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WITH THE FIRST-TIME ARRIVAL OF THE MSC PREZIOSA, ST. KITTS ADDS ANOTHER SHIP TO ITS PACKED CRUISE ITINERARY IN THE 2018/2019 CRUISE SEASON

Published 6th December, 2018

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WITH THE FIRST-TIME ARRIVAL OF THE MSC PREZIOSA, ST. KITTS ADDS ANOTHER SHIP TO ITS PACKED CRUISE ITINERARY IN THE 2018/2019 CRUISE SEASON
Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 06, 2018 (SKNIS): The MSC Preziosa, today, December 06, made its inaugural visit to the shores of St. Kitts and Nevis, making this the 4th first-time call for the 2018/2019 cruise season, which started in October.

During a brief ceremony to welcome the cruise liner, Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Lindsay Grant told the ship’s captain, Corrado Iaconis, that the country is appreciative of its first-time visit.

The cruise line has been expanding rapidly. Fifteen ships are currently in its fleet and an additional 10 are set to be launched shortly. The ship can accommodate 4,345 passengers and around 1,388 crew members. This is one of the biggest ships that the MSC has christened.

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HEALTHY FISCAL POSITION LEADS TO PAYMENT OF UNPRECEDENTED THIRD CONSECUTIVE “DOUBLE SALARY”

Published 6th December, 2018

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HEALTHY FISCAL POSITION LEADS TO PAYMENT OF UNPRECEDENTED THIRD CONSECUTIVE “DOUBLE SALARY”

 

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 6, 2018 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The strong fiscal position of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has led to the decision by the Team Unity administration to give an extra month’s pay, popularly known as a “double salary,” in December to all civil servants for an unprecedented third consecutive year.

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NURSING IS A GENDER-NEUTRAL PROFESSION, SAYS CFBC HEALTH SCIENCES DEAN

Published 6th December, 2018

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NURSING IS A GENDER-NEUTRAL PROFESSION, SAYS CFBC HEALTH SCIENCES DEAN
Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 06, 2018 (SKNIS): Nursing, which is traditionally affiliated with women, remains a noble profession that men can play an important role in by entering the female-dominated field.

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VHS won the Chamber of Industry and commerce President’s Award for the most awardees.

Published 6 December 2018

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Congratulations goes out to the Verchilds High School who received the “Presidents Award” from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce at the 32nd Academic Excellence Recognition Award Ceremony. The award is given in acknowlegement of the Verchilds High School having the greatest number of students awarded in the 2018 awards ceremony.

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PM Harris Makes Major Announcements Re: Double Salary and Poverty Alleviation Payments

Published 6th December, 2018

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PM Harris Makes Major Announcements Re: Double Salary and Poverty Alleviation Payments

The Cabinet of Ministers, of which I have the privilege of being the Chairman, has considered and determined, based on the excellent assessment of our fiscal health, that Government employees will receive, for a third year in a row, a double salary on December 14th,” Prime Minister Harris said today.
Listen to the Prime Minister’s National Address
Statement by
Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis,
Dr. The Hon. Timothy Harris
Thursday, December 06, 2018

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