95 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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6 h. ago Unlocking AI Potential: CARICOM and UNDP collaborate on Capacity

Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to demonstrate its capacity to revolutionise workflows, streamline information management, and strengthen institutional effectiveness. Yet, integrating AI seamlessly into existing systems poses some challenges. Recognising this, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), hosted an Executive Workshop focused on harnessing the transformative potential of […]

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26 h. ago OECS Successfully Concludes Tenth Meeting of the OECS Council of Ministers: Education

The Tenth Meeting of the OECS Council of Ministers: Education (COM: Edu) was successfully hosted by the Commonwealth of Dominica at the State House Conference Centre from September 25-26, 2025. Convened under the theme “Empowered Teaching for Resilient and Inclusive Digital Education”, the high-level education meeting was attended by Ministers of Education, Permanent Secretaries, Directors […]

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28 h. ago OECS Advances Strategic Partnerships on Climate Resilience, Innovation, and Sustainable Growth at Global Green Growth Week 2025

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has successfully concluded a strategic, high-impact mission to Global Green Growth Week (GGGW), which included participation in the 14th Session of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Assembly and the 18th Session of its Council, held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from 27 October to 31 October 2025. […]

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35 h. ago ELEVATE Congratulates Monique Johnson: Historic Graduate of the Christopher

First Cohort to Graduate Under the CWIT Name and the First to Pursue Caribbean Vocational Qualifications (CVQs) Project ELEVATE proudly extends heartfelt congratulations to Miss Monique Johnson, who has successfully graduated with a Diploma in General Cosmetology from the newly renamed Christopher-Wilkin Institute of Technology (CWIT), formerly the Advanced Vocational Education Centre (AVEC). Miss Johnson […]

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3 d. ago COP30 Puts Global Warming Limits in the Spotlight as IHO Calls for Accountability and Climate Justice

Source : Antigua News As global leaders convene in Belém, Brazil, for COP30, Antigua and Barbuda–based Integrated Health Outreach Inc. (IHO) is joining civil society voices demanding stronger action on climate change. Representing the organisation, Director of Operations Britney McDonald is advocating for urgent commitments that protect Small Island Developing States (SIDS), especially as extreme […]

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3 d. ago TVET Council Secretariat CEO says CWIT is incorporating Virtual Reality in training

by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—The CEO of the St. Kitts and Nevis Technical and Vocational Education and Training Council Secretariat (SKN TVET), Dr Kertney Thompson, during a recent broadcast of ‘InFocus’, provided further insight into the Christopher Wilkin Institute of Technology (CWIT). Dr Thompson spoke of the rebranding of training institutions being […]

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4 d. ago CARICOM and IDB partner on framework to measure poverty and vulnerability

“The challenge before us is clear: how do we measure what matters the most? How do we quantify the effects on the lives and livelihoods of our citizens so that we can respond effectively and build resilience,” CARICOM Deputy Secretary-General, Dr Armstrong Alexis. (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has […]

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4 d. ago PAM Political Leader says Special Sustainability Zone (SSZ) Act must be repealed

by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—The People’s Action Movement (PAM) Political Leader, Natasha Grey-Brookes, spoke of transparency and accountability during the party’s recent town hall on November 13, calling for the repeal of the Special Sustainability Zone (SSZ) Act. “We demand that there is affordable access to land for housing, for our farmers, […]

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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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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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5 d. ago GREENHOUSE TRAINING EMPOWERS FARMERS & ADVANCES PROTECTED AGRICULTURE IN ST. KITTS

Basseterre, Saint Kitts, November 03, 2025 (MOA): The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, through the Department of Agriculture, continues to demonstrate its commitment to building a stronger, more resilient agriculture sector with the hosting of a Greenhouse Training Session on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025, at the farm of Mr. Aaron Hodge in Newton Ground, St. […]

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5 d. ago Prime Minister Drew Drew Tours Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Highlights Taiwan’s Role in SKN Healthcare Modernization

Taipei, Taiwan (PMO) — Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr Terrance Drew, today started a series of high-level engagements in the Republic of China (Taiwan) with an official visit to the Taipei Veterans General Hospital, one of Taiwan’s most advanced medical institutions and a global leader in clinical care, research, and health […]

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7 d. ago Guyana among Amazon countries hoping to raise US$1 billion for infrastructure projects

BELÉM, Brazil – Amazon countries – Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname – on Tuesday launched the Amazonia Forever Facility for Cities and Resilient Infrastructure, a regional alliance that seeks to mobilize more than $1 billion to accelerate investments in water security, clean energy, and resilient urban infrastructure, with a multisectoral and territorial […]

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7 d. ago Three Schools in Gingerland Benefit from Annual Donations by Area Representative Hon. Eric Evelyn

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS – Deputy Premier of Nevis and Parliamentary Representative for St. George’s Parish, the Honourable Eric Evelyn, has once again demonstrated his commitment to community empowerment and education with his annual monetary donations to the three public schools in his constituency- the Gingerland Preschool, the Joycelyn Liburd Primary School, and the Gingerland Secondary […]

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1 week ago Accountants Week 2025: Celebrating the Evolving Role of Finance Professionals

Saint Lucia – Across the Eastern Caribbean, accountants are stepping into a new era of innovation, leadership, and transformation. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Eastern Caribbean (ICAEC) will celebrate Accountants Week 2025 from November 8th to 15th under the theme “The Evolving Role of Finance Professionals.” The week of activities will highlight the profession’s modern relevance, its contribution to economic growth, […] The post Accountants Week 2025: Celebrating the Evolving Role of Finance Professionals appeared first on The St Kitts Nevis Observer.

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1 week ago OECS Congratulates Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim on His Election as Director General of IICA

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) extends warm congratulations to Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim of Guyana on his election as Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) for the period 2026–2030. The OECS Commission joins the Governments and peoples of the Caribbean Community in celebrating this significant achievement, which represents both a proud moment for Guyana […]

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2 w. ago UBEC/OECS Announces MSME Training Series in Saint Vincent & the Grenadines to Boost Grant

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, through the World Bank–funded Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) Project, is rolling out a focused series of MSME Training Sessions in Saint Vincent & the Grenadines to help entrepreneurs in Fisheries, Marine Tourism, and Waste Management strengthen their operations and submit competitive proposals under the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme (Window 1). […]

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2 w. ago SKN students evacuated from Jamaica before Hurricane Melissa passes through

By Rick Amburgey   A group of 27 students from St. Kitts and Nevis studying in Jamaica returned home safely on Sunday, October 26, as Hurricane Melissa threatened the island. The evacuation was coordinated by the Office of the Prime Minister, which acted swiftly to ensure the safety of nationals before the storm made landfall. […] The post SKN students evacuated from Jamaica before Hurricane Melissa passes through appeared first on The St Kitts Nevis Observer.

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