1 hour ago CARICOM, OIF Deepen Dialogue on Security and Stability in Haiti

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – On Friday, 14 November 2025, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr Carla Barnet welcomed a delegation of the Organisation of The Francophonie (OIF) to advance ongoing discussions between the organisations on support for peace and security in Haiti, in response to the ongoing multidimensional crisis. The OIF […]

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4 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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24 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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25 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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26 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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33 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 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 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 CARICOM SG welcomes CCJ’s first Strategic Plan under new presidency

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett on Friday 14 November extended best wishes to the President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), the Honourable Mr. Justice Winston Anderson and his team, as the CCJ launched of its first Strategic Plan under Justice Anderson’s Presidency. Delivering remarks […]

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4 d. ago BBC now faces tough legal battle with world’s most powerful man. What happens next?

Katie Razzall Culture and Media Editor (BBC) – Anyone who thought the BBC’s apology to Donald Trump was going to stop his threat of a lawsuit was, quite frankly, deluded. The BBC chairman Samir Shah perhaps summed it up in the interview he gave me the day after the director general and the CEO of News resigned. […]

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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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4 d. ago Police Officers Receive Specialized Training on the Child Justice Act

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force is pleased to announce that twenty-seven (27) officers have completed specialised training on the Child Justice Act. The training was delivered by the National Intervention Team (NIT) in partnership with the Department of Probation and Child Protection Services, with strong support from the Police High Command. During […]

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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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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 CARICOM and Colombia Advance Trade Negotiations in Bridgetown

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Republic of Colombia have successfully concluded the Third Round of negotiations to expand preferential market access under the Trade, Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement (TECA). The negotiations took place in Bridgetown, Barbados, from November 4–6, 2025, and were co-chaired by Ms. Tricia […]

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6 d. ago TVET Awareness Month changing local perception of Vocational Careers

by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—The St. Kitts and Nevis Technical and Vocational Education and Training (SKN-TVET) Council Secretariat is celebrating a TVET Awareness Month. The second annual TVET Awareness Month was launched on November 3, 2025, under the theme “TVET at the Heart of Development: Empowering Lives, Enriching Communities”. The CEO of […]

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7 d. ago First regional consultation on competition policy to facilitate implementation of the Community rules of competition

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat recently concluded a two-day regional consultation on competition policy to consider instruments for implementation by Member States. The consultation, which was held 6-7 November, focused primarily on the CARICOM Model Bill on Mergers Provisions which will complement work done to advance the draft […]

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7 d. ago Saint Kitts and Nevis Nationals Strongly Rncouraged to Apply for 2026 Italy

United Nations, New York, – The Permanent Mission of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations is strongly encouraging nationals of Saint Kitts and Nevis to apply for the prestigious 2026 Italy-Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) Fellowship. The Fellowship, which has been in existence for a decade and annually trains 10 fellows, has […]

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