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FAO in collaboration with the Governments of Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia and St. Vincent and theGrenadines will meet to launch a cluster of regional projects that aim to boost local production andexport of agricultural produce.February 2, 2022 – Bridgetown, Barbados – Over the past years, countries of the Caribbean, like manyothers worldwide, have experienced high rises in food prices and agricultural inputs. The COVID-19pandemic and the Ukraine-Russia war have further exacerbated these costs and those related toimported goods. In addition, many Caribbean countries have relied heavily on imported goods over theyears whilst also suffering from a decline in the export…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 2, 2023 (SKNIS): The historic installation ceremony of the first female Governor-General of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, Her Excellency Ms. Marcella Liburd JP will take place at Government House on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 4:30 pm. A wide cross-section of society has been invited to attend the momentous event by invitation only. The installation ceremony will be broadcast live on ZIZ Radio (96 FM) and ZIZ TV (Channel 5 in St. Kitts and Channel 98 in Nevis. It will also be streamed live at www.zizonline.com Her Excellency Liburd, 69, was sworn in at Government…

In Nevis, the Task Force serves as its tactical unit and faces the same dangers as their St. Kitts counterparts. To tell us about their work, successes and challenges will be Sergeant Antonio Brown who will join host, Superintendent James Francis on tomorrow’s Policing With You programme. We invite you to tune in for Policing With You which is aired every Thursday on ZIZ radio from 9:15 a.m. You can also watch it live on the Facebook Pages of The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and ZIZ Broadcasting, or catch it on the YouTube Channel of ZIZ Broadcasting. Have a question for our guests? Post it on any of our social…

JOB SUMMARYThe Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) is responsible for the creation and implementation of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (“CTO” or “the organization”) strategy, purpose, mission, and vision, as well as developing the culture of the organization. The incumbent is accountable for the strategic plan, direction, leadership, and overall success, including oversight of the effective delivery of outputs and results of the CTO, with strong passion, inspiration, and commitment to the role, mandate, and objectives as the public face and chief spokesperson for the organization. The incumbent is also responsible for leading a strong and competent Senior Management…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 01, 2023 (SKNIS): Reformed persons exiting the prison system now have a greater opportunity to become productive citizens following a new initiative introduced by the St. Kitts and Nevis Cabinet of Ministers led by Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew. Released inmates who are members of the Rehabilitation Programme will be attached to the Skills Training Empowerment Programme (STEP) or a similar programme where they can gain employment to support themselves and their families. Virgil Hodge, Rehabilitation Officer at His Majesty’s Prison (HMP), applauded the government for introducing this measure. “It will reduce the recidivism rate,…

I extend greetings to you, my Fellow citizens, nationals, residents, and contributors to Social Security, as Prime Minister and Minister of Social Security, on this, the 45th anniversary of the St Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board.This year, we celebrate under the theme Transform Reform Thrive: Social Security 45. As a socially responsible organization, Social Security has demonstrated its commitment to nation building through its various programs. Annual donations to health and national security, education, capital investment in local development projects, support to youth programs and NGO’s, all add value to the core function of social security. We are grateful…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 1, 2023 (SKNIS): The St. Kitts Energy Unit in collaboration with International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) held a training exercise on the use of the solar city simulator for the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis on January 31. The solar city simulator is a web-based simulator application created to help households, businesses, and municipal authorities evaluate their prospects for generating electricity using rooftop-mounted solar photovoltaic systems. Energy Officer in the St. Kitts Energy Unit, Denasio Frank, said that the 18 stakeholders who participated were very engaged with the training exercise. He added that “IRENA went through the simulator using…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 01, 2023 (SKNIS): History was witnessed on February 01, 2023, in the Federation of St. Christopher and Nevis when the first female Governor-General was sworn in, in the person of Her Excellency, Marcella Liburd JP, during a brief but significant ceremony at Government House. Her Excellency Liburd, who succeeds His Excellency Samuel Weymouth Tapley Seaton, GCMG, CVO, QC, JP, LL.D, was administered the Oath of Office and Oath of Allegiance, making her the fifth Governor-General of the Federation of St. Christopher and Nevis. Before being appointed as Governor-General, Her Excellency Liburd served as the Federation’s Governor-General’s Deputy since September…

The Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative is an exchange program that brings 280 promising leaders and young entrepreneurs from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada each year to the United States of America. The aims of this programme are to expand the leadership and entrepreneurial skills, as well as networking through skills-building workshops. It provides an excellent opportunity for participants to interact, learn from and receive mentorship guidance from successful U.S. entrepreneurs across diverse fields, which can greatly assist in the enhancement and development of their business models and entrepreneurial skills. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (01 February 2023) – In accordance with the destination’s most recent accolade of being featured by FORBES magazine as a Top 5 destination to keep on your radar in 2023, St. Kitts continues to nurture its commitment to advancing its tourism industry. The inception of 2023 witnessed an immeasurable drive from the St. Kitts Tourism Authority to further market, promote, and increase travel to the destination – through the launch of Kittitian RumMaster, an experience first of its kind, the facilitation of press trips, culturally-oriented events, and the promotion of St. Kitts at international travel trade shows.The St. Kitts Tourism…