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      NCCU inducted into Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions Hall of Fame

      Charlestown, Nevis, September 11, 2025 (NCCU Communications) -- In a poignant moment for members of credit unions in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Nevis Co-operative Credit Union Limited and a distinguished son of the soil, Mr Melvin Edwards (CSM), were on Monday June 23 this year inducted into the Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions (CCCU) Digital Hall of Fame.

      Saint Kitts and Nevis Celebrates National Heroes Day Tomorrow, September 16

      As is the tradition, a ceremony featuring military honours by the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force and the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force will be held at the National Heroes Park at Conaree. The ceremony begins at 8 a.m. and will feature a short programme that concludes with the laying of wreaths at the base of the four statues featured – The late Right Excellencies Sir Robert Bradshaw, Sir C. A. Paul Southwell, Sir Joseph France, and Sir Simeon Daniel. Recognition and special presentation to the only living National Hero, the Right Excellent and the Right Honourable Dr. Sir Kennedy Simmonds will also take place.
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      Police Concern Over Normal Partying During COVID-19

      “We continue to see complacency setting in, and persons getting a false sense of health security. We see this happening very frequently at parties, bars and other similar social activities.” Such was reported by member of the COVID-19 National Task Force Superintendent Cromwell Henry when he spoke at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) COVID-19 Briefing held on Wednesday 21st April 2021.

      Minister Of Tourism Talks 100%  Immunity Through Vaccine For Sector Balance

      In addressing attendees at a Tourism Stakeholder’s Meeting held on Wednesday 14th April 20201 held at the Marriott Hotel, Minister of Tourism stated that a 100% immunity in the tourism sector must be achieved as he promoted and appealed for cooperation in taking the COVID-19 vaccine and likewise spoke about a policy for such going forward.

      “We Stand With You and We’re Here to Help” High Command Tells RSCNPF Officers From St. Vincent and the Grenadines

      An emergency meeting was held at the Police Training School on Monday, April 12, 2021 at which the High Command of The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) met with Police Officers serving in the Federation who are natives of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

      Ministry of Health Addresses Passing of Philippino Nurse

      The Ministry of Health has addressed rumours going about social media that a Philippino nurse based in St.Kitts has died from a side effect of the COVID-19 vaccination.

      Public Debates ‘No Jab, No Job’ Following PM Harris’  Remarks

      “We need every employer not just to say but to insist that every employee must be vaccinated. This is where it is going to come for the protection of your business, for the protection of the peace and the health of those who are vaccinated, employers- including the government- will have to give consideration to that.”

      Zack: ‘I Miss Aquatic Sports… Let Us Vaccinate’

      Event coordinator Winston ‘Zack’ Nisbett of the annual Basil Henderson Easter Monday Aquatic Sports is encouraging citizens and residents of St.Kitts-Nevis to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

      Opposition SKNLP: ‘May COVID-19 Consultations Continue’

      “One of the things we emphasized is that we hope it is not just for the optics (public perception). We hope that this is a step in the right direction where finally all persons can be involved in this very important discussion about COVID-19 and its effects on the country because at the end of the day COVID-19 transcends politics and we have to recognize that. It is about the people of St.Kitts and Nevis.”

      AG: No-Mask Tickets Could Help To Change Behaviour

      Attorney General Vincent Byron Jr. is of the view that issuing fine tickets to individuals for not wearing a facemask in public amidst the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can encourage individuals to comply with the legislation which asks members of the public to do so.

      SKNLP: Finally We Have Been Invited To Join COVID-19 Taskforce Consultations

      In a press release dated 30th March 2021, the opposition St.Kitts-Nevis Labour Party is expressing that “About 18 months after asking countless times for inclusion" it "has finally been invited to join the COVID-19 taskforce in consultations on the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the rollout of the ongoing vaccination programme.”

      COVID Task Force Chairman Says Vaccine Programme Not Political But All Influencers Needed

      Chairman of the COVID-19 National Task Force Abdias Samuel has pointed out that while the vaccination programme seeking herd immunity here in St.Kitts-Nevis is not political all influencers are needed in encouraging for an all of society approach.

      Dr. Wilkinson Addresses Public Concern About Oxford/AstraZeneca Vaccine Safeness

      Medical Chief of Staff at the Joseph N. France General Hospital Dr. Cameron Wilkinson and member of the National COVID-19 Task Force has addressed public concerns about the safeness of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine blood clotting side effects reported in some European countries, citing data from the World Health Organization (WHO) which indicates there has been no serious side effects or deaths.

      40 Bar Patrons In Quarantine After Overseas Visitors Break Vacation Rule

      A total of forty (40) patrons who recently hung out at a bar on Nevis have found themselves in quarantine after overseas visitors to the island broke the rule of vacationing in place found in the COVID-19 Act.

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      NCCU inducted into Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions Hall of Fame

      Charlestown, Nevis, September 11, 2025 (NCCU Communications) -- In a poignant moment for members of credit unions in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Nevis Co-operative Credit Union Limited and a distinguished son of the soil, Mr Melvin Edwards (CSM), were on Monday June 23 this year inducted into the Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions (CCCU) Digital Hall of Fame.

      Saint Kitts and Nevis Celebrates National Heroes Day Tomorrow, September 16

      As is the tradition, a ceremony featuring military honours by the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force and the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force will be held at the National Heroes Park at Conaree. The ceremony begins at 8 a.m. and will feature a short programme that concludes with the laying of wreaths at the base of the four statues featured – The late Right Excellencies Sir Robert Bradshaw, Sir C. A. Paul Southwell, Sir Joseph France, and Sir Simeon Daniel. Recognition and special presentation to the only living National Hero, the Right Excellent and the Right Honourable Dr. Sir Kennedy Simmonds will also take place.

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