Cabinet – Potfood https://potfood.kn Ryddim.com Tue, 13 Dec 2022 16:19:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://potfood.kn/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/site_symbol-75x75.png Cabinet – Potfood https://potfood.kn 32 32 PHOTO DUMP: Prime Minister, members of Cabinet join Cast and Crew at Movie Premiere https://potfood.kn/photo-dump-prime-minister-members-of-cabinet-join-cast-and-crew-at-movie-premiere/ Mon, 12 Dec 2022 15:34:39 +0000 https://potfood.kn/?p=1272 The movie “Christmas in the Caribbean” was filmed exclusively at the Kittitian Hill Resort , and premiered Sunday night at the Caribbean Cinemas.

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Opening of Parliament Image Gallery

]]> Honourable Isalean Phillip Sworn in as Junior Minister in the Federal Cabinet of St. Kitts and Nevis https://potfood.kn/honourable-isalean-phillip-sworn-in-as-junior-minister-in-the-federal-cabinet-of-st-kitts-and-nevis/ Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:40:46 +0000 https://potfood.kn/?p=221 The Honourable Isalean Phillip, Senator in the National Assembly, was officially sworn in as Junior Minister in the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Social Development, Gender Affairs, Aging and Disabilities in the Federal Cabinet of St. Kitts and Nevis during a brief but significant ceremony on Monday, August 29, 2022, at Government House.

Minister Phillip was administered the Oath of Office, the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Secrecy by His Lordship Patrick Thompson in front of the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir S. W. Tapley Seaton, as well as several Cabinet Ministers including Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew; Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Geoffrey Hanley; the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas; the Honourable Konris Maynard; Attorney-General, Senator, the Honourable Garth Wilkin; Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Marcus Natta and specially invited guests.

Senator Phillip said that she is ready to serve in her new capacity as Junior Minister and thanked all for their tremendous support.

“I would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming support and encouragement since the announcement of my appointment as Senator. It is really an honour for me to assume this role as Junior Minister with responsibilities for Youth Empowerment and Social Development, Gender Affairs, Aging and Disabilities. I don’t take this appointment lightly and I aspire to do my best in bringing a youthful, gendered perspective to Cabinet decision-making and for advancing the work and effectiveness of the ministries and departments I work with,” said Minister Phillip.

In 2013 Isalean was named OAS Scholar and received a scholarship to complete undergraduate studies. In 2016 she graduated summa cum laude from Saint Mary’s University with a B.A.  Honours Degree in Political Science and International Development Studies with a minor in French. Subsequently, Isalean enrolled in a Master of Arts programme and completed vigorous research in Women & Gender Studies and Policy Development and Implementation. Her thesis research on the effectiveness of employment equity policies in Canadian Universities was published and awarded the 2018-19 Governor General’s Gold Medal for Academic Research Excellence in Canada.

The Honourable Isalean Phillip will serve as the Junior Minister in the ministries that fall under the Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley.

]]> Cabinet welcomes Dwayne Bravo and the 6ixty Championship Trophy https://potfood.kn/cabinet-6ixty-champions/ Wed, 31 Aug 2022 06:35:53 +0000 https://potfood.kn/?p=200 Dwayne Bravo, Captain of the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots cricket team, paid a courtesy call on the Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (August 29, 2022) to meet the new administration and celebrate the team’s success in The 6IXTY.

Bravo warmly greeted the ministers and showed off the Universe Boss Trophy to the Cabinet. He expressed pride in the accomplishment of the team in the new 60-ball competition introduced by the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The ministers welcomed Captain Bravo and enjoyed a lighthearted moment taking pictures with the popular cricketer and the championship trophy named after the Universe Boss Chris Gayle. Gayle is the brand ambassador for The 6IXTY and took to the field for the Patriots as well.

