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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 19, 2020 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The State of Palestine has joined the list of friendly nations that have extended best wishes and congratulations to the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis on the occasion of the Federation’s 37th anniversary of Independence. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the State of Palestine, His Excellency Dr. Riad Malki, offered words of congratulations to the Federation on its milestone in a letter to St. Kitts and Nevis’ Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Mark Brantley. His Excellency Dr. Malki stated, “On behalf…

ZIZ RADIO: 6:02am after the station signs on and plays the National Anthem, 8:00am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:00pm and 8:00pm. 95.9, 96.1, 96.3, 96.9 FM or https://zizonline.com/radio/live/ ZIZ TV: 5:32am after the station signs on and plays the National Anthem, 7:00am, 9:30am, 12:50pm, 2:30pm and 8:00pm. Channel 5 or https://zizonline.com/tv/channel-5/ Address to the Nation by the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris on the occasion of the 37th Anniversary of Independence, September 19th, 2020 As Prepared For Delivery My Fellow Citizens and Residents of St. Kitts and Nevis, Congratulations are in order on our 37th Anniversary of Independence. Three decades and seven years…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 19, 2020 (SKNIS): Today, Saturday, September 19, 2020, marks 37 years since St. Kitts and Nevis gained Independence. President of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Dr. Tsai Ing-wen has extended best wishes and congratulations to the Government and people of the Federation for achieving another independent milestone. In a congratulatory letter addressed to His Excellency Sir S. W. Tapley Seaton, GCMG, CVO, QC, JP, LL.D, Governor-General of St. Kitts and Nevis, President Tsai extended “warmest congratulations on behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of China (Taiwan).” President Tsai used the occasion to reflect on the relationship between both countries,…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 19, 2020 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has made tremendous strides as an Independent nation over the last 37 years, and Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris said as the country looks toward the next 37 years of nationhood, these gains must be protected, consolidated and built upon for the benefit of the next generation. “Over the last thirty seven years our Nation has had remarkable growth and success, and some tremendous national achievements,” Prime Minister Harris said in his National Address to mark…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 18, 2020 (SKNIS): The President of the Republic of Cuba, His Excellency Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, joined the long list of world leaders and other prominent figures in extending blessings and congratulations to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis on its 37th Anniversary of Independence – September 19, 2020. In a letter to the His Excellency S. W. Tapley Seaton, Governor-General of St. Kitts and Nevis, President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez wrote: “On the occasion of the celebration of the 37th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, I convey warm congratulations to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 18, 2020 (SKNIS): The Honorary Consulate of St. Kitts and Nevis in Belgium has presented its compliments to the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis on the occasion of celebrating 37 years of independence. In a letter to the Premier of Nevis and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Mark Brantley, the Consulate wrote “On the occasion of the 37th Anniversary of the Independence of St. Kitts and Nevis, I would like to express my deepest respect and my heartfelt congratulations for yourself and for all the people of St. Kitts and Nevis.” -30-

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 18, 2020 (SKNIS): Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa has congratulated St. Kitts and Nevis for celebrating 37 years of independence. In a letter to the Governor General of St. Kitts and Nevis, His Excellency Sir Samuel Weymouth Tapley Seaton, GCMG, CVO, QC, JP, LL.D, the president wrote “On the auspicious occasion of the celebration of the Independence Day of Saint Kitts and Nevis on 19th September 2020, the Government and people of the Republic of South Africa join me in conveying to Your Excellency, the Government and people of Saint Kitts and Nevis…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 18, 2020 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of India, the Honourable Narendra Modi, has joined the long list of regional and international countries extending best wishes to St. Kitts and Nevis as it celebrates its 37th Anniversary of Independence on Saturday, September 19, 2020. A letter from Prime Minister Modi addressed to St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, was dispatched to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It offered sincere greetings to the twin-island federation. “India deeply values its bilateral relationship with Saint Kitts and Nevis which is characterized by a convergence of views on global…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 18, 2020 (SKNIS): As St. Kitts and Nevis celebrates 37 years of independence on September 19, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has extended congratulations and best wishes for the well-being of the people of St. Kitts and Nevis. “As we mark this occasion, I want to acknowledge that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic represents an unprecedented challenge to us all,” he said. “ I wish you, your government and the people of St. Kitts and Nevis strength, courage and health as together we continue our efforts to overcome coronavirus.” -30-

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 17, 2020 (SKNIS): On March 24, 2020, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis introduced the syndicated radio and television “Leadership Matters (Virtual Forum Series)” as another tool to communicate directly with citizens and residents. The show was also streamed on social media. The timing was particularly important given that the nation went through a period of total lockdown on March 31. The emergency measure was introduced by the Cabinet to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus. Leadership Matters ran weekly up to May 12, before going on a brief hiatus in the lead up to the June 05 general…