(NATCOM) BASSETERRE St. Kitts, September 11, 2014 – Established in 1981 by resolution 36/67 of the United Nations General Assembly, and first observed in September 1982, The International Day of Peace is devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace within and among nations. In 2001, the General Assembly by unanimous vote adopted resolution 55/282, establishing September 21 …
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UNESCO Director-General Urges Investment in Peace
Against the backdrop of wars and their accompanying human suffering, the Director-General of UNESCO Ms. Irina Bokova has called on individuals and nations to “invest” in creating lasting peace. She has expressed this desire as member countries of the United Nations celebrate International Day of Peace on Sunday, September 21. “We must be as bold …
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Cultural Music Documentary Debuts At Independence
A documentary on the cultural music of St. Kitts and Nevis will make its debut over the Independence period thanks to the local UNESCO National Commission which spearheaded its production. Antonio Maynard, Secretary General of the UNESCO National Commission, emphasized that as St. Kitts and Nevis celebrates its 31st Anniversary of Independence, it is important …
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SKN NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR UNESCO COLLABORATES TO LAUNCH NEW WEBSITE
The National Commission for UNESCO is in a better position to highlight its projects and programmes following the participation of one of its members Maria Crawford in a Website Development Workshop which was held in Jamaica from September 2-4, 2014. The workshop which was spearheaded by the Korean National Commission for UNESCO as part of …
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UNESCO Director-General Closes the Global Media Forum in Bali
The three-day “Global Media Forum: (GMF) The Role of Media in Realizing the Future We Want For All” culminated with the release of the “Bali Road Map,” a call to action for the inclusion of media on the global development agenda. Ms Bokova recalled the 2013 UNESCO General Conference when Member States underlined the need …
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UNESCO Commission Announces Approved Participation Programmes for 2014
NATCOM (SKN) – Basseterre: August 12, 2014: Three projects submitted to UNESCO for consideration under its Participation Programmes were approved for the 2014- 2016 period. Secretary General of the National Commission For UNESCO Antonio Maynard reported that the projects: “Empowering Single Fathers through Educational Programmes; Youth for Human Rights Awareness; as well as Educating the …
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UNESCO Team Lays Groundwork for Technical Mission on Education Policy Review
NATCOM (SKN) – Basseterre: June 26, 2014: The Ministry of Education in St. Christopher and Nevis welcomed members of a UNESCO technical advisory team on a three-day sensitization visit in preparation for an upcoming Education Sector Policy Review and Sector Strategic Plan. Dr. Neva Pemberton, Education Planner in Nevis and National Coordinator for the review …
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SKN Urges UNESCO Executive Board to Strengthen Slave Route Project in the Eastern Caribbean
NATCOM – St. Kitts, APRIL 23, 2014: The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has utilized its strategic position on UNESCO’s Executive Body to advocate for the strengthening of activities surrounding UNESCO’s Slave Route Project in the Eastern Caribbean. Secretary General of the National Commission for UNESCO, Antonio Maynard stated on his recent return from …
Federation Joins International Celebration of Slave Route Project’s 20th
NATCOM – St. Kitts, March 25, 2014: Secretary General of the National Commission for UNESCO Antonio Maynard says the Federation of St Christopher and Nevis is joining the International Community in Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the UNESCO Slave Route Project by highlighting a number of activities which will take place locally during the …
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TVET identified as Premier Vehicle for Sustainable Development as Draft National Policy is Presented
EMU – St. Kitts, December 10, 2013: “The importance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) becomes clear when its role in National Development is given prominence,” said Chairman of the (TVET) Council Mr. Clyde Christopher at a ceremony to present the Draft National TVET Policy to Minister of Education and Information Hon. Nigel …