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Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, July 27, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Global Support and Development’s MV Dawn Humanitarian Vessel to strengthen disaster relief and humanitarian efforts in the region. This collaborative initiative marks a significant step towards enhancing our nation’s preparedness and responsiveness during times of crisis and reaffirms our commitment to the well-being of our citizens and neighbors. MV Dawn, a state-of-the-art humanitarian vessel, is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and technology designed to provide immediate aid and support in disaster-affected areas. Through this partnership,…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 26, 2023 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis’ Voluntary National Review that was presented for the first time to the august United Nations body this month included information taken from a youth panel discussion on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).   This was stated by the Director of the Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP), Auren Manners during his appearance on the popular radio and television show InFocus on July 26. He also said that the youth forum was held under the financial support of the United Nations and was coordinated by the Department of Youth.   Mr. Manners added, “The meaning of…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 26, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to monitor the cost of living and rising food prices and is actively seeking additional solutions to these concerns. Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, addressed the issues of the cost of living and rising food prices during an appearance on Freedom FM’s Issues programme today, Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Prime Minister Dr. Drew told the listening and viewing public that the Government has introduced a number of relief measures and has since formed a Cost of Living Taskforce…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 26, 2023 (SKNIS) – Over the past few months, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has made significant strides to improve the delivery of healthcare services in the country. This was achieved through the acquisition of new, much-needed pieces of medical equipment and the development of human resources through the training of medical professionals. However, Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew said more is being done and will be done by the Ministry of Health to further strengthen and improve the delivery of healthcare services, particularly for the benefit of…

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – As a result of the discovery of a breach of the 2023 May/June Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate® (CSEC®) Mathematics Paper 02, the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) announced on 19 May 2023 that the modified approach will be used to award fair and valid grades for this subject. On Thursday 27 July 2023 at 11:00 am (AST), CXC® will host an online Public Information Session for stakeholders to learn more about the grading methodology behind the CXC® Modified Approach and its application to the grading of CSEC® Mathematics for the May/June 2023 examinations. Stakeholders are invited to view…

The general public is asked to note that all the offices of the Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs, which include:High Court RegistryMagistrate DepartmentLegal AidDirector of Public Prosecution OfficeLand RegistryIntellectual Property OfficeLaw CommissionElectoral OfficeAnd the Attorney General’s Chambers will be closed ON TUESDAY 1ST AUGUST 2023 for staff development training. Normal working hours will resume on 2nd August 2023 at 8.00 a.m.Sorry for any inconvenience that this closure may cause as we are equipping ourselves to serve you better.

Director-General QU Dongyu reflects on the lessons learned at the high-level meeting 26/07/2023 Rome- The UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS+2) closed on Wednesday at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) after three days of high-level events, meetings and dialogues bringing together over 2000 participants from 180 countries, including over 20 Heads of State and Government and 125 Ministers, to explore challenges and opportunities to transform agrifood systems. ‘’I hope this Stocktaking Moment has provided a holistic window to see where we stand, what we have done so far, and how much we need to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 26, 2023 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis is partnering with Global Support and Development (GSD), a humanitarian organization whose mission is to rapidly respond to disasters in collaboration with at-risk communities and support them to prepare for future disasters, to enhance coordination and resource mobilization, enabling timely and effective responses to natural hazards. One of the capacity-strengthening exercises they will undertake is a comprehensive baseline bathymetric survey to assess the characteristics and profile of the seabed, enhancing the region’s understanding of its maritime infrastructure. This survey will enable data-driven decision-making and pave the way for effective coastal resource…

Rate of loss has slowed in the last decade, new FAO report says Rome – The world is making progress towards ending the loss of mangrove forests, according to a new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Found on the coastlines of 123 countries worldwide, over 20 percent of mangroves are estimated to have been lost globally over the past 40 years, mainly due to both human activities and natural retraction. The World’s Mangroves, 2000–2020, launched today on the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, reports that the total global area of mangroves in…

July 26, 2023 – BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Recognising the need for an accessible digital platform to facilitate innovative approaches to agricultural production in its Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs), the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), is providing USD 400,000 for preliminary studies to drive the development and piloting of a Climate Smart Agriculture Knowledge and Information Platform (CSAKIP). The platform, which will be designed closely in collaboration with major stakeholders involved in the regional agricultural landscape, including universities, commodity groups, agriculture development institutions and regional coordinating mechanisms, represents a significant opportunity to advance multiple facets of agricultural production which is crucial for the region’s…