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NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (October 15, 2021) — Ms. Jadine Yarde, Chief Executive Officer of the Nevis Tourism Authority, recently conducted what is described as a “far-reaching interview” with Travel Courier, in which she details Nevis’ latest tourism updates for the magazine’s readership of more than 2,000 Canadian travel advisors. The feature on Nevis in the Travel Courier magazine is entitled “Nevis is ready for the Canadian comeback with eased entry restrictions” appears in the October 14, 2021 edition. According to a press release from the NTA, Ms. Yarde give an update on the state of tourism in Nevis as it relates to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 15, 2021 (SKNBS): The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) is inviting the general public, especially businesses, to read and provide comments on the Draft Bureau of Standards Bill.The Draft Bill can be found by clicking ‘Acts’ under the ‘About Us’ tab on www.sknbs.org Persons can fill out the comment form directly under the Draft Bill.The deadline for receipt of comments is November 08, 2021. Comments can be sent to sknbs@gov.kn If you have any questions call 869 467 1498. The Bureau of Standards Bill, 2021, was read for the first time in the National Assembly on August 05, 2021. It…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (October 15, 2021) – The following is an address by Hon. Alexis Jeffers, Minister of Agriculture in the Nevis Island Administration on the occasion of World Food Day on October 16. We are pleased to be among more than 150 countries around the world to observe World Food Day on October 16th annually. This day is significant, as it commemorates the date of the founding, of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945. World Food Day was established by FAO’s Member Countries at the Organization’s 20th General Conference in November 1979. It has since been observed every year, raising awareness…

Charlestown, Nevis (October 15, 2021) – Jadine Yarde, CEO of the Nevis Tourism Authority, recently conducted a far-reaching interview with Travel Courier, in which she details the island’s latest tourism updates for the magazine’s readership of more than 2,000 Canadian travel advisors. The interview began with the top question on everyone’s mind, “Can you give us an update on the state of tourism in Nevis?” as it relates to COVID-19. This gave Yarde the ideal opportunity to announce the newly eased restrictions for International travelers, as well as describe the island’s meticulous safety and health screening protocols that remain in place. The discussion continued…

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…