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Regional Workshops with industry experts provide extensive knowledge and practical lessons for better production 19 April 2023 – Bridgetown, Barbados – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with The Ministries of Agriculture in Grenada, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Lucia and the University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus (UWI), successfully hosted three national workshops on “Cost-Effective Risk Management Options for Agriculture and Livelihoods”. The workshops provided practical recommendations for sustainable soil and livestock management in the countries as a response to the cascading effects of the ongoing global crises, including the…

Washington, DC, 20 April, 2023 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, calls on countries to urgently step-up routine vaccination programs as the risk of disease outbreaks in the Americas reaches a 30-year high due to a decline in vaccination coverage. While the Americas was the first region in the world to eliminate polio in 1994 and has historically been a world leader in disease control and elimination, “national immunization programs have suffered numerous setbacks over the last decade,” Dr. Barbosa said during a media briefing today. Inadequate sustainable financing for immunization and an increase in vaccine…

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Today, the Caribbean Court of Justice joins the people of Jamaica in mourning the passing of Mr Justice Lensley Wolfe, who served as the Chief Justice of Jamaica from 1996-2007. Chief Justice Wolfe will always be remembered for his tireless work ethic, integrity and forthrightness. His contribution to Jamaican and indeed, Caribbean jurisprudence is well-known among members of the legal fraternity throughout the region and even further afield. His opinions were well-reasoned, clear, down-to-earth, and practical. I am grateful for the opportunity to have benefitted from his wisdom and experience on several occasions. Additionally, his…

UNESCO and the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights at the Faculty of Law, University of Oxford, will soon be launching a new version of a global multilingual Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) for judicial actors on the international and regional standards on freedom of expression and the safety of journalists. The course, which will be available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Portuguese, will build on the successful UNESCO-Bonavero Institute MOOC on freedom of expression which was delivered in English in 2021. We, therefore, invite you to join a global audience of over 25,500 judicial actors already trained on these issues, by registering to this new…

The RSCNPF received the report of a boating incident occurring just off the coast of Nevis. Investigations have since revealed that Ishmael Hanley, a 58-year old Jessups Village resident, has succumbed to injuries inflicted by the propeller of a passing boat. The report stated that at approximately 13:45 (1:45pm) today, a boat bearing the name ‘Point Proven’ belonging to the company, Islander Water Sports, was near the Nevis coast and travelling towards the Four Seasons Resort on Nevis. On board were two (2) crew members, seven (7) guests, and the captain. While at an approximate distance of five minutes off…

BASSETERRE (20th April, 2023): Tonight the St. Kitts Musical Festival will team up with the popular Swing Restaurant and Bar in Cayon, to bring you a fun night of Karaoke where you will have a chance to win tickets to the 25th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival, 22-24 June, 2023. Swing will be hosting a special Karaoke TONIGHT starting at 7pm and all you have to do is sing a song by any of the artistes on this year’s stellar line-up to enter a draw to win Music Festival tickets. Swing Restaurant and Bar is one of the top Karaoke…

The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College ‘ Authors’ Round Table Event Brings Together Top Literary Minds!A group of acclaimed authors will come together for an Authors’Round Table event on Monday, 24th April 2023 at the C B C Poinciana Conference Room, Burdon Street, to discuss their latest works, writing processes, and the state of the literary industry. The event will feature a panel of authors who have all released books in various genres. The panelists will share their insights on the creative process, the challenges and joys of writing, and their experiences in the publishing world. The event will be moderated…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, 19th April, 2023 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) – In the wake of the highly anticipated 2023 Diplomatic Week celebrations, His Excellency Anders Bengtcén, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden accredited to Saint Kitts and Nevis, paid a courtesy call on the Rt. Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs et al. During discussions, the Ambassador noted the excellent relationship between Saint Kitts and Nevis and Sweden, particularly within the multilateral arena. Through this medium, Sweden has contributed significantly towards the region’s fight against climate change. To this, the Honourable Minister used the opportunity to thank Sweden for its ongoing…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 19, 2023 (SKNIS): Two stalled construction projects will be restarted by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis after years of abandonment. The two projects in question are the new Police Training Complex at Lime Kiln Commercial Development and the new Government Printery at Church Street. A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Police Training Complex, which was dubbed as a modern Multi-purpose Security Training Centre was held in January 2014. The European Union provided more than $10 million dollars to the project. A steel frame for the 38,741-square-foot facility was erected, with blocks running up to a…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 19, 2023 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to pursue several capital projects aimed at transforming the Federation into a sustainable island state, as well as implementing strategies to deliver economic growth. One major project involves the improvement of the Federation’s infrastructure such as roads, electricity, technology, water and sanitation. This was outlined by Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, during a special interview on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, with members of the media dubbed “The Roundtable.” “Infrastructural development – that is why we are moving to have our massive housing programme rolled…