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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…

The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) Board of Governors invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the full-time position at the CFBC from May 1, 2021. 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 institution• At 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 functionsa. Enter data into payroll software and process the payrollsb. Generate payslips, social security, bank and deduction letters from…

The St Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) is inviting interested persons to tender for the provision of Cleaning and Janitorial Services at the Deep-Water Port, being Area 1 and Port Zante and Basseterre Ferry Terminal being Area 2 from 1st July 2021 to 1st July 2022. The Cleaning and Janitorial Contractor will be required to: Provide high quality professional cleaning and janitorial services, in accordance with Covid-19 and all other current health protocols and regulations in an efficient manner, to all areas of the interior and exterior of the Seaport Administration Building, Operations Terminal Building, Mechanic Maintenance Building,…

From the Supervisor of Elections. Vol II Issue 14: Political Party?

Charlestown, Nevis, March 18, 2021 – The Nevis Tourism Authority (NTA) hosted a global webinar for the travel trade community on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, to unveil its new promotional video #JustBeNevis, and share information on the destination’s wellness experiences and service providers.Over 280 participants registered for the webinar, a mix of travel advisors and tour operators, with select influencers and media representatives. Attendees came from all regions of the United States and Canada, and from as far away as Brazil, France, Italy, India and Saudi Arabia.“We are thrilled with the response to our webinar, which indicates that there is…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 19, 2021 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): Minister of Foreign Affairs and Aviation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Mark Brantley, joined his Caribbean ministerial colleagues on Thursday, 18th March 2021, to participate virtually in the 10th UK-Caribbean Forum. The meeting, held biennially, was established in the margins of the 1997 CARICOM Heads Of Government Meeting (CHOGM). This forum aims to bring together Ministers from the United Kingdom (UK) and the Caribbean (including British Overseas Territories) at least once every two years to address shared interests and concerns and signal closer cooperation between the UK and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 19, 2021 (SKNIS): In support of the Virtual Assets (Amendment) Bill, 2021, Honourable Wendy Phipps said that when the amendment is compared to the parent legislation, it provides more soundproof of the Government’s objective to ensure that virtual assets and virtual assets markets would be as comprehensively covered as a well-regulated traditional money market asset system that is already prevalent in the region. “It is important and it is progressive given the global trends that are already taking place in terms of the trading of goods and services via the use of these digital currencies and virtual…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 19, 2021 (SKNIS): The passage of the Virtual Assets (Amendment) Bill, 2021, in St. Kitts and Nevis National Assembly on March 18, 2021, has further strengthened the security of the financial system in the twin-island Federation.A virtual asset is described as a digital representation of value that can be digitally traded, or transferred, and can be used for payment or investment purposes.The Bill, moved through the parliament by the Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs, the Honourable Vincent Byron Jr., ensures that the country is in line with the guidelines and the standards…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 19, 2021 (SKNIS): Ryan Phillip, Geologist and Assistant Water Engineer at St. Kitts Water Services Department, said that the Federation does not have a water storage issue, however, there is the matter of inadequate water sources hence the reason why the department is undertaking a well-drilling campaign to locate more water sources to meet the demands of the people. “I don’t think that we have a water storage problem, it is that we have to find more sources of water and we also need to reduce our use of water,” said Mr. Phillip during his March 17…