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Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 28, 2022 (SKNIS): An exhibition at the Department of Labour highlighted the importance of safety and health in all forms within the work environment as St. Kitts and Nevis observed today’s (April 28) World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2022. The exhibition featured safety gear and equipment used in multiple […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 28, 2022 (SKNIS):  Positive mental health at work helps workers to cope with changing roles and responsibilities among other things. As such, the St. Kitts and Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce (SKNCIC) continues to stress the importance of mental health, a vital part of occupational safety and health (OSH) that is […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 28, 2022 (SKNIS):  The St. Kitts and Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce (SKNCIC) is facilitating the growth of occupational safety and health (OSH) culture within member businesses through a series of “demand-driven” training opportunities.During his appearance on Working for Youon Wednesday, April 27, Kevin Hope, Executive Director of the SKNCIC, said one […]

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) stands in solidarity with the  region and the international community as we grapple with the impact of COVID-19 on our way of  life. The Council recognises the impact of COVID-19 on the education system in general and, more  specifically, on the schedule of CXC’s regional examinations.  A […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 27, 2022 (SKNIS): On Thursday (April 28), St. Kitts and Nevis will join in the important 2022 global observation of World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The annual observance promotes the reduction and elimination of accidents and diseases in occupational environments. With the observance taking place on Thursday, Junique Eddy, […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 27, 2022 (SKNIS):  Kevin Hope, Executive Director of St. Kitts and Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce (SKNCIC), said that the institution remains highly committed to working together with relevant stakeholders to promote a safe and healthy working environment in the Federation. Mr. Hope was at the time appearing on ‘Working for […]

GENEVA (ILO News) – The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that effective collaboration between employers, workers and governments is the best way to implement Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) measures that can save lives in this and the next crisis, says a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO). Learning from what was achieved in […]

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat will hold a live radio and online discussion on Thursday, 28 April 2022, on the Population and Housing Census. Among the participants on the interactive radio talk show will be CARICOM Deputy Secretary-General, Dr. Armstrong Alexis, and Director, Regional Statistics, Dr. Philomen Harrison, Directors of Statistics and Chief Statistics Officers, and representatives […]

CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS, April 25, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — Active longstanding members of the Nevis Co-operative Credit Union (NCCU) Limited, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, are giving thanks that their credit union has not only served them well, but it has at the same time contributed to the country’s economic development. Celebrating under the theme ‘Consistency, Financial Security […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, April 25, 2022 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – In observation of the 10-day period of mourning for Ambassador His Excellency Vance W. Amory, there will not be a new episode of the popular Leadership Matters programme with Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. The 10-day […]