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There are an estimated 476 million Indigenous Peoples in the world, living across 90 countries, and representing an estimated 7,000 languages and 5,000 different cultures. The Latin America and Caribbean region has one of the largest indigenous populations in the world with an estimated 800 different indigenous populations. Today, CARICOM salutes our Indigenous Peoples, who are integral to our rich tapestry of cultures.We celebrate their distinct attributes and recognize their indigenous knowledge systems. We acknowledge the negative impact of colonialism and the resulting continuing challenges to their development. We remain committed to their further integration and advancement in the region.…

The General Public is hereby advised that the main office of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives will be closed on Monday, August 14th, 2023 to facilitate staff attendance at the funeral service of the late Dr. Lesroy Henry. Please note that only the sale of animal feed at the Department of Agriculture will be accommodated on that day from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. The Ministry apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this temporary closure. Persons are asked to contact the Ministry’s front office at 869-467-1016 or via email at moa@gov.kn for further information.

Basseterre, St. Kitts, (9th August, 2023) – The Ministry of Small Business & Entrepreneurship, the business support arm for the Government, in its quest to help further develop the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise sector (MSME), has planned a Community Business Meeting to take place at the Keys Community Center on August 17th, 2023, commencing at 6:00 pm sharp.This meeting forms part of the Ministry’s strategy to foster the development of the sector. The intention, therefore, is to engage potential and existing entrepreneurs in discussions regarding the successful establishment and/or continued operation of their business venture. Presentations will be made by the…

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Castries – Saint Lucia – 7th August 2023 – The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) will be staging its 95th Board of Directors Meeting virtually, via Microsoft Teams platform, on Wednesday, 9th August 2023 from 9:00 a.m. Interested persons may choose to observe the proceedings of the meeting virtually by registering at https://www.ectel.int/notice-95th-meeting-of-the-ectel-board-of-directors/. On the Agenda are the matters arising out of the minutes from the last meeting held in Saint Lucia in March; as well as opening remarks by the Chairperson of the Board, Ms. Shaniqua Carey-Brown of St. Kitts and Nevis; ECTEL’s workplan for October 2022 to March…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts and Nevis, August 7, 2023 [Ministry of Health] – As a fundamental part of its commitment to infant health and nutrition, the Ministry of Health in St. Kitts and Nevis proudly acknowledged 17 mothers each from every health center across the federation for its ‘Thank a Nursing Mom’ presentations. These individuals received tokens of appreciation for their outstanding support and involvement in promoting and practicing breastfeeding. These presentations are just one element of the Ministry’s comprehensive, ongoing initiative to encourage breastfeeding and education about its importance, directly addressing the knowledge deficiency identified as a major barrier. Breastfeeding has…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 7, 2023 [Ministry of Health] – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has generously donated a vehicle to the Ministry of Health of St. Kitts and Nevis. The official handover took place on Friday, August 4th, 2023, at the Newtown Health Center marking a collaborative effort to improve healthcare accessibility and delivery across the island. The generously donated vehicle, a bus, is earmarked to play an instrumental role in advancing the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), a pivotal initiative aimed at enhancing vaccine outreach activities. This programme will allow for the more efficient transportation of vaccines…

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. On 05 August 2023, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) hosted a sensitisation session for members of the Barbadian Judiciary at the Crane Resort, St Phillip, Barbados. This is the fourth installation of the regional sensitisation series which is being conducted by the Court to facilitate a deeper understanding of the CCJ’s role in protecting the rights under the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) and the referral process. The programme, funded by the European Union through the 11th European Development Fund, aims to raise awareness of the Court’s exclusive and compulsory jurisdiction to…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, August 6, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO) – The Government of Canada announced a significant development in bilateral relations with the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis in July; the granting of a partial visa-free waiver to Kittitians and Nevisians, allowing them to travel to Canada by air for short stays without the need for a visa. This landmark decision is a testament to the strengthening of ties between our two nations and acknowledges the mutual benefits of enhanced people-to-people exchanges, tourism, and business opportunities. Easing travel restrictions for Kittitians and Nevisians fosters greater cultural understanding…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 04, 2023 (SKNIS): Avonelle Butler, a single mother and beneficiary of the Poverty Alleviation Programme (PAP), is strongly encouraging persons who are benefiting from the cash transfer programme to use the funds wisely in care of their household. On the Wednesday (August 02, 2023) edition of the radio and television programme InFocus, Ms. Butler applauded the restructuring and streamlining of the PAP by the government in January 2023, which helped to identify and eliminate many unusual practices. “People were out there getting three and five [payments] who are in the same house and they don’t need…