26 m. ago Guyana: Activate data protection law to prevent repeat of political, malicious use of ‘cash grant’ personal data – EU Observer Mission

(Demerara Wave) – The European Union Election Observation Mission’s (EUEOM) final report on the September 1 general and regional elections recommends that government activate the 2023 Data Protection Act to block a repeat of the malicious use of Guyanese personal data, such as those collected for processing of the cash grant, for political purposes. “Data […]

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90 m. ago CARICOM ‘Boost’ Ignites Opportunity for Women and Youth in Agriculture

A resilient agri-food system remains critical for CARICOM as the Region continues to face increasing climate-related challenges. As part of its response, the CARICOM Secretariat, supported by the Government of New Zealand, has launched the CARICOM Boost: Women and Youth in Agriculture Project, a transformative initiative aimed at strengthening food security and empowering key stakeholders […]

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4 h. ago FINAL REMINDER: Deadline Approaches for 2nd Call for Proposals – Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, through the Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) Project, is reminding all Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines that the deadline to apply for the 2nd Call for Proposals under Window 1 of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme is Friday, November 21, […]

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10 h. ago Belle Mont Sanctuary Resort Announced as Title Sponsor for the 2025 Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant

ST KITTS & NEVIS – The Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant returns home this December with renewed vibrance, sophistication and cultural pride—now powered by a major new partnership with Belle Mont Sanctuary Resort, the official title sponsor for 2025. The prestigious regional event is set for Monday, December 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM, hosted at […]

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23 h. ago APNU questions gov’t about border monitoring, law to register migrants for e

(Demerara Wave) – In the wake of last month’s deadly bombing at a gas station in Georgetown, the opposition A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) is seeking answers from government on the monitoring of areas where foreigners are entering Guyana illegally. “Regions 1, 2, and 7 continue to experience significant cross-border movement by migrant populations […]

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27 h. ago OECS Commission and the Brenda Stafford Foundation launch the Regional Eye Health Strategic Plan Project

On October 23rd, 2025, as part of the activities of the 11th Council of Ministers: Health, the OECS Commission, in collaboration with the Brenda Strafford Foundation (BSF), hosted the official launch of the Regional Eye Health Strategic Plan Project. The event was sponsored by the Brenda Stafford Foundation and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. The […]

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29 h. ago CARICOM Leaders Stand in Solidarity with Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa

In a powerful demonstration of unity and regional solidarity, CARICOM Heads of Government from Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada, and Guyana; CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett and leaders from the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, visited Jamaica today, 17 November to witness firsthand […]

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34 h. ago Primary Schools Receive Gate Proceeds from National Football Tournament

The Ministry of Education and Sports has distributed financial returns to primary schools that participated in the recently concluded National Bank Primary Schools Football Tournament. The presentations were made during a press briefing on Thursday, 13th November. Education Officer Nichola Fraser reported that gate receipts totalled EC $13,500, all of which is being returned to […]

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55 h. ago It is really difficult to imagine that things will get worse

It is heartbreaking to watch the suffering and borderline hopelessness of our brothers and sisters in the region who were severely affected by Hurricane Melissa. We, the smaller nations, have contributed very little to global warming; but that in essence means very little to those who have done the opposite. There is no consideration for […] The post It is really difficult to imagine that things will get worse appeared first on The St Kitts Nevis Observer.

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3 d. ago Saint Kitts And Nevis Strengthens Regional Solidarity with Support To Jamaica Following Hurricane Melissa

Basseterre, Saint Kitts (SKNIS) — Saint Kitts and Nevis has reaffirmed its commitment to regional solidarity and disaster cooperation by deploying skilled technical personnel and pledging financial support to assist Jamaica in the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Melissa. Earlier this week, Saint Kitts and Nevis dispatched a team of seven highly trained electricity technicians […]

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3 d. ago Cricket : Reifer: We’ve Improved Leaps and Bounds in Our ODI Batting

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand – West Indies batting coach, Floyd Reifer, is expecting his batters to come to the fore when the regional side takes on New Zealand in a three-match One Day International series beginning Saturday (November 15). The ninth-ranked Windies head into the series as underdogs against the second-best ODI side in the world […]

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3 d. ago OECS SKIP Launches Regional Design Sprint to Shape the Future of Innovation

From November 10-14, 2025, the World Bank-funded Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Skills and Innovation Project (SKIP) is hosting an Innovation Design Sprint- a focused, fast-paced, collaborative workshop designed to bring together experts to quickly conceptualise, design, prototype, and test a solution to the problem of insufficient private sector involvement in post secondary education sector. […]

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4 d. ago Regional consultation reviews draft policy and model law for financial institutions

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat convened a review of proposals for a CARICOM Resolution Framework for Financial Institutions operating in the Community at the Trinidad Hilton on 11–12 November 2025. The Regional Consultation to Review the Proposals for a Draft CARICOM Policy on the Resolution of Financial Institutions and […]

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4 d. ago SKN TVET CEO talks continuing advancement in TVET Professionalism and Education

by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—The CEO of the St. Kitts and Nevis Technical and Vocational Education and Training Council Secretariat, Dr Kertney Thompson, addressed common complaints made by customers surrounding people working in the TVET field during a recent broadcast of ‘InFocus’. “You know, when you make a statement, it reminds me […]

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5 d. ago CARICOM Appoints Ministerial Leads for COP30 To Strengthen Regional Climate Action

Source: CNW The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has named new Ministerial Leads to represent the region at the 30th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Belém, Brazil. The appointments aim to reinforce CARICOM’s unified stance on climate justice and resilience, backed by a regional strategy […]

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5 d. ago ECCB Governor reminds regional financial and banking professionals of customer

by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—The 7th Annual Conference with Licensed Financial Institutions was held on November 6, 2025, hosted by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB)under the theme “From Data to Dignity”. While the focus was on topics such as financial inclusion and risk management, some emphasis was placed on the way […]

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6 d. ago Zelenskyy meets troops on front line as Russia, Ukraine battle in key areas

Fighting has intensified, as Kyiv claims attacks on oil facilities in Zaporizhia and Crimea, while Russia says its forces have captured two more villages. By News Agencies (Al Jazeera) – President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has visited troops near the front line in the southern Zaporizhia region, as Ukraine’s military said it carried out an attack on a Russian-occupied […]

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6 d. ago Venezuela on Warpath? Maduro Reacts as Giant Carrier Enters Region.

A US aircraft carrier’s arrival in the Caribbean has sparked a major Venezuelan military mobilization and created a diplomatic crisis over the legality of recent deadly US anti-drug strikes. The post Venezuela on Warpath? Maduro Reacts as Giant Carrier Enters Region. appeared first on The St Kitts Nevis Observer.

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6 d. ago Grenada MSMEs Continue to Benefit from UBEC Business Development Workshops

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, through the Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) Project, continues to build the capacity of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in fisheries, marine tourism, and waste management through a series of practical, skills-based training workshops. These workshops, held under the UBEC Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme, are designed to […]

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6 d. ago Mandatory Compliance with Labelling Regulations by December 31, 2025

The St. Kitts and Nevis Bureau of Standards (SKNBS) issues a critical reminder to ALL businesses, including roadside vendors, caterers, and local manufacturers: ALL goods sold in the Federation—whether locally produced, imported, or sold informally—must adhere to the following regulations by December 31, 2025: Labelling of Goods Labelling of Pre-packaged Food Labelling of Bottled Water […]

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