Published 23 February 2019
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SKNIS Photo: Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris |
Published 23 February 2019
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Breaking News!!!!!
The Police are currently in Ponds Pasture Newtown investigating reports of gun shots being fired. No one was injured. Two persons are in Police custody.
Earlier post!
Gun shots was just heard moment ago in Ponds Pasture. Newtown According to person in the neighborhood, about 7 what appeared to be gun shots was heard in the area. Police are on the scene investigation this matter
More to come on this developing story.
Published 22 February 2019
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Statement in the St. Kitts and Nevis National Assembly by Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris, Prime Minister on the Poverty Alleviation Programme
On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2018, this programme was launched at the convenient location of Independence Square in full view of all and in the sunshine of transparency we have brought to Government.
So far $3.1 million has been disbursed to just about 3,500 Beneficiaries. A number of cases are being reviewed to determine eligibility in light of self-reported information or new information brought to the Departments.
Mr. Speaker, this programme has affirmed that we are a virtuous people. Several of the 3,500 Beneficiaries of the December 2018 payout have reported to the relevant Government Departments, such as Social Services, Accountant General or Sustainable Development, that their circumstances have changed and they could not in good conscience accept further payments. This is very commendable. Some of the explanations advanced include:
Published 22 February 2019
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VESSEL MONITORING SYSTEM (VMS) PROCURED TO SAFEGUARD LIVES AND VESSELS OF FISHERMEN
Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 21, 2019 (SKNIS): The Government of National Unity has procured 300 Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) to safeguard the life and vessels of fishermen on both St. Kitts and Nevis. This is a very important undertaking, says Minister responsible for Marine Resources, the Honourable Eugene Hamilton, during a Sitting of National Assembly on February 20, 2019.
The VMS is a satellite base monitoring system that records, at regular intervals, data on the location, course and speed of fishermen and their vessels. Minister Hamilton stated that the VMS is now considered a standard tool used for fisher safety in St. Kitts and Nevis.
Published 22 February 2019
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