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Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal. Monday, July 3, 2023 ― The University of the West Indies Open Campus is saddened by the passing of Sir Samuel Weymouth Tapley Seaton, GCMG, CVO, QC, JP, LLD (Honoris Causa), former Governor-General of St Kitts and Nevis.  Sir Tapley was an alumnus of The UWI, an attorney by profession and a regional pioneer. His career over his many years of service included countless trail-blazing accomplishments. He graduated from the Cave Hill Campus in 1973 with the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree and in 1975 with the Legal Education Certificate (LEC), jointly from the Hugh…

July 4, 2023 –The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), the Executive Secretariat of the Central American Agricultural Council (SE-CAC), and the Secretariat for Central American Economic Integration (SIECA) organized a new edition of the Business-to-Business Virtual Match-Making Rounds from May 22 to 26. The Central American Trade Network (REDCA) hosted the event in support of market access for producer organizations, Small and Midsize Enterprises (SMEs), and businesses in the region’s agrifood chains. In its seventh edition, the B2B Virtual Match-Making Rounds of the Agrifood Chains of Latin America and…

Tuesday, July 4, 2023 — The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission acknowledges with sadness, the announcement of the passing of Ѕіr Ѕаmuеl Wеуmоuth Тарlеу Ѕеаtоn, fоrmеr Gоvеrnоr-Gеnеrаl оf Ѕaint Кіttѕ аnd Nеvіѕ. Sir Samuel was the fourth Governor-General of Saint Kitts and Nevis and served his country well. He devoted many years of his life to public service, and throughout his career, was dedicated to the preservation of the judicial system. Sir Samuel was recognized as one of the architects of the constitution of Saint Kitts and Nevis and for drafting several Acts and Bills. In recognition of his distinguished…

Tuesday, July 4, 2023 — The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission extends warmest congratulations to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas, establishing the Community. The Commission has the further honour to acknowledge the long history of close ties and collaboration between CARICOM and the OECS and salutes the Organisation on the achievement of this major milestone, as well as its accomplishments in regional integration, economic, social and political developments since its formation in 1973. It is the Commission’s sincere wish that CARICOM will continue to experience continued…

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is deeply concerned at the unusually high number of traffic accidents on both St. Kitts and Nevis, some of which have resulted in loss of life. On June 21st, 2023, Kenrick T. Phillip of Stonefort Estate was severely injured in a traffic accident in Conyers, St. Kitts. He subsequently sought overseas medical attention. Regrettably, his injuries proved too severe and he succumbed on July 2nd, 2023. On July 1st, 2023, Joneal Sprouse of Middle Island, St. Kitts, was involved in a traffic accident in the vicinity of the solar farm on…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Basseterre, Saint Kitts (4th, July, 2023) – Following the successful staging of the 2023 Triennial Diplomatic Week by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has stepped forward and demonstrated its continued commitment to the strengthening of the deep bonds of friendship with Saint Kitts and Nevis. In a brief handing over ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday, 3rd July, 2023, His Excellency Michael Lin, Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan), made a presentation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the amount of US$100,000.00. Accepting on behalf…

1 July 2023 This year, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) observes its 10-year anniversary. CARPHA became the new single regional public health agency for the Caribbean when it was legally established in July 2011. However, the Agency began its operations in 2013, after an Intergovernmental Agreement was signed by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States. Caribbean Public Health Day celebrated on July 2nd every year, coincides with the anniversary of the legal establishment of CARPHA. This special day was established to increase awareness of the field of Public Health and to highlight how CARPHA’s work affects the everyday lives of Caribbean people. “We were established to be the guardian…

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 3rd July 2023 (PMO) – The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis jump-started his engagements ahead of the official start of the 45th Regular Meeting of the Conference of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Today, the Honourable Prime Minister held bilateral talks with Her Excellency Karen Tan, Ambassador of Singapore to CARICOM. The conversation encompassed the common interests of both states and the desire to deepen and strengthen the existing relationship. In addition, Prime Minister Drew engaged the Ambassador of Japan, His Excellency Yukata Matsubara. Ambassador Matsubara used…

The Federal Cabinet has requested that the National Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis be flown at half-mast at all Government buildings and establishments throughout the Federation effective Friday 30th June 2023 in tribute to His Excellency Sir Tapley Seaton GCMG, CVO, KC, JP, LLD. Half-mast means the flag is flown halfway down the flagpole from the top. The position of the Flag when flying at half-mast will depend on the size of the flag, the length of the mast, and its location. The National Flags of Saint Kitts and Nevis will be flown at half-mast until the day of his burial.…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 3, 2023 (SKNIS) – On Saturday, July 01, 2023, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis officially launched its ELEVATE Programme at the NEMA Conference Room. The revised programme has a fundamental focus on human development. ELEVATE effectively revamps the Alternative Lifestyle Pathways Programme (ALPP), commonly referred to as the “Peace Programme”.The modifications to the programme became necessary as an evaluation of the programme revealed shortcomings including mismanagement in general comprising a lack of transparency and accountability under the former Dr. Timothy Harris-led administration.The reformed programme features three ‘ELEVATE’ options, namely, elevation through training and certification, elevation through capacity…