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Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 09, 2020 (SKNIS): Kamilah Lawrence, Public Relations Manager at St. Kitts and Nevis Social Security Board, has applauded FLOW for implementing a progressive paternity policy and encouraged other companies to consider similar initiatives in the interest of their workers’ well-being. In June 2019, Flow announced a new policy introducing paid leave for fathers, adoptive, and foster parents and extending time off for moms. The new policy provides 16 weeks of paid leave for mothers who would have given birth, and eight weeks of paid leave for the fathers, adoptive and foster parents, as well as any employee who becomes a surrogate parent.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 10, 2020 (SKNIS): In St. Kitts and Nevis, parents staying home to nurse a sick child back to health are often granted compassionate leave by doctors. This allows them to miss time from work under the authority of a medical professional. The practice may be common in the twin-island Federation, but it comes at a cost. On the first hand, paid compassionate leave is not recognized in the public sector. Secondly, the St. Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board does not pay benefits for compassionate leave. “At Social Security, those things are not yet ready based on our legislation,” said Kamilah…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 10, 2020 (SKNIS): Being a family oriented company,Flow has announced that it has included Paternity Leave as part of its Parental Leave Policy making it one of few private companies to do so. Sharisma Patrick, Marketing and Communication Executive at Flow, who appeared on the radio and television show “Working for You” on December 09, 2020 shared the details of the policy. She stated that Liberty Latin America (LLA) also known as Cable and Wireless Communications and its subsidiaries recognize the importance of giving parents flexibility and time to heal and or bond with their new child and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 10, 2020 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): High Commissioner of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Dr. Kevin M. Isaac, was on Wednesday, 9th December, 2020, received at the Embassy of Jordan by His Excellency Ambassador Omar Al Nahar. The visit was made to sign a joint communique formalising diplomatic relations between the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. High Commissioner Isaac thanked Ambassador Al Nahar for his warm reception, commitment to a new partnership, and sharing of information on the rich history and current developments of the Kingdom…

Charlestown, Nevis, December 10, 2020 – Nevis is entering merrily into the spirit of the festive season, bringing the warmth and good cheer from the island to friends and family, residents and guests at home and abroad. The Nevis Tourism Authority (NTA) in collaboration with the Department of Community Development and the Hermitage Inn will present “Nothing like a Nevisian Holiday”, a virtual celebration, on Saturday, December 19th from 3:00pm-7:00pm AST (2:00pm – 6:00pm EST). According to Jadine Yarde, CEO, Nevis Tourism Authority, “2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, and we wanted to embrace the holiday spirit while showcasing the amazing…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 09, 2020 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has reaffirmed its commitment to continuing its strong and mutual partnership that it currently shares with the Government and people of the Republic of Cuba. Thisreassurance was given by Ambassador His Excellency Vance Amory, who represented St. Kitts and Nevis, on behalf of Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, at the 7th CARICOM-Cuba Summit held via videoconference on Tuesday, December 08. AmbassadorAmory noted that, “St. Kitts and Nevis recognizes the importance of this ongoing cooperation and collaboration…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 08, 2020 (SKNIS): Minister of Culture, the Honourable Jonel Powell, has saluted several community leaders in St. Kitts for executing a number of initiatives that demonstrate the spirit of goodwill and compassion usually associated with the Christmas season.At the opening of the three-night “In the Spirit of Christmas” programme on Monday (December 07, 2020), Minister Powell quoted II Corinthians 9:7 which states “… so let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity for God loves a cheerful giver.”He said that the Scripture fittingly captures the distribution of more than 5,000…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 08, 2020 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): The Civil Aviation Division in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Department of Information Technology is pleased to announce the launch of its new website and reporting system. This is in keeping with the requirements and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the governing body for civil aviation globally. As a signatory to the Chicago Convention that speaks to Civil Aviation Security, Saint Kitts and Nevis is mandated to safeguard the aerodrome, passengers, crew, and ground personnel in all matters related to civil aviation from…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 08, 2020 (SKNIS): The cheer of the Christmas season and the sounds of traditional carols will be showcased as the Department of Culture presents the popular “In the Spirit of Christmas” programme under the theme “Our Hope is in You.” The event began on December 07 at the Antioch Baptist Church at Lime Kiln and will run until December 09, 2020. It showcases a wide variety of talents in St. Kitts and Nevis where individuals come together to share the love and bring joy to many people. “In the Spirit of Christmas” also brings that Christmas spirit, especially…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 07, 2020 (SKNIS): Ghauts play a key function in reducing floods and maintaining the lush forest ecosystems of small islands. As such, Cheryl Jeffers, Conservation Officer in the Ministry of Environment and Cooperatives, made a clarion call for the general public to protect the ghauts as much as possible. “I just want to use this opportunity to encourage persons that when we have our conservation officers who are speaking to you out there in terms of what you can, should and should not do in terms of the use of ghauts… we want to implore you to listen…