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COMMUNITY IMPACT TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR THIS YEAR’S INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY AWARDS

Published 6 March 2019

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COMMUNITY IMPACT TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR THIS YEAR’S INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY AWARDS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 06, 2019 (SKNIS): Women making an impact in the community will be celebrated at the 2019 International Women’s Day Awards Ceremony slated for Friday, March 08, at Government House.

“We have awards for education, specifically community after school activity. Why I say community is because the impact of these awards that we are giving out should be based on the impact that is made in the community after hours… we want to look at your contribution to the communities,” said Celia Christopher, Director of Gender Affair, during her appearance on ‘Working for You’ on Wednesday, March 06, 2019. “This has nothing to do with length of service; this has to do with the impact of your work in the community after you would have done your normal eight to four hours.”

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MINISTRY OF GENDER AFFAIRS SEEKS TO CONSOLIDATE GAINS IN REDUCTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Published 6 March 2019

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MINISTRY OF GENDER AFFAIRS SEEKS TO CONSOLIDATE GAINS IN REDUCTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 06, 2019 (SKNIS): The majority of victims of domestic violence globally are women. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the scale of violence against women is considered “a major public health problem” with 1 in 3 women worldwide experiencing physical sexual violence in their lifetime.

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CELEBRATING WOMEN’S ACHIEVEMENTS IS THE SPECIAL TOPIC ON WORKING FOR YOU ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 06

Published 6 March 2019

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CELEBRATING WOMEN’S ACHIEVEMENTS IS THE SPECIAL TOPIC ON WORKING FOR YOU ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 06
Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 06, 2019 (SKNIS): The contributions and achievements of women locally and worldwide are tremendous but must be put on a pedestal for all to see and acknowledge that the world is a much better place because of this. Professional women from the Federation will be the special guests on the popular government radio and television programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, March 06, 2019. 

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RUSVM AND CFBC SIGN NEW RESEARCH AGREEMENT ON CONSERVATION MEDICINE AND ECOSYSTEMS

Published 5 March 2019

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RUSVM AND CFBC SIGN NEW RESEARCH AGREEMENT ON CONSERVATION MEDICINE AND ECOSYSTEMS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 05, 2019 (SKNIS): On February 27, the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) and the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) was held to signify the start of a new research agreement on conservation medicine and ecosystems.

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EIGHTEEN FIRE OFFICERS COMMENCE AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING COURSE

Published 5 March 2019

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EIGHTEEN FIRE OFFICERS COMMENCE AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING COURSE
Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 05, 2019 (SKNIS): Eighteen officers within the St. Kitts and Nevis Fire and Rescue Services (SKNFRS) are participating in a five-day workshop designed to educate and enhance aerodrome fire fighting skills.

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