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(Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 16, 2021): St. Kitts experienced an overall increase in fish landings for the first half-year of 2021 in comparison to the same period 2020. This was revealed by the Director of Marine Resources, Dr. Marc Williams who presented on behalf of the department during the Ministry of Agriculture’s recently held 2nd Quarter Review Meeting. During an interview with the Ministry of Agriculture’s Media and Communication Unit, Williams explained that a 36 % increase was recorded in fish landings. He noted that from January to June 2021 fish landings were 387,150 lbs with a landed value of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 17, 2021 (SKNIS): Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Mr. William Vincent Hodge, said that a winner had been chosen by the Cabinet in the Independence Theme Competition that was launched by the Ministry of Education a few weeks ago. However, he said that until the winner is notified only then will the winning theme be released to the general public. “The schools’ independence sub-committee that was charged with the responsibility of verifying submissions met and we reviewed and shortlisted six (6) possible themes that were then submitted to Cabinet. Cabinet has deliberated and has informed of the…

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Monday, August 16th, 2021:​ Twenty-six (26) students from the 2021 Graduating Class of the Irish Town Primary School were recipients of a monetary gift certificatetotalling over EC $7,000 from Mr. Charles Pemberton Snr. The generous donation was presented on Monday, August 16 during a small but significant ceremony held on the school grounds. Mr. Charles Pemberton Snr. is the husband of the late Mrs. Florence Elliott Pemberton, an educator for over 30 years, 16 of which she spent molding the minds and building the character ofchildren within the Irish Town School community, before her death in June of this year. Speaking on behalf of the family, Mr. Pemberton stated, the decision to give back to the school was one way to preserve the memory of his wife. “Florence was a giving person, she likes…

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Council of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®), at its 54th Meeting on 14 April 2021, appointed Dr Eduardo R. Ali, an experienced education policy and development leader, to the role of Pro-Registrar and Deputy Chief Executive Officer.Dr Ali joined the organisation with effect from 1 August 2021. The Pro-Registrar and Deputy CEO leads and strategically manages the Western Zone Office in Jamaica, and is responsible for the Research and Educational Services Division, several Council committees, educational transformation, innovative learning products and regional and international alliances and partnerships.Dr Ali’s esteemed career of nearly three decades has positioned…

San José, 16 August 2021 (IICA). In the midst of the pandemic, South-South and Triangular cooperation among Ibero-American countries is essential for sustainable development. This was highlighted by an analysis carried out by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the Ibero-American General Secretariat (SEGIB). Through interactive infographics entitled “South-South and Triangular Cooperation in the areas of agriculture and food security in the face of COVID-19”, and from a technical perspective, these organizations described the challenges faced, the strategies applied and the actions taken by Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries to tackle the complex conditions of the current context. This graphic…

Charlestown, Nevis, August 16, 2021…The Nevis Tourism Authority joins the wider Nevisian community in mourning the passing of the first Minister of Tourism in the Nevis Island Administration, the Hon. Arthur Evelyn, who has died at the age of 93. The Ministry of Tourism and the NTA offer our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues on the transition of this committed public servant. He will long be remembered for his dedication to enhancing the quality of life for those he served. As a member of the Nevis Island Assembly from 1983 to 1992, Mr. Evelyn was appointed as the…

On Thursday 12th August 2021, following the request of the President of The St Kitts Nevis Chamber of Industry & Commerce, The Prime Minister, Minister of Tourism, Minister of Trade and Commerce et al., Minister of Health et al., Government Officials, The Attorney General, and CMO Dr. Hazel Laws met to dialogue with the SKNCIC contingent of directors and members of its Tourism Reopening Liaison Committee.The purpose of the meeting was to obtain clarity regarding the Government’s position on the cruise industry and its future following the recent cancellation of 10 cruise port calls to St. Kitts due to a…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 16, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – As the Republic of India observed its 75th anniversary of Independence on Sunday, August 15, Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris told members of the vast Indian community here in St. Kitts and Nevis that they continue to play an integral role in the overall development of the twin island Federation. Prime Minister Harris was at the time speaking at a special flag raising ceremony at the SKI Academy grounds on Sunday, organized by representatives of the Indian community in St. Kitts and Nevis as…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, August 15, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — Prime Minister of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr the Hon Timothy Harris, on Sunday August 15 lauded the Republic of India which he said was a major world player across many spheres of socioeconomic engagement. Prime Minister Harris who was the Chief Guest at Republic of India’s 75th Independence Day Celebrations and Flag Hoisting ceremony held at the St. Kitts International Academy (S.K.I.) at Morgan Heights in Canada Estate, St. Kitts, also hailed the contribution that has been made in the country and the wider Caribbean by nationals and residents of…