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St. Kitts and Nevis opens the 42nd UNESCO General Conference in Paris as the first speaker
Paris, France, 10th November 2023: The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis enjoyed the rare privilege of opening the debates at the biennial UNESCO General Conference, held in Paris this week. St. Kitts and Nevis made an impactful plea to UN Member States to put education at the heart of their government’s plans to transform their economies …
UNESCO’s ROLE IN THE FEDERATION PRAISED BY MINISTER HANLEY
Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 15, 2023 (SKN Commission for UNESCO): During the course of one year, St. Kitts and Nevis has negotiated some eight substantive capacity-building projects with the UN specialised agency, UNESCO, for direct implementation across the Federation. The projects, now supported by UNESCO funding of over $290,000, cover some of the key flagship areas of UNESCO’s …
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St. Kitts and Nevis biodiversity credentials highlighted at UNESCO Man & Biosphere Council Meeting
Progress in promoting biodiversity agricultural efforts in St. Kitts and Nevis’ St. Mary’s Man & Biosphere Reserve, was highlighted this week at the UNESCO 35th Session of the International Coordinating Council (ICC) of the Man and Biosphere Programme (MAB) held in Paris. A short video demonstrating the successful launch of the UNESCO Earth Network initiative …
The mid-term report of UNESCO activities in St. Kitts and Nevis hailed as ‘compelling’
Basseterre, St. Kitts (St. Kitts and Nevis National Commission for UNESCO): Upon the receipt by Hon. Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Minister of Education with responsibility for UNESCO matters, of a summary report of UNESCO activities implemented in the Federation over 2022 by the St. Kitts and Nevis National Commission, he responded by stating, “These mid-term outcomes …
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS MOE CONTINUES ITS THRUST TO PROFESSIONALISE THE TEACHING FORCE.
Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 31, 2023: A two-week series of consultations, aimed at professionalising the teaching force in St. Kitts and Nevis, began on Monday 20th March, 2023. The St. Kitts and Nevis National Commission for UNESCO and Ministry of Education officials welcomed Dr. Steve Nwokeocha, Executive Director of The Africa Federation of Teaching Regulatory …
St. Kitts and Nevis receives timely UNESCO technical assistance on education policy development
Paris, France, January 03, 2023: A few days into the New Year, the UN specialised Paris-based agency, UNESCO, confirmed to the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis some positive developments. This has resulted in the twin-island Federation being identified for high-level expertise and assistance in developing its education policy framework. Following months of intense efforts submitting proposals …