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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – July 12, 2022: The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has taken the case for its vulnerability and resilience measurement framework to the United Nations (UN), proposing that its system is the best option for determining access to affordable finance for small states where sustainable development efforts continue to be derailed by exogenous shocks including volatility in international markets, natural hazards, health crises and geopolitical disturbances. The Bank’s President, Dr. Hyginus “Gene” Leon, addressed the UN High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development at the UN Headquarters in New York on July 11, 2022, where he proposed the adoption of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 11, 2022 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Aviation): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to inform the public that the Government of the United Mexican States is inviting interested persons to participate in the 2022 Mexican Government Scholarships of Excellence for International Students Programme. The 2022 instalment of this programme, open to applicants from countries of the Eastern Caribbean, will offer scholarships at the Bachelor, Masters and Doctoral levels, as well as Specialization degrees, and Engineering mobility programs in diverse areas such as Sciences, Law, Education, Sports, Architecture, Food, Computing, Software, Nanotechnology, Electronics, Politics, Economy, Tourism,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 08, 2022 (SKNIS): Officials at Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) in St Kitts are working to jump-start staff training following disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Commissioner of Corrections at HMP, Terrance James, said that staff training was one of the key aspects of the Prison Reform Symposium held on July 05 and 06, 2022, at the St Kitts Marriott Resort. He indicated that staff at the institution must be prepared to upgrade their knowledge and skill set. “Training of staff is critical,” he stated. “If we are to have inmates reformed so that when they are discharged they can…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 8, 2022 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is committed to the development of renewable energy within the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis said His Excellency Mr. Michael C. H. Lin (LIN, Chau-Horng), Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis during his address at a Renewable Energy Webinar on July 7. He said that “Renewable Energy stands at the center of global efforts to shift the world’s leading economies towards poverty eradication and environmentally sustainable development and now is recognized.” “With this bountiful geothermal, wind, and solar resources,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 8th July, 2022 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Aviation): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to inform the public that the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco is now offering academic scholarships to citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis interested in pursuing studies in Morocco. Twenty (20) scholarships are being made available for the 2022/2023 academic year. *Attached for ease of reference, is the application form, which should be submitted to Ms. Jamilah Adams at the Human Resource Management Department, Government Headquarters no later than 5th August 2022. Application forms should be accompanied by two copies of diplomas…

The Department of Labour is inviting persons to come in to its office on the top floor of Neville’s Eatery, Lime Kiln Commercial Development, Basseterre to apply to fill a number of vacancies that exist within several companies. Full-time positions are available for aPresser, Surveillance Officers, Production Workers, and an I.T. Technician. Full-time positions are also available for an Indian Chef, Tandoor Chef and Sous Chef. For job requirements and additional information telephone: 467-2071, 762-1029or 662-2075. Persons can also visit the Department of Labour on the top floor of Neville’s Eatery, Lime Kiln Commercial Development, Basseterre.

Bird Rock, Basseterre, Thursday 07th July 2022——The St. Christopher Air & Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) is pleased to officially announce and welcome the composition of the reconstituted SCASPA Board of Directors who have consented to serve on the Authority’s Board in accordance with section 4, subsection of the St. Christopher Air & Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) Act Cap 8.07, which provides for the appointment of members to the SCASPA Board. The new SCASPA Board of Directors is set to provide further diversity within the Authority with Gary DaSilva serving as Chairman of the Board and Charmaine Heyliger appointed with duties of Director and Secretary to the Board. Other members of the newly formed Board are namely, JermaineLake, Natasha Daniel, Deeno Cumberbatch,…

The St. Kitts-Nevis Bar Association marked their commitment to the improvement of juvenile justiceprogrammes in the Federation, with the recent donation of entertainment items to the New Horizons JuvenileRehabilitation Centre (NHRC) at a short ceremony held on July 5 th , at the Ministry’s AdministrationBuilding, Victoria Road.The donation, which includes three (3) smart television sets, two (2) portable radios, and one (1) tablet, willgo towards the Centre’s Reward and Sanctions Programme, which provides rewards and incentives (such asincreased television time) to residents who display positive behaviours or improved conduct.In chairing the ceremony, Director of the Policy, Planning & Projects Unit,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 6, 2022 (SKNIS): The Team Unity Cabinet of Ministers met on Monday, July 4, 2022, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris. During their meeting, Cabinet deliberated on several matters of national importance to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. The Cabinet considered many issues including severance payments for workers who have been displaced by closures and layoffs. The Cabinet also looked at the matter concerning a report on increasing bus fares. The Cabinet wishes to advise that there has been no change in bus fares.The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of…

6 July – Santiago, Chile – According to The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World2022 (SOFI), an additional 4 million were thrust into hunger between 2020 and 2021 in LatinAmerica and the Caribbean. This downturn comes after an already disheartening increase of 9 million people between 2019and 2020, with the number of undernourished people reaching a total of 56,5 million in 2021,8.6 percent of the population.“The situation is extremely dire. In just two years, thirteen million people have fallen intohunger. And four out of ten people live with food insecurity, while we have yet to brace for theimpacts…