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Ana Posas, FAO Agricultural Officer for Latin American and Caribbean.A few days ago, the United Nations Conference on Biodiversity (COP15) concluded with ahistoric pact: dozens of countries pledged to protect 30% of the land and sea surface by2030 to preserve biodiversity, which represents an unprecedented achievement for ourforests, our fauna, our seas, and for the soils we walk on.Taking care of the life in soils allows us to maintain soil carbon (key to having betterproductions), maintain the humidity and water reserves of our territories, and thereforesafeguard the balance of nature and achieve a better production of sustainable food.There are more…

Paris, France, January03, 2023: A few days into the New Year, the UN specialised Paris-based agency, UNESCO, confirmed to the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis some positive developments. This has resulted in the twin-island Federation being identified for high-level expertise and assistance in developing its education policy framework. Following months of intense efforts submitting proposals to, and lobbying at, UNESCO headquarters in Paris, on the basis of some five substantive technical assistance projects identified by the St. Kitts and Nevis National Commission for UNESCO, two central projects have been approved by UNESCO experts, with funds just under US $50,000.…

My dear citizens and residents, I extend heartfelt New Year’s Greetings to you. I wish you peace and contentment throughout the New Year 2023. Each new year brings renewed hope and excitement as we plan ahead, setting our goals and ambitions for the upcoming months. Hope is the desire for improvement in our life’s circumstances. It not only helps to make a difficult situation more bearable, but it also has the potential to enhance our lives in the long run since hoping for a better future inspires action. Whether we realize it or not, everyone’s life includes hope. Everyone has dreams and aspirations.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 31, 2022 (SKNIS): His Majesty King Charles the Third has extended New Year’s good wishes to the people of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. In a letter to His Excellency The Governor-General Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton, GCMG, CVO, KC, JP, LL.D., His Majesty King Charles The Third wrote: “As we start a New Year, my family and I wanted to send to you and all the people of Saint Christopher and Nevis our warmest good wishes. We especially look forward to following the celebrations planned to mark the fortieth anniversary of independence in September.…

His Majesty King Charles The Third has been graciously pleased, on the advice of His Majesty’s Saint Christopher and Nevis Ministers, to approve Awards in His New Year’s Honours List 2023 for the following citizens of the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis:- ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE Officer of the Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire (OBE)Mr Alphonso BRIDGEWATERFor his services to Sports and Sports Administration Member of the Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire (MBE)Mr Eric MAYNARDFor his services to Social Outreach and to Evangelism Member of the Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire (MBE)Ms…

A Happy New Year to you all! We usher in a most auspicious year for both the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and The Bahamas, as we both celebrate our 50th Anniversaries. For our Community, this milestone comes at a time when regional co-operation has never been more urgent and necessary. The shock of and response to the Covid-19 pandemic was a stark illustration of the limitations of working alone. Working alone, none of us will be able to overcome the existential threat posed by climate change. Working alone, none of us will be able to fully seize the opportunities of the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 30, 2022 (SKNIS): Adults are strongly encouraged to make use of the exercise equipment at the New Road Family Park when it reopens to the public in late January 2023.The facility is popular among children who flock to the park to enjoy the playground equipment. There is also equipment and space for older persons to carry out physical fitness activities.“I would encourage them to use the exercise equipment to get physically fit. I will be here participating as well,” said Deputy Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley. “There’s also a walking track right around the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 30, 2022: The Department of Labour in St. Kitts and Nevis is reminding employers and employees that any work performed on January 2nd and 3rd 2023, which are public holidays in the twin-island Federation, will attract double the normal rate in respect for the hours that are worked. Kindly note this ruling also applies to Holidays past December 26th and 27th 2022.The rate of pay is outlined in The Statutory Rules and Orders, No. 35 of 2008, The Labour (Minimum Wage) (National Minimum Wage) Order 2008, which says the overtime rate to be paid to a…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 29, 2022 (SKNIS): The New Road Family Park is set to reopen its doors in late January 2023, catering to families and children across St. Kitts to play and unwind in a safe and fun-filled environment.The family park was closed in 2020 as a precautionary measure to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. While it was closed, the Ministry of Social Development, with financial support from the Republic of China (Taiwan) undertook a renovation project that included replacing all the play equipment, correcting slippage on the eastern side of the park, and upgrading the bathrooms,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, December 29, 2022 [Press Secretary’s Office]: The Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved US$1.5 billion funding to enable member states of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) that have ratified the Partnership Agreement with Afreximbank to tap into the Bank’s various financial opportunities. Following the introduction of the Afreximbank Partnership Agreement on September 1, 2022, during the inaugural Africa-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) held in Bridgetown, Barbados, this Board approval was received from nine CARICOM member nations. The pact, which was recently ratified by Barbados and is currently undergoing ratification by the…