Archive for November 23rd, 2021

DUBAI, 20 November 2021 – The commanding voices of today’s youth were heard loud and clear across Expo 2020 Dubai on Saturday as the World Expo, UNICEF and the UAE Ministry of Community Development celebrated World Children’s Day with a slate of youth-led festivities thatculminated in a spectacular concert at Al Wasl Plaza. “We have the responsibility […]

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, November 22, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — Area Parliamentary Representative for St. Christopher Seven (Bellevue to Ottley’s), Prime Minister Dr the Hon Timothy Harris, was first elected to parliament on November 29, 1993.  As he prepares to celebrate the 28th anniversary as a parliamentarian, he is reflecting and sharing with his constituents the transformation that has […]

DUBAI, 20 November 2021 – Adults need to recognise the potential of children, because every child has a change-maker in them that just needs to be fostered and cultivated, said Gitanjali Rao, the first ever TIME Kid of the Year and UNICEF Youth Advocate for 2021.  Rao, who turned 16 on Friday, was speaking at […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 22, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris will, on Monday, November 29, 2021, celebrate 28 years in elective politics, and more importantly 28 years as the Parliamentary Representative for St. Christopher Seven, which encompasses the communities of Belle Vue, Tabernacle, Mansion, […]

Dubai, 20 November 2021 – At the World Children’s Day flagship concert hosted by Expo 2020 Dubai, UNICEF announced the appointment of two new UNICEF Youth Advocates. Gitanjali Rao, an inventor from the United States of America and TIME Kid of the Year, and Saeed Almutaiwei, member of the United Arab Emirates Children’s Parliament, join the […]

DUBAI, 22 November 2021 – Expo 2020 Dubai visit numbers have soared to 4,156,985, driven by strong take-up of the November Weekday Pass and a raft of sport, music and cultural events.  Boosting the figures up to 21 November were the sold-out Expo Run on 19 November – which saw 10,000 runners of all ages and […]

DUBAI, 21 November 2021 – By accepting people from all countries and religions, the UAE has prospered over the past 50 years, experts concluded as Expo 2020 Dubai’s Tolerance and Inclusivity Week drew to a close on Saturday, ahead of the nation’s Golden Jubilee celebrations. A panel discussion, ‘Openness and the Path to Prosperity’, part […]

Charlestown, Nevis November 22, 2021… Journalist Anna Hart has featured Nevis in an article looking at the popularity of the Caribbean to the rich and famous in the desirable online Telegraph travel section.  In the article, which sees Nevis mentioned amongst other Caribbean destinations including Mustique, Jamaica and Barbados, Hart details why the Caribbean is still amongst some […]

No better time to celebrate fishers  By Iris Monnereau Regional Project Coordinator on the Climate Change Adaptation of the Eastern Caribbean Fisheries Sector Project (CC4FISH) at the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, Barbados. When you listen to consumers throughout the Caribbean you might think there is little to celebrate on World Fisheries […]

BASSETERRE (23rd November, 2021): Effective today, November 23, 2021, please note the revised protocols for fully vaccinated international travelers, nationals and locals arriving by Air into the Federation.  International travelers arriving by air who have completed their 24-hour Vacation in Place can now freely enjoy tours and attractions and explore Port Zante while cruise ships are […]