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The event was part of the 2023 APIA Conference Series and was organized with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA). This online conference was followed by over one hundred agricultural engineers and other professionals from 23 countries in the region. From right to left: Manuel Otero, IICA Director General. Daniel Werner, Director of the Department of Foreign Relations and International Cooperation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Israel. Kleber Santos, President of the Confederation of Agricultural Engineers of Brazil. Octavio Pérez, APIA President. Mario Lubetkin, Deputy Director General and Regional Representative of the FAO for…

The Ministry of Information, Communications, and Technology invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the post of Digital Development Officer at the Department of Technology. Applicants must possess an Associate Degree in the field of Computer Science or a related discipline as well as an Associate Degree in any discipline of the physical/life sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Geography). Applications should be sent to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology, P. O. Box 186, National ICT Centre, #3 C. A. Paul Southwell Industrial Site, Basseterre, St. Kitts. The application deadline is March 15, 2023.

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 03, 2023 (SKNIS): Empowering women is critical to the health and social growth of families, communities and countries. With this in mind, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, Minister of State responsible for Social Development and Gender Affairs said that when women are empowered, the entire nation benefits. During her appearance on the debut edition of “Infocus”, the new SKNIS Television and Radio Programme on Wednesday, March 01, 2023, Minister Phillip reflected on the well-known African Proverb “If you educate a man, you educate an individual. But if you educate a woman, you educate a nation. ” “That is…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 03, 2023 (SKNIS): Plans to develop a robust National Health Insurance system in St. Kitts and Nevis are advancing but will not be finalized without public consultation. Universal healthcare, as it is commonly called is a priority for the government, with Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, heading up efforts to make healthcare more accessible in the twin-island Federation. He referenced his medical background and noted that most persons will suffer a catastrophic illness during their lives and will either die or require prolonged care. “I see it all the time,” the…

In an effort to help sustain farmers’ livelihoods and improve their access to essential feedsupply and agricultural inputs, the Department of Agriculture is embarking on a storage shedexpansion project in LaGuerite, St. Kitts. In a brief interview with the Media and Communication in the Ministry of Agriculture,Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives, Jeanelle Kelly, Acting Director at theDepartment of Agriculture provided an update on the ongoing expansion project and explainedhow the availability of feed was affected. She said, “We would have recognized that feed has become an issue in terms of the frequencyand consistency and what we would have learned is…

Following sharply on the heels of two UNESCO technical expert study-visits andcapitalizing on the arrival of Ambassador to UNESCO, H.E. David Doyle, to thefederation, the St. Kitts and Nevis UNESCO Secretariat convened a meeting of theNational Commission on Wednesday 1st March, 2023. The meeting was held at the RedCross Building at Horsford Road, Basseterre, and chaired by Project Officer, Mrs. ShirmelDore-Henry. The Hon. Minister for Education Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, who oversees the UNESCO portfoliowas in attendance to meet and greet the members of the commission. The PermanentDelegate to UNESCO in Paris, Ambassador David Doyle, briefed the National Commissionstakeholders on several UNESCO…

The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) Board of Governors invites applications fromsuitably qualified persons to fill the following position a CFBC: HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Summary: The HR Officer will assist the Human Resources Manager in managing the performance of the Human Resources functions of the College. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related area. Two (2) years working experience in a Human Resource role. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Strong interpersonal and customer relations skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude Knowledge…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 02, 2023 (SKNIS): Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are critical and play a significant role in improving healthcare in any country. As such, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has taken a step to train Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to provide immediate treatment that improves patients’ chances of survival. “The EMS will be improved significantly. The EMTs have started their programme already and we will carry them from basics all the way up to paramedic,” said Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew on March 02, 2023, where he engaged members of the media in a…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 02, 2023 (SKNIS): Emergency care at the Joseph N. France General Hospital has improved recently, and is expected to be enhanced even more, with the recruitment of new doctors to serve in the Accident and Emergency (A and E) section. The new development was announced by Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, during a special interview with members of the press on Thursday (March 02, 2023). “We will be bringing on four new doctors who will work in the A and E – two of them are very experienced, and the…