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St. John’s, Antigua, 29 May 2024 The Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke commends Mr. Tchaikouski York for his work at the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4). “At SIDS4 we wanted to ensure that the youth were given a seat directly at the table so that their voices and experiences could be shared and amplified. I am so proud of Mr. Tchaikouski York, our Youth Representative from the Department of Youth Empowerment (and a past Geography student of mine), who showed up and out in his engagements at the SIDS Global Children and Youth Action Summit and of…

St. John’s, Antigua, 29 May 2024 Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, the Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke deepens engagement and enhances collaboration through a series of bilateral meetings undertaken in the margins of the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) in Antigua and Barbuda. SID4 takes place from 27-30 May 2024. The Minister first met with technical leads for Campaign for Nature, a global campaign established to conserve 30% of the earth’s land and ocean through protected areas by 2030, which is more commonly referred to as the 30×30 Agenda. The dialogue with…

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) received a significant boost to its crime-fighting capabilities with the generous donation of crime scene processing supplies by the Regional Security System (RSS) and the CARICOM ImplementationAgency for Crime and Security (CARICOM IMPACS). The donation ceremony took place on May 28th, 2024, marking a milestone in enhancing the forensic capabilities of theRSCNPF. During the ceremony, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security expressed gratitude to Major Kerry Waterman, Director of Policing and RiskManagement at RSS, and Dr. Andre Clarke, Chief of Operations – Intelligence at CARICOM IMPACS, for their…

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) established by the CARICOM Heads of Government, is seeking suitably qualified individuals to fill the below mentioned post for Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) – Connect Project – The Transferal of the CBSI-Connect Platform to CARICOM IMPACS CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST,  CBSI-CONNECT PROJECT   OPEN TO CARICOM NATIONALS  OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT The core objectives of the project are as follows: 1. To enhance the administrative management and technical capacity at CARICOM IMPACS to manage the CBSI-Connect platform and its related programme assets. 2. To enhance regional capacity to promote and…

St. John’s, Antigua, 28 May 2024 “No one country can survive while the rest of the Caribbean disappears”. Profound words delivered by the Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action, and Constituency Empowerment in her presentation at a roundtable on “Nature Based Coastal Resilience in Caribbean SIDS”. The event, organized by the Ministry of Climate Resilience, Environment and Renewable Energy of Grenada in collaboration with key partners such as the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), Fugro and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) was geared towards addressing the importance of sustainably protecting the Caribbean’s natural resources…

Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan) (29th May 2024) – Saint Kitts and Nevis’ Ambassador to the Republic of China (Taiwan), His Excellency Donya L. Francis, had the pleasure of paying a courtesy call on the head of the Yunlin County Government, Magistrate Chang Li-Shan, today 29th May 2024. The meeting underscored the importance of strengthening collaboration between Saint Kitts and Nevis and Yunlin County in the western region of Taiwan. Ambassador Francis and Magistrate Chang exchanged ideas for cooperation in various fields such as education, innovation, agriculture, people empowerment, and cultural exchanges. “The Embassy and the people and government of…

St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda (28th May 2024) – The Rt Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saint Kitts and Nevis, continues robust engagement at SIDS4 in Antigua. On the second day of the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4), Dr. Denzil Douglas, alongside Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew, actively participated in several high-level meetings and bilateral discussions. They both attended the High-Level Meeting on Mobilization of Resources for SIDS Side Event which focused on marshalling resources for Small Island Developing States. Subsequently, Dr. Douglas conducted several bilateral meetings with Development Partners beginning with…

Washington D.C. (Tuesday May 28, 2024) In her capacity of Chair of the Inter American Committee for Integral Development (CIDI) of the OAS, Ambassador Jacinth Henry-Martin, the Permanent Representative of Saint Kitts and Nevis to this hemispheric body convened the 5th Regular Meeting of CIDI to address thetopic “The Role of Connectivity and Technology in Confronting the Climate Crisis.” As the federation begins preparations for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the Permanent Mission of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the OAS facilitated an avenue for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to pose critical questions on the use of technology…

(MOA, Basseterre, St. Kitts, MAY 29TH, 2024):  The Plant Quarantine unit at the Department of Agriculture has been closely monitoring the recent outbreak of a disease affecting mango trees on the island. We understand the significant impact this issue has on local agriculture, and we are making every effort to identify the cause and develop an effective treatment plan. Our team of plant health experts has been working diligently to diagnose the disease affecting the mango trees. Initial assessments indicate that the symptoms are consistent with anthracnose, a fungal disease that can severely impact mango fruit production and quality. However…

The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities; Domestic Transport wishes to invite suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Laboratory Technician at the Public Works Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for going to job sites, conducting soil and other construction materials testing. Perform visual inspections of soils. Return samples to the office for laboratory testing. Report data in an accurate, complete, timely, and understandable fashion in accordance with applicable testing procedures. Duties and Responsibilities: Minimum Qualifications and Experience: Knowledge & Skills: In addition to the requirements above, the post…