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Basseterre, St. Kitts (13 April 2023) – The countdown to the 25th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival intensifies with 19 electrifying new musical acts revealed today. The St. Kitts Music Festival, 22-24 June at Warner Park Stadium, showcasing a mix of Soul, Soca, Jazz, R&B, Reggae, and more. The festival’s musical versatility unites A-list musicians, island visitors, and locals for a memorable celebration of culture and entertainment. The latest performers named to the Festival schedule include: “The 25th annual Music Festival is sure to make waves throughout the region,” said Ellison “Tommy” Thompson, CEO of the St. Kitts Tourism Authority. “This year’s event will once…

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, April 13, 2023 (SKNIS) – The St. Kitts and Nevis National Council on Drug Abuse Prevention is taking concrete steps to tackle drug abuse and its impacts on the society, and continues to solicit feedback from relevant stakeholders on the development of the St. Kitts and Nevis National Drug Plan 2023-2028. The Council held its third Round of Consultations today, Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the NEMA Conference Room. It brought together stakeholders from various fields and departments for robust discussions on developing the 5-year action plan and identifying opportunities for collaboration across stakeholders. Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry…

Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, April 12, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO) – A Regional Symposium on “Crime and Violence as a Public Health Issue – The Crime Challenge”, under the theme “None of us is safe until all of us are safe” is being hosted by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago to address the pressing issue of crime in the Region and its impact on the Region’s public health system. The symposium follows the recently held Forty-Fourth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government in February 2023, in Nassau, Bahamas.This two-day event is scheduled for April 17–18,…

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the post of Senior Crown Counsel, Attorney General’s Chambers, Saint Lucia. JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE : Senior Crown CounselREPORTS TO : Solicitor Generalsupervises : Crown Counsel and Legal SecretaryCLASSIFICATION : Grade 19 A. RELATIONSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITIES B. DUTIES AND TASKS 2. Functions as a legal representative of the Government locally, regionally and internationally in matters involving constitutional and other civil issues.3. Prepares all legal documents to be filed in civil matters.4. Appears in appeals in disciplinary matters before the Public Service Appeal Board and the Income Tax Appeals Tribunal.5. Provides legal advice to all…

The Department of International Law of the Secretariat for Legal Affairs of the Organization of American States (OAS) is pleased to announce the Call for the 48th Course on International Law organized jointly with the Inter-American Juridical Committee, to be held from July 31st to August 11th, 2023, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. For almost 50 years, the Course on International Law has offered attorneys and internationalists from around the Americas the opportunity to promote analysis, exchange ideas and generate an open discussion on relevant topics of international law in general and of the Inter-American System in particular. This,…

EXTERNAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:Job Title: Conference Specialist (Regular Fund) Organizational Unit: The Department of Conferences and Meetings ManagementGrade: P04Employment Announcement Number: EO/29/23 Job Title: Office Assistant (Specific Funds) Organizational Unit: The Department of Electoral Cooperation and ObservationGrade: G06Employment Announcement Number: EO/30/23 Job Title: Administrative Assistant (Regular Fund) Organizational Unit: Coordinating Office for the Offices and Units of the General Secretariat in the Member States | National Office in The BahamasGrade: G06Employment Announcement Number: EO/12/23 Job Title: Administrative Assistant (Regular Fund) Organizational Unit: Coordinating Office for the Offices and Units of the General Secretariat in the Member States | Oficina Nacional en EcuadorGrade: G06Employment Announcement Number: EO/13/23 Job Title: Administrative Assistant (Regular Fund)Organizational Unit: Coordinating Office for the Offices and Units of the General Secretariat in the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 12, 2023 (Cabinet Secretariat): The Cabinet Ministers met under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister, The Honourable Dr Terrance Drew, on Tuesday, April 11th, 2023, and made several important decisions to improve the welfare of our people.The Cabinet welcomed top National Security officials, Commissioner of Police Mr James Sutton and Commander of the Defence Force Mr J Anthony Comrie. During their comprehensive and compelling presentation, the officials gave an overview of the current crime situation in St. Kitts and Nevis and their plans for reducing criminal activities, especially violent crimes. Of particular importance to the officials, is the…

BASSETERRE, SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS, APRIL 12, 2023 (PMO) – Saint Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas paid glowing tribute to the late Randall Robinson at his recent funeral service at the Wesley Methodist Church in Basseterre.Prime Minister Drew described Robinson as an extra “extraordinary son of the Divine, whose life spanned two continents and eight decades, touching countless lives as a lawyer, an author, a freedom fighter, and human rights advocate.”(Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Hon Dr. Terrance Drew giving remarks at…

The UWI Open Campus St Kitts and Nevis, Tuesday, April 11, 2023 – The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Open Campus St. Kitts and Nevis Site, in collaboration with the History and Heritage Month Committee, hosted the sixth annual Sir Probyn Inniss Memorial Lecture on Thursday, 30 March.The esteemed lecture was delivered to a small audience at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) and was live-streamed via various official Facebook pages and YouTube channels, reaching a wider audience. The event was chaired by Shermalon Kirby, a UWI Alumna, Communication Specialist, and Acting Director of the Corporate Relations Department…

The UWI Open Campus St Kitts and Nevis, Tuesday, April 11, 2023 – The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Open Campus St. Kitts and Nevis Site, in collaboration with the History and Heritage Month Committee, hosted the sixth annual Sir Probyn Inniss Memorial Lecture on Thursday, 30 March. The esteemed lecture was delivered to a small audience at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) and was live-streamed via various official Facebook pages and YouTube channels, reaching a wider audience. The event was chaired by Shermalon Kirby, a UWI Alumna, Communication Specialist, and Acting Director of the Corporate Relations…