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Distinguished guests, Ambassadors, Secretary General of the OAS, friends, and partners, PAHO colleagues, it is a privilege to be standing before you this evening.  And it is my great pleasure to welcome you all to tonight’s event as we celebrate the 120th anniversary of the Pan American Health Organization. Across the Americas there have been […]

Reno, Nevada, 1 December 2022 – The adoption of best practice front-of-pack nutrition labeling in more countries of Americas can help reduce poor-nutrition related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure and some cancers in the region, a recent study led by researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno and the Pan […]

Report calls for sustainable management amid mounting threats 05/12/2022 Rome – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today marked World Soil Day 2022 with the launch of its first global report on black soils, which are at greater risk than ever due to the climate crisis, biodiversity loss and land use […]

During a recent event in the region, a human rights defender working for a more inclusive society, a person with disabilities himself, called us all to “demand change and help in the facilitation of that change”. We at the UN System in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean are committed to heed his call and to […]

Message from Mr. Didier Trebucq UN Resident Coordinator for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean During a recent event in the region, a human rights defender working for a more inclusive society, a person with disabilities himself, called us all to “demand change and help in the facilitation of that change”.  We at the UN System in Barbados and the Eastern […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 02, 2022 (SKNIS): An atmosphere of joy, gratitude and a renewed commitment to serving others and excelling personally permeated the St. Kitts Marriott Resort Ballroom on Wednesday (November 30, 2022) during the Special Sitting of the Federal Parliament to recognize the 25 Most Remarkable Teens. The teens themselves were beaming with pride as […]

Today, December 3rd marks the annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). The United Nations defines disability as any long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairment, which may hinder an individual’s full and effective participation in society on an equal basis. In St. Kitts and Nevis, four major causes of disability are […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 3, 2022 (SKNIS): The Advanced Vocational Education Centre (AVEC) held its graduation ceremony for the class of 2022. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education the Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley congratulated the new graduates and spoke to some of the government’s plans for the institution. “Graduates I say congratulations, you have done it. […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts (02 December 2022) – The tourism industry in St. Kitts witnessed extraordinary growth and success in November. As per Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) indication, St. Kitts celebrated Tourism Awareness Month with an exciting roster of events that paid homage to the resilience and excellence of the industry. Tourism Awareness Month was led […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, November 3, 2022 [Press Secretary’s Office]: Prime Minister of St. Kitts-Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, has tapped into the diaspora and appointed two nationals to serve as diplomats to the Federation.Hadiya Claxton and Calvin St Juste have been appointed to serve in the capacity of ‘Special Envoy for Investment’ […]