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PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands – June 16, 2022: Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) President, Dr. Gene Leon, committed the organisation to accelerating efforts to access the projected USD 100 billon (bn) required to achieve the development envisioned for the region. Speaking at the Bank’s 52nd Annual Meeting, Dr. Leon said the Bank will explore new mechanisms and leverage existing sources to crowd in funding for an ambitious development agenda over the next 3 years. “We estimate that sustainable energy will require at least USD40 bn, water and sanitation USD22 bn, transportation USD11.5 bn, agriculture and food security USD13bn, and digital transformation…

The Department of Labour is inviting persons to come to its office on the top floor of Neville’s Eatery, Lime Kiln Commercial Development, Basseterre to apply to fill several vacancies within various companies. Full-time positions are available for a Driver, Gardener, Cleaners, General Helper, Cook, and a Sous Chef. For job requirements and additional information telephone: 467-2071, 762-1029 or 662-2075. Persons can also visit the Department of Labour on the top floor of Neville’s Eatery, Lime Kiln Commercial Development, Basseterre.

June 9 2022 – Bridgetown, Barbados – The waters of the Caribbean are home to certain commercially exploited aquatic species, notably queen conch and sharks, which are included in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Queen conch fisheries contribute significantly to the livelihoods of communities in the region, and bring about economic opportunities through international trade in the region. The sustainable use, management and monitoring of these species, as well as the regulation of their trade is of paramount importance for their conservation. To support Caribbean countries in meeting their commitments under the Convention, particularly with respect to CITES-listed species commercially exploited by the fisheries sector, the CITES Secretariat and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)’s Development Law Service (LEGN)jointly…

Excellencies, it is my distinct pleasure to address this august gathering, in the vibrant multicultural city of Los Angeles. I bring you warm fraternal greetings from the Government and people of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Permit me to express profound apologies on behalf of our esteemed Prime Minister, Dr. the Honorable Timothy Harris, who would have loved to be here, but the exigencies of matters of state have precluded his attendance. He sends his best wishes for a fruitful Summit. President Biden, allow me to extend my delegation’s deepest appreciation to your government and people, for hosting this IX Summit of the…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, June 13, 2022 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – During its meeting on Monday, June 13, the Federal Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, discussed at length measures that can be taken to alleviate some of the water issues being experienced in St. Kitts as a result of the ongoing dry spell. Water Engineer Mr. Cromwell Williams was invited to make a presentation to the Cabinet on how the Government can improve the situation. Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Mr. Andrew Skerritt, also attended the Cabinet…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 13, 2022 (SKNIS): Large recycle bins will soon be placed in three communities around St. Kitts in an initial phase, as the momentum to reduce, reuse and recycle waste picks up.Namayombo Mgonela, marketing and communications official at the Solid Waste Management Corporation (SWMC) said that the agency was initially focused on ensuring that each household was assigned a bin.“We move now into waste separation, and of course, we will have to find a way in order to be able to facilitate that,” Ms. Mgonela said on the June 08 edition of Working for You. “Unfortunately, we…

June 13, 2022, BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – “Administrations and policy makers in CDB Member Countries must focus on astute measurement and management while balancing the needs of people to achieve shared prosperity and close the gaps to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”, says Director of Economics at the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Mr. Ian Durant. To assist the Bank’s membership in the development of national objectives and measuring their success in improving lives, the Bank has assembled regional, global, private and public sector players who will examine public financial management and supportive actions to achieve the region’s development agenda. Caribbean countries all have development plans…

Excellencies, it is my distinct pleasure to address this august gathering, in the vibrant multicultural city of Los Angeles. I bring you warm fraternal greetings from the Government and people of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Permit me to express profound apologies on behalf of our esteemed Prime Minister, Dr. the Honorable Timothy Harris, who would have loved to be here, but the exigencies of matters of state have precluded his attendance. He sends his best wishes for a fruitful Summit. President Biden, allow me to extend my delegation’s deepest appreciation to your government and people, for hosting this IX Summit of the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 09, 2022 (SKNIS): Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Valston Graham, has refuted reports that he and his entire staff have resigned.In a press release from the Office of the DPP dated 9th June, 2022, Mr. Graham said: “It has come to my attention that it is being circulated through the community, social media and various news outlets that the Director of Public Prosecutions and his entire staff have resigned from office.” He continued, “I wish to assure the general public that such information is inaccurate. I can confirm that I have received resignation letters from three members of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 09, 2022 (SKNIS): The Department of Environment continues to strongly support the recycling initiative in St. Kitts and Nevis especially as it relates to the 3 R’s principle of reducing, reusing and recycling. “We will support the three R’s because our mission is to conserve, preserve and protect and once people reduce, reuse and recycle then it assists in fulfilling our mission. So we will support any initiative,” said Lynelle Bonaparte, Conservation Officer in the Department of Environment, during her June 08 appearance on Working for You. Joyce Chang, Project Coordinator at the Solid Waste Management…