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24 January 2022, Belize City, Belize Central America – The Ministry of Economic Development and Investment, The Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation, The Belize Fisheries Department, The Coastal Zone Management Authority & Institute and The National Meteorological Service of Belize with assistance from The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) are officially launching a project entitled, “Enhancing adaptation planning and increasing climate resilience in the coastal zone and fisheries sector of Belize”.This is possible with financing from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) which supports the efforts of developing countries to respond to the challenges of climate change. Like many other low-lying coastal nations, Belize is vulnerable to the effects…

Dear Stakeholders,The Marella Discovery will not make its scheduled call to St. Kitts today, Thursday 27th Janaury, 2022. In addtiion, Jewel of the Seas will be tendering this morning to allow crew to disembark to join Anthem of the Seas. Please note that no guests will disembark Jewel of the Seas as the ship is only in St. Kitts to facilitate the crew exchange.Below is the revised cruise schedule for the rest of the week, ending Saturday 29th January, 2022: Thursday 27th January, 2022:Anthem of the Seas- Port ZanteCaribbean Princess- Port ZanteRoyal Clipper- Basseterre HarbourViking Sea- Port ZanteSaturday 29th January, 2022:Queen Mary 2- Port ZanteNorwegian Epic- Port…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (January 26, 2022) –The Department of Public Health on Nevis has embarked on a “Let’s Get Vaxxed Raffle” simultaneously with a “Let’s Get Vaxxed Refferal Drive” with major prizes at stake in an effort to encourage younger persons to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Ms. Shavenee Nisbett, Senior Health Educator in the Ministry of Health while speaking to the Department of Information on January 24, 2022 gave the basis for the raffle. “This raffle was created to encourage persons to get vaccinated, so that we can get a higher percentage of persons vaccinated and our island would be…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (January 25, 2022) –The following is an announcement from the Ministry of Human Resources in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) regarding scholarship opportunities at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI). The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis invites graduates of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) as well as the Nevis Sixth Form College to apply for UVI scholarships. Persons who may have graduated years ago are certainly welcome to apply. Scholarships are only available to graduates who are interested in undertaking studies at UVI for a maximum of (4) four years. The following documents are required to be delivered to the…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (January 25, 2022) — The Community Nursing Services in the Ministry of Health on Nevis is appealing to those who have never had a pap smear done to do so at the 5th annual Cervical Cancer Awareness outreach event at all heath centres on Saturday, January 29, 2022 from 8 a.m. to noon. Ms. Shevanee Nisbett, Senior Health Educator, while speaking of the planned event on January 25, 2022, noted that it forms part of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month which is observed during the month of January. “We are encouraging persons to get screened for cervical cancer and this takes place in the form…

26 January, Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis –Individuals are encouraged to prepare a plan with specific goals, save, invest, consolidate their debts and be consistent as they work to achieve their financial goals. On this week’s episode of ECCB Connects, individuals from the ECCB member countries share their financial goals for 2022 and Insurance Advisor at Sagicor Life Eastern Caribbean Inc., Quinn Martin, offersadvice on how they can achieve their goals and maintain financial health and wellness. Martin advises that some of the key attributes that will allowpeople to achieve their financial goals include: having a disciplined attitude; being consistent and having a specific outline for their goals. He emphasizes the importance of proper planning for unpredictable circumstances when “life happens”, as in the case of the COVID-19 pandemic. For the full discussion with Martin, view this week’s episode of ECCB Connects on the ECCB Connects YouTube channel and Facebook page. – 30 – About the Eastern…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, January 27, 2022 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 participated virtually in the 71st Meeting of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Authority where matters of importance to the sub-region were discussed.Wednesday’s meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister of Grenada, The Right Honourable Dr. Keith Mitchell.Among the matters discussed were regional integration with a focus on the free circulation of goods and the free movement of persons, as well as the next sitting…

Download visual assets here DUBAI, 24 January 2022 – The COVID-19 pandemic may have completely disrupted the lives of students and teachers, but it has also offered an opportunity to refocus and explore what the ‘classrooms of the future’ should look like. At Expo 2020 Dubai’s International Day of Education, education authorities, students and teachers agreed that in order to safeguard a more prosperous future, schools must offer hybrid learning models that integrate technology, focus on growth, emphasise emotional and social education, and prepare for a professional landscape that is rapidly evolving. Opening the event on Monday, His Excellency Hussain…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 26, 2021 (SKNIS): The St. Kitts Electricity Company (SKELEC) in its continued efforts to advance, embolden and assist the communities within the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has given assistance to the St. Christopher’s Children’s Home. At a handing over ceremony at the home on January 21, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Infrastructure, the Honorable Shawn Richards said, “this is part of SKELEC’s power of giving back and this is indeed a very important initiative being undertaken by SKELEC.” “SKELEC has been giving back to different communities because SKELEC recognises that it is a partnership…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, January 25, 2022 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – At a brief ceremony held earlier today (Tuesday, January 25, 2022), Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris accepted the credentials of the new Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to St. Kitts and Nevis, His Excellency David Rivero Perez.In the meeting held at the Prime Minister’s Government Headquarters’ office, Prime Minister Harris congratulated Ambassador Rivero on assuming his new post, noting, “I hope that your tenure here with us will be very productive for both of our countries.”Dr. Harris then told the Cuban…