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Over the coming week, as we celebrate the friendship, spirit of unity and achievements of the Commonwealth, we have an opportunity to reflect on a time like no other.Whilst experiences of the last year have been different across the Commonwealth, stirring examples of courage, commitment and selfless dedication to duty have been demonstrated in every Commonwealth nation and territory, notably by those working on the front line who have been delivering health care and other public services in their communities. We have also taken encouragement from remarkable advances in developing new vaccines and treatments.The testing times experienced by so many…

Each year, citizens of the 54 Commonwealth countries come together to markCommonwealth Day. This annual day of celebration is an opportunity for everyone in the Commonwealth to reiterate our shared goals, to recognise our diversity, and to renew our commitment to the enduring values of the Commonwealth.The COVID-19 pandemic may have physically separated many of us this year, but the bond that connects the various peoples of the Commonwealth remains strong. Now more than ever, we must remain united and act collectively in order to deliver a common future.With our membership of over 17,000 Parliamentarians and parliamentary staff spread across…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, March 7, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — Prime Minister and Minister of Human Resource Management and Information, Dr the Hon Timothy Harris, is commending ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) for the role it has played in the sixty years of its existence in making St. Kitts and Nevis the country it is, and the general public for giving ZIZ their fullest support. Prime Minister Harris made the remarks on Sunday March 7 at the Antioch Baptist Church in Lime Kiln, West Basseterre, where he had joined members of the Board of Directors, Management, and Staff of ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC)…

Charlestown, Nevis, March 6, 2021….Variety magazine, the industry leader and standard-bearer for all things related to entertainment has featured Nevis’ groundbreaking agreement with MSR Media to shoot six films on the island, the first and most significant step in developing a world-class film industry on this lovely Caribbean island. Senior Variety Editor Anna Marie de la Fuente interviewed Nevis Tourism Authority (NTA) CEO Jadine Yarde and MSR Media Producer Philippe Martinez for the in-depth story, and quoted from a statement issued by the Hon. Premier Mark Brantley on the government’s desire to partner with filmmakers to develop a…

Marking 2021 International Women’s Day, CDB’s new Vice-President (Operations), Isaac Solomon noted that while there is much to celebrate, there is an urgent need to overcome the status quo. As the world grapples with the Covid-19 pandemic, women stand on the frontline, comprising over 70% of health and social care workers globally. However, because of gender inequality, their contribution is often unrecognised and forgotten. “We, at CDB, join the global community in honouring women’s invaluable contributions to social, economic, cultural and political advancements of their communities and countries, particularly in our Region. We salute you!”, said Solomon today at the opening of CDB’s International Women’s Day…

March 5, 2021, ROSEAU, Dominica – Agro-processors in Dominica are going to receive the resources and training needed to create even better products and enhance the competitiveness of the sector.The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), through its Caribbean Technological Consultancy Services Network, has committed US$140,000 to a two-year project being executed in collaboration with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) in partnership with Dominica Youth Business Trust.The project, which was launched on March 3, seeks to strengthen the capacity of agro-processors in key areas, namely, production, costing and pricing, nutritional analysis, and packaging and labelling. This is to enable agro-processors to…

8 March 2021 On 8 March 2021, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) joins the rest of the world in celebrating International Women’s Day, a special observance that was adopted by the United Nations 46 years ago in 1975, during International Women’s Year. The annual celebration affords everyone, especially women and girls, an opportunity to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who continue to play extraordinary roles in the development of their communities and countries. It also serves as a platform to engage men and boys as male champions…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, March 6, 2021 (S.T.E.P.) — Staff and trainees at Ade’s Place, a centre for adults with disabilities, were on Friday March 5 the proud recipients of a 13 cubic feet refrigerator courtesy of ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) which is celebrating its 60th anniversary under the theme ‘Building on our Legacy, ZIZ at 60!’ “As we celebrate our 60th Anniversary we thought it best to show our community spiritedness by presenting a gift to Ade’s Place,” said Acting General Manager of the ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), Mr Vere Galloway, at a simple but significant handover ceremony held at…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, March 5, 2021 (S.T.E.P.) — Prime Minister and Minister with responsibility for Skills Training Empowerment Programme (STEP) and Area Parliamentary Representative for St Christopher Seven, Dr the Hon Timothy Harris, on Thursday March 4 joined family and friends at the homegoing service for Ms Avanel ‘Ellen’ Akers who until her death last month was a STEP Field Officer. “I wish on behalf of my family, indeed on behalf of the Parliament to extend deepest condolences to Darlin Akers and the extended family, Akers and Williams,” said Prime Minister Harris at the homegoing service which was held at…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, March 5, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — Masters of the Domino Art Form Domino Club suffered a loss on Thursday night March 4 during the fifth segment of play in the second round of the St. Kitts National Domino Association tournament that saw them slip down one slot on the points standing table, but are ahead of the team that inflicted the loss. Knowing that they were at a disadvantaged position, Spartans Fig Tree Domino Club did not waste any of the chances that came their way as they forcefully engaged Masters of the Domino Art Form in their…