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The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) notes with deep concern the report that the Sun Auto Car Dealership in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, owned and operated by the Honorary Consul for our Member State, Jamaica, and which houses the Consulate, was set ablaze and ransacked by criminal gangs on Monday 12 June 2023. This act of violence has sadly caused the indefinite suspension of consular services offered by the Government of Jamaica. CARICOM strongly condemns this and other such acts which cause damage to property and people. The Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM remains deeply committed to ongoing dialogue and other efforts…

June 16, 2023 — “Women are major actors in the global efforts to reduce and reverse land degradation. However, in the vast majority of countries, women have unequal and limited access to and control over land.” That’s according to Ibrahim Thiaw, the Executive Secretary of the United Nations (UN) Convention to Combat Desertification. The UN observes World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought on June 17, 2023. The theme for this year’s observance is “Her land, Her rights,” which according to the UN, “emphasizes that investing in women’s equal access to land and associated assets is a direct investment in their…

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Today, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) published its judgment denying special leave in the Barbadian case of Ramnarace Ramassar v Stella Scantlebury [2023] CCJ 7 (AJ) BB in which Ramassar had sought permission to appeal an ejection order obtained against him by his landlord. Ramassar was a tenant at a property in Wilcox Hill, Christ Church Barbados, and Ms Scantlebury, was his landlord. On 7 October 2021, Ms Scantlebury sought and obtained an order in the Magistrate’s Court for his ejection from the rented premises. Ramassar’s appeal against the ejection order was dismissed by the Court of Appeal which also…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, June 16, 2023 (SKNIS) – Prime Minister and Parliamentary Representative for the Conaree area, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew said that the construction of a football stadium in that community is long overdue, and one that his administration will deliver soon.Prime Minister Dr. Drew was speaking at a town hall meeting held on Thursday (June 15) evening by the Department of Sports where the plans for the construction of the new football stadium in Conaree were unveiled to residents.The plans include a two-storey pavilion with bathroom facilities, changing rooms, bleachers, a media center and commentator’s booth, and bars.…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts,16th June, 2023 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) – Yesterday morning, June 15, the Rt. Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs et al, attended the Virtual Ministerial Meeting on Haiti, organized by the Government of Canada. This high-level meeting brought together several officials from international communities with the purpose of providing the opportunity to continue an open dialogue, focused on further bolstering our international security assistance and intensifying support for inclusive political dialogue on the situation in Haiti. In his address to the participating delegates, Minister Douglas called for a nuanced solution-based approach that gives increased attention to promoting and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, June 16, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO): Citizens and residents of Saint Kitts and Nevis are set to benefit from a second Citizenship by Investment COVID-19 Relief Payment (Dividend), a share of the profits and retained earnings received from the country’s CBI Programme.The payment process is scheduled to begin by Wednesday 21st June 2023. The introduction of the CBI Dividend in December 2022 was the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party Administration’s fifth (5 th ) COVID-19 relief initiative since taking office in August 2022 and the first time in the Caribbean that everyday citizens and residents were paid…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 15, 2023 (SKNIS): The Warner Park Cricket Stadium, the designated venue for the staging of the 25th Anniversary of the St. Kitts Music Festival (SKMF) slated for June 22-24, 2023, has been expanded to give patrons a truly exhilarating experience, showcasing culture, food and the best in entertainment and more. This was confirmed by Allister Williams, Chair of the St. Kitts Music Festival during his appearance on the June 14 edition of “Infocus.” “We have an expanded venue so that one can be comfortable while experiencing the music of the main stage. We have been working hard to ensure…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 15, 2023 (SKNIS): Differently-abled individuals will be able to enjoy the 25th edition of the St. Kitts Music Festival (SKMF) in person, as organisers are working to ensure the annual world-class event creates memorable experiences for all patrons. On the June 14 edition of the radio and television programme InFocus, Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Marsha Henderson, said that the government’s creation of a ministry dedicated to disability issues is a clear signal of its intent to advance meaningful changes that improve the lives of the differently-abled. “We have spaces in the VIP areas and even spaces on the ground,”…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 15, 2023 (SKNIS): Destination marketing is a necessary tool to promote any country. As such, the Ministry of Tourism and the St. Kitts Tourism Authority (SKTA) have embarked on several initiatives to ensure that the Federation is properly marketed as a top tourist destination. One such initiative is traveling outside of the Federation to market the destination. An initiative Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Marsha Henderson said is critical as it helps to familiarize people with St. Kitts and Nevis and bring more visitors to our shores, which will in turn boost the economy and establish St.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 15, 2023 (SKNIS): Since the launch of the new Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Ageing and Disabilities in February 2023, several alleged cases of elder abuse have been recorded prompting government officials to seek the public’s assistance to arrest this problem, which often goes unreported. Elder Abuse is an act within any relationship that causes harm or distress to seniors. It includes neglect, verbal/emotional abuse, physical or sexual abuse, and financial exploitation. Minister of State responsible for Ageing and Disabilities, the Honourable Isalean Phillip, highlighted issues related to elder abuse during a national address on Thursday, June 15,…