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Foreign Minister Brantley expressed thanks to United States of America State Department officials for the visa interview waiver

Published 28 September 2018

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Foreign Minister Brantley expressed thanks to United States of America State Department officials for the visa interview waiver

September 27, 2018 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): In a bilateral engagement with the US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Ambassador Kenneth Merton, Foreign Minister Brantley thanked the US Government for the visa interview waiver, a policy change that has had a significant impact in St. Kitts and Nevis.

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GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL UNITY CONTINUES ITS SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE WITH ROOF REPAIR PROJECT

Published 28 September 2018

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GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL UNITY CONTINUES ITS SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE WITH ROOF REPAIR PROJECT

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 27, 2018 (SKNIS): Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, and his Team Unity Government continues to be applauded for its roof repair project.

Ophelia Hodge shared words of gratitude not only to the Prime Minister, but to her Parliamentary Representative, Deputy Prime Minister, Honourable Shawn Richards.

“I feel so great because my Honourable Shawn Richards fixed my roof,” said Ophelia, who hails from Sandy Point. “I would like to say thanks to the Honourable Prime Minister, Dr. Timothy Harris. Thanks very much. When rain came my roof used to leak plenty and I want to thank God for… the Unity Government.”

Words of gratitude were also shared from fellow “sandy pointers” Margaret and Coretta Liburd.

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CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS HIGHLY FAVOUR GOVERNMENT’S ROOF REPAIR PROJECT

Published 28 September 2018

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CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS HIGHLY FAVOUR GOVERNMENT’S ROOF REPAIR PROJECT

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 27, 2018 (SKNIS): Across the country, there is ample evidence that something good is happening as the Government of National Unity continues to bring satisfaction and joy to many citizens and residents by repairing their roofs that were damaged in the very active and catastrophic 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

As the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season is at its peak, it is necessary that citizens and residents have a sturdy roof that will mitigate the chances of damage. The government’s roof repair project is doing just that.

In several interviews, persons demonstrate their appreciation that their roofs are being fixed. One such person is Yvonne Chumney.

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LAUNCH OF BOYS MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME AT BHS AIMS TO POSITIVELY CHANGE THE LIVES OF NATION’S YOUTH

Published 28 September 2018

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LAUNCH OF BOYS MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME AT BHS AIMS TO POSITIVELY CHANGE THE LIVES OF NATION’S YOUTH

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 27, 2018 (SKNIS): At-risk adolescent males at the Basseterre High School (BHS) will now have a better chance of a brighter future through the launching of the Department of Gender Affairs Boys Mentorship Programme, which will provide the boys with life skill training, counseling, technical skills, job attachments and scholarships.

At the Launching Ceremony held today, September 27, at the Department of Agriculture, Chair and Coordinator for the Boys Mentorship Programme, Mr. Dion Browne, said that the programme which was initially launched in July 2016 as a pilot project will now continue to help transform the lives of young men throughout the Federation and take them on a journey of self-discovery.

“The boy’s mentorship programme was launched in July 2016 at the Charles E. Mills Secondary School and since then we have seen some successes. We have evaluated the programme and made some adjustments and now we are ready to expand,” he added.

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PRIME MINISTER HARRIS TO ADDRESS UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Published 28 September 2018

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PRIME MINISTER HARRIS TO ADDRESS UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 27, 2018 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, is scheduled to make his highly anticipated presentation to the General Debate of the 73^rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, September 28, 2018.

The General Assembly is the main deliberative policymaking and representative organ of the United Nations. The theme of the General Debate is “Making the United Nations relevant to all people: global leadership and shared responsibilities for peaceful, equitable and sustainable societies.”