Last Updated on April 30, 2020OECS/USAID Early Learners Program (ELP) Media Release Thursday, April 30, 2020 — As early grade teachers across the OECS find ways to connect and support their students – one teacher in Nevis has actively decided to ensure that her students can hear her voice on evenings. Ms. Kimoy Sweeney – Grade […]
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Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 29, 2020 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris said that there is no indication that the borders will open up in the immediate future.The Honourable Prime Minister said this during his appearance on the virtual forum series called Leadership Matters on April 28. He […]
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 30, 2020 (SKNIS) St. Kitts and Nevis’ only living National Hero, Dr. the Right Excellent and the Right Honourable Sir Kennedy A. Simmonds, has issued a statement praising the efforts of the government and front-line workers in the war against COVID-19, while urging residents to remain vigilant against the deadly pandemic. […]
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 29, 2020 (SKNIS): The immune system performs a remarkable job at fighting off foreign cells to protect us against illnesses. Against this backdrop, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Hazel Laws appealed to citizens and residents to boost their immune systems to help fight the effects of COVID-19.“While there is currently no […]
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 29, 2020 (SKNIS): Bus and taxi operators in the Federation who are impacted by the economic slowdown caused by COVID-19 continue to be supported by the Ministry of Transport and by extension the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis.“The Ministry of Transport continues to work with bus and taxi operators in […]
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 29, 2020 (SKNIS): Students who require a hot lunch will benefit from such when the School Meals Programme resumes operations on Tuesday, May 05, 2020, after being closed for several weeks due to the COVID-19 Pandemic in St. Kitts and Nevis.“The Ministry of Education has taken the decision to resume School […]
Basseterre St. Kitts, April 29, 2020(SKNVIBES) The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis will continue to proceed with due caution as it gradually moves to restore St. Kitts and Nevis to a sense of near normalcy in the wake of the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic. During the Tuesday, April 28 edition of the popular Leadership Matters […]
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 29, 2020 (SKNIS) The Government of National Unity is ensuring that students who will not get the opportunity to return home will receive monetary support to the tune of EC$1000, says Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Shawn Richards, during the April 28 Leadership Matters virtual town-hall meeting. […]
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 29, 2020 (SKNIS) There are tremendous trade opportunities to be borne out of the COVID-19 pandemic, says Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade, Jasmin Weekes, during the April 28 National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) COVID-19 Daily Briefing.Mrs. Weekes said that in St. Kitts and Nevis manufacturers have responded to the […]
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 29, 2020 (SKNIS): Attorney General and Chair of Disaster Mitigation Council, the Honourable Vincent Byron, said that the Ministry of Education will study carefully as to the best way to reintegrate students into schools. He said this during his appearance at the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) COVID-19 Daily Briefing for April […]
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 29, 2020 (SKNIS) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade, Jasmin Weekes, during the April 28 National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) COVID-19 Daily Briefing, shared some key takeaways for a post COVID-19 world.She stated that there is a view that the US-China Trade Conflict will be prolonged even past COVID-19. “With […]
Basseterre,St.Kitts, April 29, 2020(SKNVIBES) With the easement of some State of Emergency Regulations which allow for limited business operations as the Federation continues the fight to defeat COVID-19, workers on the Skills Training Empowerment Programme (STEP) Community Enhancement Teams, and STEP workers attached to businesses that are open, have been requested to report for duty. […]
Basseterre,St.Kitts, April 29, 2020(SKNVIBES) As the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis continues the fight to defeat COVID-19, Prime Minister Dr the Hon Timothy Harris on Tuesday evening April 28 hailed the elderly and those who take of them, referring to them as unsung heroes in his book. “I want to say a hearty thank you […]
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 29, 2020 (SKNIS): Securing the fisheries sector and maintaining food and nutrition security in St. Kitts and Nevis are of great importance to the Department of Marine Resources. Against this back, the department has embarked on several initiatives to support livelihoods during the COVID-19 Pandemic and establish a more robust fisheries […]
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 29, 2020 (SKNIS): The construction sector is an important component of the government’s plan to stimulate economic activity in St. Kitts and Nevis as a result of the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.Minister of Public Infrastructure, the Honourable Ian Patches Liburd, noted that several capital projects have resumed or will resume […]
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 29, 2020 (SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis in its efforts to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus will continue to keep its borders closed to commercial traffic. This was stated by Attorney General (AG) and Chair of Disaster Mitiga, the Honourable Vincent Byron, during his appearance at the […]
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 29, 2020 (SKNIS) Subscribers of The Cable’s Flash and Bolt internet packages have started to experience a 20 percent reduction in their bills as a result of one of the institution’s responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic in St. Kitts.As part of its stimulus package announced on March 24, 2020, to cushion […]
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 28, 2020 (SKNIS): Pollution and greenhouse gas emissions have drastically decreased globally as countries work to contain the spread of the Novel Coronavirus. This has resulted in positive environmental impacts, said Director in the Department of Environment, June Hughes, while giving remarks at The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) COVID-19 Daily […]
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 29, 2020(SKNVIBES) The Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris-led Team Unity administration has undoubtedly demonstrated that is has a clear plan to take the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis to a better place – one that is stronger, safer and healthier – after COVID-19.That was the view expressed by Prime Minister […]