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Managua, 22 March 2021 (IICA)– Limited access to water resources, long roads in poor condition and obsolete machinery are just some of the problems the Central American Program for Integrated Coffee Rust Management (PROCAGICA)hopes to solve through an initiative to provide cooperatives in northern Nicaragua with machinery for wet coffee pulping. Each cooperative will centralize the process to maintain the quality of coffee harvested by coffee-growing families. The initiative affords access to equipment for efficient removal of pulp from the bean while ensuring less water is used, since the process does not require liquid. Modifying the process this way means…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 22, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Filming is set to commence soon in St. Kitts and Nevis on the international comedy film, “One Year Off”. Thefilm will be the first of a two-movie production deal between UK production and sales firm MSR Media and the Nevis Island Administration (NIA). A number of local actors/models will be featured in the movie, with several locals already being hired for the pre-production process. According to the Department of Information on Nevis, MSR Media is casting local persons with previous acting or modeling experience…

World Water Day 2021Theme: Valuing Water Why World Water Day?World Water Day is held annually on March 22nd as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The first World Water Day was commemorated on March 22nd, 1993 as a result of a declaration by the United Nations General Assembly. The theme for this year is “Valuing Water”. Which simply means each of us asking ourselves: “What does WATER mean to me?”Yes, we all are aware of what water means to us; how important and essential it is for…

The Department of Community Development and Social Services will be hosting a COVID-19 Vaccine Sensitization Session and Vaccination Clinic for older persons between the ages 62 and 80 years. The session will be held at the Zion Moravian Church located on Victoria Road on Thursday, March 25th at 9:30 a.m. The Ministry of Education’s School Bus will be available to transport seniors to the session starting at 8:30 a.m. along the island’s main road. All older persons are encouraged to come with their questions and find out more about the COVID-19 vaccine. Kindly note that all COVID-19 protocols will be observed. Persons seeking…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 22, 2021 (SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is celebrating World Water Day on Monday 22nd March as a means to bring attention to the importance of freshwater and advocate for sustainable management of freshwater resources.This was stated by the Minister of Public Infrastructure, Deputy Prime Minister the Honourable Shawn Richards during his World Water Day address to the nation on March 20.The global theme for this year’s World Water Day celebrations is “Valuing Water” declared by the United Nations.Deputy Prime Minister Richards said that as a human civilization we understand how important and…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 22, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Filming is set to commence soon in St. Kitts and Nevis on the international comedy film, “One Year Off”. Thefilm will be the first of a two-movie production deal between UK production and sales firm MSR Media and the Nevis Island Administration (NIA). A number of local actors/models will be featured in the movie, with several locals already being hired for the pre-production process. According to the Department of Information on Nevis, MSR Media is casting local persons with previous acting or modeling experience…

Vice President of Financial and Administrative Affairs Position Summary: The Vice President of Financial and Administrative Affairs (Vice President FAA) at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College is the College’s Chief Financial Officer and is expected to plan, organize and direct the financial accounting and reporting operations of the College. The Vice President FAA provides leadership and executive oversight for a broad range of financial and support operations, including financial planning and budgeting, controller functions, auditing, cash and investment management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, procurement, student financial services and financial administration of research and grants. The Vice President FAA is expected…

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Qualifications and Experience Applicants must possess a Masters’ degree in Human Resources or a related fieldApplicants must possess a minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experienceA professional certification in HR Management will be considered an asset Main Responsibilities Guides and manages the overall provision of HR services, policies, and programmes for the CollegeCollaborates with senior administrators and the Board to forecast and develop the College’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruitment, and retentionDevelops an HR strategy aligned to the College’s strategic objectivesManages staff within the Human Resources DepartmentProvides consultation and strategic leadership throughout the change…

Friday, March 19, 2021 — On Friday March 12, 2021, the OECS Commission, in collaboration with the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) and MeCurator Art Gallery, successfully launched an exciting virtual art exhibition entitled “Climate Change: An Eastern Caribbean Journey.” The exhibition has its origins in a photo contest focusing on Human Mobility in the Context of Climate Change (HMCCC), organized by the OECS with the kind support of GIZ. Photographers from the region, both amateurs and professionals, were challenged to submit intriguing images that explore the impact of Climate Change on the lives of Caribbean people. Ahead of the competition, some of…

Accounts Officer QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess the following: An Associate Degree in Accounting or the Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) qualification from an accredited institutionAt least one (1) year of experience working with accounting software (eg: QuickBooks)At least one (1) year of experience working with payroll software (eg: Wagesplus) MAIN DUTIES Payroll functionsEnter data into payroll software and process the payrollsGenerate payslips, social security, bank and deduction letters from payroll softwareEnter payroll data into the online platform and the accounting softwareProvide typing, copying, filing and email services Procurement functionsAssist with processing Internal RequisitionsAssist with obtaining quotations from vendorsAssist with…