Author: SKNISEditor

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana – Friday, 17 February 2023): Diplomatic relations between Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Canada were strengthened on Thursday, 16 February with an engagement between the Conference of Heads of Government and Canada’s Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, in The Bahamas. The two parties discussed the situation in Haiti, climate change and climate financing, trade, increased people to people contact, regional security among other issues. In his address to CARICOM Heads, the Canadian Prime Minister announced a new funding initiative totaling $44.8 million to tackle the climate crisis in the Caribbean. He said the…

Distinguished Co-Chairs, Excellencies,Thank you for the opportunity to address this Council today and to make my contribution to this debate on United Nations Security Council Reform on the question of the Veto. St. Kitts and Nevis aligns itself with the statements made by the Caribbean Community and the L.69 which has detailed the specifics of our national position.Since this is my first time taking the floor on this important subject, I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate your Excellencies, Ambassador Alexander Marschick, Permanent Representative of Austria for your appointment as Co-Chair of the IGN for the remainder of…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 16, 2023 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, while addressing the opening ceremony of the Forty-Fourth Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), called on international financial institutions to give greater consideration to using the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) that takes into consideration the unique characteristics and climate vulnerabilities of small island developing states when they want to access concessionary funding.Prime Minister Dr. Drew said CARICOM strongly believes that the Multi-dimensional Vulnerability Index is a more holistic metric for addressing the complex issues…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 16, 2023 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): Minister of Foreign Affairs et al, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas attended the Seventeenth Special Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) in Nassau, The Commonwealth of the Bahamas on Wednesday, 15th February, 2023. This important Organ, COFCOR of the Caribbean Community is capitalizing on the Forty-Fourth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of CARICOM to engage with several State and non-State actors including the Republic of Korea, the United States of America, the European Delegation, Spain, the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Azerbaijan…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 16, 2023 (SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has committed itself to help strengthen regional integration as it wholeheartedly embraces the importance of regional integration to strengthening Caribbean economies. This view was proffered by Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, at the Opening Ceremony of the 44th Regular Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government on February 15, 2023, in The Commonwealth of the Bahamas. “St. Kitts and Nevis remains committed to the strengthening of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), which we regard as a training ground for engaging with the wider global economy,”…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 16, 2023 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): While attending the Seventeenth Meeting of the COFCOR, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas carved out valuable time to dialogue with bilateral partners on deepening ties to generate mutual and sustainable yields.In a side meeting with US Special Presidential Advisor Chris Dodd, the Minister commended the United States for its recent efforts to engage at a deeper and more frequent level and expressed appreciation for the benefits that accrue as a consequence. Minister Douglas shared security concerns that have long existed and reiterated the government’s request to address the ongoing…

EXTERNAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Job Title: Human Rights Specialist (Regular Fund) Organizational Unit: Inter-American Commission on Human RightsGrade: P03Employment Announcement Number: EO/03/23 Job Title: Assistant to the Executive Secretary (Regular Fund)Organizational Unit: Inter-American Commission on Human RightsGrade: G06Employment Announcement Number: EO/04/23Job Title: Senior Specialist (Regular Fund)Organizational Unit: Department of Sustainable DevelopmentGrade: P04Employment Announcement Number: EO/06/23Job Title: Climate Specialist (Regular Fund)Organizational Unit: Department of Sustainable DevelopmentGrade: P03Employment Announcement Number: EO/07/23Job Title: Human ResourcesOfficer (Regular Fund)Organizational Unit: Department of Human ResourcesGrade: P02Employment Announcement Number: EO/08/23Job Title: Human Rights Specialist (3 positions available | Regular Fund)Organizational Unit: Inter-American Commission on Human RightsGrade: P03Employment Announcement Number: EO/09/23CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITIES:Title: Consultant on Risk Analysis Methodologies and Early Warnings (Specific Funds)Organizational Unit: Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Title: Consultant on CICAD’s Capacity-Building and Technical Assistance Project for the Effective Control…

Basseterre, St. Kitts. February 15, 2023- Giant Malt and the Department of Sports have entered into a partnership to produce a mega athletics championship, branded the Giant Malt Combined Zonal Championship. The production is scheduled for February 18, at the Kim Collins Stadium.The Championship is designed to give the most outstanding students from the recently concluded Zonal Championships additional opportunities to improve on their personal bests for the various track disciplines.“The Department of Sports has restructured its Zonal Championship over the last three years, revamping competition into four zones, as opposed to three in previous years. This Giant Malt Combined…

EXTERNAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Job Title: Human Rights Specialist (Regular Fund) Organizational Unit: Inter-American Commission on Human RightsGrade: P03Employment Announcement Number: EO/03/23 Job Title: Assistant to the Executive Secretary (Regular Fund)Organizational Unit: Inter-American Commission on Human RightsGrade: G06Employment Announcement Number: EO/04/23Job Title: Senior Specialist (Regular Fund)Organizational Unit: Department of Sustainable DevelopmentGrade: P04Employment Announcement Number: EO/06/23Job Title: Climate Specialist (Regular Fund)Organizational Unit: Department of Sustainable DevelopmentGrade: P03Employment Announcement Number: EO/07/23Job Title: Human ResourcesOfficer (Regular Fund)Organizational Unit: Department of Human ResourcesGrade: P02Employment Announcement Number: EO/08/23Job Title: Human Rights Specialist (3 positions available | Regular Fund)Organizational Unit: Inter-American Commission on Human RightsGrade: P03Employment Announcement Number: EO/09/23CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITIES:Title: Consultant on Risk Analysis Methodologies and Early Warnings (Specific Funds)Organizational Unit: Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Title: Consultant on CICAD’s Capacity-Building and Technical Assistance Project for the Effective Control…

Good day fellow citizens and residents. It is with a heavy heart that I address the nation today. On Tuesday 14th February after the close of school, a shocking, senseless act of violence unfolded on the premises of the Irishtown Primary School. This horrific crime has resulted in the death of one of our security officers. I am appalled at the callous disregard for human life and condemn ALL acts of violence. Our schools are Safe Zones where members of the school community should feel safe. Therefore, the Ministry of Education views this violent act as a direct attack on the…