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Guatemala City, 30 August 2022. The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) is implementing an initiative in collaboration with the United States Department of State and the European Union to economically empower rural women farmers in order to better deal with climate impacts on agriculture and their livelihoods.The strategic alliance between these organizations considers the role that women play in agriculture in order to move them beyond subsistence farming and toward more value-added, market-oriented production. Spearheaded by IICA’s Climate Action and Sustainable Agriculture program and the Institute’s Delegation in Guatemala, the initiative is run through the Adapted Agroforestry Systems for the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 29, 2022 (SKNIS): The 2022-2023 school year officially commenced on Monday (August 29, 2022) as the Ministry of Education welcomed scores of teachers to its Summer Workshop. The opening ceremony was held at the Rivers of Living Waters Christian Center at Lime Kiln Commercial Development. Chief Education Officer, Francil Morris, greeted the teachers and promised that the next four days of training will afford the front-line educators additional tools to ensure that students are exposed to opportunities that maximize their full potential. “I urge all of you as members of this education sector to mentally prepare…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 29, 2022 (SKNIS): Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, outlined seven priority areas that will ensure that every child has equitable access to quality education in a safe child-friendly environment.The seven priority areas were shared at the opening ceremony of the Annual Summer Workshop for teachers held at the Rivers of Living Waters Christian Center on Monday, August 29, 2022. Some of the priorities are achievable in the short to medium term, while others will undoubtedly require an extended period to complete.The first two agenda items mentioned involve construction. The…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 29, 2022 (SKNIS): The Honourable Isalean Phillip, Senator in the National Assembly, was officially sworn in as Junior Minister in the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Social Development, Gender Affairs, Aging and Disabilities in the Federal Cabinet of St. Kitts and Nevis during a brief but significant ceremony on Monday, August 29, 2022, at Government House.Minister Phillip was administered the Oath of Office, the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Secrecy by His Lordship Patrick Thompson in front of the Governor-General, His Excellency Sir S. W. Tapley Seaton, as well as several Cabinet Ministers including Prime…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 29, 2022 (SKNIS): The St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots were crowned champions in the inaugural SKYEXCH 6IXTY after two thrilling matches at Warner Park Cricket Stadium on Sunday, August 28, 2022. The first edition of THE 6IXTY, staged by the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), saw men’s and women’s teams compete in a new 60-ball tournament featuring many of the best cricketers from around the world with SKYEXCH, the title sponsor for 2022.Fans turned out in large numbers to show support for the Patriots as the local team took to the pitch over the weekend. The large crowds…

BASSETERRE, SAINT KITTS, FEDERATION OF SAINT KITTS & NEVIS:- Today, August 29, 2022, the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court delivered a judgment decriminalizing certain consensual sexual conduct between adults (18 years and older) in private in St Kitts & Nevis. The judgment, delivered by His Lordship Mr Justice Trevor Ward, Q.C., arose from a constitutional motion filed in January 2021 by Jamal Jeffers, a citizen of the Federation, and the St Kitts & Nevis Alliance or Equality Inc. (SKNAFE) a community-based non-profit organization founded by Tynetta McKoy. The Attorney-General was the named Defendant, as is the requirement in constitutional motions of…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 28, 2022 (SKNIS): The Office of the Prime Minister wishes to inform the general public that the National Honours Award Nomination forms for 2022 are now available at the Security Desk at Government Headquarters, Church Street, Basseterre. The forms are to be completed and accompanied by a detailed profile of the nominee and submitted to the Cabinet Secretariat, Office of the Prime Minister, Government Headquarters, Church Street, no later than Friday, 2nd September, 2022. Forms can also be completed online and submitted via: https://forms.gle/JkBSBQp5tkXN2cCS6 Forms submitted late will not be considered. -30-

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 28, 2022 (SKNIS) – During a meeting held on Friday, August 26, 2022, Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew stressed to the soldiers of the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) the importance of their role in maintaining law and order, peace and security in the twin island Federation. Prime Minister Dr. Drew met with the SKNDF officers during a meeting at the Camp Springfield headquarters. There, the honourable Prime Minister said, “The rule of law is fundamental to the survival of any democracy. Without the rule of law nothing that we…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 27, 2022 (SKNIS): Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad of the People’s Democratic Republic Algeria, H.E. Mr. Ramtane Lamamra, has congratulated the recently appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Economic Development, International Trade, Investment, Industry and Commerce, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas. In a congratulatory note dispatched from the Embassy of Algeria in Caracas, H.E. Lamamra said: “On the occasion of your appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, I would like to extend to you my warmest congratulations and my best wishes for success in the performance…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 27, 2022 (SKNIS): Senator, the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Environment and Climate Action in St Kitts and Nevis, convened a series of important meetings in Antigua and Barbuda on Thursday, August 25, where she met with the Honourable Molwyn Joseph, Minister of Environment, Health and Wellness, and civil society organizations, to discuss pertinent matters relative to both countries, and the region on a whole. During a courtesy call, Senator Dr. Clarke and Minister Joseph discussed key environmental concerns facing both islands, including water access. Minister Joseph noted that the regional conversations were important for…