Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 22, 2023 (ZIZ Newsroom):The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is back in St. Kitts and Nevis with matches set to get underway on Wednesday (August 22, 2023).
During a press conference at the St. Kitts Marriot Resort on Tuesday, Minister of Sport, Hon. Samal Duggins said he was happy that the tournament is back on island.
“It’s always a pleasure having CPL and activities such as these on our shores. Sports tourism represents important aspect in terms of our move forward as a country. And the CPL is indeed one of the more exciting areas of sports tourism that we enjoy here.”
CEO of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Pete Russell echoed similar sentiments noting the benefits of the partnership forged between the Ministry of Sport and the CPL.
“We are looking forward to four great days here. It’s always fantastic to come back to the Federation only because St. Kitts and Nevis have always been such huge supporters of CPL from day one. The minister and I have really only been working together for a year, but I think already we’re seeing the fruits of that relationship and as he rightly points out, you know, I think there’s a lot more to come from the partnership over the coming months and years.”
As for the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Captain Evin Lewis stated that the team is ready and eager to hit the pitch.
“Everything has been going good thus far. The guys are gelling good. And we are looking forward to the tournament on this leg here, so we just have to be patient and hopefully that we don’t get any disruption, like any rain or anything like that, we could play some good cricket. We are eagerly waiting to, to get out there and show what we are made of. We have a good bunch of guys, so we’re just looking forward to the opportunity and enjoy every moment of it.”
Following his remarks, Minister Duggins was presented with tickets to be distributed to schools in both St. Kitts and Nevis.
The CPL matches will be held at the Warner Park Cricket stadium and will host St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Jamaica Tallawahs on Wednesday at 7 pm, the Patriots vs Guyana Amazon Warriors on Thursday at 7 pm, the Saint Lucia Kings vs Trinbago Knight Riders on Saturday at 10 am and Patriots vs Barbados Royals at 7 pm and finally on Sunday the Jamaica Tallawahs vs Guyana Amazon Warriors at 10 am and St Kitts & Nevis Patriots vs Trinbago Knight Riders at 7 pm.
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Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 16, 2023 (ZIZ Newsroom): On Friday morning a signing ceremony was held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort for the St. Kitts and Nevis Layer Chicken Industry Sustainable Development Project.
This Layer Chicken Industry Project is a joint initiative between the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources, and Cooperatives and the Embassy of The Republic of China Taiwan.
Layer Chickens are mature female chickens kept for egg production and according to Livestock Extension Officer Delesha Huggins this project is intended to tap into the expertise from the Republic of China (Taiwan) to develop and strengthen the egg-laying industry in the federation.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Miguel Flemming noted that this project complements the planned broiler chicken industry being developed in Nevis and is indicative of the government’s commitment to strengthen food security in the Federation.
Resident Ambassador of the Republic of China Taiwan, His Excellency Michael Lin commended the Ministry of Agriculture on its continuous support and commitment to the partnership in agriculture between the two countries and spoke about the main objectives of this project.
Minister of Agriculture the Hon. Samal Duggins said through projects such as this the country would be in a better place to both meet increased demand and reduce the impact from external factors such as the Covid-19 pandemic.
One of the main aims of this new project is to reduce the country’s food import bill. Minister Duggins noted that in 2022 the federation spent 9 million dollars for chicken imports and the federal food import bill stands at about 19 million dollars.
He said the long term aim is to put St. Kitts Nevis in a position where can both feed ourselves and the region.
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Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 20, 2022 (SKNLP) — It was a busy Father’s Day Weekend for several candidates of the St Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) over the annual Father’s Day Weekend.
Hon Dr Geoffrey Hanley, who is seeking a second term as parliamentary representative for St Christopher 1 (East Basseterre), said the turnout at his Health Fair at George Street on Saturday was “great.”
“A flow of people showed up to get their health [status] checked, got free nutrition advice on managing their diet, and how to effectively control their blood sugar and blood pressure levels,” said Hanley, who “continues to demonstrate his love for the people, living up to his promise, ‘I Am With You’.”
Parliamentary Representative for St Christopher Six (Newton Ground to Harris’), Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas deemed his monthly health walk a success.
“Constituency #6 Father’s Day Health Walk was a success. Thank you to all who came out to support our fathers,” Dr Douglas, who is seeking re-election posted on his Facebook Page.
The SKNLP’s Marsha Henderson, seeking election as Member of Parliament for St Christopher 2 (Central Basseterre) extended appreciation to all dads in the constituency.
“Thank you for being pillars of strength and sources of wisdom to all you take under your wings. Your guidance and protection helps to build strong youth, strong homes, and strong communities. You are needed. You are appreciated. You are loved,” said Henderson, when elected will become the second female to represent Central Basseterre in the National Assembly.
The SKNLP candidate for St Christopher 4, businessman Samal Douglas said special recognition was given to the First Father, the Oldest Father and the Youngest Father to arrive at the endpoint following the health walk.
On Sunday -the Father’s Day BBQ at Lambert’s Hard Court was a success.
“You deserved to be pampered and treated to free neck massages,” said Duggins, who said the participants also had fun in games of dominos and a basketball shootout competition.
The SKNLP candidate for St Christopher 3, Konris Maynard continued his pre-Father’s Day agenda with his Small Business Pull-Up Tour.
“I shared with business owners my plans for growth within this particular sector,” said Maynard one of the SKNLP deputy political leaders.
SKNLP Political Leader, Dr Terrance Drew said he worshipped at the Conaree Wesleyan Holiness Church with his son Terrance Drew Jr and other fathers “giving thanks to the Almighty Father on the occasion of Fathers Day.
He used the opportunity to express appreciation for the greetings received on Father’s Day.
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