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March 4, 2023, BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Fast and just. These are the foremost principles which must underpin the renewable energy (RE) transition in the Caribbean, asserts President of the Caribbean Development Bank, Dr Hyginus ‘Gene’ Leon. Speaking this week to scores of energy sector stakeholders from across the Region at the start of the Bank’s Regional Regulatory ASERT 2030 (Accelerated Sustainable Energy and Resilience Transition 2030) Dialogue, Dr Leon flagged the slow pace of RE implementation in the Caribbean and the urgency of the moment. “…The pace and scale of the implementation of renewable energy in the Caribbean has been unacceptably slow, with an average annual…

The Caribbean’s Premier Electric Solutions Provider Releases its 2023 Events Line-UpCastries, St. Lucia, March 1st, 2023: On the heels of a successful return to face-to-face events in2022, the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC), announces its 2023Calendar of Events, which will deliver even greater value for attendees. This year’s event lineupfeatures virtual, in-person and hybrid events, catering to a variety of attendees, across a widespectrum of geographical locations and professional/business development aspirations. CARILEC’S hallmark leadership event, the Chief Executive Officers’ and Leadership Conferencewill be co-hosted with member utility, Consorcio Energetico Punta Cana (CEPM), in theDominican Republic, Punta Cana, in May…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 08, 2023 (SKNIS): The Parks and Beaches Unit, which plays an important role in maintaining the beauty and attractiveness of St. Kitts and Nevis for its citizens and residents, as well as visitors to the destination, has successfully transitioned to the Ministry of Environment, said Senator, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke during Parliament on Tuesday, March 07, 2023. “I should confirm that the Parks and Beaches Unit has comfortably transitioned to the Ministry of Environment, having moved from the Ministry of Public health,” said Dr. Clarke. “Parks and Beaches Unit is our ground game so to speak as it…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 07, 2023 (SKNIS): Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, announced in Parliament on Tuesday, March 07, 2023, that plans for the merger of the Estridge Primary School in Mansion and the Edgar T. Morris Primary School in Tabernacle have been finalized. “I am happy to report to this Honourable House that we have the designs for the merger. Remember we indicated that we are merging the Estridge and Edgar T. Morris Primary Schools – they are merging come September,” said Education Minister Dr. Hanley. The site of the new school will…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 07, 2023 (National Assembly of Saint Christopher and Nevis): Honourable Members of the National Assembly lent their support to global gender parity during Tuesday’s Sitting (March 7, 2023) of the National Assembly. During her Announcements, Speaker the Hon. Lanein Blanchette took the opportunity to address members of the House and the wider public on gender equity. The Sitting, which came on the eve of International Women’s Day, celebrated globally on March 8th, also saw a bipartisan show of support for gender parity with members across both benches donning hues and accents of purple. International Women’s Day is…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 07, 2023 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is gearing up to launch its housing initiative with the construction of 600 homes in the first instance. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Housing and Human Settlement, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, made a statement in the National Assembly on March 07, 2023, outlining the government’s intention to begin construction. “Six hundred homes will be constructed. I’m not talking about next year, I am talking about starting in a few weeks,” Dr. Hanley stated. He noted that a model home will first be constructed so that…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 07, 2023 (SKNIS): The Nurses and Midwives (Registration) (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which was passed in Federal Parliament on Tuesday, March 07 was strongly supported by the Senior Minister and Parliamentary Representative for St. Christopher Six (6), the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas. Dr. Douglas, who was also the Seconder of the Bill, reiterated the point made by the Mover of the Bill, Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew that “registration of professionals is of very critical importance.” “The nurses, of course, being professional people, are expected to conduct themselves in the pursuit…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 07, 2023 (SKNIS) – With the support of the majority of the Members of Parliament, the Nurses and Midwives (Registration) (Amendment) Bill, 2023, was read a second time and passed in the National Assembly on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.The Nurses and Midwives (Registration) Act provides for the establishment of a Nursing and Midwives Council, which should maintain a Register of nurses and midwives and a Roll of Nursing Assistants, who satisfy the conditions for admission to the Register. The legislation also provides for the Certification of registration, staff and expenses, the protection of members of the Council,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 07, 2023 (SKNIS): Scores of persons who were behind in paying their mortgages to the National Housing Corporation (NHC) have heeded the call to negotiate a payment plan that would supply funds necessary for the Corporation to reinvest into new housing initiatives. The original call for persons to be responsible for meeting their monthly mortgage commitments was made in December 2022 by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Housing and Human Settlement, the Honourable Geoffrey Hanley. At that time, some $12 million were outstanding to NHC. During the March 07, 2023, Sitting of the National Assembly,…

The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the National Audit Office wishes to invite suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Executive Officer.The successful candidate will be responsible for reporting to the Director of Audit and providing high-quality executive personal assistance and administrative support to the Director of Audit.Duties and Responsibilities: Minimum Qualifications and Experience: Knowledge & Skills:In addition to the requirements above, the post holder must have the following skills: Salary: (K28- K32) ($49, 308 – $57, 228) per annumApplications must be accompanied by:·         Letter of Application·         Curriculum Vitae·         Police Record·         Official academic certificates, transcripts and other relevant documents (certified copies)·         Two (2)…