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The Inter-American Development Bank in collaboration with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) are currently undertaking a recruitment and selection process to attract a suitably qualified individual to fill the post of Environmental Crime  Analyst Consultant. The relevant vacancy can be accessed via the following link: https://jobs.iadb.org/job/Environmental-Crime-Analyst-Consultant/999-en_US Please note the deadline for submission of applications is 9 May, 2025.

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 07, 2025 (SKNBS): The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) is urging all businesses—ranging from formal enterprises to roadside vendors—to ensure full compliance with national labelling regulations by December 31, 2025. This critical reminder applies to all goods sold within the Federation, whether locally produced, imported, or distributed informally. Specifically, the regulations to be followed include: · Labelling of Goods · Labelling of Pre-packaged Food · Labelling of Bottled Water The Bureau emphasizes that no business is exempt from these requirements, which are intended to promote transparency, consumer safety, and product accountability. Key Requirements…

Washington, D.C., May 6, 2025 — In a significant step toward strengthening U.S.–Caribbean relations, Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with the Heads of Government of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States and The Bahamas, in Washington, D.C., for high-level discussions focused on regional security, energy resilience, economic development, and migration. The meeting marked Secretary Rubio’s first formal engagement with the Eastern Caribbean as U.S. Secretary of State underscored the U.S. Administration’s intent to prioritize continuous and respectful dialogue with Caribbean partners. He emphasized the strategic importance of the region to the United States, reinforcing a shared commitment to democratic…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 6, 2025 (PMO) —Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, today, May 6th,  joined six other Caribbean leaders in a high-level meeting with United States Secretary of State, Hon. Marco A. Rubio.  The meeting, which brought together the Prime Ministers of Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, focused on advancing critical areas of shared interest between the United States and the Caribbean region. Prime Minister Drew described the discussions as “frank, focused, and forward-looking,” noting that, “St. Kitts and Nevis remains committed to…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, May 01, 2025 (SKNIS): Saint Kitts and Nevis’ Cabinet Secretary Dr. Marcus L. Natta has urged world leaders to support small island nations by improving access to financial resources and technological solutions, and forming partnerships to help safeguard populations and natural environments for future generations. The call was made at a high-level ministerial forum on Wednesday, April 30 – held as part of the 2025 Meetings of the Conferences of the Parties (COP) to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm (BRS) Conventions held in Geneva, Switzerland from April 28 to May 01. Joined by Derionne Edmeade, Director in…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 3, 2025 (PMO) — Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, will join fellow Caribbean leaders from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and The Bahamas in a pivotal high-level meeting with United States Secretary of State, Hon. Marco Rubio, scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, 2025. This important diplomatic engagement will focus on matters of mutual interest, aimed at strengthening cooperation and deepening ties between the United States and the Eastern Caribbean. The agenda is expected to cover a wide range of critical areas. Prime Minister Drew, who continues to champion…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, May 02, 2025 (SKNIS): The road network across Saint Kitts has seen significant improvements over the past two and a half years as the government continues to roll out “its bold and transformative” road infrastructure programme.Minister of Public Infrastructure, the Honourable Konris Maynard, highlighted some of the key achievements recorded under this programme since the government took office in August 2022.“We have embarked on the largest road infrastructure expansion project ever executed in the first two and a half years of any administration, of any government, committing approximately $80 million to critical roadworks across the nation.” said Minister…

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 02 May 2025): In an effort to boost marine conservation and promote sustainable fishing practices, the Department of Marine Resources of St. Kitts and Nevis, in collaboration with the Caribbean Aquatic Restoration Effort St. Kitts and Nevis (C.A.R.E.SKN), is gearing up to host a key meeting on Thursday, May 08, 2025, with a focus on farming native Caribbean King Crab. This initiative serves as a means to support coral restoration and advance the development of sustainable fisheries in the region. Organized in collaboration with regional and international partners including UNOPS, UNDP, GEF Small Grants Programme, and PROCARIBE+, the…

(MOA Basseterre, St. Kitts, 02 May 2025): The annual Livestock Judging Competition hosted by the Department of Agriculture in St. Kitts, commenced on Wednesday, May 01, 2025, with a targeted evaluation of poultry farms, ushering in a dynamic series of agricultural assessments in anticipation of this year’s World Food Day celebrations. The three-day event, which was scheduled to wrap up on Friday, May 03, saw comprehensive evaluations of bovine (cattle), ovine (sheep), caprine (goat), swine (pig), and rabbit production, reinforcing national efforts to promote food security and sustainability within the livestock sector. Organized as part of a broader agenda to…

New York, New York, (1 May, 2025)- Saint Kitts and Nevis’ Ambassador to the United Nation H.E. Dr. Mutryce A. Williams has been appointed by the President of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations, H.E. Robert ‘Bob’ Rae, to serve with Ireland’s Ambassador to the United Nations H.E. Fergal Mythen, as co-facilitators of an inclusive intergovernmental process with all Member States, to explore options to revitalize the Commission on the Status of Women. In a correspondence to the UN body, H.E. Robert ‘Bob’ Rae informed, “Following the recent departure of H.E. Gladys Mokhawa from New York,…