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Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 23, 2020 (SKNIS): The Joseph N. France General Hospital will soon be outfitted with a PCR Molecular Testing Unit in early 2021, says Minister of Health, the Honourable Akilah Byron-Nisbett, while appearing on the December 22nd edition of “Leadership Matters.”“That would allow us to be able to do testing for COVID-19 right at our facilities at the JNF Hospital,” she said. “As more flights begin to come in and more persons try to visit St. Kitts or even leave St. Kitts because you also have to get tested before you can board any commercial flight, it’s going to…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 23, 2020 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Business activity on the two Discounted VAT Rate Days in St. Kitts and Nevis on Friday, December 18 and Saturday, December 19, has so far exceeded the expectations of the business community. Onboth days, hundreds of shoppers flocked to the various VAT registered businesses across the Federation to take advantage of the 5 percent value added tax on the sale of goods. All tangible items that are subject to 17 percent VAT qualified for the discounted VAT Rate. Onesuch entity that saw an influx of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 23, 2020 (SKNIS): During an airing of “Leadership Matters” on December 22, Minister of Health, the Honourable Akilah Byron-Nisbett, shed some light on the soon to be implemented Health Information System. She said that the Health Information System is a database that will store all of an individual’s medical information within the Public Health System. Minister Bryon-Nisbett stated that the system will be first rolled out across all hospitals within the Federation. “Once you go to the hospital, anything you need to go to the hospital for, whether it is medication, if you are staying there, whatever it is that…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 23, 2020 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has again come to the support of the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis. On this occasion, Taiwan, through its Embassy here in Basseterre, has provided financial support towards the construction of the Lodge/Ottley’s Community Center. Ata brief handing over ceremony held today (Wednesday, December 23), Resident Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the Federation, His Excellency Tom Lee, said as a longstanding ally, his Government stands ready to assist the Federation in…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 17, 2020 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Agriculture has established new, upgraded standards and procedures at the Basseterre Fisheries Complex to ensure that products purchased by consumers are fresh local fish.A few weeks ago, there were some issues raised about several items purchased from the fisheries complex. Minister of Agriculture, the Honourable Alexis Jeffers, said that the issues were thoroughly researched, and investigated with samples being tested by multiple labs including a facility in New Jersey.He said that the results validated the sound procedures practiced at the Basseterre Fisheries Complex as the fish in question came from outside…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 22, 2020 (SKNIS): Officials from the Attorney General’s Chambers and St. Kitts and Nevis Integrity in Public Life Commission will meet in the new year to iron out several issues that need to be addressed as the government pushes forward with its good governance agenda. Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Honourable Vincent Byron Jr., told the parliament and the nation on December 22, 2020, that the commission is fully manned, and the offices are situated at Liverpool Row in Basseterre. The Commission is headed by retired Judge of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 22, 2020 (SKNIS): It is illegal to dump waste outside of an official waste station, as well as litter the streets and other surrounding areas because such practices cause great environmental issues and harm to human health. In light of this, Minister of Environment, the Honourable Eric Evelyn, issued a warning to all who are involved in the illicit acts.   “We can do better. We need to exhibit more national pride, we need a change of attitude when it comes to littering and I am really hoping that in the future we could have our litter wardens…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 22, 2020 (SKNIS): Services at the Sir Lee Llewellyn Moore Judicial and Legal Complex in St. Kitts is now strengthened following the completion of an Annex that houses a third magistrate’s court chamber and a mediation centre dedicated to criminal and family matters.Attorney-General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Honourable Vincent Byron Jr. made the announcement on the final day of the Budget Debate on Monday, December 21, 2020.“The building houses three key functions for the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs. It has on the ground floor a third Magistrate’s Court Chamber for District…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 22, 2020 (SKNIS): During a Sitting of Parliament to debate the Appropriation Bill 2021, 2020, on December 21, Minister of Community and Social Development, the Honourable Eugene Hamilton, took the opportunity to highlight what this ministry has achieved in 2020 and its upcoming plans for 2021. In 2020, 632 males and 604 females benefited from receiving school uniforms, he said. Also, 17 males and 20 females who experienced a loss were able to receive support for funeral expenses from the ministry. In terms of food vouchers, 66 male headed homes and 221 female headed homes benefited. For medical assistance, a total of 66 males and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 22, 2020 (SKNIS): The Department of Gender Affairs has had some successes in 2020 despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, says Minister responsible, the Honourable Eugene Hamilton, during a Sitting of Parliament to debate the Appropriation Bill (2021), 2020, on December 21. He noted that the partnership between the Department of Gender Affairs and the Chamber of Industry and Commerce has provided $20,000 worth of food vouchers for clients of Gender Affairs in both St. Kitts and Nevis. They have also donated masks to persons who work closely with the department and victims of gender-based violence. The…