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OAS Representative to SKN hails historic women’s Forum on Nevis; adds to call for more women in politics

Terrence Craig, Organisation of American States Representative to St. Kitts and Nevis at the historic two-day Sub-Regional Woman’s Forum on the SDGs hosted by the Ministry of Social Development in the Nevis Island Administration in collaboration with the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians, at the Mount Nevis Hotel on March 22, 2017

IA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (MARCH 23, 2017) — Terrence Craig, Organisation of American States (OAS) Representative to St. Kitts and Nevis, hailed the historic two-day Sub-Regional Women’s Forum on the SDGs. He said the conference brings into focus the need for more women in the political arena in the region.

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Japan gives NDMD grant assistance for disaster resilience; emergency shelter management

Mr. Masatoshi Sato, Minister-Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Japan to St. Kitts and Nevis signs grant contract documents and Memorandum of Understanding with Director of the Nevis Disaster Management Department Mr. Brian Dyer at a signing ceremony at the Emergency Operations Centre, Long Point on March 15, 2017NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (March 16, 2017) — The Nevis Disaster Management Department (NDMD) in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) and the Embassy of Japan to St. Kitts and Nevis, signed a US $370,529 grant contract for the implementation of a project to improve disaster resilience and emergency shelter management on Nevis. The ceremony was held at the Emergency Operations Centre, Long Point on March 15, 2017.

Mr. Masatoshi Sato, Minister-Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Japan to St. Kitts and Nevis signed the grant contract documents and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on behalf of the Government of Japan and Director of the NDMD Mr. Brian Dyer signed on behalf of the NIA.

Scotiabank has been named Bank of the Year 2016 in St. Kitts and Nevis by The Banker Magazine a Financial Times publication. This is first occasion the Bank has been recognized by the publication, in St. Kitts and Nevis.

“We are proud of this award because it is a reflection of the hard work of our employees and their focus on helping our customers become better off,” said Dave Ramsumair, local Country Head. We are proud to be known for our customer service and for delivering superior results for our shareholders.”

The Bank was this year recognized across the region with a significant number of Scotiabank operations being awarded. In addition to St. Kitts and Nevis, Scotiabank was also named the Bank of the Year 2016 in Trinidad & Tobago, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Guyana, and Grenada.

The Banker selects winners based on their ability to deliver shareholder returns and gain strategic advantage. The magazine is the world’s longest running international banking magazine, recognized as a leading source of information on finance and investment around the globe. The Banker selects one winning bank for each of the 120 countries judges. Over 1,000 applications are collected and judges select winning banks based on which ones they believe have made the most progress over the past 12 months.

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Traffic Notice

Buckie Got It….Important Traffic Notice

In order to facilitate the smooth flow of the funeral procession of the late former Governor His Excellency Sir Probyn Inniss, and the smooth flow of traffic in the vicinity of the funeral, the Traffic Department will effect the following traffic restrictions on the following streets, on Thursday 23rd March 2017:

1. No parking will be permitted on Seaton Street and the street between the Methodist Church and the Old Boy School.

2. No parking will be permitted on Victoria Road between Seaton St. and Losack Road.

3. Traffic will flow Northwards only on Victoria Road. (Towards Moravian Church)

4. Traffic will not be permitted to enter Seaton Street from Nevis Street.

5. Traffic will flow westwards only along Springfield Road, i.e the street outside Government House.

6. Traffic will be diverted from Cayon Street during the procession from the Church to the Cemetery.

These restrictions will take effect from 6:00 am and will remain in place until after the funeral procession. Traffic signs will be posted and officers will be on duty to assist the motoring public. Your full cooperation is solicited.

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