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(United Nations, New York, February 17, 2025) – St. Kitts and Nevis was represented by Permanent Representative to the United Nations, H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams and Counsellor, Mrs. Sonia Boddie-Thompson at the Sixty-third Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD63), which was held from 10 to 14 February 2025 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Commission, which meets annually in February is the key United Nations body with the responsibility for the follow-up and implementation of the Copenhagen Declaration and Programme of Action, which was adopted in Copenhagen, Denmark on 12 March 1995, at the historic…

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the post of Solicitor General, Attorney General’s Chambers, Saint Lucia. JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE : Solicitor General REPORTS TO : Attorney General SUPERVISES : Legal Staff (Attorneys) CLASSIFICATION : GRADE 20 A. RELATIONSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. To manage the Legal Services Division within the Attorney General’s Chambers in the provision of professional efficient and ethical services to the Government of Saint Lucia in matters related but not limited to the conduct of Civil Litigation, on provision of legal advice, drafting and vetting on contracts and other agreements. 2. To work…

The growing levels of technical UNESCO expertise being deployed by UNESCO in the Federation in education, cultural heritage and biodiversity policy development were enumerated recently in a detailed briefing by the country’s envoy to UNESCO in the presence of the Honourable Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister responsible for UNESCO affairs, Dr. Geoffrey Hanley. Some eight UNESCO projects are being implemented concurrently across the Federation, supported by professional guidance and funding in areas ranging from scaling-up the professionalisation of the national teaching force to strengthening the biodiversity credentials at the St. Mary’s Biosphere Reserve, and from restructuring of the National Accreditation System for higher qualifications…

Basseterre, St. Kitts – February 12, 2025 – The Department of Environment recently conducted an important workshop training session entitled “Understanding the SUP Ban” for the Customs and Excise Unit. This session, held at the Customs and Excise Unit’s facility on 4th February, was designed to equip officers with the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively enforce the ban on Single-Use Plastics (SUPs). The workshop was attended by senior officers from the Customs and Excise Unit, as well as representatives from the Department of Environment, who organized the event. The Single-Use Plastic Ban represents a significant commitment by the Federation…

United Nations, New York (14th February 2025) – The United Nations is currently hosting the 3rd Preparatory Committee for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development in New York. The 3rd Preparatory Committee brings together capital-based and UN based officials to negotiate the shape, scope and ambition of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development scheduled for 30th June to 3rd July in Sevilla, Spain. Saint Kitts and Nevis is represented at this critical development finance cooperation meeting by Her Excellency Dr. Mutryce Williams, Permanent Representative and Ambassador to the UN, and Mr. Eustace T. Wallace, Minister Counselor…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 13, 2025 (SKNIS): Communities in the villages of Cayon, Keys, Canada Estate, and Ottley’s will be in the spotlight over the next few months as a sensitization project on the ongoing campaign to reduce and eliminate plastic pollution is implemented. The project is called the Sensitisation on the Elimination of Single-Use Plastics in the St. Mary’s Biosphere Reserve. The reserve is a protected designated area as it serves as an important site for biological diversity, comprising cloud forests, mangroves and coral reefs. The UNESCO-funded project is being implemented by the National Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Committee. Telca…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts (4 February 2025) – On February 10th, 2025, the Cybernetica team, led by CEO Michael Buckland, paid a courtesy call on the Honorable Minister of ICT and Post, Konris Maynard. During the meeting, the Minister clearly outlined his vision for St. Kitts and Nevis to establish itself as a regional leader, setting a standard for other countries to emulate. He stressed the importance of aligning with the nation’s long-term dreams and aspirations, underscoring that Cybernetica’s expertise and involvement would be crucial in achieving these ambitious goals. The Minister expressed his confidence in Cybernetica’s ability to deliver a…

Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan), (February 13, 2025) – The lantern dubbed “Vibrant Folklore” is the Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis’ display at the 2025 Taiwan Lantern Festival in Taoyuan. The lantern features five traditional folklore groups: the Moko Jumbie, the Clown, the Actors, the Bull and the Masquerade, placed before a backdrop photo of Nevis’ peak. A Lantern Switch-on ceremony was held to officially light up the lantern on Wednesday, February 12. At the ceremony, Saint Kitts and Nevis Ambassador to Taiwan, His Excellency Donya L. Francis explained that it was especially significant to capture our folklore in…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, Wednesday, February 12, 2025: Ministry of Education officials are looking forward to the unfurling of the harmonized OECS Primary School Curriculum: OECS PEARL (Programme for Educational Advancement and Relevant Learning). Having contributed to and collaborated on the local leg of a mission organized by the OECS Commission last week, officials got a first-hand look at the online hub, which promises to revolutionize the way primary education is delivered across the region. The digital platform provides teachers with access to structured lesson plans, instructional resources, and assessment tools aligned with the harmonized curriculum. Locally, the Ministry introduced pilots…