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GOVERNMENT COMMITTED TO ENHANCING PROTECTION AND EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Published 18 December 2024

St Kitts, Basseterre,

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GOVERNMENT COMMITTED TO ENHANCING PROTECTION AND EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 17, 2024 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis will increase its protection of persons with disabilities while strengthening empowerment opportunities with the review of the 2017 disabilities policy and drafting of a Disabilities Bill.

Senator, the Honorable Isalean Phillip, shared that the exercise was currently underway, while giving an update on her ministries during the first day of debate on the 2025 Budget on December 17, 2024.

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$320 MILLION DOLLARS SPENT TO PROTECT AND SAFEGUARD CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS FROM THE RISING COST OF LIVING

Published 18 December 2024

St Kitts, Basseterre,

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$320 MILLION DOLLARS SPENT TO PROTECT AND SAFEGUARD CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS FROM THE RISING COST OF LIVING

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 17, 2024 (SKNIS) – During his 2025 Budget Address on December 16, 2024, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, detailed the extraordinary lengths his administration took, and the financial sacrifices it continues to incur in order to shield the people of St. Kitts and Nevis from the rising cost of living, brought on by global inflation.

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The Cuba Alumni Association of St. Kitts and Nevis stands in solidarity with the efforts of the Government and People of the Republic of Cuba in offering its medical programme

Published 18 December 2024

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The Cuba Alumni Association of St. Kitts and Nevis stands in solidarity with the efforts of the Government and People of the Republic of Cuba in offering its medical programme that benefits not only the youth of St. Kitts and Nevis, but also numerous countries in the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, Asia and Europe.

Since the inception in 1997 when the first batch of Kittitian and Nevisian students left our shores to participate in the programme, nearly 200 local students have had the opportunity to participate in various academic pursuits at several universities in Cuba.

Our students have been trained in a diverse range of fields including Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Economics, Accounting. Psychology, Sociology, Philology Industrial, Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Architecture, Agricultural Studies, Early Childhood Education etc.

Furthermore, several of our graduates who are doctors and other trained professionals have returned to Cuba to specialize in critical areas such as General Surgery, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology (Ear Nose and Throat), Oncology, Pediatrics, Anesthesiology, Radiology Pathology, and Forestry Science, subsequently assuming vital roles within St. Kitts and Nevis.

We are aware of the challenges faced by the Government and People of Cuba because of the decades old United States Economic Embargo. Despite these obstacles, Cuba has achieved undeniable success in the fields of health and education. Its contribution to global health is remarkable and internationally recognized. Cuba’s achievements in medicine and medical aid have been a hallmark of its healthcare system.

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5pm and 3day weather Forecast 17th December 2024

Published 17 December 2024

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Valid until 8pm Wednesday 18th December 2024

Weather Bulletin
Issued at: 5 pm Tuesday 17th December 2024.
Present Weather: fair skies with showers in the vicinity
Winds: A moderate breeze at 13mph from the Northeast
Temperature: 27°C / 81°F Max Temp: 30°C /86°F Humidity: 79%
Sea Level Pressure: 1015.3mbs or 29.98’’
24-hour rainfall at the R.L. Bradshaw Intl. at 2 pm: 5.2mm/0.20
Amount of rainfall for the month of December: 49.0mm /1.93″
Sunrise: Tom 6:34 am Sunset: Tom 5:41 pm

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AGRI CHRISTMAS NIGHT MARKET TO FEATURE PREMIUM LOCAL PORK AS GOVERNMENT CREATES MARKET OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT LIVESTOCK FARMERS

Published 17 December 2024

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AGRI CHRISTMAS NIGHT MARKET TO FEATURE PREMIUM LOCAL PORK AS GOVERNMENT CREATES MARKET OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT LIVESTOCK FARMERS

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 17 December 2024): 

The government of St. Kitts and Nevis, through the Ministry of Agriculture, is strengthening and developing new market opportunities for livestock farmers in St. Kitts and Nevis through initiatives like the upcoming Agri Christmas Night Market, scheduled for Wednesday, December 18th, 2024, at the Basseterre Public Market. This event will establish a vital platform for meat producers, specifically pig farmers, to exhibit and sell fresh, premium pork directly to consumers, fostering stronger connections between food producers and the community.

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