Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 29th, 2021 (ZIZ News) The Department of Youth Empowerment Volunteer Media Boot Camp came to a close on Saturday with a ceremony at the CUNA Caribbean Conference Centre.
The volunteers spent weeks being exposed to a wide range of media training such as video recording, editing, photography, and social that will enhance their skillset both personally and professionally.
The 15 volunteers were placed in three groups and were asked to create a poster that encourages the youth to take precautions against Covid-19 and an environmental video that motivate the youth to create initiatives that preserve the beauty of the island and its eco-systems.
During the ceremony, the groups took turns presenting the final version of each project.
Following the project presentations, the volunteers were given certificates for their participation in the programme.
The certificates were issued by Minister of Education, Hon. Jonell Powell who urged the volunteers to use the certification to do bigger things that will highlight their talent.
He also commended Director in the Department of Youth Empowerment Pierre Liburd and Naadiya Mills of Food for Creative Souls who orchestrated the training sessions in collaboration with advertising firm 72 and Sunny in the US.
]]>Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 26, 2020 (SKNIS): To continue to encourage loyalty and long-term business, the Cable St. Kitts has taken the initiative to reward customers with a free Platinum Loyalty Card.
The announcement was made at a media launch at CUNA Caribbean Conference Centre on Thursday, November 26, 2020, by The Cable’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Patricia Walters.
“When we coined the mantra ‘More where it matters’ a few years ago, no one probably thought that part of that more would have included a loyalty card for our customers. So yes, today, we are launching a loyalty card. So, a platinum loyalty is a platinum loyalty card and we are here to do just that for all of our residential customers,” said the Cable’s CEO. “We had a dream and we still have this dream that we could actively support our nation on the journey of digital transformation. We know as a local telecommunications company we can add, and we can make that dream come to fruition. This launch today is another step on that journey.”
CEO Walters said that loyalty is extremely valued at The Cable.
“Loyalty is all those customers that continue to stay with us through thick and thin. Loyalty is all of the customers that stayed with us when we were born the same day as Independence in St. Kitts and Nevis. Loyalty is thousands of customers who, over the years, have paid their bill every month without failure. That is loyalty,” said Mrs. Walters.
Attorney-General, the Honourable Vincent Byron Jr., has hailed the move as a bold and innovative step and thanked the team for a job well done.
“We just want to say thank you to the Chairman and the Board, the CEO and her management team at The Cable, for what they have done and what they continue to do to excite us here in St. Kitts and Nevis and give us the tools as we move forward to our digital society,” said Minister Byron.
Residential customers of The Cable who are in good standing will receive the first pre-approved complimentary Platinum Loyalty card and can apply for a card for their friends and family. The card can be topped up with a value which can be used to make payments wherever MasterCard is accepted.
The Cable’s Platinum Loyalty card was developed in partnership with the St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank. Customers will be allowed to reload the card at the bank or withdraw cash from the bank’s ATMs at no cost.
To apply for the card interested customers can visit the office on Cayon Street, Basseterre. They can also visit www.thecable.net, send an email to platinumloyalty@thecable.biz or call the office at 1-869-465-2588 to apply.
]]>Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 19, 2020 (SKNIS): Eight outstanding males in St. Kitts and Nevis were recognized for their invaluable contributions to the development of the twin-island federation during an award ceremony held on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at the CUNA Caribbean Conference Centre in celebration of International Men’s Day.
The men who were awarded for their positive impact on society are Ira Liburd for Agriculture; Deepak Dinesan for Education; Nigel Williams for Culture; Dr. Bichara Sahely for Health and Medicine; Lauston Percival for Law Enforcement, and Vincent Fough for Caregiving for Elderly and Persons with Disabilities.
The Humanitarian Award went to Ernest Amory MBE, while Pastor Judah Payne received the prestigious Prime Minister’s International Men’s Day Award 2020.
Minister of Gender Affairs, the Honourable Eugene Hamilton, congratulated the awardees and noted that men and boys play an important role in society.
“Men and boys play a significant role in contributing to our society. It is why it is important that we take the time out to applaud and to recognize the achievements of men and boys,” said the Minister. “I am particularly pleased to say that St. Kitts and Nevis is one of the 70 plus countries who acknowledge this day because we acknowledge the vital importance of men in the overall development of our Federation.”
Minister Hamilton reflected on the theme for 2020, “Better Health for Men and Boys.
“As a result of that theme, we take a deeper look into the physical and mental health of men and boys around the world. No difference here in St. Kitts and Nevis. This theme comes at a time when our health has been put at risk because of the coronavirus disease,” he said. “The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to encourage all men and boys to take a special interest in their own health.”
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