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Hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean increased by 14 million people in 2020. With this, the region lost what all ithad achieved in 20 years of fighting this scourge. At the same time, the pandemic accelerated the overweight and obesity crisis. Household income fell and prices increased, especially for perishable foods that are more sensitive to disruptions in supply and distribution chains. The combination of lower incomes and higher food prices led millions to transition to cheaper diets of lower nutritional quality. We already see surveys that anticipate high obesity figures, including among girls, boys and adolescents. There are 113 million people in…

(Belgrade, 11th October, 2021): At a brief ceremony today in the margins of the 60thAnniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement Summit, the Honourable Mark Brantley signed a visa waiver agreement with His Excellency Mr. Pacôme Moubelet Boubeya, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Gabon. Saint Kitts and Nevis formalized diplomatic relations with Gabon in January 2018. This visa waiver agreement signals the two countries’ strong commitment to augment economic and cultural ties that would redound to the mutual benefit of their citizens. Gabon is located on the West coast of Africa. It is rich in natural resources as the fifth largest oil…

(Belgrade, Sunday 10 October 2021)- The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis formally established diplomatic relations on October 10, 2021, with Burkina Faso and at the same time signed a full reciprocal visa waiver agreement with that country in a brief ceremony held in the margins of the 60th Anniversary of the Non-Align Movement Summit in Belgrade, Serbia. The Honorable Mark Brantley, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saint Kitts and Nevis signed the joint communiqué and full reciprocal visa waiver agreement with His Excellency Alpha Barry, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso. Minister Brantley remarked that “today’s signing is a significant…

DUBAI, 11 October 2021 – The first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region is off to a great start, with Expo 2020 Dubai welcoming 411,768 ticketed visits in its first ten days. Expo 2020 opened its doors on 1 October, and figures up to and including 10 October show that visitors belonged to 175 nationalities – not far off the 192 countries that are participating in the event, each with its own pavilion. One in three has come from abroad, with this proportion expected to increase as international travel ramps up. Dimitri S. Kerkentzes, Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) said: “Expo 2020 Dubai’s opening week has undoubtedly been a success. The numbers we…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 11, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris today (Monday, October 11) participated virtually in the Twenty-second Special Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) which focused primarily on the upcoming COP26 meeting. The Twenty-sixth Conference of the Parties (commonly referred to as ‘COP26’) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will take place from October 31 – November 12, 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland. At Monday’s meeting, CARICOM Heads sought to solidify the Community’s positions that will be adopted…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 10th, 2021 (NEMA): Preparations are underway for the assembly of two field hospitals here on St. Kitts. In its mandate to comprehensively manage disasters federally, NEMA is in receipt of two field hospitals donated by US SOUTHCOMMS. The field hospitals are intended to complement the existing health facility by providing care to the growing covid 19 cases. Accordingly, training of health practitioners and support staff will begin tomorrow, Monday 11th October, 2021. The Deputy National Disaster Co-ordinator, Mrs. Claricia Langley-Stevens,(Operations Officer from NEMA to supporting the Ministry of Health) says,“that the nation is thankful for the timely donation of the field hospitals. The useful gifts from the US government to the Ministry…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 10, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, joined other leaders from around the world in congratulation the Government and people of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on the attainment of the 110th anniversary of the country’s National Day, today, Sunday, October 10, 2021. The tenth of October or, as it is more commonly known “double ten”, is a holiday in Taiwan commemorating the start of the 1911 Wuchang Uprising in China, which marked the end of the Qing Dynasty, leading…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 09, 2021 (SKNIS): This year marked the second consecutive year that the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in St. Kitts and Nevis celebrated its National Day which is observed annually on October 10, with an environmental beach cleanup, an activity Ministers of Government in the Federation described as a significant contributor to cleaner and healthier environments. The environmental cleanup, which was held at South Friar’s Bay on the South East Peninsula on Saturday, October 09, came as a result of the ongoing threat posed by COVID-19. It replaced the usual cocktail reception in celebration of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 09, 2021 (SKNIS): Deputy Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Shawn Richards, congratulated and commended the Republic of China (Taiwan) on its 110th National Day which is observed on October 10 annually. “As Taiwan is celebrating its National Day, I bring greetings, commendations and congratulations on behalf of all of the people of St. Kitts and Nevis. Ambassador, I would want on behalf of the Government and the people for you to extend congratulations from the people of St. Kitts and Nevis,” said Deputy Prime Minister Richards, while delivering a brief message on Saturday, October 09,…

DUBAI, 8 October 2021 – The UK’s Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, took to the skies above Expo 2020 Dubai in a dynamic and colourful display, as part of the UK Pavilion’s participation at the world’s greatest entertainment and cultural gathering. For 20 minutes, nine aircraft flew in formation around the site, trailing vapours of red, white and blue in a breath-taking series of low and high-flying precision manoeuvres. The Expo News Service team has been speaking to Wing Commander David Montenegro, Officer Commanding, Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team,about participating in Expo 2020, what the site looks like from the air, and the Red Arrows’ intensive training. What does it take to join the Red Arrows?“The pilots in the…