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Washington, DC, May 29, 2023 (PAHO)- While the percentage of the population using tobacco in the Americas declined from 28% to 16.3% between 2000 and 2020, novel products and misleading information from the tobacco industry, especially targeting young people, threaten to undo those gains. On the eve of World No Tobacco Day (31 May), the Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, called for effective policies to protect young people. “The tobacco industry and its allies do not rest. Currently, they spread a lot of misleading information that promotes, especially among young people, the use of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco…

Panama City, 29 May 2023 (IICA). Regional agriculture authorities and researchers meeting in Panama agreed that bioinputs are a tool to boost sustainable productivity in agriculture in the Americas, given that they contribute to overall health, generate new economic opportunities in rural areas, as well as increase decarbonization, environmental sustainability and climate resilience. The first Pan-American Bioinputs Forum: Perspectives and Opportunities for a Growing Subsector took place in the Panamanian capital, to address the challenges and benefits of biological raw materials, in view of the need to create more sustainable agrifood systems in the Americas, equipped to produce more and better food…

Friday, May 26, 2023 — The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will observe its 42nd Anniversary on June 18, 2023, under the theme ‘Vision.Integration.Sustainability.Progress.’ In commemoration of this milestone, the OECS Commission will celebrate with a calendar of activities throughout the month of June. The 42nd Anniversary Celebrations will highlight the achievements, progress and aspirations of the OECS, and will also recognize the commitment and dedication of its eleven (11) Member States, as well as its partners and stakeholders. The calendar of activities is aimed at ensuring that every OECS Citizen has the opportunity to get involved. The highlight of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts May 27, 2023 [Ministry of Health] — The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Joseph N France General Hospital Blood Bank, wishes to remind the public about the importance of blood donation and urges individuals to find the time to give back to our community. Although our blood bank currently maintains an adequate supply, it is crucial to ensure a consistent and reliable source of blood for patients in need. Blood donation is a selfless act that directly impacts the lives of those facing medical emergencies, undergoing surgical procedures, or managing chronic illnesses. To facilitate the blood donation…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, May 26, 2023 [Press Secretary, PMO] – Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew received a courtesy call from His Excellency Ahmed Agil Al Khateeb, Minister of Tourism for Saudi Arabia and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), and his delegation during the afternoon of Thursday 25th May. Also at the meeting were the Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Deputy Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis; Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs et. al; Hon. Konris Maynard, Minister of Public Infrastructure, Energy and…

(Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 25, 2023):The Department of Agriculture, St. Kitts welcomed its new Veterinarian, Dr. Kofi Sylvester on Wednesday, 24th May 2023. Dr. Sylvester immediately assumes the role of Veterinary Officer in the Veterinary Services Unit. He was born on the island of Tobago, the sister Isle of the twin island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The second of two children, Dr. Sylvester’s love for agriculture began in his early years while spending time with his father who worked as an agricultural foreman at the island’s Farm School.His love for medicine was nurtured as he pursued secondary level education…

The Ministry of Ecclesiastical and Faith-based Affairs in collaboration with the St. Kitts Christian Council and the St. Kitts Evangelical Association invites the public to a special service of intercession for God’s mercies and protection as the start of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season approaches. The service will be held on Thursday, June 01, 2023, at 5 p.m. at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Molineux Extension. All are encouraged to make a special effort to attend.

The Ministry of Health, Government of St. Kitts and Nevis invites Professional Security Services businesses or companies to submit a tender to deliver first class security service at the Joseph N. France General Hospital. The Joseph N. France General Hospital is the Federation’s leading public healthcare institution providing healthcare services to the citizens and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis.ELIGIBILITY & SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: The detailed RFP, outlining the scope of works and requirements, will be available as of Tuesday 30th May 2023. To request a copy, interested persons may email: glenroy.blanchette@gov.kn PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, JNFFront DeskGovernment Headquarters,Church Street St. Kitts The…

The Ministry of Health, Government of St. Kitts and Nevis invites Professional Security Services businesses or companies to submit a tender to deliver first class security service at the Joseph N. France General Hospital. The Joseph N. France General Hospital is the Federation’s leading public health care institution providing health care services to the citizens and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis. ELIGIBILITY & SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: The detailed RFP, outlining the scope of works and requirements, will be available as of Tuesday 30th May 2023. To request a copy, interested persons may email: glenroy.blanchette@gov.kn PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, JNF…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, May 26, 2023 (Department of Technology): Two officers from the Department of Technology, Mr. Julian Berry, Cyber Security Analyst, and Mr. Kevin Liddie, Systems Administrator are currently participating in an Information Security Policy Workshop taking place in Taiwan during the period May 24th to June 6 th, 2023. In this workshop, Taiwan’s policies on information security, its experiences in strengthening data protection against evolving cyber threats and risks, as well as its views on cybersecurity trends will be shared. The objectives to be derived include increased awareness on information security, identification of the logic and attack patterns of…