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Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 21, 2023 (SKNIS): The Cabinet Ministers met under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister, The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, on Monday, February 20th, 2023, and made several important decisions to improve the welfare of our people. The Cabinet welcomed the President and Chairman of the African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIMBANK), Professor Dr. Benedict Oramah and his team. Dr. Oramah highlighted the historic agreement between St. Kitts and Nevis and AFREXIMBANK to forge deeper economic, cultural and diplomatic ties with the Caribbean and the African continent. Of note, Dr. Oramah underscored future initiatives for St. Kitts and Nevis on renewable…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 21, 2023 (SKNIS): The Cabinet Ministers met under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister, The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, on Monday, February 20th, 2023, and made several important decisions to improve the welfare of our people. The Cabinet welcomed the President and Chairman of the African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIMBANK), Professor Dr. Benedict Oramah and his team. Dr. Oramah highlighted the historic agreement between St. Kitts and Nevis and AFREXIMBANK to forge deeper economic, cultural and diplomatic ties with the Caribbean and the African continent. Of note, Dr. Oramah underscored future initiatives for St. Kitts and Nevis on renewable…

21 February, Basseterre, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis – The 7th editionof the Annual Growth and Resilience Dialogue which the ECCB will host in partnershipwith the OECS Commission, The World Bank and The University of the West Indies onApril 25- 26, will continue the tradition of providing an insightful, engaging, interesting andinformative engagement. The conference discussions will be guided by the theme: “An appropriate andsustainable model for health care in the ECCU/OECS – Agile Infrastructure,Traditional Medicine and Medicinal Cannabis”. These discussions are expected toresonate with audiences long after the curtain closes on the two-day free, virtual event.On Day One…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts (21 st February, 2023) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs incollaboration with Europrotocol hosted a Three-Day Certification Training onDiplomatic Protocol related to Diplomatic Events, Official and State Visits, PublicRelations and Media Communication as well as Dignitary Protection over the period16 th , 17 th , and 20 th February, 2023 at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort.Established in 2001, Europrotocol is a London and Brussels based company thatspecializes in the training of international business & diplomatic protocol, professionaland social etiquette, and cross-cultural communication towards a global network ofpublic and private sectors. The sessions were conducted by Ms. D.…

THE GOVERNMENT OF ST CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS Ministry of Information, Communications, Technology and Posts P.O BOX 186, National ICT Center, #3 C. A. Paul Southwell Industrial Site Basseterre, Saint Kitts TEL: (869) 465- 2521 ext 467-1281/1607 EMAIL: pssec.moient@gov.kn Ministry of Information, Communications, and Technology and Posts Job Description Job Title: Digital Development Officer Work Location: National ICT Center, C.A.P. Southwell Industrial Site Division/Department: Department of Technology Reports to: Coordinator Development, Digital Training Unit [✓] Full-time [ ] Part-time Description of Post: The Digital training unit is responsible for providing digital skills training for public officers, managing a set of rental…

The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, through its Ministry of Ecclesiastical and Faith-Based Affairs in collaboration with the church community, invites all persons toparticipate in the National Day of Prayer on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Churches will be opened, a mobile prayer unit will cover our communities, and prayersessions will be held throughout the Federation. A special service of prayer, worshipand exaltation will run continuously from 8 a.m. with a grand climax at 7 p.m. at theRivers of Living Water Christian Centre at the Lime Kiln Commercial Development. All are encouraged to participate.

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, February 20, 2023 [Press Secretary’s Office]: The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew extended an invitation to representatives from the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) to attend Cabinet today to discuss the legislative agenda for the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) which remain outstanding in Saint Christopher (Saint Kitts) and Nevis to date.(Saint Kitts and Nevis Ministers of Cabinet with Representatives of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank)The legislative agenda included: The legislation is necessary to support a robust, diversified, and resilient financial sector, and advance the economic development of member…

Please see two pdf links below from the Human Resource Management Department Re: 2023 CALL FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE ACADEMIC STUDIES, AND GRADUATE RESEARCH https://mcusercontent.com/f9c18edcb5e81ee00df9977e6/files/024e0b93-3d10-c780-3514-a8692528cfb7/SEDI_DHDEE_2023_Academic_Scholarships_Call_for_Applications_VN_57_22_2022_12_20_1_.pdf https://mcusercontent.com/f9c18edcb5e81ee00df9977e6/files/be084adc-639a-7611-789b-0f773770809f/SEDI_DHDEE_2023_Academic_Scholarships_Call_for_Applications_2022_12_20_1_.pdf

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 20, 2023 (SKNIS): Junior Minister the Honourable Isalean Phillip officially launched the new Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Ageing and Disabilities at a brief but significant ceremony on February 20 at the Solid Waste Management Conference Room. Junior Minister Phillip explained that the “mandate of the new Ministry is to support social developmental change through policies and programmes that are equitable and inclusive of vulnerable populations.” “The Ministry’s work is, of course, guided by the principles of sustainable development by focusing on the socio-economic impacts of poverty, climate change, and inequality on the development and livelihoods of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 20, 2023 (SKNIS): The official launch of the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Ageing and Disabilities on Monday, February 20, 2023, creates a new paradigm that has been embraced by stakeholder groups excited by the plans to enhance care and services to the most vulnerable in society. At the ceremony held at the Solid Waste Conference Room, Permanent Secretary Janelle Lewis Tafari said that the thoughtful formation of the Ministry will ensure inclusion and equitable access for persons. “No longer should their needs and their voices be considered secondary. They are a priority,” Mrs. Tafari indicated, noting that…