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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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Photo: Passport of St. Kitts and Nevis

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:

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POLICE INVESTIGATING WOUNDING INCIDENT IN BASSETERRE

Published 20 May 2019

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POLICE INVESTIGATING WOUNDING INCIDENT IN BASSETERRE
Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 19, 2019 (RSCNPF): The Police are currently investigating a Wounding with Intent incident that occurred in Basseterre on May 17, 2019.

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PRIME MINISTER HARRIS COMMENDS KITTITIANS AND NEVISIANS FOR REJECTING THE GROSS CONDUCT OF ALKI DAVID AND CHASE ERGEN

Published 17 May 2019

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Photo: Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris
PRIME MINISTER HARRIS COMMENDS KITTITIANS AND NEVISIANS FOR REJECTING THE GROSS CONDUCT OF ALKI DAVID AND CHASE ERGEN

 

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 17, 2019 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Over the last several days, hundreds of nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis, both at home and abroad, took to the radio airwaves and utilized various social media platforms to reject and denounce the actions of international investors Alki David and Chase Ergen for their attempt to belittle the Office of the Prime Minister, the holder of that office and for attempting to take advantage of the potential establishment of the much talked about cannabis industry in the Federation.

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