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Highlighting the importance of restructuring Caribbean economies, the Director of Economics at the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Ian Durant says increasing competitiveness has to be the top priority for inducing strong and inclusive growth and overcome the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.Speaking at the seminar “Reimagining Caribbean Economies in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic”, held virtually this morning as part of CDB’s 51st Annual Meeting, Durant explained that the Region’s economies were small with no reserve currencies and were heavily reliant on imports to maintain standards of living. “This means that increasing gross domestic product, increasing incomes and improving…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (June 17th, 2021) –  St. Kitts continues to be featured in the media. This week, St. Kitts was featured online Texas Lifestyle & Travel Magazine and online and in-print in Town & Country Magazine.Texas Lifestyle & Travel published a full feature on St. Kitts encouraging Texans to escape the summer heat with a trip to the island. The story includes information about the ongoing Five-Day Getaway promotion at Park Hyatt St. Kitts and shares details about the specials being offered at the Four Seasons Nevis and Montpelier Plantation & Beach as well. It further reminds readers that those…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, June 17, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister Dr. The Honourable Timothy Harris has expressed his condolences, and that on behalf of the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis, to the family and loved ones of the individual who succumbed today to the deadly COVID-19 disease.This death, which was announced by the Minister of Health the Honourable Akilah Byron-Nisbett during a special press conference today (June 17), is the first COVID-19 related death in the Federation.“It is indeed a sad day for all of us here in St. Kitts…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 17, 2021 (SKNIS): Individuals in St. Kitts who are currently impacted by a loss of income due to the current State of Emergency, may be eligible for relief from the government. During a national address on June 11, 2021, Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris announced several measures designed to curtail the spread of the COVID-19 virus. One such measure was that only essential businesses and a few other companies granted permission by the Commissioner of Police can physically operate between the 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. window. Other companies were instructed to operate virtually…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 17, 2021 (SKNIS): The Department of Probation and Child Protection Services continues to work closely with stakeholders to provide comprehensive services to children, parents, and families in need of assistance, said Gerald Connor, Acting Director in the department. “We work closely with a number of different government agencies – the Counseling Unit, the National Drug Council, the Ministry of Education, who has guidance counselors within the school systems and we do that to ensure that children have wrap-around services, not just the children but their families to ensure that they understand the situation [COVID-19 and its…

The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis – through the National Covid-19 Task Force – hereby advises that the travel advisory originally issued on February 7, 2021 and extended several times, has been further extended for an additional 14 days, and became effective as of June 12, 2021. This advisory is intended for travellers from Brazil, the United Kingdom (UK), South Africa and India. The further extension of this travel advisory comes as a result of the Government’s firm interest in continuing to protect our borders and the health and wellness of our citizens and residents in response to the…

The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis – through the National Covid-19 Task Force – hereby advises that the travel advisory originally issued on February 7,2021 and extended several times, has been further extended for an additional 14 days, and became effective as of June 12, 2021. This advisory is intended for travellers from Brazil, the United Kingdom (UK), South Africa and India. The further extension of this travel advisory comes as a result of the Government’s firm interest in continuing to protect our borders and the health and wellness of our citizens and residents in response to the new…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 17, 2021 (SKNIS): The Department of Probation and Child Protection Services continues to work closely with stakeholders to provide comprehensive services to children, parents, and families in need of assistance, said Gerald Connor, Acting Director in the department. “We work closely with a number of different government agencies – the Counseling Unit, the National Drug Council, the Ministry of Education, who has guidance counselors within the school systems and we do that to ensure that children have wrap-around services, not just the children but their families to ensure that they understand the situation [COVID-19 and its impact]…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 15, 2021 (SKNIS): During the June 15, 2021 edition of “Leadership Matters” Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris applauded the vaccination progress made by the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in the fight against the COVID-19 virus. The ongoing government vaccination programme has so far been a great success, with 66 percent of the adult population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as stated by Prime Minister Harris. “We have good news. A significant number of our citizens and residents are now vaccinated. 66.3 percent of those adults who should be vaccinated are vaccinated. I congratulate…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 16, 2021 (SKNIS): In an attempt to better protect the nation’s borders and people from the COVID-19 virus, the Team-Unity Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is considering the use of electronic bracelets to track persons who are placed in home quarantine. This was stated by Superintendent of Police, Cromwell Henry, during his appearance at the National Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Briefing on June 16 in response to the question asked on whether the Federation has considered adopting Barbados’ policy on the use of electronic bracelets. In Barbados, to make sure arriving travelers follow the latest COVID-19 protocols, officials…