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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.

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Thought of the day

Buckie Got It….Good morning my dear families and friends I hope that we all had a good night’s rest.

The thought for today reminds us that we should “Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than forgive: forget. Do more than dream: work.”

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13. Have a blessed Thursday.
Today’s Tip

If you’re going to think, think BIG!

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Sports Day

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Black San’ Bang-a-Lang

Buckie Got It….Black San’ Bang-a-Lang believes in our product and with the support of our sponsors and patrons, we will strive to reach new horizons, over come challenges and maintain our standard. We are happy to welcome our first delegate from Senegal background (West Africa) to our beautiful island and to our wonderful community of Sandy Point to compete in the first ever Miss. Black San’ Regional Swimsuit Pageant, Ms. Naomi Davis. Mark the date, April 16th in Sandy Point. The competition will be hot! Meet Ms. Davis Although born and raised in Harlem, Naomi Davis has harvested a rich Senagalese culture through her mother’s influence. From the food she eats to her language, Naomi is a true Senegalese at heart. Her multi-talented nature is evident through her three-fold career as a model, bottle waitress and aspiring real estate agent. At the tender age of 23, and possessing an impressive height of 5′ 8 1/2″ she is the epitome of determination and confidence. She is a Queen, in every sense of the word.