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CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, has congratulated Belize on the occasion of its 41st Independence Anniversary. Please see below the Secretary-General’s congratulatory message to Belize Prime Minister, the Hon. John Briceno: “Honourable Prime Minister: On behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), I extend congratulations to you and the People of Belize on the occasion of your country’s 41st Anniversary of Independence. The theme selected for this year’s celebration, “Valiant and Bold, Proud and Strong! Belize Rebounds @41”, is a reminder to Belizeans of the characteristics needed to ensure continued progress in the development of their country. Belizean global contribution in…

The CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) extends its condolences on the passing of the Honorable Mr. Justice (Retired) Duke E. E. Pollard. Justice Pollard, one of the Commonwealth’s foremost legalscholars, dedicated himself to the construction of a Caribbean Society underpinned by the Rule of Law and the principles of inclusion and equal access to justice for all. He translated these foundation principles into a work that would come to be a labour of love: The Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas (RTC), and its several protocols, which ultimately established our CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). Justice Pollard’s academic work, prior to and at…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, September 20, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — The St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla Trading and Development Company (TDC) Limited’s Warren Tyson Memorial Scholarship Programme, which was launched in 1981, has offered equal opportunities to children from poor families who are now making significant strides in nation building. That is the view of one of the scholarship programme beneficiaries, fourth Prime Minister of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr Terrance Drew. He made the observation on Wednesday September 14 at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort when he met a colleague beneficiary, and his ‘elder brother’, world acclaimed photographer…

Castries – Saint Lucia – 19th September 2022– The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) and the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commissions(NTRCs) gathered virtually on September 13, 2022 for the 23rd ECTEL/NTRC Consultative Forum. The aim of the session was to provide a platform for the NTRCs and ECTEL to discuss their budgets and work plan for the financial year 2022/2023. It was also used to provide an update on the Universal Service Fund (USF) projects in each Member State and share lessons regarding the projects’ implementation. In his update, the Secretary/Coordinator of NTRC Grenada, Mr. Lawrence Samuel identified several achievements attained over the last 20 years which include the promotion of open competition and the promotion of ubiquitous access and update of telecommunication services amongst others. However, despite the achievements he said there are still a few gaps to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 19, 2022 (SKNIS): Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance M. Drew, Minister of Health and Information, has made new assignments under his ministerial portfolios. Dr. Jenson Morton has been assigned the position of Director of Health Institutions within the Ministry of Health while Dr. Patrick Martin has been appointed as Special Adviser to the Ministry of Health, and Mrs. Adelcia Connor-Ferlance has been designated as Press Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister. Dr. Jenson Morton holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and History from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad, and an M.B.B.S (Bachelor…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 19, 2022 (SKNIS): Minister of People’s Power for Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela H.E. Carlos Rafael Faria Tortosa has congratulated the Minister of Foreign Affairs for St. Kitts and Nevis, the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas on the occasion of St. Kitts and Nevis’ 39th Anniversary of Independence on September 19. In a congratulatory message addressed to Dr. Douglas, the Foreign Affairs Minister of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela said: “On behalf of the Government and people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, and on my own, I extend my most sincere congratulations on the occasion of the celebration…

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua- New Zealand secured a 5-run win via the Duckworth/Lewis/Stern method over the West Indies Women in the first CG United One Day International at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. West Indies Women’s captain Hayley Matthews said, “The girls put up a really good fight in the first innings to get us to the total that we got, so kudos to Kyshona and Chinelle. We took some crucial wickets in the middle after the start New Zealand got. Of course it’s disappointing the way the game ended but all in all, I think it was a good first…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 20, 2022 (SKNIS): Monday’s (September 19, 2022) return of the Ceremonial Independence Day Parade was a welcome sight for the hundreds of persons living in St. Kitts and Nevis and in the diaspora. Hundreds witnessed the event in person at the Warner Park Cricket Stadium and others virtually through live stream via various platforms sharing congratulations on the 39th Independence anniversary, complimenting the government’s leadership and applauding the troops on parade. Brendalie Herbert, a resident of Shadwell, and her four-year-old great-grandson Chris were in the stands at the stadium enjoying the display of military drills. She expressed pleasure that the ceremonial…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 19, 2022 (SKNIS): In his national address on St. Kitts and Nevis’ 39th Anniversary as a sovereign nation on September 19, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance M. Drew said St. Kitts and Nevis is on a journey to becoming a republic. “Our nation is much closer to true independence than not. As we approach 40 years as an independent nation in 2023, we also set our eyes on transitioning into a republic. We trod on towards that goal. That goal of self-determination and self-actualisation where we truly encapsulate our sovereignty,” Prime Minister Dr. Drew said. “That…

Basseterre, 19th September 2022. Foreign Minister, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, representing Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance M. Drew arrived early on the 18th of September in London for the State Funeral of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who died on September 8th. Dr. Douglas was met on arrival at Gatwick airport by Representatives of King Charles III and the Foreign Secretary, Mr James Cleverly and by St. Kitts and Nevis’ High Commissioner Isaac. His first engagement was the King’s Reception at Buckingham Palace, hosted by the King for the foreign dignitaries who had traveled to London to…