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In attendance at the meeting were Ariel Martinez, on behalf of the Minister of Argentina, Juan Jose Bahillo; Santiago Bertoni, Minister of Agriculture of Paraguay; Manuel Otero, Director General of IICA; Fernando Mattos, Minister of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries of Uruguay; Lloyd Day, Deputy Director General of IICA; Esteban Valenzuela, Minister of Agriculture of Chile; and Gabriel Delgado, Technical Secretary of the CAS and IICA Regional Coordinator. San Jose, 23 September 2022 (IICA) – The ministers and secretaries of Agriculture of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay, which comprise the Southern Agricultural Council (CAS), shared a joint position at the meeting…

The call to provide agriculture with a larger platform at COP27 was made by ministers and senior officials of more than 30 countries in the Americas. Among them were Fernando Mattos, of Uruguay; Juan Carlos Torrico, of Bolivia; Ariel Martínez, of Argentina; Esteban Valenzuela, of Chile; Colin O’Keiffe, of Antigua and Barbuda; Sol Ortíz, of Mexico; and Marcos Montes, of Brazil (who participated virtually). San Jose, 23 September 2022 (IICA) – Ministers and senior officials of more than 30 countries of the Americas who are meeting in Costa Rica emphasized the key role of the agriculture sector of the Americas in…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 23, 2022 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): The Right Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs, continued his busy agenda on Thursday 22nd September with bilateral meetings with Saint Kitts and Nevis’ close partners. Foreign Minister Dr. Douglas met with the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Morocco, H.E. Mr. Nasser Bourita, in a productive bilateral meeting to discuss the advancement of the technical cooperation agenda as the foundation of the bilateral relations. Foreign Minister Bourita reminded that Morocco has offered a total of 20 scholarships per year for the people of Saint Kitts and Nevis to pursue tertiary…

San Jose, 23 September 2022 (IICA) – The upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP 27), to be held in November in Egypt, will provide agriculture in the Americas with an opportunity to showcase the progress it has achieved in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and to call upon developed countries to meet their commitment to fund climate action in developing countries.This was one of the conclusions of the panel discussion “Agriculture in climate scenarios”, which took place during the meeting of ministers, secretaries and senior officials of the ministries of Agriculture of 32 countries of the Americas, whose purpose is to discuss…

23 September 2022, Basseterre, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis – The Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) Timothy N. J. Antoine has advised that there are no immediate plans to make changes to the EC polymer notes and coins following the death of Queen Elizabeth the II. Responding to a question during a live interview ‘Conversation with the Governor’ in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Governor Antoine said “nothing happens right now.” He further explained that there are three to four years of inventory or stock of EC polymer notes. The Governor however noted that the passing…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 23, 2022 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew is set to address world leaders and the wider international community when he makes his first presentation to the General Debate of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly later today, Friday, September 23, 2022. Prime Minister Dr. Drew, who is currently leading the Federation’s delegation to the UN General Assembly, is scheduled to make his presentation during the 11th Plenary Session at 5:00pm. While in New York, the St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister has participated in…

The last few years in Latin America and the Caribbean have been complex. The COVID-19 pandemic not only triggered an unprecedented health crisis, but also directly caused job losses,and increased poverty and hunger. The difficulties generated by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine added to this challenging panorama, mainly due to the scarcity of agricultural inputs and the high energy cost. Family farmers were crucial for keeping agri-food systems working during the pandemic. In the post-pandemic recovery scenario, family farming plays a significant role in the necessary transformation of rural territories, especially in promoting more innovative, efficient, resilient and sustainable agri-food systems. FAO believes that family farming needs to have a strongerpresence on the political decision-making agenda, in implementing public policies, with a…

Basseterre, St. Kitts (September 22, 2022) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew represented the federation at several high-level meetings at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) today, Thursday September 22, 2022. He attended the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) Leaders’ Breakfast Meeting about Multi Vulnerability Index at 8:00am at the International Peace Institute (IPI), 777 United Nations Plaza in New York.  The AOSIS Leaders’ Breakfast Meeting was held under the theme “Championing Our Own Solutions”. The guest speaker for the event was the United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres, who in his address to the leaders of the Small Island States pledged to continue…

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, September 22, 2022 – The Urban Development Unit has rolled out its schedule for its week of activities from October 2 -7. Using the global theme, “Mind the gap. Leave No One and Place Behind”, Rhon Boddie, Acting Director for the Urban Development Unit said the Unit intends to have different activities to highlight its purpose. The week will begin with a church service at the Unique Touch Christian Centre in Sandy Point. On Monday, also celebrated globally as the United Nations’ World Habitat Day, Minister with responsibility for Urban Development, Hon. Dr Joyelle Clarke will make an address to the…

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua- West Indies Women’s suffered a 2-wicket defeat in the 2nd CG United One Day International against New Zealand Women at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Winning the toss and batting first, the West Indies Women posted 169/9 from their 50 overs. Skipper Hayley Matthews top-scored with 46 (82:2×4) followed by another commendable performance with the bat from Chinelle Henry with 30 (35:5×4). Debutant Eden Carson finished with figures of 8-1-31-3. New Zealand nervously got to their target for the loss of 8 wickets in 40.1 overs, with Hayley Jensen smashing a boundary for the winnings runs. Maddy…