New National Social Protection Policy being developed

A new Social Protection Policy for the Federation is currently being developed. The new Policy, which will replace the last Social Protection Strategy (2013-2017), began being developed in August 2020 by Dr. David Cownie of the Social Impact Assessment and Policy Analysis Corporation (SIAPAC) – a Cayman Islands-based Consultant with over thirty-four (34) years’ experience…

Centenarians honoured for their contributions

The two nationals from St. Kitts who have achieved the honour of living over one hundred (100) years, were celebrated on May 31st – officially observed as Centenarians’ Day. The Centenarians are 105-year old Mrs. Una Duporte of the Cardin Home, and 100-year old Mrs. Ruby Thomas, of Roxborough Street, Newtown.  In honour of their…

Youth encouraged to be Positive Social Media Ambassadors

The Probation & Child Protection Services Department hopes to turn youth’s love of social media into a force for good, as they hosted a Camp called ‘The Positive Use of Social Media’ from April 6th-9th, at the CUNA Conference Centre, Fortlands. The Easter Camp was attended by forty (40) adolescents who were nominated from various…