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Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 21, 2021 (SKNIS): The ‘All of Society’ approach implemented by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis in the management of the COVID-19 pandemic has been critical in protecting both lives and livelihoods. Acting Chief Medical Officer and Medical Chief of Staff at the Joseph N. France General Hospital (JNF) Dr. Cameron Wilkinson during the October 21, 2021, NEOC press briefing urged the private sector to play a greater role in the fight against COVID-19. “We speak about the “All of Society’ approach all the time and I want to make an appeal to the business sector because…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 21, 2021 (Department of Environment): With the participation of almost 3,000 delegates in Kunming, China and almost 2,500 delegates connecting virtually, part one of the recently concluded UN Biodiversity Conference (COP-15), set the stage for the adoption of an effective post-2020 global biodiversity framework at the resumption of the Meeting in spring 2022.The conference’s two-day High-Level Segment (12-13 October), which opened with the announcement by Chinese President Xi Jinping of the 1.5 billion-yuan (about $233 million) Kunming Biodiversity Fund, saw the adoption of the Kunming Declaration, where Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) committed to…

Dear Stakeholders, Please note that the World Navigator will berth at South Friar’s Bay on Saturday 23rd October, 2021 and the Viking Orion will berth at Port Zante on Monday 25th October, 2021. To ensure that we keep the General Public safe and healthy, cruise ship passengers will only be permitted to explore the destination via ‘Travel Approved’ bubble vaccinated tours or attraction sites. A ‘Travel Approved’ bubble vaccinated tour or attraction site is one where the cruise ship passengers interact with fully vaccinated tour operators, seaport officials and any other cruise-related personnel. While a cruise ship is in port, the General Public…

DUBAI, 21 October 2021 – Music fans visiting Expo 2020 Dubai this weekend will be spoilt for choice, with major local and international acts taking to the stage each night this weekend. It all starts on Thursday 21 October, with hugely popular Pakistani singer-songwriter Ali Zafar on stage at Jubilee Park at 2045, before Late Nights @ Expo, featuring Syrian composing star Iyad Rimawi, takes over from 2200. Best known for his soundtracks to such TV series as Nadam and Godfather, Rimawi’s performance will be followed by Serbia’s Eyot, which blends Balkan jazz, classical music and art-rock. Then for two nights, starting on…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 21, 2021 (SKNIS): The rate of COVID-19- related hospitalization has declined in St. Kitts and Nevis and can be attributed to the Federation’s proper management of the virus, said Dr. Dwain Archibald who is responsible for the Management of COVID-19 cases at the Joseph Nathaniel France (JNF) General Hospital. “Recently, we have been seeing fewer patients coming in presenting with symptoms that would raise a red flag to say yes, this seems like it is COVID-19. We have been seeing fewer patients actually walk in to be tested and I would like to believe it’s because we…

The President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr Gene Leon, has cited the transition to sustainable energy a critical imperative for regional development.“Our development in the region must be seen from a holistic perspective and, perhaps more than anywhere else in the world, a sustainable energy transition is one of our most important trans-generational obligations,” said Dr Leon at the Turks and Caicos Energy Forum in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, today.Although alternative forms of energy, especially solar, wind, and ocean resources are in unlimited supply in the region, the Caribbean is one of the most energy import-dependent regions in the world…

BASSETERRE (21st October, 2021): St. Kitts & Nevis announced yesterday, October 20, 2021, that the Antigen test would be offered to outgoing air travelers whose countries accept approved rapid testing upon return from international destinations. The Federation has removed the exit testing requirement for travelers whose countries of origin do not require return testing. The exit tests will be taken at the visitors “Travel Approved” hotel or accommodation solely by a Ministry of Health approved health professional 48 – 72 hours prior to departure, with samples tested in a certified local lab. Scheduling of the test must be through the hotel…

Thursday, October 21, 2021 — Road transport is one of the largest users of fossil fuels, worldwide, and, in some Caribbean countries, is the single largest end-user of gasoline and diesel. In 2016, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimated that the transport sector accounted for 36% of the total primary energy consumed in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), which exceeds the global average. Given this reality, and the threat posed to the planet by climate change, it is no surprise that road transport has received significant attention in the fight to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 21, 2021 (SKNIS): The overall management of the COVID-19 pandemic by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis via the National COVID-19 Task Force has led to the opening up of our borders to inbound travellers with little impact on the spread of the virus locally. Mr. Abdias Samuel, Chair of the National COVID-19 Task Force indicated during the October 20, 2021, NEOC COVID-19 press briefing that the Federal Cabinet has removed travel restrictions for persons from South Africa and India. “Effective Wednesday 20th October 2021, the Federal Cabinet of St. Kitts and Nevis approved the recommendation of…

The participants will exchange ideas and information on the actions needed to achieve more sustainable agrifood systems in the region. San Jose, 20 October 2021 (IICA). The necessary transformation of agrifood systems to tackle the challenges posed by the post-pandemic recovery will be discussed at an event organized by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) to be held in conjunction with the 2021 World Food Prize ceremony.Top agricultural officials from Latin America and the Caribbean will join executives from important private-sector companies, prestigious academics and representatives of civil society organizations at the debate scheduled for 21 October 2021.Scientist Rattan Lal,…