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Report calls for sustainable management amid mounting threats 05/12/2022 Rome – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today marked World Soil Day 2022 with the launch of its first global report on black soils, which are at greater risk than ever due to the climate crisis, biodiversity loss and land use change. A whopping 95 percent of the food we eat comes directly or indirectly from our soils, which have the extraordinary capacity to store, transform, and recycle nutrients that we all need to survive, allowing life to continue. Of the 18 nutrients essential to plants,…

During a recent event in the region, a human rights defender working for a more inclusive society, a person with disabilities himself, called us all to “demand change and help in the facilitation of that change”. We at the UN System in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean are committed to heed his call and to join our voices and hands to champion, ignite and realize this change.This year’s theme of “Transformative Solutions and the Role of Innovation for an Accessible World” is quite apt, as practical accommodations to everyday life often play a crucial role in helping to overcome physical…

Message from Mr. Didier Trebucq UN Resident Coordinator for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean During a recent event in the region, a human rights defender working for a more inclusive society, a person with disabilities himself, called us all to “demand change and help in the facilitation of that change”. We at the UN System in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean are committed to heed his call and to join our voices and hands to champion, ignite and realize this change. This year’s theme of “Transformative Solutions and the Role of Innovation for an Accessible World” is quite apt, as practical accommodations to everyday life often play a crucial role in helping to overcome physical and social barriers. Sign language,…

Today, December 3rd marks the annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). The United Nations defines disability as any long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairment, which may hinder an individual’s full and effective participation in society on an equal basis. In St. Kitts and Nevis, four major causes of disability are recognized. These include learning disorders, behavioural/developmental disorders, diabetes-related amputations and physical injuries or rare medical conditions. Persons with disabilities are no different from any of us when it comes to their dreams or desires for growth and advancement; they are equally entitled to participate in all aspects…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 3, 2022 (SKNIS): The Advanced Vocational Education Centre (AVEC) held its graduation ceremony for the class of 2022. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education the Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley congratulated the new graduates and spoke to some of the government’s plans for the institution. “Graduates I say congratulations, you have done it. You are here this evening, your family, friends and AVEC faculty are all here to celebrate your major accomplishments. AVEC in the realization of its motto “Develop a skill, begin a career”, has played an important role in assisting you the graduates to achieve your…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 02, 2022 (SKNIS): An atmosphere of joy, gratitude and a renewed commitment to serving others and excelling personally permeated the St. Kitts Marriott Resort Ballroom on Wednesday (November 30, 2022) during the Special Sitting of the Federal Parliament to recognize the 25 Most Remarkable Teens. The teens themselves were beaming with pride as they received accolades and their respective awards from various Members of Parliament. Reflecting on that proud moment, 17-year-old Kahly-el Ward said that his selection as a member of the 2022 class was “truly humbling.” The Scholar-Athlete said that this recognition was not entirely surprising given…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (02 December 2022) – The tourism industry in St. Kitts witnessed extraordinary growth and success in November. As per Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) indication, St. Kitts celebrated Tourism Awareness Month with an exciting roster of events that paid homage to the resilience and excellence of the industry. Tourism Awareness Month was led under the theme “Immerse, Indulge, Renew, Rethinking Tourism 2022,” which captured wholesomely the trajectory St. Kitts is currently pursuing on the global tourism stage. As part of the month’s activities, a “State of The Industry (SOI) event was hosted by the St. Kitts Tourism Authority…

Basseterre, St Kitts, December 3, 2022 (SKNIS): The Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition have swiftly moved to replace Electoral Commissioners who resigned on December 1 and 2, 2022. The Prime Minister, Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, and the Leader of the Opposition, Honourable Mark Brantley, were notified by the Governor-General’s Office on December 2, 2022, that Attorneys-at-Law Jason Hamilton and O’Grenville Browne resigned as Electoral Commissioners by letters addressed to the Governor-General dated December 1 and 2, 2022 respectively. On December 2, 2022, the Prime Minister advised the Governor-General that Attorney-at-LawVaughan Henderson has been selected and has agreed…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, December 3, 2022 [Press Secretary’s Office]: Prime Minister of St. Kitts-Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has tapped into the diaspora and appointed two nationals to serve as diplomats to the Federation.Hadiya Claxton and Calvin St Juste have been appointed to serve in the capacity of ‘Special Envoy for Investment’ of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. Both natives of St. Kitts are executives in global companies headquartered in the United States of America.Hadiya Claxton earned a bachelor’s degree from Spelman College and a Doctor of Law degree from Harvard Law School. She has…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, 2nd December 2022 – The Federation of St Kitts and Nevis is in the midst of preparing its very first Voluntary National Review (VNR) with technical assistance from the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). On Tuesday 29th November, key stakeholders convened at a workshop dubbed “VNR Validation and SDG Training” at the CUNA Conference Room. This workshop ran for two days with Day one focusing on presenting the final Voluntary National Report to key stakeholders showing commitment and maintaining momentum for the ongoing implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) also called the 2030 Agenda. This…