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10 May 2023, Basseterre, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis – The Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Timothy N. J. Antoine is continuing his 2023 Country Outreach Missions, with engagements in the Commonwealth of Dominica. Governor Antoine commenced his consultations by discussing key issues with the Honourable Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit.    The Governor and his delegation paid a courtesy call on the President, His Excellency Charles […]

There are 12,046 recorded marine species in the Caribbean Region with 31 phyla – or groups of related organisms – represented. However, these species face several major threats, including plastic and chemical pollution, climate change, diseases, and overexploitation. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN), over 1,550 marine plants […]

10 May 2023, Basseterre, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis – Leaders speaking at the Opening Ceremony of the 7th Growth and Resilience Dialogue 2023 on 25 April, shared key perspectives and visions for the region’s health care transformation. Prime Minister and Monetary Council Member for Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis, the Hon Dr […]

Belize City, Friday, 28 April 2023 (CRFM)—The Ministerial Council of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), comprised of Ministers responsible for fisheries from across the Caribbean Community, met on Thursday, 27 April 2023, to chart the way forward for the revitalization and expansion of the region’s fisheries and aquaculture sector—a goal which lies at the […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 09, 2023 (SKNIS): The Department of Youth Empowerment is expanding its environmentally friendly activities by encouraging youth groups and young individuals to plant fruits and vegetables and possibly begin a backyard garden.  SEEDLINGS The “Green Thumb Project” as it is dubbed is being executed with support from the Ministry of Agriculture. A […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 09, 2023 (SKNIS): His Excellency Ian M. Queeley, Ambassador of St. Kitts and Nevis and the Embassies of the Eastern Caribbean States to the Kingdom of Morocco, said that he has been working diligently to advance bilateral cooperation between the North African country and the OECS (Organization of Eastern Caribbean States). “We […]

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, May 9, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO) – Former St Kitts and Nevis Defence Force Commander and Ambassador, His Excellency Mr. Errol Maynard, OBE, will be buried with full military honours following a funeral service in Basseterre on Friday 12th May 2023. (St. Kitts and Nevis’ Non-Resident Ambassador to Japan, His Excellency Errol Maynard (left) […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 09, 2023 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Sustainable Development continues with its stakeholder consultations from all sectors of society on St. Kitts and Nevis’ Voluntary National Review (VNR), to get the country’s feedback in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The consultations are timely and important, as this year, for the […]

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, May 9, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO) – Former St Kitts and Nevis Defence Force Captain and Ambassador, His Excellency Mr. Errol Maynard, OBE, will be buried with full military honours following a funeral service in Basseterre on Friday 12th May 2023. (St. Kitts and Nevis’ Non-Resident Ambassador to Japan, His Excellency Errol […]

Rome – Detailed, comprehensive and timely data is essential to address the impact of shocks such as droughts, earthquakes or conflict on agricultural production and livelihoods in parts of the world affected by food crises. Since its launch, during the first wave of the COVID-19 global pandemic three years ago, the Data in Emergencies (DIEM) Information System of […]