The Counselling arm of the Ministry, known for many years as the Counselling Centre or Counselling Unit, has now been officially renamed as The National Counselling Centre (NCC). The renaming, which became effective this year, was considered necessary in keeping with the importance of the Centre and the services provided to many persons in the…
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…
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…
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…
A brand new Community Centre to serve residents of the Ottley’s and Lodge area opened to the public on Tuesday, February 16th, 2021. The Opening and Ribbon-cutting ceremony, which began at 4:30 pm on the grounds of the new Community Centre at Lodge Village, was chaired by Dr. Patrick Welcome and attended by several Cabinet…
