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November 16, 2021 – Bridgetown, Barbados – Global efforts to combat threats such as non-communicable diseases (NCD’s) poverty, and climate change are issues of grave concern to governments across the world including the Caribbean. However, there is a lesser known but equally deadly threat which, if left unchecked, could force 24 million people into extreme poverty by the year 2030 and cause 10 million deaths a year by 2050. The “silent tsunami”, a term coined by The World Health Organization (WHO) describes the dangerous threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), AMR is the…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 23, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – As the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis continues its phased approach reopening to the world, Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris emphasized that this is being done in a manner that safeguards citizens, residents and visitors alike from the possible transmission of the deadly COVID-19 disease. “Like the rest of the world, we are slowly moving out of the shadow of COVID-19 and we are doing it in a careful manner. Careful, because everywhere, once we drop our guard we are certain to…

Secretary of Strategic Affairs in Argentina’s Presidency of the Nation, Gustavo Béliz; President of CABEI, Dante Mossi; Vice-President of Costa Rica, Epsy Campbell; Argentina’s Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Julián Domínguez; Guatemala’s Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Food, José Angel López; Argentina’s Secretary of International Economic Relations, Cecilia Todesca; the Executive Director of OIRSA, Efraín Medina Guerra; the President of Argentina’s INTA, Susana Mirassou; and the Director General of IICA, Manuel Otero. Buenos Aires, 22 November 2021 (IICA). Senior government officials and representatives of international financial organizations have confirmed that Argentina will strengthen its cooperation ties with countries in…

Tuesday, November 23, 2021 — The OECS region’s coastal and marine environment is pivotal to the advancement of the region’s sustainable development agenda as well as to the ecological sustainability and holistic development of its individual Member States. Although the Blue Economy in the region is fairly nascent and requires a major boost to realize its transformative promises, there is momentum and gradual growth in understanding of the potential of the Blue Economy to position the region to realize its aspirations. The primary purpose of the OECS Blue Economy Strategy is to position the OECS as a model Blue Economy region worthy…

BASSETERRE (23rd November, 2021): The Enchanted Princess made its inaugural call to St. Kitts today, November 23, 2021, at 9:00am, adding to the exciting roster of cruise calls for November. “We are extremely privileged to welcome the captain, crew and passengers of the Enchanted Princess to St. Kitts during its inaugural voyage,” said Lindsay F.P. Grant, Minister of Tourism, Transport and Ports. “This arrival, along with two additional ships arriving today to port, showcases our successful phased approach to rebuilding the cruise sector. We look forward to exciting upcoming months of cruise calls, offering passengers an authentic Caribbean experience that is…

BASSETERRE (23rd November, 2021): The Honourable Lindsay F.P. Grant, Minister of Tourism, Transport and Ports was featured recently in a unique ‘postcard from paradise’ campaign on WheelsUpNetwork in Canada, a popular industry news portal for travel agents. Minister Grant penned an inviting “Wish You Were Here” style postcard that urged travel agents to consider booking their clients to St. Kitts this season and shared why the destination is a perfect escape for vacation hungry Canadians. The creative campaign, which is focused solely on St. Kitts, will publish two postcards from Minister Grant, shared over the next two weeks, a popular booking period when Canadians…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (November 23, 2021) — The procurement of a new Wӓrtsilӓ generator being installed at the Nevis Electricity Company Limited (NEVLEC) Power Station at Prospect is expected to result in savings for the company and its customers. Mr. Earl Springette, Generation Manager at NEVLEC, told the Department of Information on November 19, 2021, that the addition of a third Wӓrtsilӓ unit is part of a process which began in 2000, to provide a more reliable supply of electricity to residents of Nevis. “There was a new extension built on to the plant in 2000 to accommodate three Wӓrtsilӓ units. In the year 2000 we got our first Wӓrtsilӓ unit…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (November 23, 2021) — Residents of the Flamboyant Nursing Home in Nevis were presented with a donation from the St. Kitts and Nevis Bar Association on November 22, 2021, as part of the organisation’s annual Law Week activities. In presenting the gift to Registered nurse Kella Didier, who at the time is in charge of the facility, and nursing assistant Cecilia Stanley; Ms. Anmarieta Staines, on behalf of the association, noted that the donation is not the first of its kind to the nursing home. “Today we are here doing our presentation to the Flamboyant Nursing Home which is something…

Charlestown, Nevis November 23, 2021.. Since the reduction of COVID-19 quarantine requirements from 4 days to one, and in hopeful anticipation of the lifting of quarantine requirements entirely when it is safe to do so, the Nevis Tourism Authority has been busy advocating for the return of international travelers to the island. Jadine Yarde, CEO of the Nevis Tourism Authority, was a featured speaker at the 2nd annual Caribbean Future Summit, the world’s most exclusive event featuring tech investors, entrepreneurs, and influencers dedicated to the continued advancement of the Caribbean. Yarde, along with Nutmeg and Sage blog author and Aazhganan Project founder, Shanese Anne Steele;…

BASSETERRE (23rd November, 2021): Effective today, November 23, 2021, please note the revised protocols for fully vaccinated international travelers, nationals and locals arriving by Air into the Federation. International travelers arriving by air who have completed their 24-hour Vacation in Place can now freely enjoy tours and attractions and explore Port Zante while cruise ships are in port. These excursions include: Brimstone Hill Fortress and National ParkCarambola Beach ClubCaribelle BatikFairview Great HousePalms Court GardensPort Zante including vendors from Amina Craft Market and Black RocksSt. Kitts Scenic RailwayVibes Beach BarReggae BeachSpice Mill Attractions and tours must be booked through the concierge desk at…