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CARICOM Single Market and Economy Explained

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Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
June 20, 2008

How to demystify the myths surrounding the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) was the focus of a two day broadcasters workshop held in Bridgetown Barbados June 16-17.

Broadcasters from throughout the CARICOM Region were reminded of their public service responsibility as far as informing the public on the progress of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy to enable them to make informed decisions on issues that affect them.

Several presenters at the workshop espoused the view that it was time for the people of the region to realize that CSME is no longer a concept but a reality. Programme Manager of the CSME Unit Ivor Carryl said that somehow CSME is being viewed as an academic exercise in some quarters when in reality it is a fight for survival.

Patrick Cozier, Secretary General of the Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) emphasized that some persons are in a state of denial ““ believing that Caribbean States can maintain their viability and exist as micro-states while larger nations of the world forge partnerships to increase their own viability in a globalised environment.

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St. Kitts – Nevis To Increase Hypertension Awareness

High Blood Pressure Awareness Program Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis June 19, 2008 Following concerns regarding the increasing number of persons diagnosed with hypertension in St. Kitts and Nevis, the Health Promotion Unit of the Ministry of Health has forged …

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Nevis Attempts To Revive The Scout Movement

Chris Evelyn – The man behind the Nevis scout movement. Charlestown, Nevis June 19, 2008 A cross section of Nevisians came together recently in an attempt to revive the island’s Scout Movement. The initiative came against the increased involvement of …

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CSS Hosts Third Annual Job Preparation Workshop

CSS Job Preperation Workshop Charlestown, Nevis June 18, 2008 The Charlestown Secondary School (CSS) on June 18, 2008, hosted the third annual job preparation workshop at the school’s library. The workshop was geared towards preparing school-leaving students for the workplace …

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Nevis Thanks Wesleyan Holiness Church For Assistance

Premier Parry Speaking At March

Premier Parry Speaking At March

Charlestown, Nevis
June 17, 2008

Premier of Nevis Hon. Joseph Parry and his Deputy Hon. Hensley Daniel hailed the Wesleyan Holiness Church in St. Kitts and Nevis for their efforts to out to the youths in a move to make future model citizens of them. Their commendations came during the launch of the Christian Life Club (CLC) on June 14, 2008 at the Memorial Square in Charlestown.

“I believe I have reason to be optimistic and I have reason for hope because people in government, in the field of religion, in society as a whole have now begun to rally to save our young people and to save our country and this is a good sign.

“So I want to commend the church on its 100th anniversary, the church for its consciousness and for its efforts to do something about the situation in Nevis and on St. Kitts. I want to commend all of us who are not only aware and conscious of what is going wrong but for taking action and for taking action now. Now is the time for action, now is the time for all of us in all walks of life to make sure that we jump in, get into action and save our country. I would say down with guns, down with drugs, down with poor behaviour down with gangs,” Mr. Parry said.

The Club is a church programme in a club type ministry for children aged 4-12 which is focused on Jesus. It has been rooted in scripture, emphasised salvation and prioritized discipleship. The excellence orientated ministry was designed to bring children to Christ and to disciple them at four levels: Trackers for children ages 4-5, Pathfinders from Grade 1-2, Trailblazers from Grades 3-4 and Pacesetters from Grades 5-6.

Mr. Daniel urged adults to volunteer their time to guide young people through to their adolescent years and beyond since many had gone of course once they attained the age of 12.

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