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Charlestown, Nevis, May 12, 2021 – Nevis remains a popular destination of choice for visitors, according to the results of a recently released survey. The Nevis Tourism Authority (NTA) conducted a wide-ranging visitor survey, a strategic initiative to obtain information and feedback that will guide the development of the island’s overall destination marketing and promotion programs. According to Jadine Yarde, CEO, Nevis Tourism Authority, the participation by visitors in this timely survey was very encouraging — nearly 1,000 respondents participated in the survey. “Visitors were polled in a number of areas and provided key insights into their vacation travel…

Another pair of High School teachers continues a Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat pilot project for teaching on-line each other’s classes in Belize and Guyana and giving lessons on Regional Integration and the CSME. Tomorrow, Thursday 13 May 2021, Ms. Sefphoney Grinage of Sacred Heart College in Belize will teach the class of Mr. Albert Inshanally of Queen’s College in Guyana. The lesson begins at 11.40 am EST/ 9.40 am Belize time and focuses on the opportunities, different interests, the CSME and reasons for having CARICOM. Ms. Grinage is a Social Studies teacher with 12 years experience in the profession. Next…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (May 12, 2021) — The following is a disconnection notice for the Nevis Water Department (NWD). The Nevis Water Department wishes to advise all of its valued customers that disconnections will be conducted throughout the island of Nevis commencing the month of June, 2021. Customers who are in arrears for more than 90 days are encouraged to settle their outstanding amounts on their water bills before the stated date to avoid disconnection of service(s). We look forward to your kind co-operation and understanding during this time.

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (May 12, 2021) — Mr. Lemuel Pemberton, Deputy Director of the Department of Marine Resources is describing a Fish Trap Making Workshop hosted by the Department of Gender Affairs in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) as a good initiative which augurs well for the island’s fishing industry. Mr. Pemberton, who was attending the workshop on May 08, 2021 at the Jessups playing field, said the skill is an integral part of the local fishing industry. The workshop is a collaborative effort with the Jessups, Cotton Ground, Barnes Ghaut (JCB) Fisherfolk Association and the department. “It’s a good initiative by the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 12, 2021 (SKNIS): Marriages of convenience, otherwise known as sham marriages, are on the radar of the Department of Immigration in St. Kitts and Nevis.Sham marriages refer to any marital arrangement entered into without a real marital relationship. It is commonly done by persons seeking citizenship of another country.On Tuesday’s (May 12, 2021) edition of Leadership Matters, Chief Immigration Officer Merclyn Hughes noted that the practice is one of the areas that will be addressed through legislation.“These are one of the things that we are looking at in terms of the Immigration Act to be reviewed and for…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 12, 2021 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis will rely on the Life Saving Strategy when it comes to adjusting the length of time persons who have been fully vaccinated spend in quarantine on arrival to the Federation, according to Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris on the May 11, 2021 edition of “Leadership Matters”.“We still need to move cautiously. We in St. Kitts and Nevis have adopted a precautionary principle; if there is any reason for doubt, we must adopt the Life Saving Strategy. So, more than anything else, we want to save lives,” said…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 12, 2021 (SKNIS): Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris has called for a greater response from fellow world leaders and stakeholders to the global Covid-19 vaccine shortage. The prime ministers’ remarks were made during a presentation at the ACT-Accelerator Facilitation Council Meeting on May 12, 2021.“The approved vaccines are not available through COVAX and they are not available for purchase at prices we can afford. This is not right, that in a world where millions of doses of vaccine lie untouched in warehouses of some countries, so many of us around the world, including my CARICOM region,…

Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) meeting virtually in Special Session on Tuesday 11 May unanimously agreed to appoint Dr. Carla Natalie Barnett as the 8th CARICOM Secretary-General. Dr Barnett, a national of Belize, is the first woman and the first Belizean to be selected for the post. She will replace Ambassador Irwin LaRocque who is completing his second term. She will assume office on 15 August 2021. Heads of Government in congratulating Dr Barnett on her selection, recognised the historic moment for the Community. A former Deputy Secretary General of CARICOM, Dr. Barnett was formerly vice president…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 12, 2021 (SKNIS): Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris said that safety and security must remain a top concern for all in society as “it is the calm from which everything else flows”. “Let me say from the onset that while the maintenance of peace, law and order is a primary responsibility of government, the issue of national security is everyone’s collective responsibility, said Prime Minister Harris on the May 11 edition of Leadership Matters, a virtual forum on ZIZ TV. “Security encompasses everything, be it our economic, social, or human development. Dr. Harris noted that law…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 12, 2021 (SKNIS): Officials from St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Services (SKNFRS) will be featured on the popular government radio and television programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.  The special guests will be Mr. Rommel Williams, Fire Sub-Station Officer Level II, and Mr. Timothy Martin, Fire Sub-Station Officer.       The discussion will focus on the Recruit Training Programme and ongoing training/formation of fire and rescue officers, the capabilities of the SKNFRS, fire tips and other related matters.  Hosted by Lesroy Williams, “Working for You” offers news, views, reviews, interviews and all the happenings…