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If we are to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, in particular the goalof achieving equitable and quality education, we need relevant and innovativepedagogies that prepare the learners of today for the transformation needed by societyin a rapidly changing world. Teachers are one of the pillars on which this transformationdepends.Research has repeatedly found that teachers are the single most important school-levelvariable for improving student outcomes. The centrality of teachers to the future ofeducation was reaffirmed at the United Nations Transforming Education Summit lastyear, culminating in the establishment of the High-Level Panel on the TeachingProfession. This renewed focus on teachers…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, October 4, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO)- Mr. Kiandre Weekes, a remarkable young man who embarked on a journey that took him from selling cupcakes to funding his university education, has reached the pinnacle of academic achievement by becoming the Valedictorian at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados. Impressed by his level of commitment to academic advancement, Prime Minister and Parliamentary Representative for Constituency #8, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew extended a scholarship offer to Mr. Weekes, his constituent and resident of Cayon. “He has done extremely well to be named valedictorian. For our…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 04, 2023 (CABINET SECRETARIAT): Under the leadership of Prime Minister, The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, the Cabinet Ministers convened on Monday, October 2nd, 2023 and made essential decisions to enhance the well-being of our people.The St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party Administration places high importance on enhancing the accessibility, affordability, and quality of early childhood care and education. This emphasis is rooted in undeniable evidence indicating that quality early childhood programmes offer substantial benefits to children, families, communities, and the economy. Notably, children from disadvantaged backgrounds stand to gain the most. Consequently, the Cabinet has given its seal of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (04 October 2023) – The Ministry of Tourism is proud to announce the attendance of Minister of Tourism, Hon. Marsha T. Henderson, at the highly anticipated State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO). This esteemed event is scheduled to take place in the Turks and Caicos Islands from 08 to 13 October 2023.Minister Henderson will join a distinguished panel of the region’s Ministers of Tourism and travel experts where they will engage in thought-provoking discussions on investment and sustainability within the Caribbean tourism sector. Her invaluable insights and expertise in the field will…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 04, 2023 (SKNIS): The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) has congratulated the Government and people of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis on its 40th anniversary of Independence. In a congratulatory message transmitted through the Embassy of Eastern Caribbean States in Brussels, Georges Rebelo Pinto CHIKOTI, Secretary-General of the OACPS said: “On behalf of the Organisation of Africa, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and on my personal behalf, I have the pleasure to extend to you my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 04, 2023 (SKNIS): As part of the ongoing activities to observe Pesticides Awareness Week (October 02-05), a pivotal stakeholder consultation was held on Tuesday, October 03, 2023, at the Department of Agriculture Conference Room at La Guerite.With the local theme “Understanding Pesticide Labels,” the event aimed to foster deeper understanding, collaborative solutions, and broader awareness around the safe use and importance of accurately interpreting pesticide labels.Jeanelle Kelly, the Director of Agriculture, facilitated the gathering which witnessed the participation of a diverse group of stakeholders. The attendees included farmers, who play a crucial role in the practical application…

San Jose, 3 October 2023 (IICA) – Addressing her fellow agricultural colleagues of countries of the Americas, the Minister of Climate Change and Environment of the United Arab Emirates, Mariam Bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri, maintained that food systems and agriculture must be a top priority in the fight against climate change, for the benefit of the millions of farmers around the world and the millions of people suffering from hunger.The Emirati minister delivered her message via a video that was projected at the Headquarters of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) in San Jose, Costa Rica.Almheiri was among…

The UWI Alumni Association St. Kitts Nevis Chapter is pleased to announce that nominations for this year’s recipient of the prestigious Pelican Award are now open. This year will mark the seventh time that the Award is being conferred in St. Kitts and Nevis. The Pelican Award is the highest honour that the Association can bestow upon an alumnus. The recipient must be a graduate of The University of the West Indies who has excelled in his/her chosen field and has had major positive national, regional or international impact or who has contributed significantly to the development of the University or…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, 4th October 2023 (NEMA): Acting on the advice of the Management of the NEOC, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has issued an Official All-Clear notice as of 6:00am. There is no longer a major threat of storm force winds from Tropical Storm Philippe at this point, however, there may be some lingering moisture in the atmosphere from the tropical disturbance. Residents are asked to exercise caution while traversing on the road network, and to pay close attention to areas prone to flash flooding and landslides. Residents are also reminded to refrain from parking in known…

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT Basseterre, St. Kitts, 03rd October, 2023 (NEMA): Given the current weather conditions, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis to close government offices early today as of 12 pm (Tuesday, 03 October, 2023). The Government has agreed and the private sector is being advised to do the same. The weather forecast for St. Kitts and Nevis indicates it will be cloudy to overcast with showers and thunderstorms as Tropical Storm Philippe continues to affect the area. The National Disaster Coordinator, Abdias Samuel, explained that the St. Kitts and Nevis Meteorological …