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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 15, 2023 (SKNIS) – Members of the Federal Cabinet concluded their visits to schools and educational institutions across St. Kitts on Thursday, September 14 with stops at the various secondary schools and the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC). The excitement surrounding the Federation’s Independence Anniversary, as well as having the opportunity to interact with the leaders of the Government, was truly evident among the primary, secondary and tertiary school students at each stop during the series of visits. The Government Ministers’ visits to schools have been a longstanding tradition during the annual Independence celebrations. The Federation of St.…

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – On 24 August 2023, the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) released preliminary May/June 2023 examination results to candidates. Following the release of results schools, ministries, and candidates are given the opportunity to query their results, as we understand that candidates may have questions about their grades. CXC® has an established policy in place for candidates to query Ungraded or Absent results as well as to submit requests to have a script reviewed. The deadline for submission of queries and review requests is 22 September 2023. Once the query and review processes are completed, final results are issued to…

Project:Global Biodiversity Framework Early Action SupportTitle:National Project AssociateContract TypeNational Personnel Services Agreement (N-PSA)Level:NPSA-7Link to the VA:LINKJob Requisition:12556Agency:UNDPBureau:RBLACDuty Station:St. Kitts & NevisClosing Date:21 September 2023(11:59 P.M. New York, USA)Posting Type:External All qualified candidates are invited to apply for the position. UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at CFBC: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Summary: The Administrative Assistant shall be responsible for administrative responsibilities that support the administration, faculty, staff and students of CFBC. The function of the Administrative Assistant is to contribute to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the College. This role of Administrative Assistant III requires the ability to manage complex tasks and prioritize work in support of the President. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Personal Characteristics: Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience: Please be advised that salary is commensurate with qualifications…

The NOC of St Kitts and Nevis continues to provide opportunities for exposure, experience and training to athletes, administrators, coaches, and sports officials. The latest recipient of such an opportunity was Ms Meritzer Williams, a Sports Officer attached to the Department of Sports who recently returned from St Vincent and the Grenadines where she participated in a 2-day Women Leadership Through Sport For All workshop. This was organized by the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC), in collaboration with the International Association of Sport for All (TAFISA) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). Ms Williams,…

Ministry of Information, Communication, Technology and Posts Job DescriptionJob Title: Software EngineerWork Location: National ICT Center, C.A.P. Southwell Industrial SiteDivision/Department: Department of TechnologyReports to: Director [✓] Full-time [ ] Part-timeDescription of Post: The Software Engineer’s role is to define, develop, test, analyze, and maintain new software applications in support of the achievement of business requirements identified by the Ministry. This includes writing, coding, testing, and analyzing software programs and applications. The Programmer will also research, design, document, and modify software specifications throughout the production life cycle. Duties and Responsibilities for the post include but are not limited to the following: Strategy & Planning 1. Collaborate with developers,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 15, 2023 (SKN Commission for UNESCO): During the course of one year, St. Kitts and Nevis has negotiated some eight substantive capacity-building projects with the UN specialised agency, UNESCO, for direct implementation across the Federation. The projects, now supported by UNESCO funding of over $290,000, cover some of the key flagship areas of UNESCO’s technical mandate: cultural heritage, education, water policy and biodiversity. After a recent update from the Hon. Minister of Education, and Deputy Prime Minister, Geoffrey Hanley, the secretary-general of the St. Kitts and Nevis National Commission for UNESCO, Ms. Dorothy Warner, noted “The National Commission has been…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 14, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Financial Times, in its seventh CBI Index, has rated the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme of St. Kitts and Nevis as the best option in the investment migration industry worldwide, “due to its longevity and excellent management”.The CBI Index provides a comprehensive, data-driven analysis of the world’s active citizenship by investment programmes by examining their attributes under nine pillars, namely: Standard of Living, Freedom of Movement, Minimum Investment Outlay, Mandatory Travel or Residence, Citizenship Timeline, Ease of Processing, Due Diligence, Family, and Certainty of Product.In the September 2023 report, St. Kitts and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 14, 2023 (SKNIS): Anticipation is building for Sunday’s (September 17, 2023) National Service of Gratitude and Gospel Concert when individuals across St. Kitts and Nevis will pause to thank God for His grace and mercy over the past 40 years of nationhood. The service will be held at the Conaree Playing Field starting at 4 p.m. It will feature the Sugar Hill String Band, Blessed Ogbum. Shekinah Dance Ministry, the National Choir and more. Pastor Renecia Huggins of the St. Paul’s Wesleyan Holiness Church will deliver the word. The concert immediately follows the service. Venelle Powell, Blestina,…

LOUISIANA, USA, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 (PMO)- The citizens and residents of Saint Kitts and Nevis are set to benefit tremendously from a newly struck alliance between the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis and Southern University (SU) in Louisiana, United States (US). After months of discussions and extensive preparations spearheaded by Her Excellency Dr. Hadiya Claxton, Special Envoy for Investment, Development, and International Business Relations; the Government is delivering the most affordable university programme to have ever been made available to the Federation.Following a comprehensive tour of the Baton Rouge campus, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Federation and SU was signed…