The Patriots won the inaugural competition on Sunday (August 28, 2022) defeating the Trinbago Knight Riders by three wickets. The victory was secured with the support of home fans as all of the matches for The 6IXTY were played at Warner Park in Basseterre.

While visiting with the Cabinet, Captain Bravo presented Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew with a custom-made St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots jersey. The back of the jersey bears the name ‘PM Drew’ and the number 8, the Constituency the Prime Minister represents in the Federal Parliament.

Dwayne Bravo and his team are now focused on defending their maiden victory in the CPL Twenty20 (CPLT20) tournament, which bowls off on Wednesday (August 31) in Basseterre. Captain Bravo left the Trinbago Knight Riders in 2021 after winning four championships to join the St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots. He told the Cabinet that he was looking for a new challenge.

“I chose St. Kitts and I want this to be my next home,” he said. “I want you guys to embrace me and I will do everything within my power to make sure that this beautiful twin-island will be highly respected worldwide. If there is anything I can do, I am just a message away whether it is in sports, entertainment, or tourism, just feel free to reach out and I will be happy to continue to work with the youths of St. Kitts and Nevis.”

In response, Prime Minister Drew thanked Captain Bravo and said that the Federation has embraced the Patriots cricket team.

]]> Cabinet Takes Steps to Legalise and Stimulate Medical Marijuana Industry https://potfood.kn/cabinet-legalise-medical-marijuana/ Wed, 31 Aug 2022 03:22:00 +0000 https://potfood.kn/?p=204

The Cabinet of Ministers met on Monday, August 29, 2022, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister the Honourable Dr Terrance Drew. During their meeting, Cabinet discussed several matters of national importance to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. Below are the outcomes of their discussions.

  • The Cabinet agreed in principle to facilitate the payment of the St. Kitts Electricity Company’s fuel costs in order to enable lower energy costs for the residents on St. Kitts.

  • The Cabinet has decided to take the following steps with respect to marijuana:
    • to review the laws decriminalizing possession and cultivation of certain quantities of marijuana in the Federation.
    • to initiate the long-anticipated Medical Marijuana Industry to create entrepreneurs, economic activity and to diversify the Federation’s tourism product.
    • to table legislation to permit the Court to expunge the criminal records of persons convicted in the past of minor marijuana-related offences.
    • to instruct the Royal Saint Christopher and Nevis Police Force to respect the current cannabis-related laws and the constitutional rights declared in the May 2019 decision of the High Court in Ras Sankofa Maccabee v the Commissioner of Police and the Attorney-General.

  • The Cabinet agreed to initiate the restoration and transformation project for converting the home of the nation’s first National Hero, the Right Excellent Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw, into a museum.

  • The Cabinet discussed important measures to further strengthen and enhance the world’s longest-standing citizenship-by-investment programme

  • The Cabinet received updates from the Independence 39 Organising Committee. Of note was the report that 413 submissions were received from the 3-day Independence Theme competition. The winning theme will be announced on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

  • The Honourable Prime Minister, Dr Terrance Drew, will attend the inaugural Africa-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF), September 1-3, 2022 in Bridgetown, Barbados. The Forum will be held under the theme “One People, One Destiny. Uniting and Reimagining Our Future”.

  • As Minister of Health, Prime Minister Drew will also attend the preliminary meeting for the 30th Pan American Sanitary Conference on September 2, 2022, in Bridgetown, Barbados.

According to a spokesperson from PLP, Some 808 persons in St. Kitts and Nevis have had their criminal records for possession of small amounts of marijuana expunged, thanks to the passing of the Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) (Amendment) Bill, 2020 in the Federal Parliament on 12 Februarym 2022.

Through this piece of legislation, the Team Unity Government expunged criminal records for those who were convicted under section 6B of the Drugs (Prevention & Abatement of the Misuse and Abuse of Drugs) Act, Cap. 9.08; or convicted of an offence or offences involving less than 56 grammes of cannabis or cannabis resin in a quantity of 15 grammes or less.

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