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Thursday, October 21, 2021 — GGGI defines green growth as a development approach that seeks to deliver economic growth that is both environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive. Green growth is central to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in targets to provide opportunities for economic growth that are low-carbon and climate-resilient, prevent or remediate pollution, maintain healthy and productive ecosystems, and create green jobs, reduce poverty, and enhance social inclusion. If properly designed and implemented, policies and investments that promote green growth can support the achievement of SDGs. Measurement of green growth performance using innovative tools aligned to or benchmarked…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 21, 2021 (SKNIS): As the coronavirus continues tothreaten health and upend daily life globally, necessary measures were implemented to curb the spread of the virus. One such measure was contact tracing of confirmed cases, a measure St. Kitts and Nevis’ contact tracing team performs exemplary on a daily basis. The team was highly commended by Josef Markman, Head of the Contact Tracing Team, during the October 20 edition of ‘Working for You’. “I just want to take this opportunity to publicly thank my team, the contact tracers, because they have been under a lot of pressure and scrutiny…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 21, 2021 (SKNIS): The $10 million stimulus package into the agricultural sector by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis last year is bearing fruit. On Tuesday’s (October 19, 2021) edition of Leadership Matters, Acting Director of the Department of Agriculture, Dr. Tracy Challenger, highlighted improvements in agricultural production recorded this year. “The data shows that up to the end of the second quarter of 2021, there was an overall 63 percent increase in crop production compared to the same period in 2020. In the case of livestock, there has been a 24 percent increase up to the end of the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 21, 2021 (SKNIS): Agricultural transformation lies at the core of food security, improved nutrition, job creation and economic growth. As such, the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is embarking on a Transformation and Growth Strategy 2022-2031 that will require an all-hands-on-deck approach for it to be successful, said Minister of Agriculture in the Federal Government, the Honourable Alexis Jeffers, during his October 19 appearance on ‘Leadership Matters’, a virtual forum on ZIZ TV. “There is no doubt in my mind that we can see transformation and growth in the agriculture sector that realizes significant increase in…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 21, 2021 (SKNIS): The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused global devastation, placing an immense burden on the health care system. Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris stated during the October 19, 2021 edition of ‘Leadership Matters’ that the Federation is now emerging from the third wave of infection caused by the virus and encouraged more persons to get vaccinated. “We are emerging from the third wave of infection caused by this virus. Unfortunately, so far in this fight, we have lost 21 souls. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 20, 2021 (SKNIS): The enhanced management and investment in the marine sector in St. Kitts and Nevis will strengthen food security in the twin-island Federation and promote economic growth. The way forward for the fisheries sector is outlined in the St. Kitts and Nevis Agricultural Transformation and Growth Strategy 2022-2031, launched at the end of September this year. Dr. Marc Williams, Director of Marine Resources, highlighted key aspects of the plan that will lead to future growth. “This will be achieved by the reintroduction of the high seas fishing fleet, the commercialization of aquaculture, improvements in the…

DUBAI, 20 October 2021 – The Republic of Panama celebrated its Expo 2020 National Day today, with an action-packed programme of cultural events. Several music stars from the country took part, with Panama becoming the first Latin American country to celebrate its National Day at the first World Expo in the Arab world. Najeeb Mohammed Al Ali, Executive Director, Commissioner General Office, Expo 2020 Dubai welcomed a delegation from Panama led by HE Ramón E Martínez de la Guardia, Minister of Commerce and Industries of Panama. After a flag-raising ceremony in Al Wasl Plaza, followed by a dazzling cultural display, the…

DUBAI, 20 October 2021 – Global leaders from space agencies, governments and private corporations gathered at Expo 2020 Dubai for an event on Wednesday titled Space: Where the World Comes Together for Progress, to explore humanity’s sustainable expansion into space, and to consider how recent advances will increase connectivity and collaboration. Panellists also explored the economic benefits of the space sector, its expansion, and the role governments and private enterprises can play to facilitate this. The Blue Marble Vision, an informal framework for progress including an action-orientated plan for new cooperation, was introduced at the event, building on the day’s discussions. An initiative…

20 October 2021, Basseterre, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis – The Bankers’ Association of Saint Lucia and Financial Information Month (FIM) partners from across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) will host the 2021 FIM Virtual Business Symposium on 27October. The Business Symposium, which is one of the featured events on the FIM calendar this year, will focus on one of the subthemes for FIM 2021: Minding Your Business: How small businesses can stay afloat in tough times. The discussions will cover the following topics: 1. Adaptation and Innovation;2. Fundamental Business Principles/Practices;3. Funding Assistance Options;4. Managing Your Business Finances;5. Risk Management: Physical and Financial; and6. Seeking New Opportunities. Kevin Hope, Executive Director, St Kitts and Nevis Chamber of Commerce, will moderate the symposium. A panel of…

BASSETERRE (20TH October, 2021): St. Kitts & Nevis welcomes fully vaccinated international air travelers from India and South Africa with the October 18, 2021, removal of the restriction on travelers from these two destinations. The removal of the travel restrictions at this time for India and South Africa is consistent with the lifting of the restrictions on travelers from the UK on September 1, 2021, and aligns with the continued upward momentum of the vaccination rate in the Federation. The travel restriction remains in place for international travelers from Brazil. Among the adult population, 77.4% have received one dose of the AstraZeneca/Oxford…