Nevis Health Minister Vows Ongoing Support In HIV/AIDS Fight

Charlestown, Nevis
September 03, 2007

Minister of Health and Deputy Premier in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) the Hon. Hensley Daniel, underscored the Administration’s continued commitment in the fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS. He said that the NIA would continue to play a lead role in the fight and provide the necessary human and financial resources.
 
The September 03-04 National Consultation in Support of the Strategic Planning Process ““ HIV/AIDS funded by the Joint United Nations programme on HIV/AIDS; Measure Evaluation, Caribbean health research Council, the International HIV/AIDS Alliance and the Ministry of Health/Nevis  was held at the Mount Nevis Hotel on Monday September 03, 2007 and attracted a number of stakeholders from across Nevis.
 
The Consultation served to clearly communicate the strategic planning process used to revise/develop the national HIV Strategic Plan; to present the key findings of the current situation assessment of the vulnerable groups; to present a summary of the key findings of the national assessment of the legal environment which pertained to the laws, ethics and human rights issues with People Living With HIV/AIDS and vulnerable populations in St. Kitts and Nevis; to provide feedback on the findings and to identify national priorities, key objectives and activities for the national response based on the findings and feedback from participants.

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Nevis Schools’ Food Programme

Charlestown, Nevis August 31, 2007 For Immediate Public Release As the academic year begins, two additional schools in Nevis will benefit from the school feeding program.  These primary schools are the Violet O. Jeffers Nicholls (VOJN) and the St. James’ …

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St. Kitts – Nevis To Train 1,200 People In IT

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
August 31, 2007
For Immediate Public Release

Twelve hundred persons in St. Kitts and Nevis will be trained in Information Technology (IT), as they work towards achieving certification for an International Computer Drivers Licence (ICDL).

The ICDL is the world’s leading computer skills certification programme which equips successful participants with the skills to be fully competent in the use of a personal computer and common computer applications. Holders of the licence will also be equipped with the essential concepts of (IT).

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education Osmond Petty told SKNIS that the programme is part of the ongoing IT based Training and Management Project funded by the European Union (EU). The project was implemented three years ago and advocates for the establishment of an IT foundation and training in undergraduate and postgraduate areas. It also provides personal computers and related equipment and software to be used in schools and other educational and community institutions.

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American Airlines Launches New York – St. Kitts Flights

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
August 29, 2007

To celebrate the launch of the new non-stop flight between New York’s JFK International Airport and St. Kitts, American Airlines is offering a discounted roundtrip airfare that provides a substantial savings.

For travel between November 18, 2007 and June 30, 2008, individuals can fly to St. Kitts from JFK on American for just $230 roundtrip. This airfare is offered as a package deal, so hotel reservations must also be made at the time of flight booking in order to qualify for this discounted airfare. Reservations must be made by September 7, 2007 through AA Vacations, Expedia or other authorized St. Kitts travel agents. Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply. The offer is subject to taxes and service charges, and rates and conditions are subject to change without notice.

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St. Kitts – Nevis Ramp Up Bio-Energy Programs

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis August 29, 2007 For Immediate Public Release St. Kitts and Nevis hopes to come up with tangible, practical recommendations to address the development of its renewable energy sector. The St. Kitts and Nevis Cabinet under …

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