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Bridgetown, Barbados, August 16 th , 2023 – The Caribbean Disaster EmergencyManagement Agency (CDEMA), says it remains in a state of operational readiness,following a recent updated prediction for an “above normal” level of activity for theongoing 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.   On August 11th , 2023, the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)explained in its latest […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 17, 2023 (SKNIS): Deputy Prime and Minister of Education the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley said the construction of the Basseterre High School (BHS) will benefit not just one local contractor but many. Minister Hanley said this during his appearance on the radio and television show ‘In Focus’ on August 16 where he discussed […]

Officers from 30 countries recognized the urgent need for a standardized protocol for the issuance and exchange of certificates, which would make it possible to eliminate trade barriers, lower costs, increase traceability, and better comply with veterinary public health requirements.The two-and-a-half-day event, held at IICA Headquarters in San José, Costa Rica, was attended by 43 […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 16, 2023 (SKNIS) – With just over two weeks to go before the opening of the 2023-2024 Academic School Year, the Ministry of Education is ensuring that all remedial work being undertaken at the Irishtown Primary School are completed so that teachers and students can return to the campus for face-to-face […]

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts (16th August 2023): Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, the Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, accompanied by Permanent Secretary in the same Ministry, Nerissa Williams, and Communications Officer, Denaula Laplace, hosted a visiting delegation from the United States headed by Her Excellency Linda Taglialatela, Ambassador to Barbados, the Eastern […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, August 16, 2023, [Ministry of Health] – In an effort to modernize our health institutions, a significant update to the nursing dress code became effective in the month of August. The updated policy removes the requirement for Nurses to wear caps and belts as part of their daily uniforms. These […]

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana – Tuesday, 15 August 2023): Salutations Mr. Brendan Tarnay, Programme Support Officer for the Caribbean under the Western Hemisphere Programme of the International Organization on Migration (a UN Agency), representatives from Member States of the CSME, staff of the IOM Office, staff from Directorate for CARICOM Single Market and […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 15, 2023 (Cabinet Secretariat): Under the leadership of Prime Minister, The Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, the Cabinet Ministers convened on Monday, August 14th, 2023 and made essential decisions to enhance the well-being of our people. The Cabinet approved-in-principle the operationalization of a new pension plan for all civil servants (including government auxiliary […]

Basseterre, Saint Kitts (15th August, 2023) – The Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs et al, held a significant interface with Her Excellency Linda Taglialatela, United States Ambassador to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean and the OECS. The discussion centered on critical diplomatic matters and mutual interests. L-R: Right Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas: H.E. Ambassador Linda […]

Registration is now open for the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Resources’ World Food Day Farmers and Fishers Judging Competition 2023. Registration forms are available at the Main office of the Department of Agriculture, La Guerite, all Outreach Centers, Crop Extension Officers and the Basseterre Public Market. Interested persons are asked to call 467-1831 […]