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My fellow citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis, today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Like other International days, this day serves to educate the public on an issue that has become a global problem and needs to be addressed for the sake of humanity. The theme for this year is “Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!”. According to the United Nations, violence against women and girls has become one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in the world today. To make matters worse, COVID-19 lockdown measures have resulted in…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 26, 2020 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): The Ministry of Finance and Prices of Cuba has established a health fee for international health control services carried out by public health authorities in international airports, seaports, and marinas throughout Cuba.The November 14, 2020 Resolution [No. 293-2020] is based on the “International Health Regulations” to which Cuba is a party. The new rules now require all persons who arrive in the national territory, to pay US$30 or its equivalent in other freely convertible currency to the state.The government of Cuba says funds collected from this fee will help to defray…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 26, 2020 (SKNIS): To continue to encourage loyalty and long-term business, the Cable St. Kitts has taken the initiative to reward customers with a free Platinum Loyalty Card.The announcement was made at a media launch at CUNA Caribbean Conference Centre on Thursday, November 26, 2020, by The Cable’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Patricia Walters.“When we coined the mantra ‘More where it matters’ a few years ago, no one probably thought that part of that more would have included a loyalty card for our customers. So yes, today, we are launching a loyalty card. So, a platinum loyalty…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 26, 2020 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis stood proudly with other global partners on Wednesday (November 25) to shine the spotlight on domestic abuse, which often goes under-reported in countries around the world.The day, designated as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women by the United Nations, was observed under the theme “Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!” St. Kitts and Nevis’ Minister of Gender Affairs, the Honourable Eugene Hamilton, made a national address on November 25, to raise awareness about the issue, which has increased since national lockdowns were introduced in many…

DR. CAMERON WILKINSON, MEDICAL CHIEF OF STAFF AT JNF GENERAL HOSPITAL

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 25, 2020 (SKNIS): The 25 Most Remarkable Teens Ceremony, which usually is held at the National Assembly Chamber at Government Headquarters, has been moved to the Rivers of Living Water Christian Centre at Lime Kiln, Basseterre, due to the need to observe the COVID-19 protocols. The Federal Parliament of St. Kitts and Nevis meets tomorrow, Thursday, November 26, for the ceremony at 6:30 pm. Director of the Department of Youth Empowerment noted that the decision to move the ceremony from the National Assembly Chambers at Government Headquarters to the Centre at Lime Kiln was done to meet…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 25, 2020 (SKNIS): The general public is strongly encouraged to be culturally sensitive and respectful to all persons in appreciation of their uniqueness. This was according to a representative for Migrant Women, Grace Carr, during her November 25, 2020, appearance on ‘Working for You’ where she joined several others to discuss the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. Ms. Carr noted that when it comes to gender-based violence and its impact on migrant women she would like to see several changes. One important change is for persons to be culturally sensitive to the migrant population. “What I…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 24, 2020 (SKNIS): The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) announces the start of its US $800,000 Seventh Operational Phase, which will run from 2020-2024.  The Seventh Operational Phase has a revamped strategy and renewed financial commitments. Ilis Watts, National Coordinator – GEF Small Grants Programme, St. Kitts and Nevis (SGPSKN), said SGP will be launching its first Call for Proposals in the coming months.  “These Calls for Proposals will identify innovative and inclusive ideas from civil society and community-based groups, with a targeted focus on youth, women, and persons with disabilities with an aim to effectively…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 23, 2020 (SKNIS): There will be a special NEOC (National Emergency Operations Centre) COVID-19 Briefing on Tuesday, November 24, at 10: 30 am As per usual, the briefing will be carried live on ZIZ television (Channel 5 in St. Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis), and on ZIZ Radio (96.1 FM). It will also be streamed on You Tube at www.zizonline.com