Health, Local news, News

PLANS TO MOVE BASSETERRE WELLS FURTHER UPSTREAM IN DISCUSSION

Published 23 July 2017

Buckie Got, St. Kitts and Nevis News

PLANS TO MOVE BASSETERRE WELLS FURTHER UPSTREAM IN DISCUSSION

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 21, 2017 (SKNIS): During a press conference held on July 20 at Government Headquarters, Minister with responsibility for Public Infrastructure, Honourable Ian Liburd, stated that Basseterre High School (BHS), will be located downstream the Basseterre Aquifer. However, plans are being discussed to move the wells further upstream.

Minister Liburd explained that the Basseterre watershed spans over 5000 acres of land, which starts from the Ottley’s mountains in the west to the Canada hills in the northeast to the Conaree hills in the east.

Health, Local news, News, Politics

Sorry state of health in St. Kitts as Team Unity Government breaches constitution

Published 13 July 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News

Sorry state of health in St. Kitts as Team Unity Government breaches constitution

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JULY 13^th 2017 – Former Minister of Health, Hon. Marcella Liburd has accused the Team Unity Government of Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris of breaching the nation’s constitution with several vacancies in the Ministry of Health.

Section 61 of the St. Kitts and Nevis Constitution states: “every department of the Government shall be under the supervision of a permanent secretary whose office shall be a public office.”

Ms. Liburd points out that although there are two ministers of health, Hon. Eugene Hamilton and Junior Minister of Health, Sen. Hon. Wendy Phipps, there has been no permanent secretary performing duties for several months.

Health

Top 10 Health BENEFITS of Coconuts!

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Published 9 July 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News.

Top 10 Health BENEFITS of Coconuts!

Coconuts are a lot healthier than some give them credit for and here’s a little bit about how and why.

Coconuts have slowly become a very hot and versatile food commodity, and are being used in everything from our daily cuisine to our beauty regimens. Not too long ago coconuts had a bad reputation as being an artery clogging, cholesterol packed food that contributed to heart disease. Today however, the coconut is making a huge comeback as the new miracle food. Coconuts are highly nutritious, rich in fiber, and packed with essential vitamins and minerals. From culinary creations to magic beauty potions, coconuts pack a good punch. What is it about this exotic food that continues to tantalize and intimidate us at the same time? Let’s explore more of the amazing health benefits of coconuts and what they have to offer.

Health, News

Zika Cases on Decline But War on Mosquitoes Far From Over

Published 4 July 2017
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News

Zika Cases on Decline But War on Mosquitoes Far From Over

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Tuesday July 4, 2017 – Even though the number of cases of Zika have significantly declined from the outbreak of 2016, there is still need for continued vigilance and action on mosquito borne diseases, which pose a health security threat, a tourism threat, and an economic threat, Executive Director of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Dr James Hospedales has warned.

Education, Health

7 Sex Tips for Parents

Published 26 June 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News.

7 Sex Tips for Parents

Sex life? What sex life? You’re a parent and life is so busy that you barely have time to think about your own needs, let alone do anything about meeting them. It can seem like your own needs don’t matter, it’s the children that have top priority and you have to do whatever it takes to look after them. Don’t be fooled, your needs are important and neglecting them isn’t good for anyone, not you, not your partner and definitely not your children. Sure you can’t do all the things you did before children, life has changed and pleasure comes in different ways. But you are still an adult with adult needs and for you to feel fulfilled they need to be met.