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Belize City, Tuesday, 21 February 2023 (CRFM)—Sargassum seaweed influxes have been a bane to the Caribbean since 2011, but the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) and Plant & Food Research (PFR), a New Zealand government-owned Crown Research Institute, are advancing a regional project aimed at turning Sargassum into innovative products that will create jobs and income as well as contribute to building the region’s climate resilience and mitigating the negative impacts of Sargassum in the region. During 2023, the CRFM and Plant & Food Research —in partnership with other public and private sector institutions in the Caribbean region—will focus on lab-scale work and field…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, February 21, 2023 (SKNIS) – As part of the activities in observation of its 45th anniversary, the St. Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board presented its 13th Actuarial Review of the Social Security Fund at a Stakeholders Breakfast Meeting today, Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort.The Board is observing the 45th Anniversary of the Social Security Fund under the theme, “TRANSFORM, REFORM, THRIVE: Social Security 45.”The Fund’s Actuary, Mr. Derek Osborne, presented the Actuarial Review while the stakeholders benefited from the opportunity to engage directly with Social Security practitioners. Donovan Herbert, Senior Manager of the Research,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, February 20, 2023 [Press Secretary’s Office]: The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew extended an invitation to representatives from the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) to attend Cabinet today to discuss the legislative agenda for the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) which remain outstanding in Saint Christopher (Saint Kitts) and Nevis to date. (Saint Kitts and Nevis Ministers of Cabinet with Representatives of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank) The legislative agenda included: The legislation is necessary to support a robust, diversified, and resilient financial sector, and advance the economic development of member countries,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 21, 2023 (SKNIS): The decision by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis to provide focused attention to the Federation’s youth, the elderly and differently-abled population was applauded by Cosbert Woods, United Nations Country Coordinator for St. Kitts and Nevis. Mr. Woods’ comments were made at the official launch of the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Ageing and Disabilities on Monday, February 20, 2023. In delivering the feature address, the UN representative credited the formation of the new Ministry. “The formation of a dedicated Ministry to tackle the developmental and sustainable needs of the most vulnerable in our…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts (21st February, 2023) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with Europrotocol hosted a Three-Day Certification Training on Diplomatic Protocol related to Diplomatic Events, Official and State Visits, Public Relations and Media Communication as well as Dignitary Protection over the period 16th, 17th, and 20th February, 2023 at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. Established in 2001, Europrotocol is a London and Brussels-based company that specializes in the training of international business & diplomatic protocol, professional and social etiquette, and cross-cultural communication towards a global network of public and private sectors. The sessions were conducted by Ms. D. Barbara Vidanovich, LLB, MDip…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 21, 2023 (SKNIS): The Cabinet Ministers met under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister, The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, on Monday, February 20th, 2023, and made several important decisions to improve the welfare of our people. The Cabinet welcomed the President and Chairman of the African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIMBANK), Professor Dr. Benedict Oramah and his team. Dr. Oramah highlighted the historic agreement between St. Kitts and Nevis and AFREXIMBANK to forge deeper economic, cultural and diplomatic ties with the Caribbean and the African continent. Of note, Dr. Oramah underscored future initiatives for St. Kitts and Nevis on renewable…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 21, 2023 (SKNIS): The Cabinet Ministers met under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister, The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, on Monday, February 20th, 2023, and made several important decisions to improve the welfare of our people. The Cabinet welcomed the President and Chairman of the African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIMBANK), Professor Dr. Benedict Oramah and his team. Dr. Oramah highlighted the historic agreement between St. Kitts and Nevis and AFREXIMBANK to forge deeper economic, cultural and diplomatic ties with the Caribbean and the African continent. Of note, Dr. Oramah underscored future initiatives for St. Kitts and Nevis on renewable…

21 February, Basseterre, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis – The 7th editionof the Annual Growth and Resilience Dialogue which the ECCB will host in partnershipwith the OECS Commission, The World Bank and The University of the West Indies onApril 25- 26, will continue the tradition of providing an insightful, engaging, interesting andinformative engagement. The conference discussions will be guided by the theme: “An appropriate andsustainable model for health care in the ECCU/OECS – Agile Infrastructure,Traditional Medicine and Medicinal Cannabis”. These discussions are expected toresonate with audiences long after the curtain closes on the two-day free, virtual event.On Day One…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts (21 st February, 2023) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs incollaboration with Europrotocol hosted a Three-Day Certification Training onDiplomatic Protocol related to Diplomatic Events, Official and State Visits, PublicRelations and Media Communication as well as Dignitary Protection over the period16 th , 17 th , and 20 th February, 2023 at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort.Established in 2001, Europrotocol is a London and Brussels based company thatspecializes in the training of international business & diplomatic protocol, professionaland social etiquette, and cross-cultural communication towards a global network ofpublic and private sectors. The sessions were conducted by Ms. D.…

THE GOVERNMENT OF ST CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS Ministry of Information, Communications, Technology and Posts P.O BOX 186, National ICT Center, #3 C. A. Paul Southwell Industrial Site Basseterre, Saint Kitts TEL: (869) 465- 2521 ext 467-1281/1607 EMAIL: pssec.moient@gov.kn Ministry of Information, Communications, and Technology and Posts Job Description Job Title: Digital Development Officer Work Location: National ICT Center, C.A.P. Southwell Industrial Site Division/Department: Department of Technology Reports to: Coordinator Development, Digital Training Unit [✓] Full-time [ ] Part-time Description of Post: The Digital training unit is responsible for providing digital skills training for public officers, managing a set of rental…