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2019 NATIONAL BEST VILLAGE COMPETITION OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED

Published 20 May 2019

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Carlene Henry-Morton, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism

2019 NATIONAL BEST VILLAGE COMPETITION OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 17, 2019 (SKNIS): The 2019 National Best Village Competition, which is aimed at the beautification and preservation of communities and the promotion of community togetherness was officially launched at Independence Square on Friday, May 17, 2019.

Speaking at the launching ceremony, Carlene Henry-Morton, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, stated that any community beautification exercise, such as the competition, is an investment in the citizens and residents of the island.

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Ministers of Health of the Americas to participate in the 72nd World Health Assembly

Published 20 May 2019

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Ministers of Health of the Americas to participate in the 72nd World Health Assembly

Geneva, 17 May 2019 (PAHO/WHO) – On 20-28 May, Health Authorities from the Americas will participate in the 72nd World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. The Assembly will bring together more than 4000 delegates from the 194 countries that make up the World Health Organization (WHO) to address the main health issues in the world.

During the Assembly, countries will seek agreements on how to achieve universal health coverage through primary health care, human resources for health, as well as on a global action plan on patient safety.

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Countries move towards the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and Chagas disease

Published 20 May 2019

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Countries move towards the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and Chagas disease

Since 2010, 30,800 children were born HIV-free in Latin America and the Caribbean. However, cases of congenital syphilis are increasing.

Washington, DC, 17 May 2019 (PAHO)- Countries are moving towards the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and Chagas, but progress has been uneven, according to a new report from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).

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GOVERNMENT’S POLICY CHANGE ON CITIZENSHIP BY MARRIAGE FALLS IN LINE WITH THE CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS OF ST. KITTS-NEVIS

Published 20 May 2019

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GOVERNMENT’S POLICY CHANGE ON CITIZENSHIP BY MARRIAGE FALLS IN LINE WITH THE CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS OF ST. KITTS-NEVIS

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 18, 2019 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – On Thursday (May 16), Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris clarified any misperception as it relates to his Cabinet’s recent policy shift regarding the number of years an individual can be married before citizenship can be granted, noting that the Cabinet took into consideration the provisions provided to persons under the Constitution of St. Kitts and Nevis.

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Post Cabinet Briefing for April 27 & 29, and May 13, 2019

Published 20 May 2019

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Post Cabinet Briefing for April 27 & 29, and May 13, 2019

CHAIRMAN OF CABINET, PRIME MINISTER DR. THE HONOURABLE TIMOTHY HARRIS

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 17, 2019 (SKNIS): The formal meetings of the Cabinet took place on Saturday, April 27, Monday, April 29 and Monday, May 13, 2019. The meetings were chaired by Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris. Here are the salient matters that were discussed, and the decisions taken that are designed to advance the growth and development of the country: