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Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 10, 2023 (SKNIS): The 5th annual St. Kitts-Nevis National Cooperative League/Department of Cooperatives Primary School Quiz competition commenced with an impressive start on Thursday, November 09. Hosted at the Sandy Point Primary School, the event marked a celebration of knowledge and teamwork among the young minds of the Federation. In a captivating opening round, teams from the Saddlers, Newton Ground and the Sandy Point Primary Schools showcased their intelligence. Emerging as the victors of this intense competition were Safayiah Sam and Jhouslyn Thomas from Saddlers Primary School, demonstrating exceptional knowledge and teamwork. Their victory sets a…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 10, 2023 (SKNIS): In a decisive move to strengthen its influence in global climate discussions, St. Kitts and Nevis has expanded its delegation at the upcoming Conference of Parties-COP28. The Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Environment and Climate Action, during the November 8 edition of Infocus, emphasized the critical importance of this diversified representation, including various ministers and technical experts, to effectively address the multifaceted challenges of climate change. Prominent regional and international organizations are strongly encouraging a strategic shift for greater participation of government representatives to counterbalance the dominance of lobbyists and activists in the…

I congratulate CXC and all who are involved in this new thrust, to really embark on what I would call a renewed and refreshing journey to make sure that the education our people receive in our Caribbean region is one that would, of course, transform us and make sure that we continue to develop to become the people who we wish to become.Before I get into it, I want to give you a story. It is a story about me, maybe some of those who are even close to me, may not know the story, but I think it is…

The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities; Domestic Transport wishes to invite suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Assistant Engineer.The chosen candidate will be responsible for asset management, coordinating and monitoring capital projects, performing periodic plan reviews, collection and evaluation of data regarding the water distribution system, project management, and preparing and delivering public presentations amongst other duties. The Assistant Engineer works under the general supervision of the Manager/Water Engineer of the Water Services Department. This position represents the interests of the Department through interactions with the Public Works Department…

[Basseterre, St. Kitts] – In a thrilling and educational weeklong series of educational sessions taking place throughout various primary schools in St. Kitts, the Ministry of Environment, Climate Action, and Constituency Empowerment proudly introduced Captain SDG, the latest addition to the environmental superhero league. The acronym “SDG” derives its inspiration from the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, and Captain SDG is set to become the emblematic advocate for environmental sustainability and responsibility in St. Kitts and Nevis. Captain SDG’s inauguration marks a significant milestone within the framework of the ‘Reduce Single-Use Plastics’ public awareness campaign, spearheaded by the Department of…

Name of course: “Spanish as a Foreign Language Course for Civil Servants from the English-Speaking Caribbean” Details: The initiative has been developed through a partnership between AGCID and the Universidad de Chile, to provide the English-speaking Caribbean region with the support necessary for civil servants from these countries, to learn and develop Spanish as a second language. It is aimed primarily at civil servants working within the public sector who need to improve their Spanish skills. The course will be taught entirely in Spanish. The applications will be open until December 20, 2023. The call and its respective annexes can be found…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 10, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Basseterre Public Market has taken a huge step forward, as persons now have the option of ordering fresh produce from local vendors from the comfort of their homes, via an online portal. The launch of the new online platform came after officials from 869ToGo provided E-Service training to staff of the Basseterre Public Market. Vendor and buyer at the Basseterre Public Market Minister of Agriculture, the Honourable Samal Duggins addressed the launch ceremony on Friday, November 10. In his remarks, the minister said this new offering fits nicely with today’s fast-paced…

Paris, France, 10th November 2023: The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis enjoyed the rare privilege of opening the debates at the biennial UNESCO General Conference, held in Paris this week. St. Kitts and Nevis made an impactful plea to UN Member States to put education at the heart of their government’s plans to transform their economies and promote peace in an increasingly unstable international context. As the first senior minister to deliver the country’s national statement, the Hon. Geoffrey Hanley, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Education, took the floor to address more than 160 other ministers to reaffirm…

Basseterre, St Kitts, November 9, 2023 (Prime Minister’s Office): In an unequivocal and resounding denouncement, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew categorically rejects and condemns the egregiously false and malicious content disseminated by the blogs, SKN Times and IMI Daily.The posts, published on November 8, 2023, have alleged that the Citizenship by Investment Unit is ‘grappling with significant challenges, particularly in meeting payments to service providers’ and ‘the once-thriving [Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme] may face closure, plunging the nation into a severe financial crisis.’ The IMI Daily post quoted extensively from the SKN Times…

Thursday, November 9, 2023 — In a landmark move to bolster the sustainable energy landscape in the Eastern Caribbean, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission and the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on November 8, 2023. This agreement establishes a framework for collaboration on a range of initiatives aimed at transforming the energy sector for the economic and social advancement of the region. In response to rising energy costs and the global imperative for cleaner energy sources, the OECS and CARILEC have committed to forging strategic partnerships that will revolutionise the…