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Rome, 28 July 2021 (IICA). Within the framework of the UN Food Systems Pre-Summit inaugurated this Monday in Rome, the I Forum of Ministers and Vice Ministers of Agriculture of the Americas was formally established as an entity whose mission is to improve public policies and spotlight the role of women in rural development, favoring the full recognition of their rights. The inauguration, which was attended by the female ministers, secretaries and deputy ministers of 12 countries of the Americas, was a key step to institutionalizing a space to propose specific policies to promote the sustainable development of agrifood systems through…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 28, 2021 (RSCNPF): The Police are investigating a fatal shooting incident that occurred in the Newtown area on July 27, 2021. Sometime after 8 p.m. on Tuesday, the Police responded to a report of a shooting in Newtown. Upon arrival, the motionless body of 36-year-old Kyle Cleveland Williams was found lying on George Street in the vicinity of Carty Alley. Preliminary investigations so far have revealed that Williams and 29-year-old Akeem Parris, both residents of Carty Alley, were sitting at the junction of George Street and Carty Alley when armed masked assailants approached and fired several…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 28, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The new British High Commissioner to St. Kitts and Nevis resident in Barbados, His Excellency Scott Furssedonn-Wood, today (Wednesday, July 28) reaffirmed the friendship and historic ties between the Federation and the United Kingdom as he presented his credentials to the Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris during a virtual meeting. Among the substantive matters discussed were issues of climate change, rebuilding in the face of COVID-19, renewable energy development, partnerships with the United Kingdom, prison reform and trade. Prime Minister Harris, in accepting the…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 28, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – The relocation of street vendors to the public market and the planned move of food truck vendors to a designated lot at North Independence Square Street have been identified as measures being taken by the Government to revitalize and fully transform the Basseterre area into a beautiful and attractive location for citizens, residents and visitors alike to safely conduct business.Speakingon Tuesday, July 27 on the popular Leadership Matters programme, Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris said, “Our plan to transform Basseterre into a…

Basseterre: St. Kitts, Tuesday, 27th July, 2021:​ The St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA) is in its second year of providing assistance to students transitioning from primary to secondary school by way of an academic scholarship through its Ward-Hanley Scholarship and Mentorship Program. Speaking on behalf of SKNYPA, Malakhi Ferguson, Public Relations Officer stated, “this scholarship and mentorship program is geared to empower young people through their first year of high school”. Explaining the particulars, Mr. Ferguson clarified that the scholarship and mentorship program is only available to those individuals who will be enrolled in any of the public…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 28, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – On the Tuesday, July 27 edition of Leadership Programme, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, revealed that some two thousand, two hundred and nine (2,209) applications were received by the Ministry of Finance for relief support through the Government’s Income Support Programme. “During these difficult times, we will continue to look after those in need. I am pleased to report that the second stimulus package is being rolled out nicely. As of yesterday, 2,209 applications for income support have been…

Qualifications and Experience Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from a recognized tertiary institutionA Master’s Degree in Economics or a related field from a recognized tertiary institution would be considered an assetSuccessful experience in teaching tertiary level Economics courses would be considered an asset. Main Responsibilities Design teaching materials to sustain students’ interestTeach the Economics and other related coursesProduce course outlines and review syllabiSet, mark and invigilate course work and examsMonitor students’ progress and academic developmentEnter attendance and grades in the Student Information SystemFoster and encourage intellectual curiosity Applications from Qualified Applicants should include: Letter of ApplicationCurriculum VitaePolice…

Summary and Job Description: The Lecturer Should be a Registered Nurse with advanced academic preparation and training preferably in the area of Nursing Education.Will be engaged in the delivery of Nursing Assistant, Midwifery, and Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree, and other programmes at CFBC requiring related expertise and competencies.Will be responsible for the preparation and delivery of classroom instruction, laboratory exercises, practicum, and tutorials to students on a wide range of nursing and related courses.Will be expected to prepare related material such as syllabi, course outlines, schedules and assignments, and engage in the assessment and evaluation of students.Will be required…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, July 28, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — Prime Minister’s Monthly Health Walk, which out of an abundance of caution took a hiatus after the last edition held on Saturday May 1, will resume on Saturday July 31 and will take participants on the regular Bellevue to Ottley’s route starting at 5:30 a.m. “In resuming the Prime Minister’s Monthly Health Walk, we thought that now it is a good time to pick it back up because, number one, our vaccination levels are up, and a lot of people have been vaccinated,” said main organiser Ms Myrtilla Williams. She noted that…

highlights threats posed by new nicotine and tobacco products 27 July, 2021 ¦ Geneva: Many countries are making progress in the fight against tobacco, but a new World Health Organization report shows some are not addressing emerging nicotine and tobacco products and failing to regulate them. Increased adoption of WHO-recommended tobacco control measures More than four times as many people are now covered by at least one WHO-recommended tobacco control measure as compared with 2007. The six MPOWER measures are monitoring tobacco use and preventive measures; protecting people from tobacco smoke; offering help to quit; warning about the dangers of tobacco; enforcing…