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Rome – Detailed, comprehensive and timely data is essential to address the impact of shocks such as droughts, earthquakes or conflict on agricultural production and livelihoods in parts of the world affected by food crises. Since its launch, during the first wave of the COVID-19 global pandemic three years ago, the Data in Emergencies (DIEM) Information System of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has made it easier for decision-makers to assess the acute food insecurity of agricultural households and analyse its drivers when such shocks occur. Driven by regularly collected primary data, combined with geospatial data, DIEM is…

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) notes that the Constitution of Saint Lucia (Amendment) Act has been assented to by the Governor General of Saint Lucia and that state has now officially acceded to the CCJ’s Appellate Jurisdiction. On behalf of the CCJ, I extend my sincerest congratulations to the people of Saint Lucia on this momentous occasion. Saint Lucia now becomes the fifth CARICOM nation to take this defining step and the CCJ welcomes the opportunity to serve the citizens of that country. Statistics collated by the Court in 2022 reveal that in each…

BASSETERRE (9th May, 2023): Carib Brewery has been announced as Platinum Sponsor of the highly anticipated St. Kitts Music Festival and its top-selling beer, Carib, has been declared as the Official Beer of the festival’s 25th anniversary celebration, happening from June 22nd to June 24th, 2023.Allister Williams, the Chairman of the St. Kitts Music Festival’s Executive Committee, expressed his gratitude to Carib Brewery for their continuous support since the inception of the Festival. “As we approach our 25th anniversary, we once again express our profound thanks to Carib Brewery for their unwavering commitment to the success of the St. Kitts Music Festival,”…

Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology & Posts VACANCYJob Title: DirectorWork Location: National ICT Center, C.A.P. Southwell Industrial SiteDivision/Department: Department of TechnologyReports to: Permanent Secretary [✓] Full-time [ ] Part-timeDuties and Responsibilities 1. To be responsible for the daily operations of the Department, including the management of staff and the monitoring of all programs and projects.2. To develop and advise on the development of programs and projects in line with the Ministry’s wider strategic objectives and to be responsible for the overall monitoring and evaluation of the Department’s various programs, policies and projects.3. To propose and assist in the development…

Job Title: Project Management Specialist (Specific Funds)Organizational Unit: Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR)Grade: P03Employment Announcement Number: EO/10/23 Job Title: Human Resources Officer (Specific Funds) Organizational Unit: Inter-American Commission on Human RightsGrade: P03Employment Announcement Number: EO/17/23 TO SEE THE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES PLEASE CLICK IN THE FOLLOWING LINK:External Employment OpportunitiesWE INVITE STAFF MEMBERS TO PERIODICALLY VISIT OAS CONNECT / EXTERNAL EMPLOYMENT ANDCONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITIES TO BE FAMILIAR WITH NEW POSTINGS.

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 8, 2023, [Ministry of Health] – The Ministry of Health observed various activities throughout the week of May 1-5 to bring awareness to proper hand hygiene in observance of International Hand Hygiene Day, which fell on May 5th this year. The activities were aimed at promoting the importance of hand hygiene and its role in preventing the spread of infectious diseases.Community Health Nurses engaged the public in various events throughout the week. These included a booth at Independence Square, where members of the community were engaged by our nurses and reminded of the necessity of having good…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 8, 2023, [Ministry of Health] – The Ministry of Health is aware of various complaints coming from persons who access the Joseph N France General Hospital.While we acknowledge these complaints and regret any experience that does not meet the high standard expected of our healthcare providers, we would like the public to know that we are taking steps to rectify these issues.One such issue is the numerous complaints of mistreatment and unprofessional service. These complaints are extremely serious and will not be overlooked.In fact, the leadership of the ministry wishes to inform the public that efforts are…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 8, 2023, [Ministry of Health] – The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce that three highly skilled Cuban medical specialists and a distinguished surgeon have commenced their duties today at the JNF General Hospital.The three Cuban specialists bring with them extensive knowledge and experience in the fields of Neurology and Internal Medicine, respectively. Their arrival marks a significant milestone in our continuous efforts to enhance our healthcare system and cater to the specific needs of our population. We are confident that their expertise will greatly contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with neurological…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 8, 2023 (SKNBS): The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards and Multipurpose Laboratory has achieved another milestone by being the first laboratory in the Federation to apply for accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025.The laboratory submitted its application in April 2023 to the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANNAC), an internationally recognised accreditation body. The submitted documents have already been reviewed and a JANNAC audit team is expected shortly to conduct a formal audit of the facilities before awarding accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 in air quality.The SKNBS recognises the importance of accreditation not only for its impact on…