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Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 20, 2023 (SKNIS): The Governor-General, Her Excellency Dame Marcella Liburd GCMG, JP, after consultation with the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition, has designated Reverend Bishop Cyprian Williams to act as Ombudsman. Bishop Williams will operate initially, as of March 20, 2023, from the Integrity Commission’s Office on the 2nd Floor of the Delisle Walwyn Building, Liverpool Row, Basseterre, St Kitts. The Government considers the presence of an Ombudsman as an important element of its Good Governance Transformation. “The Government has committed to the people of our Federation that we will govern with transparency and accountability. The…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, February 23, 2023 (Ministry of Health): Over the past several weeks, several children and adults have been diagnosed with and treated for gastroenteritis (GE) in St. Kitts and Nevis.Gastroenteritis is a medical condition marked by irritation or inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, in particular the stomach and small intestines. This condition can affect anyone – be it a child or an adult.Gastroenteritis is typically caused by a germ or pathogen. The most common cause is a virus, but it can also be triggered by bacteria.Signs and SymptomsSigns and symptoms of GE include sudden onset of diarrhoea with three…

Mexico City, Mexico (19th March, 2023) – On Wednesday, 15th March, 2023, Mrs. Natasha Burt, Head of the Bilateral Unit in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, signed the Constitutive Agreement of the Latin American and Caribbean Space Agency (ALCE) on behalf of the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, in a brief ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Mexico. This makes Saint Kitts and Nevis the 20th country to sign the agreement. ALCE originated in 2020 and is intended to improve regional satellite telecommunication systems, accelerate digital transformation, increase public services and social inclusion, and enhance the capacity of our observation systems…

(Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 17th 2023); The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives St. Kitts is invitingall vendors, farmers, fishers, agro-processors, businesses and other stakeholdersto register early for the upcoming 2023 Agriculture Open Day next month.This year’s event will return with an extravagant display of the agriculture and fisheries sectoron Thursday April 27th and Friday April 28th, from 9am-10pm daily. Registration for booths is now available at the Department of Agriculture La Guerite, theDepartment of Marine Resources, the Ministry of Agriculture, 3rd floor GovernmentHeadquarters and the Basseterre Public Market.This year’s theme is, “Achieving Food Security through Sustainable Developmentand…

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. On Friday 17 March, the Norman Manley Law School was declared the winner of the XIII Annual Caribbean Court of Justice’s (CCJ) International Law Moot competition. The Jamaica-based institution bested six other law schools and law faculties from throughout the region, for its second consecutive win, having also taken the Challenge Shield in the 2022 competition. They now tie with the Eugene Dupuch Law School from The Bahamas for the most competition wins. It was a joyous occasion for all those involved as this was the first Moot to be held in person since 2019.…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 18, 2023 (SKNIS): The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis joined the international community on Saturday, March 18, to observe Global Recycling Day 2023, a day set aside to raise awareness of the importance of recycling and encourage people to take action to reduce waste and protect the environment. According to www.globalrecyclingday.com, Global Recycling Day was created in 2018 to help recognize, and celebrate, the importance recycling plays in preserving our precious primary resources and securing the future of our planet. It is a day for the world to come together and put the planet first. During a brief address…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 17, 2023 (SKNIS):St. Kitts and Nevis’ effort to reintroduce and eventually pass the CARICOM Consumer Protection Bill will significantly enhance the landscape for all buyers of goods and services, who stand to benefit from increased protection measures in the twin-island Federation and participating member states. The Bill had its first reading in the St. Kitts and Nevis Parliament in August 2021, but there were no subsequent readings. The dissolution of Parliament on May 10, 2022, meant that the Bill would have to be reintroduced and debated in a new session of parliament. Minister of Consumer Affairs,…

(Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 17th 2023); The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Marine Resources and Cooperatives St. Kitts is inviting all vendors, farmers, fishers, agro-processors, businesses and other stakeholders to register early for the upcoming 2023 Agriculture Open Day next month. This year’s event will return with an extravagant display of the agriculture and fisheries sector on Thursday April 27th and Friday April 28th, from 9am-10pm daily. Registration for booths is now available at the Department of Agriculture La Guerite, the Department of Marine Resources, the Ministry of Agriculture, 3rd floor Government Headquarters and the Basseterre Public Market. This year’s theme is, “Achieving Food Security through Sustainable Development and Innovation.”. Contact 467-1016 or 467-1841 for more information.

The United Nations General Assembly by resolution adopted on 22nd December, 1992 declared the 22nd March of each year as World Water Day. The purpose of WWD is to promote public awareness through the publication and diffusion of documentaries and the organization of conferences, round tables, seminars, and expositions related to the conservation and development of water resources. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Accelerating Change.”As such, every year the St. Kitts Water Services Department (SKWSD) organizes a Week of Activities around World Water Day to heighten awareness of the importance of conserving our precious and scarce water resources. This year, we wish to focus the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 17, 2023 (SKNIS): Faith-based representatives were exposed to an insightful presentation on Intellectual Property and the Church during an interactive discussion organized by the Ministry of Ecclesiastical and Faith-based Affairs. The educational session was held on Thursday (March 16, 2023) at the Pentecostal Church of God at Boone Avenue. Jihan Williams, Registrar of the Intellectual Property Office, guided the discussion which touched on many issues including intellectual property concepts, copyright and the church, international treaties, live stream violations and more. More than 40 persons participated in the session. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Ecclesiastical Affairs, the…