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Tropical Storm Bret INFORMATION NOTE No. 1 AS OF 8:00 PM ON JUNE 21, 2023 Synopsis on Tropical Storm Bret LOCATION 13.4 N 54.6 W about 330 miles (530 km) East of Barbados MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS 65 mph (100 km/h) PRESENT MOVEMENT West or 280 degrees at 15 mph (24 km/h) MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE 1000 mb (29.53 inches) A TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR… • Saint Lucia A TROPICAL STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR… • Barbados • Dominica • St. Vincent and the Grenadines Caribbean Institute For Meteorology And Hydrology (CIMH) Analysis Disclaimer: The CIMH provides special…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 21, 2023 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)- The Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs; International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Economic Development and Investment, is currently in the US Capital, Washington, D.C. attending the 53rd Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS). He is accompanied by H.E. V.Sherry Tross, High Commissioner of St.Kitts and Nevis to Canada and Ambassador to Mexico and Panama, Mrs. Sonia Boddie-Thompson, Interim Representative to the OAS, Ms. Shanelle Simmonds, Alternate Representative to the OAS and Ms. Jamela Davis, Foreign Service Officer. The 53rd OAS General Assembly…

INVITATION TO TENDER Reference #: MOA003/2023 Date: 14th June 2023 Tender Title: Purchase of an Industrial Ice Machine The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis through the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources, and Co-operatives is pleased to submit a tender for the purchase of an Industrial Ice Machine for the Dieppe Bay Fisheries Complex, as per the specifications outlined in the tender notice. 1. Scope of Work: The scope of work for this tender includes the purchase and installation of a high capacity industrial ice machine at the Dieppe Bay Fisheries Complex. The machine should meet the following specifications:…

CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, June 22, 2023: The Caribbean is uniquely placed to bridge solutions between international communities and chart a pathway forward in pioneering innovative finance approaches on climate change, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, (UNFCCC) Mr. Simon Stiell has said. Mr. Stiell was speaking as he delivered the 2023 William G. Demas Memorial Lecture at the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) 53rd Annual Meeting in St Lucia on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. The thematic emphasis of the Lecture came against the background of the Region’s ongoing challenges with mobilising financing to address the accelerating effects of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 21, 2023 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Rt. Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, today participated in the Third Meeting of the CARICOM-Canada Foreign Ministers’ Group which was held on the margins of the 53rd Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS). The meeting, which was co-chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, Hon. Mélanie Joly, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica and Chair of COFCOR, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson-Smith, focused on priority areas of collaboration between CARICOM and Canada, including climate…

CASTRIES, Saint Lucia, June 21, 2023: Canada’s Minister of International Development, the Honourable Harjit Sajjan is the new Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). Minister Sajjan, who succeeds Saint Lucian Prime Minister, the Honourable Phillip Pierre, accepted the mantel at the closing ceremony of the Bank’s 53rd Annual Meeting held today in Saint Lucia. The incoming Chairman signalled that “partnership and inclusion” are principles he will champion, and said Canada remains committed to working in close partnership with the Caribbean on climate resilience, economic growth, and responsive governance. “Much of our work together will also be…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 21, 2023 (SKNIS): Senator, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, said that the Smoking (Designated Area) Bill, 2023, which was successfully passed in the Federal Parliament on June 20, falls in line with several United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those that promote health, justice, and human rights among others. “Madam Speaker, this Bill is about justice, peace and the rule of law. When it comes to smoking in designated spaces and Rastafarian rights, it is about justice,” said Dr. Clarke. “Agenda 20/30 of the Sustainable Development Goals speaks to leaving no one behind – this…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 21, 2023 (SKNIS): Deputy Prime Minister and Minister with responsibility for Ecclesiastical and Faith-Based Affairs, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley apologized to the Rastafarian community for years of societal oppression and religious persecution that they have suffered throughout the history of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. “Apologies without actions are of no use to anyone. Our action today in moving for a safe passage of this Bill is one of the many steps this government plans to take to make things right for our Rasta brothers and sisters, elders and empresses,” said Dr. Hanley during…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs et al invites the public to the online course, Multi-Camera Production for Virtual Studio (MCP) for Virtual Studio (CODE:CM23PEM-03). The modality of course being offered is “in-person”. The organisers will cover accommodation, meals, and return airfare costs, and provide a daily allowance for participants. It is slated to be held over the period 19-27 October, 2023, and targets mid and senior-level government officials involved in the maritime industry or related government agencies, departments and organisations. Interested individuals must complete the attached Application and Recommendation forms, and submit them along with a copy of their passport (all pages and coloured), passport-sized photo (3.5cm x 5cm & against a…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, June 21, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis passed a suite of legislation in the National Assembly on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, all with the intention of creating a more inclusive society in the twin island Federation, which respects the rights and freedoms of all citizens and residents.The four bills passed were the Smoking (Designated Areas) Bill, 2023 and the Drugs (Prevention and Abatement of the Misuse and Abuse of Drugs) (Amendment) Bill, 2023, both of which were moved by Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, and the Rastafari Rights Recognition Bill, 2023 and the Freedom of Conscience (Cannabis)…