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Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 08, 2020 (SKNIS): The retrofitting works at the Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw (RLB) International Airport in St. Kitts are expected to be completed ahead of the October 31 official reopening of the Federation’s borders.During a media tour on October 07, the Honourable Lindsay Grant, Minister of Tourism, Transport and Ports, gave an overview of the changes taking place at the RLB International Airport.Minister Grant indicated that the works will be done in two phases – phase one involves the retrofitting of the arrival area and the installation of the sneeze guards throughout the airport, while phase two will…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 08, 2020 (SKNIS): As of October 18, 2020, access to the Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw (RLB) International Airport in St. Kitts will be restricted to persons conducting legitimate business only.This was according to the Honourable Lindsay Grant, Minister of Tourism and Ports during a media tour on October 07, 2020, aimed at updating the media and the general public on the COVID-19 Retrofit Works at the airport.“Access to the airport would be restricted to persons with documented evidence and proof of the need to transact business at the airport, [as well as restricted to] airport staff on schedule…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 08, 2020 (SKNIS): All incoming travellers to St. Kitts and Nevis will be asked to download a national COVID-19 mobile application to assist authorities with the necessary monitoring to protect against the spread of the global pandemic. At Wednesday’s (October 07) edition of the National Emergency Operations Centre COVID-19 Weekly Briefing, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Hazel Laws, said that the app will be launched shortly after officials finalize some legal requirements. She highlighted an important feature. “It has geofencing features whereby [we] will be monitoring their location to ensure they are not outside of where they ought to be,”…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 07, 2020 (SKNIS): The Cabinet of St. Kitts and Nevis is expected to begin discussions on the Discounted VAT (Value Added Tax) Rate period for 2020. A discounted rate from the 17 percent VAT is typically offered in December to boost consumer spending during the Christmas and Carnival season. “We will give it some consideration,” said Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris in response to a question by a caller during the October 06, 2020, edition of Leadership Matters. Policymakers have been focused on dealing with the ongoing economic and social fallout of the COVID-19 global pandemic. October is…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 07, 2020 (SKNIS): According to Dr. Cherrilyn Warde-Crawford, Clinical Psychologist within the Ministry of Health, this year’s theme for World Mental Health Day is extremely important and timely given the toll Covid-19 has had on lives and livelihoods. The theme for World Mental Health Day is Mental Health for All: Greater Investment—Greater Access; Everyone, Everywhere. “So, it is mental health for all, greater investment, greater access,” said Dr. Warde-Crawford. “This is so timely because it is saying greater investment, greater access and we want persons to invest in mental health so that everybody could be able to access these services.” Dr.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 07, 2020 (SKNIS): As St. Kitts and Nevis prepares to reopen its borders to international commercial flights and travelers from October 31, 2020, the general public is strongly encouraged to continue to adhere to all COVID-19 health and safety protocols that were implemented to keep citizens and residents safe from the spread of the Coronavirus.  “In preparation for the imminent opening of our borders, we have insisted that our citizens and residents comply with all health protocols especially the wearing of masks in public, frequent hand washing, physical and social distancing and we encourage our citizens and residents…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 06, 2020 (SKNIS): In his address to the nation on the occasion of World Teacher’s Day on October 05, Minister of Education, the Honourable Jonel Powell stated that it is difficult to imagine the future of education without technology.Minister Powell mentioned that St. Kitts and Nevis is among the leading Caribbean countries in investments in its digital foundation, most notably in upgrading its digital infrastructure. “With a capable network to deliver broadband to government offices, schools, and other public service facilities, St Kitts and Nevis is poised to modernize and digitize government operations to offer a suite of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 06, 2020 (SKNIS): The theme chosen for this year’s World Teachers’ Day “Teachers: Leading in Crisis, Reimagining the Future” resonates with the Education Sector in St. Kitts and Nevis, says Minister of Education, the Honourable Jonel Powell. Minister Powell was at the time addressing the nation in celebration of the day on October 05. He said that in St. Kitts and Nevis, teachers at all levels must be “highly applauded for the many roles that they continue to play during this time of crisis.” “The issue of teachers stepping out of their comfort zone and assuming leadership roles is…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 06, 2020 (SKNIS): The Simply Help Foundation has once again donated a number of items to those in need of assistance.At a handing over ceremony on October 06, Minister of Education, the Honourable Jonel Powell, said that “charitable work, especially the kind intended to alleviate poverty and empower marginalized citizens is always important, but especially so in times of social and economic crisis.”Minister Powell said that the Simply Help Foundation’s purpose is to empower people living in poverty so that they can sustain themselves and their families in their own environment.“The continued commitment of Simply Help to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 06, 2020 (SKNIS): Mental Health will be the topic discussed on the popular government radio and television programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, October 07, 2020. The special guests will be Mrs. De la Coudray-Blake, Director of the Counselling Unit in the Department of Community Development, Gender Affairs and Social Services, and Dr. Cherrilyn Warde-Crawford, Clinical Psychologist within the Ministry of Health. The panellists will discuss World Mental Health Day, which is commemorated on October 10, and celebrated in St. Kitts and Nevis for an entire week. The theme for the celebration this year is “Mental Health for…