st kitts and nevis
-
St. Kitts steps up efforts to harness geothermal energy
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, Friday July 17, 2015 – The St. Kitts and Nevis government says it has ramped up its pursuit of geothermal energy as it seeks to expand renewable energy alternatives. Minister of Energy Ian Liburd says there are plans to conduct feasibility study in St. Kitts, to establish the potential of geothermal energy. In Nevis, the development of geothermal…
Read More » -
UNESCO conference explores reparations
Basseterre, St. Kitts – (SKNIS): A two-day conference hosted by the St. Kitts and Nevis UNESCO National Commission and forming part of the commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the UNESCO International Scientific Slave Route Project, has reopened the dialogue on the negro legacy, including the matter of reparations for the descendants of the enslaved. The conference was held under…
Read More » -
OECS Recruits New Voices For Climate Change
Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 23, 2015 (SKNIS): The realities of climate change, its current impact on the region, and ways to effectively share the message with the public were explored last week at a two-day symposium for private media and communication personnel within government. The June 18-19 symposium was attended by approximately 50 persons from the Organization of Eastern…
Read More » -
St. Kitts and Nevis ‘eat local’ day showcases menu of home-grown produce
Alphonso Clarke, Marketing Officer at the Department of Agriculture, outlined the department’s expectations. Our hope at the department is that we can work together to raise awareness of the importance of supporting our local sustainable farms,” he said. “We hope to increase the flow of local food to the restaurants across the federation, in order to protect our farm lands…
Read More » -
St Kitts And Nevis Prime Minister Sets Case For Investment And Development Cooperation From Eu At Critical Summit In Brussels
Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 11, 2015 (SKNIS): Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris engaged in an intensive two day high-level summit in Brussels over 10-11 June, bringing together heads of state from the European Union (EU), Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). He was attending the EU-CELAC Summit – the core high-level negotiating forum linking Latin America, the Caribbean and the…
Read More » -
High-powered delegation for UNESCO Slave Route Conference
The National Commission for UNESCO has announced plans to host a Sub-Regional Slave Route Conference that will be based on the theme: ‘Beyond Reparations: Strengthening the Slave Route Project in the Caribbean Region’. The Conference will be held from 7 -8 July, 2015, at the St. Kitts Marriott Hotel, and will bring together experts and representatives from across the Caribbean to…
Read More » -
Vybzing Youth Forum participants showcase talents
Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 14, 2015 Creative youth from St. Kitts and Nevis are unleashing their creative thinking skills at the ‘Vybzing’ forum through hands-on experiences. Participants were placed in groups of five and engaged in a practical session where they had to build blocks of creative entrepreneurship. Key Facilitator, Dr. Jo-anne Tull outlined the scope of the foundations of creative…
Read More » -
Nevis Dept. of Agriculture to observe Agriculture Awareness Month in May
NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (APRIL 30, 2015) — The third annual Agriculture Awareness Month hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, will begin on May 1st with a range of agriculture-related activities promoting food security. The month comes on the heels of what agriculture officials on Nevis describe as a successful 21st Annual Agriculture Open Day which was held in March.…
Read More » -
CDB Promoting Creative Entrepreneurship among St. Kitts And Nevis Youth
Young men and women from across St. Kitts and Nevis will be exposed to the business opportunities in the creative industries as part of the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) Youth VYBZING Outreach Programme. The exposure will take place at a workshop entitled ‘Promoting Creative Entrepreneurship,’ which will be held at the Ocean Terrace Inn from May 13 – 15, 2015.…
Read More » -
Attitude Change On Environmental Issues Fostered By Youth Ambassadors
Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 08, 2015 (SKNIS): Minister responsible for Education and UNESCO Honourable Shawn Richards has placed the onus of changing society’s attitude toward the care of the environment on the youth. This was noted at the launching ceremony of the UNESCO Youth Ambassadors for Climate Change, on May 08. The minister noted that youth are “best positioned” to take…
Read More »