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Monday, October 18, 2021 — The annual OECS Council of Ministers for Human and Social Development Meeting was held virtually from October 12-13, 2021 under the theme “Data and Dialogue for Direction: Using Information and Engaging People to Set the New Social Agenda in the COVID-19 Era.” This year, the Council of Ministers Meeting was held as part of the wider Leave No One Behind Social Protection Conference, designed to increase awareness and dialogue around the development of shock-responsive social protection systems. Social protection systems are designed to protect the most vulnerable in society and to ensure access to a basic level…

María Emilia Undurraga, Minister of Agriculture of Chile; Liliana Jiménez Molina, cocoa farmer and noted advocate of rural women’s rights in the department of Cundinamarca, Colombia; Tamisha Lee, President of the Jamaica Network of Rural Women Producers; Sussy Rodríguez de Zura, Head of Monitoring at the Sectoral Policies and Planning Office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of El Salvador; and Manuel Otero, Director General of IICA, during the commemorative event. San Jose, 18 October 2021 (IICA).Female farmers from various Latin American and Caribbean countries who work day to day to build a better life for themselves and their communities…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (October 18, 2021) — Householders in the Parish of St. James’ last weekend were the beneficiaries of an initiative by their representative Hon. Alexis Jeffers, as he celebrates the 10th anniversary of his election to the Nevis Island Assembly. Mr. Jeffers described the activity as a gesture of gratitude. “This is my way of giving back to the community, and this event this morning is one such event which forms part of a month-long series of events that will happen in the constituency of St. James’,” he said. Also the Minister of Agriculture in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), Mr.…

DUBAI, 16 October 2021 – Leading experts from around the world gathered at Expo 2020 this morning for a series of panel discussions on food security and future solutions. This all came as part of the mega-event’s World Food Day programming, in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). Inaugurating the day’s sessions, Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, said: “We are global citizens, and we need to do our part as well as help others. Our national food security strategy will make…

DUBAI, 16 October 2021 – Nissan is moving towards sustainable mobility with the first regional showcase of its stunning all-electric Ariya crossover car that is targeted towards the mass market. The Japanese company unveiled its all-new electric vehicle on Thursday (14 October) at the Let’s Move event at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo 2020 Dubai. As Expo 2020’s Official Automotive Partner, Nissan is strongly committed to championing more sustainable transportation. Thierry Sabbagh, Managing Director of Nissan Middle East, said: “It’s a really exciting moment for us as a brand because our partnership with Expo started three years ago and we have been a part…

BASSETERRE (18th October, 2021): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has given approval for the cruise ship M.S. World Navigator to make an unscheduled cruise call today at 11:15am to 5pm at South Friar’s Bay in St. Kitts. The luxury liner will arrive with 61 passengers fully vaccinated, and 117 crew members. To mitigate risk and protect the general public, passengers and crew will only be allowed to use the facilities of the Carambola Beach Club. Please note tours will not be offered to cruise passengers. The M.S. World Navigator will adhere to the following health and safety protocols: All cruise passengers age 12 and older, must…

Media Release Courtesy of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority Monday, October 18, 2021 — The twin-island paradise of Antigua and Barbuda is on show at the world expo ‘Expo Dubai 2020’ being held in Dubai under the theme ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’. Antigua and Barbuda’s pavilion located in the ‘Mobility’ section of the expo; displays the remarkable strides the Caribbean nation has made in its socio-economic development over the years. Officially opening, the doors to the Antigua and Barbuda pavilion on Friday October 1 were, Minister of Tourism and Investment, The Honourable Charles Fernandez, CEO of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism…

BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission and Marine Industry Partners to Exhibit Monday, October 18, 2021 — The BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITB) will participate as an exhibitor at the United States Sailboat Show which will be held in Annapolis, Maryland beginning Thursday 14th October. The United States Sailboat Show is one of the most anticipated events in the yachting industry. This display of superyachts is an energizing gathering place for business partners from all sectors of the marine industry. Presenters are excited to present their products and services to the world, while attendees look forward to enjoying the many…

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) wishes to advise that the results of this year’s June/July examinations for the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination® (CAPE®), Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate® (CSEC®) and Caribbean Certificate of SecondaryLevel Competence® (CCSLC®), will be released online on Friday, 15 October 2021 at 6:00 pm AST. Candidates can access their results at https://ors.cxc.org/studentportal.Stakeholders are reminded that results are preliminary. Following the release of results to regional Ministries of Education earlier this week, CXC® is working with schools and Local Registrars to ensure that any concerns raised are addressed. Candidates who may have questions about their…

Charlestown, Nevis (October 13, 2021) – TheNevis Tourism Authority is spearheading a new Sustainability Project in an effort to make Nevis an eco-friendlier destination and reinforce its commitment to the environment through partnerships and local efforts. The project encompasses the development of Sustainable Nevis, a group dedicated to engaging the island to be proactive in how citizens and residents manage their waste and choose to reduce, reuse, and recycle, with the ultimate goal of eliminating single-use plastics. The Sustainable Nevis group, comprised of the Nevis Tourism Authority, various environmental groups and agencies on-island as well as key stakeholders, have launched a campaign that encourages locals…