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Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 22, 2021 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Environment is consulting with relevant stakeholders to implement a ban on single-use plastics, following in the footsteps of several Caribbean countries that have already done so, said Sharon Rattan, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, during her appearance on Working for You on April 21. “One of the things that the ministry is endeavouring to do in 2021 is to make sure we have meaningful collaboration so that we can make informed decisions because we are quite aware that such a ban cannot be done overnight and we are…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 22, 2021 (SKNIS): The global tourism industry is beginning to pick back up as more and more persons take a jab against the COVID-19. Tourism officials in St. Kitts and Nevis are working tirelessly to boost stay-over visitors with emphasis placed on offering an authentic Kittitian experience. One suggestion that has been embraced by Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris is having local food featured on the menu of hotels in the Federation. The idea was proposed during the April 21 edition of Leadership Matters. “There is no reason why you can’t have a local dish at least once per week…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 21, 2021 (SKNIS): Ron Dublin-Collins, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources, said that the time has come for the agriculture sector in St. Kitts and Nevis to be enhanced and transformed into a more competitive and efficient industry. “For us, this is a time of enhancement, a dispensation of transformation and an era of reform. We have embarked on a policy response that will comprise of increasing local production while concurrently reducing the importation of crop and livestock products,” said Mr. Dublin-Collins on the April 20 edition of Leadership Matters. “The…

This Initiative is to create an opportunity where persons can learn more about the Foster Care Program and to garner information on becoming a foster parent. Lets continue our efforts in “Making these the best time to be a Child” Department of Probation & Child Protection Services The Foster Care Unit of the Department of Probation & Child Protection Services will be having an awarenes campaign on Friday 23rd April 2021, from 10am-5pm at Fort Street. This Initiative is to create an opportunity where persons can learn more about the Foster Care Program and to garner information on becoming a…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 21, 2021 (SKNIS): The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) will be working closely with the Ministry and the Department of Agriculture in St. Kitts and Nevis to increase water efficiency in farming.Sharon Jones, Technical Specialist with IICA, spoke about a new development project on Tuesday’s (April 20) edition of Leadership Matters– A Virtual Forum Series. It is designed to help the seasonal planting of crops. The seasonal planting of crops is becoming more challenging given the increasingly unpredictable weather conditions with less rainfall as a result of climate change.“Some farmers at the beginning of March, April, had…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 21, 2021 (Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs): The Probation & Child Protection Services Department hopes to turn youth’s love of social media into a force for good, as they hosted a Camp called ‘The Positive Use of Social Media’ from April 6th to 9th at the CUNA Conference Centre, Fortlands.The Easter Camp was attended by forty (40) adolescents who were nominated from various high schools across St. Kitts, based on their ability to become ‘positive social media ambassadors’.According to Supervisor in the Probation Department, Ms. Tivanna Wharton, the Camp’s theme was chosen to help youth learn how to…

Basseterre: St. Kitts, March 26, 2021: The faculty of the Advanced Vocational Education Centre (AVEC) hosted a Professional Development Day Training session for second year students within on Wednesday April 21 at the Ministry of Agriculture’s Conference Room under the theme The Only Way to do Great Work is to Love What You Do. Participants included students from the various areas of study offered at AVEC such as General Construction, Motor Vehicle Repairs, Welding/Metal Fabrication, Electricity/ Electronics, Commercial Food Preparation, Data Operation, General Office Administration and Cosmetology. School Counsellor and organiser of the session Ms. Tracy Wattley expressed that the…

“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” Earth Day is observed on April 22nd annually to show support for the protection of the environment. This year, St. Kitts and Nevis will join the rest of the world to celebrate Earth Day under the theme, “Restore Our Earth.” Restore means to give back, return or simply put back into its former state. Fittingly, this year’s theme focuses not only on the need to reduce our impact on the planet as we recover from the effects of Covid-19, but also how we can play…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 21, 2021 (SKNIS): The ban on single-use plastics will be discussed on the popular government radio and television programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.The special guests will be Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Sharon Rattan; Biosafety Officer in the Ministry of Environment, Vicia Woods; and Kenney Manning of the Sustainable Destination Council in the Ministry of Tourism. The discussion will focus on the dangers of plastic; the ban on single-use plastics and why the ban is important; and the plan of action for the implementation of the ban on single-use plastics in…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, April 21, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — While production of sugar on a commercial basis ceased in St. Kitts in 2005 to provide greater opportunities for expansion in non-sugar agriculture, Prime Minister Dr the Hon Timothy Harris is pointing out the Covid-19 experience has solidified the realisation that the country needs to produce more of what people consume. “Agriculture has seen a budding revival over the last several years,” said Prime Minister Harris. “The onset of the Covid-19 Pandemic has reminded us of the very important need to be able to feed ourselves.” The Honourable Prime Minister made the…