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Women On Nevis Beginning To See Merit In Doing Skills, Gender Affairs Minister Brandy-William Says

Apr 1, 2021

Women on Nevis are beginning to see the merit in doing skills. That view was expressed by Hon. Hazel Brandy-Williams, Junior Minister of Health and Gender Affairs in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) on the second day of a Plumbing…

“Policing With You” Highlight Women In Leadership In Law Enforcement

Mar 12, 2021

On the heels of International Women’s Day on Monday, a special episode of “Policing With You” highlighting women in leadership in the field of law enforcement aired on Thursday.

Minister Phipps Lauds Women’s Role In The Fight Against COVID-19 On International Women’s Day

Mar 11, 2021

The following is an address by Hon. Hazel Brandy Williams, Junior Minister of Health and Gender Affairs in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2021 observed on March 08.

Minister Byron-Nisbett Highlights Significant Role Women Play In Leading The Federation

Mar 11, 2021

Appearing on the virtual forum “Leadership Matter’s on March 09, 2021, Minister of Health et al, the Honourable Akilah Byron-Nisbett, highlighted the significant role that women play in leading the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.

Six Female Trailblazers Inducted Into St. Kitts Pioneering Women’s Gallery

Mar 11, 2021

March 9, 2021, marked the official opening of the St. Kitts Pioneering Women’s Gallery within the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs where six ground-breaking women were inducted. The event took place at the building of the…

Department Of Gender Affairs Awards Excellence Of Females On International Women’s Day

Mar 10, 2021

In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 08, five women were recognized for their contribution to the development of the Federation.

NIA Gender Affairs Minister Brandy-Williams Delivers International Women’s Day Address

Mar 9, 2021

OP-ED: Women In Leadership — Achieving An Equal Future In A COVID-19 World

Mar 8, 2021

Women’s NGOs (non-governmental organizations) raised the consciousness of women to challenge prevailing myths that spousal abuse, rape and sexual abuse were the fault of women. Feminist NGOs forced public political discourses and…

Department Of Gender Affairs Moves Forward With National Gender Equality Policy And Action Plan

Mar 5, 2021

The Department of Gender Affairs in the Ministry of Social Development is moving forward with the development of a St. Kitts & Nevis National Gender Equality Policy and Action Plan, says Sharon Warner, Executive Officer in the…

Nevis Ministry Of Health And Gender Affairs To Host Activities For International Women’s Month

Mar 4, 2021

The Ministry of Health and Gender Affairs in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) is set to host a number of activities for International Women’s Month, celebrated annually in March.

New Vision: Social Security Board Has Been Strengthened, Says Minister Hamilton

Feb 9, 2021

The St. Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board, which is celebrating its 43rd anniversary, is one of the organisations that have been uniting the people of the two islands and is the strongest in the region, but with time it is facing…

Alexandra Hospital Launches Designated Emergency Number For Ambulance Service

Jan 25, 2021

Persons wishing to access the Ambulance Service at the Alexandra Hospital on Government Road, now have a designated number to do so. As of Friday, January 22, 2021, the emergency number is 469-3333

St. Kitts & Nevis Participates In 3rd Universal Periodic Review At 37th Session Of UNHRC

Jan 22, 2021

On Tuesday, 19 January 2021, St. Kitts and Nevis participated virtually in its 3rd Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the 37th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), based in Geneva.

Department Of Gender Affairs Gets Full Support From Ministers

Jan 18, 2021

The Department of Gender Affairs is receiving full support by the Minister responsible, the Honourable Eugene Hamilton, says Director of the Department, Celia Christopher while appearing on the radio and television show “Working for You” on…

Gender Affairs Official Highlights Need For National Gender Policy

Jan 15, 2021

While appearing on the radio and television programme “Working for You” on January 13, Sharon Warner, Executive Officer at the Department of Gender Affairs, highlighted the need for the development of a National Gender Policy for the…

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