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New York, 20 September 2022 – Countering the effects of climate change and supporting the sustainable development of the Caribbean countries: these are the objectives of the 50 million financing granted by Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), the Italian National Promotional Institution to the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), a financial institution that helps Caribbean nations to finance social and economic programmes in member countries. Earmarked through the Revolving Fund for Development Cooperation, managed by CDP on behalf of the Italian Ministry of the Economy and Finance as part of its International Cooperation and Development Finance activities, this financing will expand the pool of loans…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 20, 2022 (SKNIS): The familiar sounds of the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force Band (SKNDF) and the belting out of commands by officers to troops on parade returned to the Warner Park Cricket Stadium on Monday, September 19, 2022, as the twin-island Federation observed its 39th Anniversary of Independence. This year’s Ceremonial Independence Day Parade was particularly special for many as it marked the first time since 2019 that the parade was held. It was suspended in 2020 and 2021 as authorities sought to control the spread of the deadly COVID-19 disease. Monday’s parade also was the…

CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, has congratulated Belize on the occasion of its 41st Independence Anniversary. Please see below the Secretary-General’s congratulatory message to Belize Prime Minister, the Hon. John Briceno: “Honourable Prime Minister: On behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), I extend congratulations to you and the People of Belize on the occasion of your country’s 41st Anniversary of Independence. The theme selected for this year’s celebration, “Valiant and Bold, Proud and Strong! Belize Rebounds @41”, is a reminder to Belizeans of the characteristics needed to ensure continued progress in the development of their country. Belizean global contribution in…

The CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) extends its condolences on the passing of the Honorable Mr. Justice (Retired) Duke E. E. Pollard. Justice Pollard, one of the Commonwealth’s foremost legalscholars, dedicated himself to the construction of a Caribbean Society underpinned by the Rule of Law and the principles of inclusion and equal access to justice for all. He translated these foundation principles into a work that would come to be a labour of love: The Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas (RTC), and its several protocols, which ultimately established our CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). Justice Pollard’s academic work, prior to and at…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, September 20, 2022 (MMS-SKN) — The St. Kitts Nevis Anguilla Trading and Development Company (TDC) Limited’s Warren Tyson Memorial Scholarship Programme, which was launched in 1981, has offered equal opportunities to children from poor families who are now making significant strides in nation building. That is the view of one of the scholarship programme beneficiaries, fourth Prime Minister of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr Terrance Drew. He made the observation on Wednesday September 14 at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort when he met a colleague beneficiary, and his ‘elder brother’, world acclaimed photographer…

Castries – Saint Lucia – 19th September 2022– The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) and the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commissions(NTRCs) gathered virtually on September 13, 2022 for the 23rd ECTEL/NTRC Consultative Forum. The aim of the session was to provide a platform for the NTRCs and ECTEL to discuss their budgets and work plan for the financial year 2022/2023. It was also used to provide an update on the Universal Service Fund (USF) projects in each Member State and share lessons regarding the projects’ implementation. In his update, the Secretary/Coordinator of NTRC Grenada, Mr. Lawrence Samuel identified several achievements attained over the last 20 years which include the promotion of open competition and the promotion of ubiquitous access and update of telecommunication services amongst others. However, despite the achievements he said there are still a few gaps to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 19, 2022 (SKNIS): Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance M. Drew, Minister of Health and Information, has made new assignments under his ministerial portfolios. Dr. Jenson Morton has been assigned the position of Director of Health Institutions within the Ministry of Health while Dr. Patrick Martin has been appointed as Special Adviser to the Ministry of Health, and Mrs. Adelcia Connor-Ferlance has been designated as Press Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister. Dr. Jenson Morton holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and History from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad, and an M.B.B.S (Bachelor…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 19, 2022 (SKNIS): Minister of People’s Power for Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela H.E. Carlos Rafael Faria Tortosa has congratulated the Minister of Foreign Affairs for St. Kitts and Nevis, the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas on the occasion of St. Kitts and Nevis’ 39th Anniversary of Independence on September 19. In a congratulatory message addressed to Dr. Douglas, the Foreign Affairs Minister of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela said: “On behalf of the Government and people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, and on my own, I extend my most sincere congratulations on the occasion of the celebration…

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua- New Zealand secured a 5-run win via the Duckworth/Lewis/Stern method over the West Indies Women in the first CG United One Day International at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. West Indies Women’s captain Hayley Matthews said, “The girls put up a really good fight in the first innings to get us to the total that we got, so kudos to Kyshona and Chinelle. We took some crucial wickets in the middle after the start New Zealand got. Of course it’s disappointing the way the game ended but all in all, I think it was a good first…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 20, 2022 (SKNIS): Monday’s (September 19, 2022) return of the Ceremonial Independence Day Parade was a welcome sight for the hundreds of persons living in St. Kitts and Nevis and in the diaspora. Hundreds witnessed the event in person at the Warner Park Cricket Stadium and others virtually through live stream via various platforms sharing congratulations on the 39th Independence anniversary, complimenting the government’s leadership and applauding the troops on parade. Brendalie Herbert, a resident of Shadwell, and her four-year-old great-grandson Chris were in the stands at the stadium enjoying the display of military drills. She expressed pleasure that the ceremonial…