Published 04 October 2018
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PRESS RELEASE FROM MINISTRY OF HEALTH RE: INSULIN STOCK
Dear colleague,
Please find below PDF link to Press Release from Ministry of Health Re: Insulin Stock.
Bulletin: IICA Internship 2019
Published 04 October 2018
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Bulletin: IICA Internship 2019
Community Notice
The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture Delegation in Canada would like to announce the launch of its 2019 Research and Internship Assistance Programme (RIAP).
This programme provides grants and support to individuals working in agriculture in Canada and countries of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The programme is divided into two components: Research Assistance and Agriculture Internships, and has proven to be excellent at facilitating short inter-country initiatives.
Applications for projects under the 2019 Research Assistance programme will be accepted until Friday, November 16 2018. Note that applications for the Agriculture Internship programme are accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the year, pending availability of funds.
Information concerning the programme and the application forms may be found at the following website: http://www.iica.int/
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact officials at the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture Delegation in Canada. See contact information below.
130 Albert Street, Suite 1002
Ottawa, ON
Canada
K1P 5GP
Tel: (613) 230-1044
Ottawa, ON
Canada
K1P 5GP
Tel: (613) 230-1044
OLDER PERSONS IN ST. KITTS-NEVIS WILL CONTINUE TO BE PROTECTED AND CARED FOR THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF AGEING POLICY
Published 04 October 2018
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OLDER PERSONS IN ST. KITTS-NEVIS WILL CONTINUE TO BE PROTECTED AND CARED FOR THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF AGEING POLICY
Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 03, 2018 (SKNIS): The Department of Social and Community Development and by extension the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is moving to ensure that older persons are protected, cared for and remain engaged in society. Against this backdrop an ageing policy is being reviewed.
During her appearance on ‘Working for You’ on Wednesday, October 03, Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Community Development, Gender Affairs and Social Services, Janelle Lewis, said that an assessment of the Federation’s ageing population was carried out several years ago that looked at issues faced by older persons in St. Kitts and Nevis.
ONE CHARGED AND ANOTHER IN CUSTODY FOR POSSESSION OF AMMUNITION
Published 04 October 2018
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ONE CHARGED AND ANOTHER IN CUSTODY FOR POSSESSION OF AMMUNITION
Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 04, 2018 (RSCNPF): A woman was charged for Possession of Ammunition following a search operation conducted by the Police on Tuesday, October 02.
The operation was carried out at the ferry terminal late Tuesday afternoon. Police intercepted a package that was collected from a ferry and, upon searching it, five (5) .38 rounds of ammunition were discovered. As a result, two persons were taken into Police custody.
Several students injured in gas tank explosion at Nevis’ Medical University of the Americas (MUA)
Published 03 October 2018
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Several students injured in gas tank explosion at Nevis’ Medical University of the Americas (MUA)
Charlestown, Nevis, October 3, 2018 – Gas tanks exploded tonight (Wednesday) in dorms at Nevis’ Medical University of the Americas (MUA).
According to a FaceBook post by Everton “Obi” Powell, some students have been burnt and injured in the explosions and were taken to the Alexandra Hospital in Charlestown by fellow students.
“Clothes were completely off, they had to be wrapped in blankets. One or two rooms on the building completely destroyed. Nearby apartment saw 3 rooms being damaged. Firemen and police are on the scene fighting the burning building,” Powell, a reliable source reported.
A video of the rooms on fire has also been posted on FaceBook.
Everton Powell