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According to the publication “The Status of Women in Agrifood Systems “, women make up 36% of the agrifood system workforce in Latin America and the Caribbean. The proportion of women in the agricultural workforce is higher or increasing compared to men in rural areas with high and predominantly male emigration. April 13 – Rome, Italy / Santiago, Chile – Tackling gender inequalities in agrifood systems and empowering women reduces hunger, stimulates the economy, and reinforces resilience to shocks like climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic, reveals a new report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).…

Delegates to share industry knowledge and experience on the implementation of policy, legal, and operational aspects of the management of pelagic fisheries on FADs 12 April, 2023 – Bridgetown, Barbados – The Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission (WECAFC) is pleased to announce the fifth upcoming meeting of the Joint Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and WECAFC Working Group on Fisheries Using moored Fish Aggregating Devices (MFADs). The hybrid meeting will be held in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy of the Commonwealth of Dominica, with support from a project funded by the European Union. An estimated 60 delegates will attend the meeting, including country representatives and fisherfolks from the Caribbean region with FAD…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 14, 2023 (SKNIS): An invitation is going out for submissions for the official theme for the 40th Anniversary of the Independence of St. Kitts and Nevis. Against this backdrop, citizens and residents alike are encouraged to tap into their creative minds.The theme competition was officially launched by the Organizing Committee for the 40th Anniversary of Independence, which noted that the deadline for submission of entries is by MIDNIGHT Sunday, April 30, 2023. Late entries would not be acknowledged or considered.The theme must be concise and memorable. It must be a phrase, a clause, or a short…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 14, 2023 (SKNIS): An invitation is going out for submissions for the official theme for the 40th Anniversary of the Independence of St. Kitts and Nevis. Against this backdrop, citizens and residents alike are encouraged to tap into their creative minds. The theme competition was officially launched by the Organizing Committee for the 40th Anniversary of Independence, which noted that the deadline for submission of entries is by MIDNIGHT Sunday, April 30, 2023. Late entries would not be acknowledged or considered. The theme must be concise and memorable. It must be a phrase, a clause, or a short sentence of…

The Right Honourable, Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, the Minister with oversight for theMinistry of International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs, hadthe privilege to formally launch and endorse the Regulatory Infrastructure forRadiation Safety and Nuclear Security (RISS) Advisory Mission of theInternational Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to St. Kitts and Nevis. This occasiontook place at the Ministry of Agriculture Conference Room, La Guerite from 03rdApril – 06th April 2023. Participants were drawn from the St. Kitts and NevisPolice Force, Customs and Excise Department, Ross University, The BiometricUnit Ministry of Health, St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards, and many otherStakeholders. In…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 13, 2023 [Ministry of Health] – The Ministry of Health and the management of Joseph N France (JNF) General Hospital have procured new equipment for the operating theatre.The Ministry continues to make significant investments in its surgical capabilities by procuring two GE-Datex/Ohmeda Aestiva S/5 7900 Smartvent Anesthesia Systems. These cutting-edge systems are equipped with the latest technology in anesthesia delivery, ensuring that patients receive the most precise and personalized care possible. The acquisition of these systems reflects the hospital’s unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality medical services to its patients.“There is no crisis at JNF.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 13, 2023 (SKNIS): St. Kitts’ Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Marcus Natta paid a courtesy call on Stedmond Tross, Cabinet Secretary in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) on Thursday, April 13, 2023, to deepen cordial relations.The fruitful discussion included the similarities and differences in their respective Cabinet policies and procedures, their roles and execution of their duties, and the possibility of fostering new relationships with other Cabinet Secretaries in the Caribbean Region.Dr. Natta said it was a productive engagement.“I thought it was imperative for me to meet with my counterpart Cabinet Secretary in Nevis and share experiences and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 13, 2023 (SKNIS): Senior Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas has made a commitment to exploring multiple avenues for student-athletes of St. Kitts and Nevis to maximize their full athletic potential.Senior Minister Dr. Douglas was at the time delivering brief remarks at the April 12th Welcome Home Ceremony for the athletes, following their successful participation in the 50th Edition of the CARIFTA Games held in The Bahamas from April 7-10, 2023.“As the Minister of Foreign Affairs, I will use my ministry to open doors for you. I will go around…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 13, 2023 (SKNIS): Members of the Federal Cabinet joined with officials from St. Kitts and Nevis Athletics (SKNA) and the National Olympic Committee to welcome home and celebrate the achievements of the young men and women who participated in the 50th CARIFTA Games held in the Bahamas over the Easter weekend.A “Welcome Home” ceremony was held on Wednesday (April 12, 2023) at the KayanJet Private Air Terminal lounge for the athletes and coaches, who received rousing applause from the gathering, which also included proud parents, school principals, and well-wishers.Ambassador in the Ministry of Sports, His Excellency…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 13, 2023 (SKNIS): Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Marsha Henderson has brokered a deal with American Airlines to increase airlift into the RLB International Airport that will benefit persons attending the St. Kitts’ 25th Annual Music Festival, which takes place from the 22nd  to the 24th of June at the Warner Park Stadium. While addressing the media at a press conference on April 13 at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, Minister Henderson stated that American Airlines has added additional non-stop flights from Miami between the 21stof June and the 25th of June for the St. Kitts Music Festival and that AA will also double its…