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Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 16, 2021 (SKNIS): During a ceremony held at National Heroes’ Park in observance of National Heroes Day on Thursday, September 16, thirteen unsung heroes were honoured for their contribution to nation-building. The Governor-General, His Excellency, Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton, approved the following National recipients of Honours Award, which is consistent with the National Honours Act. The National Honours Act established a trio of merit-based awards, which includes the Medal of Honour, the Companion of the Star of Merit, and the Order of National Hero. This year’s recipients of the Companion of the Star of Merit include Uhral…

Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris lays wreath in honour of the nation’s five National Heroes during today’s National Heroes Day Observance Ceremony

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Thursday, September 16, 2021:​ Addressing the nation on Wednesday, September 15, Minister of Education, the Honourable Jonel Powell, reminded residents of changing landscapes in education brought about by the community spread of COVID-19 in the Federation. “In recent times, several of our schools and early childhood facilities have been impacted by Covid-19. The Ministry of Education has worked collaboratively with the Ministry of Health to first and foremost uphold the safety of all and mitigate the further spread of the virus,” the Minister expressed. Explaining how the emergency system outlined in the Ministry of Education’s Guidelines for…

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Thursday, September 16, 2021: In a special address to the nation, the Honourable Jonel Powell, Minister of Education, articulated the Ministry of Education’s continued commitment to the provision of holistic education for all in safe and healthy school environments.Minister Powell said, “The updated guidelines provide clear and actionable guidance for the safe operation of our schools and other educational facilities as the protection of our children and staff remains our top priority.”Minister Powell further explained how the approved instructional models, outlined in the MOE’s school re-opening document ensures the continuity of learning without much hassle.“The Ministry of…

PRESS RELEASE (September 16, 2021) — Past and present members of the St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA) filled the seats of St. Kitts and Nevis’ National Assembly Chambers on Monday, September 13, 2021, exactly 20 years from when SKNYPA was officially launched in 2001. Former youth parliamentarians, now lawyers, senior civil servants and business professionals occupied the opposition benches while the government side was represented by current members of SKNYPA to debate ‘a resolution by the National Assembly of St. Christopher and Nevis to improve the ease of doing business within the Federation of St. Christopher and Nevis’…

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Thursday, September 16, 2021:​ Addressing the nation on Wednesday, September 15, Minister of Education, the Honourable Jonel Powell, appealed to all stakeholders in education to merge actions to fight the surge of COVID-19 outbreaks in the schools and by extension the country. The minister stated, “I am appealing to all of us to continue to work to ensure the continued health and safety of our nation’s citizens and residents. We can, by our individual and collective actions, prevent the Coronavirus from wreaking havoc on our nation, particularly our people.” A keen appeal was made to parents on…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 15, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Educator and innovator, Dr. Almesha Richardson-Campbell, delivered a captivating and informative address earlier this evening(Wednesday, September 15) as the featured speaker at the Prime Minister’s Independence Lecture Series held in the conference room of the Royal St. Kitts Hotel. A daughter of the soil who now resides in the United States of America, Dr. Richardson-Campbell is the Assistant Vice President for Research and Economic Development/Director for Technology Transfer and Commercialization at US-based Jackson State University (JSU). Dr. Richardson-Campbell used her remarks to inspire students and educators…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 15, 2021 (SKNIS): The Warner Park Cricket Stadium was abuzz with energy on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, as fans of St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots celebrated the success of the home team in the Caribbean Premier League T20 tournament. The final match was contested by the Patriots and the Saint Lucia Kings. Neither franchise has won the tournament, which is now in its ninth year. The Kings set a total of 159 runs off of their 20 overs. The Patriots chased down the total, scoring the winning run on the last ball of the 20th over. Ian Twelftree…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 15, 2021 (SKNIS): Dr. Marc Williams, Director of the Department of Marine Resources, said that St. Kitts and Nevis is committed to growing the aquaculture sector as it will serve as an extremely important method to improving food and nutrition security. The statement was made during his appearance on the September 15 edition of ‘Working for You’ where he touched on the number of fish produced locally as opposed to what is imported. Dr. Williams said that St. Kitts and Nevis is importing two-thirds of the fish that we consume and only producing one-third. “We have approximately…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 16, 2021 (SKNIS): Maritza Queeley, Port State Control Officer within the Department of Marine Resources, has identified the marketing of goods and products, as well as funding, as major challenges for the sector. The announcement was made during her appearance on the September 15 edition of Working for You. “The challenges of marketing our goods and products are of concern and we are now looking at the value chain development of fish and fisheries product, not just looking at it from capture or harvesting species, but throughout the entire process to marketing stage and that is very…