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CIVIL SERVANTS ATTEND BRIEFING SESSION ON UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE

Published 5 December 2018

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CIVIL SERVANTS ATTEND BRIEFING SESSION ON UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE
Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 04, 2018 (SKNIS): Government workers are learning more about the proposed Universal Health Care for St. Kitts and Nevis, particularly how it will impact them.

The first in a series of briefing sessions on the draft insurance coverage began today (Tuesday, December 04, 2018) at the Irish Town Primary School Conference Room. The meeting was held for education officials including permanent secretaries, principals, vice principals, head teachers, deputy head teachers, and senior education officers.

Officials from the St. Kitts and Nevis National Commission on Universal Health Care spoke about the Green Paper and presented on a number of topics, including the benefits of universal health care and financing options.

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GARBAGE COLLECTORS SHOULD BE PRAISED FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN KEEPING THE COUNTRY CLEAN 

Published 5 December 2018

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GARBAGE COLLECTORS SHOULD BE PRAISED FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN KEEPING THE COUNTRY CLEAN 
Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 04, 2018 (SKNIS): Garbage collectors in St. Kitts and Nevis are unsung heroes, says Keithley Phillip, General Manager of the Solid Waste Corporation (SWMC), noting that these collectors deserve much more credit than they get.

Mr. Phillip called for respect for the garbage loaders, as they, he said, take pride in a job that many would not want to do.

He added that there was an incident where an older woman refused to be helped by the collector as she complained about his smell. The general manager said that no one should be treated in such a manner, especially when they go above and beyond to do their work.

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GREEN WASTE “NO PICK UP” POLICY IN PLACE TO ENSURE PUBLIC SAFETY

Published 5 December 2018

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GREEN WASTE “NO PICK UP” POLICY IN PLACE TO ENSURE PUBLIC SAFETY
Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 04, 2018 (SKNIS): Green waste will not be picked up by the Solid Waste Management Corporation’s (SWMC’s) trucks, says General Manager Keithley Phillip, noting that when comingled with combustible materials, such as aerosol, fires can result.

Green waste is biodegradable waste that can be composed of garden or park waste. It includes things like grass clippings, shrub and yard clippings, branches, woodchips, bark, wood, palm trees and branches, and weeds.

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THE NURSING PROGRAMME AT THE CLARENCE FITZROY BRYANT COLLEGE IS THE FEATURED TOPIC ON WEDNESDAY’S EDITION OF WORKING FOR YOU

Published 5 December 2018

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THE NURSING PROGRAMME AT THE CLARENCE FITZROY BRYANT COLLEGE IS THE FEATURED TOPIC ON WEDNESDAY’S EDITION OF WORKING FOR YOU
Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 04, 2018 (SKNIS) – The programmes being offered in the field of nursing at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) are among the topics expected to be discussed on the weekly radio and television programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.

Wednesday’s programme will feature panelists Dr. Rondalyn Dennis-Bradshaw, Dean of the Division of Health Sciences at CFBC and Ms. Michelle Crawford, graduate of the CFBC BScN Nursing Programme.

The two are expected to give an in-depth look at the programmes being offered at the tertiary institution, as well as the requirements needed for one to pursue studies and a career in this important field.

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MINISTER PHIPPS STRESSES THE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING ONE’S HIV STATUS

Published 3 December 2018

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MINISTER PHIPPS STRESSES THE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING ONE’S HIV STATUS

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 03, 2018 (SKNIS): Minister of State with responsibility for Health, the Honourable Wendy Phipps said that the theme for this year’s World AIDS Day, “Know Your Status,” is a reminder to the world that the fight against HIV and AIDS begins with individuals being aware of their HIV status via testing. World AIDS Day is observed each year on December 01.

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