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Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 10, 2021 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with the Ministry of Education has created opportunities for the students of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College to experience all the intricacies of the agricultural sector.Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Kyle Flanders, said: “As part of the education initiative, the Ministry of Agriculture has partnered with the local college, CFBC, to have work experience for the students that are a part of the agriculture science programme there at CFBC.”“We have been to the agro-processing area to show the students how you can add value-added products by…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 10, 2021 (SKNIS): Director of the Department of Youth Empowerment, Pierre Liburd, said that the department continues to facilitate youth involvement in the decision-making processes of St. Kitts and Nevis as the full participation of youths is important and key to shaping a brighter future for all.“We have engaged young persons in a number of capacity development training through our regular leadership training tied to our summer camps,” said Mr. Liburd, on the June 09 edition of Working for You. “We have done training for general youth organizations where we host sessions at the Department of Youth Empowerment and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 10, 2021 (SKNIS): Director of the Department of Youth Empowerment, Pierre Liburd, has appealed to residents to openly encourage and support youth within the community engaged in positive, life-changing activities. He said that one way of doing this is by nominating a teen for a 25 Most Remarkable Teens Award. On Wednesday’s (June 09) edition of the radio and television programme ‘Working for You,’ Mr. Liburd highlighted the annual recognition programme which is now in its 11th year. The award, presented in the Federal Parliament, is designed to celebrate outstanding youth who are making a difference in society or…

The United Kingdom, 9th June 2021 – In a short, early afternoon ceremony at Saint Kitts and Nevis High Commission in London, His Excellency, High Commissioner Kevin M. Isaac, joined by his counterpart, His Excellency Mr. Albert NJOTEH FOTABANG, High Commissioner of the Republic of Cameroon, signed a joint communique formalizing diplomatic relations between their two countries. This is well in keeping the Government’s strategic commitment to deepen existing relations and develop further relationships with countries across the African continent. Although the prevalence of the COVID-19 pandemic has limited interactions, the Government continues to study ways post COVID-19, to best…