St. Kitts and Nevis Stands in Solidarity with Haiti at the United Nations as International Community Marks 15th Anniversary of Devastating Earthquake

January 16, 2025 in Regional

The international community is this week marking the deadly earthquake which struck the island of Haiti in 2010. Antonio Guterres, the United Nations Secretary General led global commemorations by remarking, “this Sunday marks 15 years since a devastating earthquake claimed the lives of hundreds of...

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Region urged to intensify efforts against the spread of ‘bird flu’ HPAIV

January 14, 2025 in Regional

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — The Committee of Caribbean Community (Caricom) Chief Veterinary Officers (CCCVO) is advising regional countries to intensify efforts to prevent the entry of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus (HPAIV) in the Caribbean. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said HPAIV, a subtype...

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Dominica Prime Minister announces minimum wage review

January 10, 2025 in Regional

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has announced that the Dominican government will conduct a further review of the minimum wage in 2025 to ensure better pay for workers reliant on it. Speaking on local radio, Skerrit explained that the review would help citizens better cope with rising...

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Professor Hilary Beckles named Chairman/Chancellor of UN University

January 08, 2025 in Regional

Professor Sir Hilary Beckles has been unanimously appointed as the new Chairman/Chancellor of the United Nations University, effective May 2025. The appointment was made during the University's Governance Council meeting in Tokyo, Japan on December 7, 2024. The Council cited Beckles’ global reputation as a strategic planner...

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Trinidad PM Rowley announces Stuart Young as successor

January 07, 2025 in Regional

Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister, Dr Keith Rowley, announced on Monday that Stuart Young has been selected by the Parliamentary Caucus of the People's National Movement (PNM) as the party's next leader. The announcement follows Rowley’s decision to step down from the role. Young is Minister...

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