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Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 26, 2023 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis is partnering with Global Support and Development (GSD), a humanitarian organization whose mission is to rapidly respond to disasters in collaboration with at-risk communities and support them to prepare for future disasters, to enhance coordination and resource mobilization, enabling timely and effective responses to natural […]

Rate of loss has slowed in the last decade, new FAO report says Rome – The world is making progress towards ending the loss of mangrove forests, according to a new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Found on the coastlines of 123 countries worldwide, over 20 percent of mangroves are estimated […]

July 26, 2023 – BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Recognising the need for an accessible digital platform to facilitate innovative approaches to agricultural production in its Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs), the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), is providing USD 400,000 for preliminary studies to drive the development and piloting of a Climate Smart Agriculture Knowledge and Information Platform (CSAKIP).    The […]

EXTERNAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Job Title: Officer (Specific Funds) Organizational Unit: Inter-American Drug Abuse and Control Commission (CICAD)Grade: P02Employment Announcement Number: EO/39/23 CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITIES: Title: ExternalEvaluation of the Projects “Implementation of the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (2021-2023) – Phase VI – ECPA” (Specific Funds) Organizational Unit: Department of Procurement Services and Management Oversight (DPMO) Title: Project Manager Consultant (Specific Funds) Organizational […]

Washington, DC, 25 July, 2023 (PAHO) – At an event to celebrate five years of collaboration in information systems and digital health between the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the PAHO Director, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, underscored the crucial role of digital transformation in pandemic recovery and improving access to health.  During […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 25, 2023 (SKNIS): Stakeholders across St. Kitts and Nevis involved in community development, social services and disaster response are engaged in a four-day Shock Resistant Social Protection Workshop being held at the NEMA Conference Room. The workshop began on Tuesday (July 25, 2023). Workshop participants Azilla Clarke, Permanent Secretary responsible for […]

July 25, 2023 – BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – “The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is pleased to support Belize’s Micro Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) with this USD12.5 million investment. The line of credit being provided to the Development Finance Corporation (DFC) will undoubtedly contribute to the financial sustainability of MSMEs and equitable access to production-oriented finance support, […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 25, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is benefiting from the expertise of Global Support and Development (GSD) in strengthening the nation’s disaster preparedness and response systems.  According to its website, Global Support and Development is a humanitarian non-profit organization whose mission is to rapidly respond to disasters […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 25, 2023 (SKNIS): Effective July 24, 2023, Caribbean Airlines will operate a total of five times on a weekly basis, providing convenient and reliable travel options between Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago; Barbados; Antigua and Barbuda and St. Kitts and Nevis. This was announced by Caribbean Airlines Chief Operations Officer, Nirmala […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, July 25, 2023 (SKNIS): Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew welcomed the inaugural flight of Caribbean Airlines to the Federation during a ceremony at the Kayan Jet Lounge on July 24. While welcoming Caribbean Airlines, the honourable prime minister emphasized his concerns in relation to regional travel. […]