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Through her agricultural work, Liliana seeks to make women protagonists in Colombia’s vast rural areas. San José, 15 October 2021 (IICA). Colombian cocoa producer Liliana Jiménez Molina, a leading advocate for the rights of rural women, received the “Leader of Rurality in the Americas” award, bestowed by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) in recognition of her work to support rural women’s rights, prioritize agricultural activities and improve the quality of life in rural areas.The Director General of IICA, Manuel Otero, made the announcement during a ceremony organized by the specialized agency for agricultural and rural development in commemoration…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (October 15, 2021) – The following is an announcement from the Ministry of Human Resources in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), pertaining to opportunities available for higher education scholarships in Morocco for the 2021/22 academic year. The Ministry of Human Resources in the Nevis Island Administration, is pleased to inform that the Government of Morocco invites citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis to apply for higher education scholarships which offers the below listed benefits: – Tuition fees, registration fees, insurance and school supplies – Accommodation – Monthly stipend; and – Travel airfare Interested candidates must be between ages 19 to 23 and should…

DUBAI, 14 October 2021 – Expo launches Space Week on Saturday, presenting an array of content, discussions and more that will probe the benefits, solutions and challenges of exploring beyond our planet’s orbit. The out-of-this-world event, which runs from 17-23 October and is held in association with the UAE Space Agency and Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), will appeal to all ages, including everything from high-level discussions to a chat with two of the UAE’s first astronauts. It will tackle engaging topics such as the UAE’s space vision; how space exploration is being used for good back on Earth; the…

DUBAI, 15 October 2021 – Expo 2020 Dubai will play host to the Premier League and Carabao Cup trophies on 18-19 October, as part of its partnership with Manchester City, the reigning champions in both competitions, with fans of all ages able to catch a glimpse of the sparkling silverware. On both days, the trophies will be on display at the Aussie Park five-a-side pitch at Expo’s Sports, Fitness & Wellbeing Hub, as part of special City Football Schools sessions (from 1630 GST on 18 October and from 1530 GST on 19 October), with photo opportunities with the trophies after the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 14, 2021 (SKNIS):  During the October 13, 2021, NEOC COVID-19 Press Briefing, Medical Chief of Staff at the Joseph N. France General Hospital (JNF) and Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Cameron Wilkinson indicated that the Rapid Antigen Test for COVID-19 may soon be used widely across the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. Dr. Wilkinson indicated that this comes as the science on the use of the Antigen test has substantially improved over recent time. “We believe that we may soon be able to use the Antigen test in some of these conditions. If for example there was…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 14, 2021 (SKNIS): The arrival and subsequent assembling of two 40 bed field hospitals, one for St. Kitts, and the other for Nevis, is strictly a preventative measure as authorities seek to enhance resiliency in the health sector. At the October 13 COVID-19 Briefing by the National Emergency Operations Centre, Chair of the National COVID-19 Task Force, Abdias Samuel, spoke briefly about the donation of the field hospitals by the United States Government putting the time frame into context. “No, the field hospital is not that we have the expectation that we are going to have multiple…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 14, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has reassured taxi and tour operators that much is being done, in the safest possible way, to bring visitors back to the Federation’s shores, which will in turn generate increased business opportunities and revenues for all employed within the tourism sector. This assurance was given earlier today (Thursday, October 14), when members of the Federal Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, met with representatives of the three taxi associations on St. Kitts to address…