FARMERS RECEIVE 1,000-GALLON WATER TANKS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 9, 2022 — The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources is distributing 100 water tanks to farmers in St. Kitts as part of the Ministry’s Agriculture Support Project, which aims to resolve water concerns expressed by farmers all across the island. Permanent Secretary Ron Dublin Collins said: “We held several discussions with farmers, we have heard their cries and we intend to continue delivering to our farmers in every way possible to ensure that they can increase food production while also practising sustainable methods of farming.” The 1,000-gallon tanks are corrosion-resistant, extremely durable single units that can store 3,785 litres, ideal for rainwater harvesting and low-maintenance water storage. They will help farmers prepare for extremely dry weather conditions predicted over the next few months and improve water usage, enhancing productivity through efficient irrigation and livestock hydration.
INSPECTOR ISLES-JOSEPH NAMED 224TH COMMONWEALTH POINT OF LIGHT
Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 12, 2022 (RSCNPF) — Commissioner of Police Hilroy Brandy applauds Inspector Rosemarie Isles-Joseph on her recent recognition as the 224th Commonwealth Point of Light, given daily by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to people who are making a change in their community. Inspector Isles-Joseph was named for the award for her work founding and expanding the Explorers Youth Club movement. “She has done a tremendous amount of work, along with her team, to build out the Explorers Groups around the island and, recently, in Nevis. The Explorers Programme helps to keep hundreds of the nation’s youth positively engaged and our Officers have been willing to help keep them on the right path,” Commissioner Brandy said.