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Community Notice The Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID) invites interested persons to apply for scholarships to study in Mexico. The scholarships are offered to persons who are interested in studying for a specialization, master’s degree or doctorate, conducting graduate or post-doctoral research or taking part in an undergraduate or graduate level academic programme. The deadline for receipt of application is Friday, September 23, 2016. Applicants should note that the entire scholarship process must be done at the Mexican Embassy in his or her country. For more information on the above mentioned scholarship opportunity, kindly visit http://www.gob.mx/cms/uploads/attachment/file/114009/Mexican_Government_International_Scholarships.pdf. Persons can also contact the…

PAHO/WHO Urges Caribbean Residents to get their Vaccines up-to-date for Vaccination Week of the Americas 2014 The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization’s Office for Caribbean Program Coordination (PAHO/WHO CPC) is urging Caribbean residents to continue to prevent death, illness and disability in the region by ensuring that they are appropriately vaccinated. This advice has been issued on the approach of the 12th Vaccination Week in the Americas, which takes place from April 28 to May 3, 2014, and to coincide with World Immunization Week, running from April 24 to April 30, 2014. While acknowledging that the Caribbean has…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 30, 2014 (SKNIS): The stories of young people and how they touch lives will be showcased on Saturday (May 03) when the St. Kitts-based recipients of last year’s 25 Most Remarkable Teen Awards creatively present details of their volunteer service. The Sir Cecil Jacobs Auditorium at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank is the venue for the event which will see presentations grouped in thematic format and portrayed using exciting visuals and other expressive forms. Chereca Weaver, Senior Youth Officer in the Department of Youth Empowerment said the imagination of the audience will be stimulated. “There is…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 25, 2014 (SKNIS): The St. Paul’s Daycare and Preschool Center was officially opened on Friday (April 25) and has already been dubbed by education officials as “a center of excellence” for the youth of St. Paul’s and its surrounding communities. The state-of-the-art facility was built to the tune of EC $3.2 million and US $1 million which was contributed by the Republic of China (Taiwan) to ensure that the children in the community receive a high quality education. Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas stated at the opening ceremony that the Government is paying…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 01, 2014 (SKNIS): Participants of the People Employment Programme (PEP) in Nevis are displaying a renewed sense of commitment in their work having been inspired by their recent interaction with Prime Minister the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas at a social event. Kurlyn Jones, manager of the Nevis programme, expressed that PEP workers are still sharing their engaging experience with the Prime Minister at a cocktail reception at the Nevis Performing Arts Center. It was attended by PEP participants, employers and other stakeholders. “Our PEP participants have experienced an increased sense of optimism after the Prime…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 25, 2014 (SKNIS): A two member team from the Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI) conducted a fact finding mission at the Basseterre High School (BHS) earlier this week to assess further plans to increase the safety of the school. The team’s visit consisted of a ‘walk through’ of both campuses, interviews with staff and students of the school and a meeting with Government officials and other stakeholders. CARIRI praised the Ministry of Education for the extensive work which was carried out on the school such as the replacement of ceilings and roof, refurbishment of laboratories, cleaning and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 29, 2014 (SKNIS): The Royal St. Kitts Beach Resort Group of Companies officially presented a new female barracks and tailor shop to the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) on Tuesday (April 29). Senior government officials and top ranking personnel from various security agencies attended the official opening of the new De Zen House, located at the Police Training Complex. Assistant Commissioner of Police Ian Queeley said this was a significant occasion. “This building … goes a long way to build capacity within the organization,” he stated. “This is something that is indeed critical…