CALL FOR APPLICATIONS!!! Master in World Heritage and Cultural Projects for Development 14/10/2015 – 30/09/2016 Deadline: 20/07/2015 We are pleased to inform you that the ITC-ILO is launching a call for applications for the Master in World Heritage and Cultural Projects for Development, which will take place from 14 October 2015 to 1 October 2016. …
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President of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) Dr. Kelvin Daly charged the new UNESCO Youth Ambassadors for Climate Change to disseminate information on the subject and actively demonstrate that all individuals are responsible for safeguarding the environment. This took place at the launch of the Youth Ambassadors for Climate Change, at the Foundation for …
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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 …
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(NATCOM) – St. Kitts, May 7, 2015: A project launched by the Ripple Institute in Collaboration with the National Commission for UNESCO seeks to empower men who have embraced their responsibilities as fathers. According to Secretary General of the National Commission for UNESCO Mr. Antonio Maynard, the stereotypical view of deadbeat dads is quickly being …
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St. Kitts and Nevis found itself, along with other Caribbean member States, in a pivotal position during the 196th session of the UNESCO Executive Board held in Paris recently. They were instrumental in securing a consensus and tabling a Draft Resolution calling for a robust UNESCO Action Plan for future activities in small island developing …
The National Commission for UNESCO is set to convene a workshop on the state of the Internet in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis with a view to maximize its use as a tool for information sharing. Government’s ICT Policy Advisor Pierre Bowrin said he is working in collaboration with UNESCO towards the implementation …
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The sounds, rhythyms, movements and vibrant colours of Africa were displayed at the launch of the UNESCO African Ancestry Project on April 7 with a view to bringing greater awareness of African Ancestry apart from the written history of the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade which has overshadowed the otherwise rich African history. Featured speaker at …
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In an information statement released by the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society (NHCS), Executive Director, Evelyn Henville said her organization is about to launch a project entitled “Educating the Population of St. Kitts and Nevis on Afro-Caribbean Ancestry” next Tuesday (April 07). Ms. Henville stated that implementation of the programme otherwise dubbed “The UNESCO African …
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Ambassador David Doyle, St. Kitts-Nevis’ Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, could not have asked for a happier coincidence last week. Two senior Nevis experts associated UNESCO activities – one in education and another in information society – are currently deployed at UNESCO HQ in Paris – at the same time. He called upon them both to …
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A UNESCO team has reported that they are pleased with what has been accomplished with the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Policy. The duo included Associate Evaluation Specialist Ekaterina Sediakina and Senior Consultant/Managing Partner Bert-Jan Buiskool. During their recent visit to the Federation, they explained that UNESCO is doing an evaluation of organisations …
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The St. Kitts and Nevis National Commission for UNESCO was established in 1991. It operates as an agency of the Ministry of Education and Information of the Government of St. Christopher (Kitts) and Nevis.
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