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Bridgetown, Barbados/Kingston, Jamaica – With McKinsey Global Institute finding that by closing the economic gender gap, there could be an estimated increase of $28 trillion to the global gross domestic product (GDP) by the year 2025, gender lens investing is paramount for the Caribbean’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 crises and inclusive and sustainable development. On Human Rights Day, December 10, 2021 government leaders, regional and multilateral development finance institutions (DFIs), public and private investors, and the private sector gathered for the launch of the “Partnership for Gender Lens Investment in the Caribbean between UN Women and Portland Private Equity” in…

December 7, 2021 – San Juan, Puerto Rico – Conch lovers and fishers in the Caribbean can be assured that the preservation of their popular delicacy gets the full attention of the several international organizations. The Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission (WECAFC), The Caribbean Fishery Management Council (CFMC), Central American Fisheries and Aquaculture Organization (OSPESCA), Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), and Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) will convene from December 13 – 14 in San Juan, Puerto Rico with Queen Conch as the main agenda item. The meeting, which will be led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is set to discuss important matters…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 13, 2021 (SKNIS): The Order Paper has been circulated for a Sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, Royal Ballroom, Frigate Bay, Basseterre, on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at 10:00 am. Notice has been given. The Sitting will continue on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre. At the St. Kitts Marriott Resort on December 14, The Honourable Prime Minister and Minister responsible for Finance, Sustainable Development, National Security, Constituency Empowerment, Human Resource Management and Information, Dr. Timothy Harris, will seek leave to introduce and have read a…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 13, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris has lauded local developer, Mr. Deon Daniel of Deon & Associates Ltd., for his massive investment in the housing stock across St. Kitts through the launch of the Liamuiga Housing Development.This development, which has the full support of the Team Unity Government, will see the construction of approximately 180 middle-income homes in four rural communities on St. Kitts, starting with phase one in the Cayon community.At the official sign unveiling ceremony on Saturday,…

The UWI Quality Education Forum (QEF) is an annual peer-reviewed journal published by The University of the WestIndies, Office of the Board for Undergraduate Studies (OBUS). With a view to enhance the delivery of highereducation, the QEF provides a platform for scholars, educational practitioners, administrators, and students withinand outside of the Caribbean to disseminate knowledge and ideas related to teaching and learning, administrationand other support systems and practices. Submissions of academic papers and research reports, case studies andbook reviews and the outcome of original research and rigorous analyses are invited.The University of the 21st century is charged with the task…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 13, 2021 (SKNIS): The Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Small Grants Programme in St. Kitts and Nevis (SGPSKN), in collaboration with its grantee-partner, Junior Achievement St. Kitts and Nevis, recently launched its Seventh Operational Phase at the historic Golden Rock Hotel on Nevis. Ilis Watts, National Coordinator – GEF Small Grants Programme, St. Kitts and Nevis (SGPSKN), said that the objectives of the launch were three-fold. “The launch was designed to present the country programme strategy for 2020-2024 and launch the new Operational Phase Seven (7); to recognize former members of the SGP…

Dear Stakeholders, Below is the cruise schedule for December, 2021 as of Sunday 12th December, 2021. Hard copies of the cruise schedule are available at the front desk of the St. Kitts Tourism Authority.

BASSETERRE (12th December, 2021):The Seven Seas Splendor, of the luxurious Regent Seven Seas Cruises, made its inaugural call to St. Kitts today, December 12th, 2021, at 11:00 am, making it two consecutive days the destination has received inaugural cruise calls – Yesterday having been visited by the magnificent MSC Seaview for the first time.Regent Seven Seas Cruises is one of the world’s leading luxury ocean cruise line, delivering an unrivaled experience for their guests, with every luxury included. The Seven Seas Splendor is an incredible and intimate luxury cruise ship that combines exquisite style and comfort with exemplary service, superb cuisine,…

SAINT  CHRISTOPHER  AND  NEVIS STATUTORY RULES AND ORDERS No. 44 of 2021 Emergency Powers (COVID-19) (No. 15) Regulations, 2021 In exercise of the power conferred by section 5 of the Emergency Powers Act, Cap. 19.02 the Governor-General makes the following Regulations: [Published 10th December 2021 – Extra-Ordinary Gazette No. 77 of 2021] Part I Preliminary Citation and duration.These Regulations may be cited as the Emergency Powers (COVID-19) (No. 15) Regulations, 2021.These Regulations shall come into force from Saturday 11th December, 2021 and shall expire on Friday 31st December, 2021.Interpretation. In these Regulations, “Court” includes the Magistrates’ Courts and the Eastern…

IICA’s Director General, Manuel Otero, and the Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers of Argentina, Juan Manzur, explored ways of stepping up Argentina’s technical assistance and technology and knowledge transfer activities, with the Institute serving as a bridge to other sub-regions in the continent whose levels of food insecurity are a cause for concern. Buenos Aires, 10 December 2021 (IICA). The Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers of Argentina, Juan Manzur, and the Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Manuel Otero, have stressed that agriculture is a pivotal element for the economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic, and given the South American country’s vital…