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Please see the pdf link below with a press release from the Caribbean Community Secretariat Re: Project Officer Customs and Trade Policy https://mcusercontent.com/f9c18edcb5e81ee00df9977e6/files/68989066-7052-f588-27ee-51ad920c119f/Details_of_the_Post_Project_Officer_Customs_and_Trade_Policy.01.pdf

Please see the pdf link below with a press release from the Caribbean Community Secretariat Re: Deputy Programme Manager Private Sector Facilitation and Industrial Development https://mcusercontent.com/f9c18edcb5e81ee00df9977e6/files/c50b6d36-32b3-4ff5-5597-07b323694838/Details_of_the_Post_Deputy_Programme_Manager_Private_Sector_Facilitation_and_Industrial_Development.pdf

Please see the pdf link below with a vacancy from the Caribbean Community Secretariat Re: Deputy Programme Manager Development of the Services Sector https://mcusercontent.com/f9c18edcb5e81ee00df9977e6/files/cd7e43cf-1e74-bbf2-ed74-d528fe3caffe/Details_of_the_Post_Deputy_Programme_Manager_Development_of_the_Services_Sector.pdf

Please see the pdf link below with a vacancy from the Caribbean Community Secretariat Re: Deputy Programme Manager –Free Movement and Labour https://mcusercontent.com/f9c18edcb5e81ee00df9977e6/files/2620659d-d26f-77f3-ea34-9fc534b356bf/Details_of_the_Post_Deputy_Programme_Manager_Free_Movement_and_Labour_CSMT.pdf

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 24, 2022 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been circulated for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Thursday 27th October, 2022, at 10:00 am. Notice has been given.The Honourable Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Finance, National Security, Citizenship and Immigration, Health and Social Security, Dr. Terrance Drew, will seek leave to introduce and have read a first time Public Health (Amendment) Bill, 2022.Additionally, the Honourable Prime Minister will move the second reading of Public Health (Amendment) Bill, 2022.Also, The Right Honourable Minister responsible for Foreign…

BASSETERRE, ST KITTS, OCTOBER 24, 2022: The criminal matter, on indictment, against former Supervisor of Elections Mr. Wingrove George (DPP v Wingrove George) concluded today. The Crown made the decision to enter a nolle prosequi, that is, to discontinue the proceedings. The Crown has taken the view that it is no longer in the public’s interest to proceed against Mr. George. On Thursday 20th October 2022, the day on which the trial was scheduled to begin, Mr. George produced new information to the court which was not previously in the Crown’s possession.The information provided by Mr. George was investigated and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, October 19, 2022: Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew during his press conference held on Monday 17th October 2022 confirmed that the frontline workers will receive an honorarium for the sacrifices made during the COVID-19 pandemic. Frontline Workers are essential workers who have been working throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and who have been called to meet the basic needs of the people of the Federation and all inbound and outbound travelers to and from the Federation along the corridor of containment. Nearly 2500 employees received the payment of an honorarium of $2,000.00 for their sacrifices…

October 24, 2022, Bridgetown, Barbados – “International discourse has underscored the significance of global trade (in particular trade liberalisation) for growth and economic development …at this juncture, it cannot be business as usual… we need a new deal in international trade if Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and other developing countries are to achieve prosperity and sustainability,” says President of the Caribbean Development Bank, Dr Hyginus “Gene” Leon. He was speaking at UNCTAD’s Expert Meeting on Revisiting Development Strategies for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Post-Pandemic Competitive Landscape, on October 24, which seeks to respond to the agency’s renewed mandate to assist SIDS by…

October 24, 2022, Bridgetown, Barbados – A new project financed by the European Union (EU) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is set to provide 60 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Suriname with skills and strategies that will strengthen their export capabilities for entry to new regional markets. The 22-month initiative, titled “Marketing and Branding of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in CARICOM”, is supported through the CARIFORUM-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) and CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) Standby Facility for Capacity Building. The EUR394,622 project includes a 25% contribution from the Government of Suriname. During the official…

Major Geothermal Energy Collaboration Expected Between St. Kitts and Nevis Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, October 24, 2022: The Minister of Environment and Climate Action Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke and Minister of Energy & Utilities Hon. Konris Maynard met with several stakeholders on Sunday 23rd October 2022 to discuss proposals for short, medium, and long-term actions that are necessary for a secure and resilient energy sector in St. Kitts and Nevis.Also present at the meeting were Dr. Devon Gardner, Head of Technical Programmes at theCaribbean Center for Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency (CCREEE); Mr. Joseph Williams, Sustainable Energy Adviser at…