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YOUTH DEPARTMENT ORGANIZES FREE FIRST AID AND CPR CERTIFICATION TRAINING

Published 19 October 2018

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YOUTH DEPARTMENT ORGANIZES FREE FIRST AID AND CPR CERTIFICATION TRAINING

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 18, 2018 (SKNIS): Members of youth groups that are registered with the Department of Youth Empowerment in St. Kitts will have an opportunity to learn new skills that can be used to literally save a person’s life.

The department is teaming up with the St. Kitts-Nevis Red Cross Society to present a First Aid and CPR Certification Training Workshop that will be held at the Red Cross Headquarters at Horsfords Road, Basseterre. The event takes place on Saturday, November 03, 2018, and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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POPULAR ISLAND-WIDE BIKE RIDE RETURNS FOR YOUTH MONTH IN ST. KITTS

Published 15 October 2018

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Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 15, 2018 (SKNIS): The Department of Youth Empowerment will host its 3^rd Annual Island-Wide Bike Ride on Sunday, November 04, as part of the activities for Youth Month 2018.

The family-oriented event has grown significantly since it was introduced as it represents a way for families to bond, friends to socialise or challenge each other, and individuals to get a good workout. Whatever the motivation, the consensus from participants is that the event is fun-filled.

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CFBC HOLDS INAUGURAL CAPPING AND STRIPING CEREMONY FOR BSCN STUDENTS

Published 06 October 2018

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CFBC HOLDS INAUGURAL CAPPING AND STRIPING CEREMONY FOR BSCN STUDENTS

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 05, 2018 (SKNIS): A very important milestone in the journey of 15 Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) Nursing Students took place today, October 05, with the first ever Capping and Striping Ceremony held at the Wesley Methodist Church to have the students formally recognized by other members of the Health fraternity.

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FAMILIES ENCOURAGED TO PROVIDE CARE FOR OLDER FAMILY MEMBERS

Published 04 October 2018

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FAMILIES ENCOURAGED TO PROVIDE CARE FOR OLDER FAMILY MEMBERS

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 03, 2018 (SKNIS): Families are being encouraged to provide the necessary care for older siblings especially when they are not in a position to provide self-care, said officials from the Department of Social Development.

The month of Older Persons in St. Kitts and Nevis is observed every October, which is an extension of the United Nations official celebration of International Day of Older Persons celebrated on October 01 annually.

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MINISTER HAMILTON URGES STAKEHOLDERS TO INCREASE FOOD SAFETY MEASURES AT START OF PESTICIDE AWARENESS WEEK 2018

Published 25 September 2018

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MINISTER HAMILTON URGES STAKEHOLDERS TO INCREASE FOOD SAFETY MEASURES AT START OF PESTICIDE AWARENESS WEEK 2018

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 24, 2018 (SKNIS): Pesticide Awareness Week, which is being celebrated in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis from September 23^rd to 28^th under the theme “Increase Food Safety, Reduce Dependency on Pesticides-Adapt Integrated Pest Management (IPM)” will highlight the efforts of increasing food safety measures in the Federation.

In addressing the nation to commemorate the launch of Pesticide Awareness Week 2018, Minister of Agriculture, the Honourable Eugene Hamilton, said that the safety and well-being of the consumer is the government’s utmost responsibility and goal.