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Caribbean Wellness Day has been a landmark activity for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for the past 15 years. This followed the 2007 Decision by the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, reflected in the Port-of-Spain Declaration “Uniting to Stop the Epidemic of Chronic Non-communicable Diseases”, that the second Saturday in September should be observed annually as Caribbean Wellness Day. Over the years, Member States have extended their activities to complement health advocacy and promotion strategies in their national health programmes. ‘Power Through Collective Action’, was agreed as the overarching theme for Caribbean Wellness Day from 2020-2024. The CARICOM Secretariat, in collaboration with…

Castries – Saint Lucia – 8 th September 2023 – The winners of the Eastern CaribbeanTelecommunications Authority’s (ECTEL’s) Digital Skills for Life Graphic Design Competitionhave been rewarded. The competition, which was a follow-up to the ECTEL’s Girls in ICT DayTech Talk and Training held in May, called on girls from ECTEL’s five (5) Member States tocreate graphic designs to raise awareness about ECTEL. The girls who emerged the top 3 in the 11 to 14 age group are: Renee Talbert – 1 st place with 213points received EC$500; Mariela St. Jean – 2 nd place with 202 points received EC$300…

Saturday, September 9, 2023 — Chairman of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Authority and Prime Minister of the Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew has expressed pain and sadness about the loss of lives and devastation caused by the powerful earthquake that struck Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains on the night of Friday, September 8, 2023. The earthquake gravely affected the provinces of Al Haouz, Ouarzazate, Marrakech, Azilal, Chichaoua, and Taroudant. In a letter to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the OECS Authority Chairman Dr. Drew said: “On behalf of the OECS Authority, please allow me to express…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 08, 2023 (SKNIS) – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to invest the necessary resources to bring a resolution to the longstanding water challenges faced by residents of several communities, including the old water problem in Cayon. This was the message brought by Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew during a “Let’s Talk Water” town hall meeting, hosted by the St. Kitts Water Services Department on Thursday, September 7, 2023. “We have invested heavily with BEAD; we have invested heavily with the tanks that are coming and the next thing … is that we have…

7 September, Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis – As part of its commitment to the development of the region’s human resource personnel, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), from time to time, provides opportunities for interns to receive hands-on work experience, get first-hand exposure to the Bank’s operations, and learn how they can contribute to the transformation of the region. In this week’s episode of ECCB Connects, Stephanie Pascal from the Commonwealth of Dominica and Gideon George of Grenada, share details about their time, learning and overall experience at the ECCB Headquarters. Both students of the University of the West…

September 01, 2023 – Minister of Information, Communications & Technology (ICT), the Hon. Konris Maynard, will deliver the keynote address at ‘the 26th Regional Meeting of the Caribbean Network Operators Group, CaribNOG, at the St Kitts Marriott Resort in Frigate Bay on Monday 11 September 2023.The Minister will be speaking on the topic “Achieving Digital Independence”, which is also the theme of the two-day event being organized by CaribNOG in collaboration with the American Registry for Internet Numbers, ARIN. This gathering of industry experts, professionals, and stakeholders from across the Caribbean region is a testament to our commitment to fostering…

September 01, 2023 – The picturesque Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis is set to host the 26th regional gathering of the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNog), scheduled to take place from September 11 to 12, 2023. The event will convene a diverse assembly of technology experts, network engineers, and telecommunication representatives from across the Caribbean, Latin America, and North America. Under the banner of “Achieving Digital Independence,” the conference will center on essential themes related to network security and technology infrastructure resilience, pivotal for the progression of Internet development within the Caribbean region. The IXP team made a courtesy…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 8, 2023 (SKNIS): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis in its diligent work and tireless pursuit of trying to rectify the water issues in Cayon, announced that the water found at the drilling site in Cayon is potable.The Minister of Public Infrastructure, the Honourable Konris Maynard made the announcement during his presentation at the Water Town Hall meeting in the Cayon High School Auditorium on September 8, 2023.“I am happy to report tonight that we have found potable water that meets the World Health Organization standards, but more importantly, our initial assessment of the capacity of…

On 7 September, we celebrate the enduring partnership and shared values that bind the African and Caribbean regions. Today serves as a reminder of the strength we derive from unity and collaboration across continents.    Over the years, our alliance has grown stronger, fostering cooperation in various fields, from tourism and culture to education and technology. Together, we have achieved milestones that have positively impacted the lives of our citizens.     Africa-CARICOM Day serves as a reminder of the immense potential that lies within our partnership. It is a call to action, urging us to build upon our successes and chart a path towards…

September 07, 2023 (High Commission of St. Kitts and Nevis in Canada): The Canada working visit from August 29 – September 01, 2023, of the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Investment and Economic Development of St. Kitts and Nevis, concluded in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada on September 01, 2023. While in Halifax, Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Douglas, St. Kitts and Nevis’ High Commissioner to Canada, H.E. Sherry Tross, and staff of the High Commission met with higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, the private sector, the Provincial government, and…