His Excellency (H.E.) Priyo Iswanto, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to St. Kitts and Nevis, said that promoting people-to-people interaction is important as it aims to foster harmonious relations between people and advance relations between countries. “Our task here with our Honorary Consul, Faron Lawrence, is to promote, to encourage people to interact with each other in order so that we can know each other better,” said Ambassador Iswanto during an interview on September 07 with Lesroy Williams, Director-General of St. Kitts and Nevis Information Service (SKNIS). “This morning I proposed an idea…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 07, 2021 (SKNIS): His Excellency (H.E.) Priyo Iswanto, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to St. Kitts and Nevis bade farewell to the Federation as he will be stepping down as ambassador, a post he served since May 2017. H.E. Iswanto will complete his tour of duty in September 2021. Over the period September 01-08, the ambassador will undertake his farewell visit to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, his final visit since participating in the 2019 edition of Diplomatic Week. During an interview on September 07 with Lesroy Williams, Director-General of St. Kitts and Nevis Information…

Good Morning, I would like to thank you the stakeholders and the members of the media for joining us this morning.Ladies and gentlemen, exactly one month ago on Friday 6th August, I offered an update on the state of the cruise sector which highlighted the following: Continued efforts between the Ministry of Tourism, St. Kitts Tourism Authority and the Ministry of Health to identify protocols that enhanced safety and competitiveness.Cancellation of calls due to the difference in protocols of the destination and cruise lines.Continued efforts of the Ministry of Tourism, St. Kitts Tourism Authority and the Ministry of Health to resume…

The General Public is asked to take note that Celebrity Equinox will arrive to St. Kitts on Tuesday 14th September, 2021. The vessel will be anchored at Port Zante. To ensure that we can keep our nationals and residents safe, and offer a healthy and quality experience for visitors, the following protocols are in place: Access to Port Zante by the general public will be restricted or limited to mitigate any risk or interaction with international cruise visitors. Visitors will ONLY explore the destination via fully vaccinated ‘ Travel Approved’ Bubble Tours.Local tourism employees interacting with cruise passengers, including but not limited to ship agents, port staff, taxi and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 6, 2021 (SKNIS): Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Lindsay Grant, said that the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has been able to make significant strides in re-opening of the cruise tourism sector with the introduction of approved antigen tests. Minister Grant during his Press Conference on September 6 stated that “This approval has allowed us to be more competitive as a cruise destination as we continue on our phased approach to rebuilding the cruise sector.” “Regionally, internationally, and globally, we have recently seen many changes in the regional and global industries. We are now facing the highly transmissible…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 06, 2021 (SKNIS): Minister responsible for Tourism and Ports, the Honourable Lindsay Grant, said that all signs are pointing to a positive recovery of the economy in St. Kitts and Nevis as global business begins to pick back up. The minister’s comments were made on Sunday (September 05, 2021) at the Antioch Baptist Church as he worshipped with the leadership, board members, management, and staff of the St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) to celebrate the organizations 28th anniversary. In extending warm greetings to the Lead Pastor Lincoln D. Connor and congregation, Minister Grant shared developments…