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Basseterre’s. Kitts, February 25, 2021 (SKNIS): Vaccines, as with all medicines throughout the world, must go through extensive and rigorous testing to ensure that they are safe before they can be clinically approved for global human use.This was explained by the Medical Chief of Staff at the Joseph N. France General Hospital, Dr. Cameron Wilkinson, during the virtual forum series ‘Leadership Matters’ on February 23, 2021. He said, “An experimental vaccine is first tested in animals to evaluate its safety and potential to prevent disease. If positive results are achieved in a lab, a manufacturer can then apply for clinical trials…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 25, 2021 (SKNIS): Medical Chief of Staff (MCS) at the JNF General Hospital, Dr. Cameron Wilkinson, says Monday the 22nd of February, 2021 will be remembered as a major milestone in St. Kitts & Nevis’ history in the fight against the COVID-19 virus.Dr. Wilkinson said this during his presentation on the virtual forum series ‘Leadership Matters’ on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.“Despite the stark realization of the importance and efficacy of vaccines, there are still some persons who are reluctant to take them, he said. “I am certain that our people will do the right thing again and be…

San Jose, 25 February 2021 (IICA) – Training rural dwellers, empowering them to develop their own solutions, facilitating data capture and dissemination to allow for better decision-making, while implementing modern and inclusive regulatory frameworks, are some of the core actions that stand to have the greatest impact on accelerating development in rural areas. This was the view taken by international experts during “Experiences in Digital Agriculture” – the third session of the hemispheric forum on “Bridging the Digital Divide in Rural Areas of Latin America and the Caribbean: Towards a Digital Agriculture Revolution”, organized by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA). The panelists…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 25, 2021 (SKNIS): With the COVID-19 virus still active, Kaye Bass, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Aviation, has called for continued global solidarity and cooperation as they are considered effective tools to combat the pandemic.“In the initial phase in the fight against this global health challenge, we were pleased to witness a universal solidarity among families, communities, and nations,” said Ms. Bass during the handing over ceremony of an ambulance and passenger bus at the Joseph Nathaniel France (JNF) General Hospital on February 24. “We are where we are today because of our…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 25, 2021 (SKNIS): Minister of Culture, the Honourable Jonel Powell, said that through the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Project, culture in St. Kitts and Nevis will transcend generations.Minister Powell’s comments come during Phase Four SKN ICH Awareness Campaign—Seminar for Policy Makers and Community ICH Stakeholders St. Kitts and Nevis UNESCO Capacity Building Project entitled “Strengthening Inventory Preparation Capacity for Implementing 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in St. Kitts and Nevis”  held on Wednesday 24th February 2021 at the Shadwell Great House under  According to the Text of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 25, 2021 (SKNIS): The Team Unity Cabinet of Ministers met on Monday, February 22, 2021, at the Ministry of Finance Conference Room, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris. Several issues affecting the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis were deliberated on. The National COVID-19 Task Force gave its weekly briefing to the Cabinet where the usual update on statistics with respect to infections, recoveries, and deaths locally, regionally, and internationally was given. Apart from the customary update on statistics, the Cabinet was advised about the detailed plan for the rollout of the…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, February 25, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — The highly popular Prime Minister’s Monthly Health Walk will be held on Saturday February 27, taking participants on the regular route from Bellevue to Ottley’s. At the end of the walk there will be a special session where participants and members of the general public will be sensitised on the Covid-19 vaccine rollout. “This particular health walk is a little special because Prime Minister Dr the Hon Timothy Harris is going to join in the educational drive on the Covid-19 vaccine rollout bringing it to his constituency level, and his constituents, by…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (February 25, 2021) — The following is an announcement from the Ministry of Human Resources in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) regarding short training courses offered online by the Government of India. The Ministry of Human Resources in the Nevis Island Administration is pleased to inform that the Government of India is conducting a series of short training online courses under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme. The ITEC programs are diversified in areas of: 1. Solar energy technologies; 2. Water transmission and distribution engineering; 3. Policies on biomedical devices; 4. Big data analytics for policy planners; 5. Data analytics…

Lloyd Lazar George James Lloyd “Lloydie” Lazar came into world in July of 1954 following three sisters and one brother who proceeded him. Their family of five offspring were joined by a younger brother who came later on the scene.Lloyd Lazar attended the ‘Pasture’ School before going to the St. Kitts-Nevis Grammar School after he successfully completed the Common Entrance Examination. He later pursued graduate studies at McGill University in Montreal Canada in the field of Physical Education and Sports. Prior to attending Mc Gill, Lloyd had graduated from the University of the West Indies as a certified trained teacher.…

Jessica Byrona, Jacqueline Laguardia Martinezb, Annita Montouteb and Keron NilesbaDirector, Institute of International Relations, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, West Indies; bLecturer, Institute of International Relations, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, West IndiesABSTRACTCOVID-19 has further weakened the fragile socio-economic fabric of the Commonwealth Caribbean (CC). Economies have been stifled by ‘lockdowns’, and by a global decline in travel and tourism. The result has been higher levels of indebtedness, unemployment and psychological stress, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations throughout the region. Despite their limited size and resources, CC states have sought to support business and individuals…