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February 28, 2020
Agriculture minister says rainy weather helped to boost tick infestation
Rainy weather conditions in St. Kitts and Nevis have boosted the resurgence of the parasite known as the Amblyomma variegatum, commonly known as the tropical bont tick which is responsible for the skin disease Dermatophilosis in livestock.
Financial pain deepens as nearly 60 countries report virus
A deepening health crisis became an economic one too Friday, with the virus outbreak sapping financial markets, emptying shops and businesses, and putting major sites and events off limits.
T&T expands coronavirus travel restrictions
Travellers from Iran, Italy, Japan and Singapore will be denied entry to T&T for 14 days as currently obtains for persons from China, Minister of Health Terrence Deyalsingh announced at the post-Cabinet press briefing…
Jamaica Split On SOEs – Security Expert Says Crime Has Been Politicised
The results of the latest RJRGLEANER Group-commissioned Don Anderson Poll, which shows Jamaica split on the effectiveness of states of public emergency (SOEs), did not surprise security expert Robert Finzi-Smith, who says that the issue of…
Policing With You- Roles and Functions of the Tactical Units
Responding to hostage situations and bomb threats are just some of the responsibilities of the St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force’s Tactical Units.
2020 Brimstone Hill Primary School Heritage Quiz
The Dr. Willam Connor Primary School is the 2020 winners of the Brimstone Hill History and Heritage Primary School Quiz held at the Anglican Church Hall on Tuesday.
CUP Fest International education fair to be held in St. Kitts
This communication seeks to inform you about an international college and university education fair which is scheduled to be held in St. Kitts and Nevis on March 7th, 2020 as part of the CUP Fest International Education Fair Caribbean tour.
Agricultural products must be declared upon entry into St. Kitts and Nevis, says director of…
The Director of Agriculture, Melvin James, said that all agricultural products must be identified and declared to Customs by travellers upon entry into St. Kitts and Nevis.
NIA working to provide benefit packages for non-established workers at end of government tenure
The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) is seeking to provide benefit packages to non-established (NE) workers at the end of their tenure with the government, a feat that has not been done in the past.
Farmers in St. Kitts Commended for Sustaining Crops and Livestock Despite Challenges
Director in the Department of Agriculture, Melvin James, during his appearance on ‘Working for You’ on Wednesday, February 26, publicly commended farmers in St. Kitts for a sustainable level of crops and livestock output despite the many…
Government provides over one million in funding to assist farmers in monkey control
The problem of monkeys and wild pigs wreaking havoc on farmers’ crops is being worked on with the implementation of several control measures by the Department of Agriculture.
Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Commerce Hosts National Workshop on WTO and Electronic…
The Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Commerce held a two-day National Workshop on World Trade Organization (WTO) and Electronic Commerce from February 26 to 27 in order to chart the way forward to achieve and advance the…
PM Harris calls on citizens and residents to build and protect St. Kitts and Nevis as “Our Garden of…
At the Tuesday, February 25 town hall meeting at the McKnight Community Center, Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris reminded citizens and residents of the significance of the iconic and powerful speech delivered by Marcus…
Agriculture in St. Kitts Yields a 37.5 Percent Increase for 2019 Over 2018
Agriculture in St. Kitts and Nevis saw the highest output in yield ever in 2019, said Director of Department of Agriculture, Melvin James.