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(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana – Sunday 12 November 2023):  The Caribbean Community (CARICOM), aware of the catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Gaza that continues to worsen,Expresses horror and concern at the mounting death toll on the civilian population, including women and children, particularly in Gaza, but also in other areas of the Occupied Palestinian Territory,Calls on all States to respect and ensure respect for international humanitarian law in all circumstances in accordance with Article 1 of the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949,Condemns any disregard for international humanitarian law, human rights and the laws of war that have resulted in…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, November 11, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO) – In a recent LinkedIn post, the senior writer for the IMI Daily blog, Mr Christian Henrik Nesheim, admitted errors in the blog’s reporting and false statements attributed to the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrrance Drew, in a November 8, 2023 post. IMI Daily acknowledged that the false information was sourced from a local opposition-sponsored political blog, SKN Times, and promptly corrected the misinformation by amending the offending post. “I took the reports from Saint Kitts & Nevis Times at face value. They…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, November 10, 2023, (Press Secretary, PMO)– The Honourable Terrance M. Drew, Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, is poised to play a pivotal role in the inaugural CARICOM-Saudi Arabia Summit, a momentous occasion scheduled for November 16, 2023. Prime Minister Drew will join fellow leaders from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to engage in substantive discussions with Saudi Arabian counterparts. This landmark summit arises from the keen interest of the Government of Saudi Arabia in cultivating enhanced relationships with nations across the Caribbean, and Central, and South America. The primary focus is on fostering investment and…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 10, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew delivered the keynote address at the Caribbean Examination Council’s (CXC) 3rd Annual Ministerial Summit on Educational Transformation, where he supported the call for educational transformation across the Caribbean region.The annual summit, held in Barbados, provided a regional platform to explore new possibilities for the transformation of education from the colonial methods to a new paradigm where the region’s youth can truly be nurtured to become visionaries and nation builders.Prime Minister Dr. Drew described the summit’s theme, “Reimagining Educational Reform –…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 10, 2023 (SKNIS): Citizens and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis are strongly encouraged to continue supporting the government’s vision to transform the twin-island Federation into a Sustainable Island State (SIS). The vision embraces the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which advocate for critical steps to achieve various goals. Those associated with the environment include Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation; Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy; Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, Goal 13: Climate Action; Goal 14: Life Below Water, and Goal 15: Life on Land.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 10, 2023 (SKNIS): The 5th annual St. Kitts-Nevis National Cooperative League/Department of Cooperatives Primary School Quiz competition commenced with an impressive start on Thursday, November 09. Hosted at the Sandy Point Primary School, the event marked a celebration of knowledge and teamwork among the young minds of the Federation. In a captivating opening round, teams from the Saddlers, Newton Ground and the Sandy Point Primary Schools showcased their intelligence. Emerging as the victors of this intense competition were Safayiah Sam and Jhouslyn Thomas from Saddlers Primary School, demonstrating exceptional knowledge and teamwork. Their victory sets a…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, November 10, 2023 (SKNIS): In a decisive move to strengthen its influence in global climate discussions, St. Kitts and Nevis has expanded its delegation at the upcoming Conference of Parties-COP28. The Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Environment and Climate Action, during the November 8 edition of Infocus, emphasized the critical importance of this diversified representation, including various ministers and technical experts, to effectively address the multifaceted challenges of climate change. Prominent regional and international organizations are strongly encouraging a strategic shift for greater participation of government representatives to counterbalance the dominance of lobbyists and activists in the…

I congratulate CXC and all who are involved in this new thrust, to really embark on what I would call a renewed and refreshing journey to make sure that the education our people receive in our Caribbean region is one that would, of course, transform us and make sure that we continue to develop to become the people who we wish to become.Before I get into it, I want to give you a story. It is a story about me, maybe some of those who are even close to me, may not know the story, but I think it is…

The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities; Domestic Transport wishes to invite suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Assistant Engineer.The chosen candidate will be responsible for asset management, coordinating and monitoring capital projects, performing periodic plan reviews, collection and evaluation of data regarding the water distribution system, project management, and preparing and delivering public presentations amongst other duties. The Assistant Engineer works under the general supervision of the Manager/Water Engineer of the Water Services Department. This position represents the interests of the Department through interactions with the Public Works Department…

[Basseterre, St. Kitts] – In a thrilling and educational weeklong series of educational sessions taking place throughout various primary schools in St. Kitts, the Ministry of Environment, Climate Action, and Constituency Empowerment proudly introduced Captain SDG, the latest addition to the environmental superhero league. The acronym “SDG” derives its inspiration from the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, and Captain SDG is set to become the emblematic advocate for environmental sustainability and responsibility in St. Kitts and Nevis. Captain SDG’s inauguration marks a significant milestone within the framework of the ‘Reduce Single-Use Plastics’ public awareness campaign, spearheaded by the Department of…