Statutory Rules and Orders No. 10 of 2020 Emergency Powers (COVID-19) (No. 3) Regulations
In exercise of the power conferred by section 5 of the Emergency Powers Act, Cap. 19.02, the Governor General, makes the following Regulations:
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April 2020
Address to the Nation by Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris (April 2, 2020)
Today, Thursday, 2nd April, 2020, I have asked His Excellency, the Governor General, to make further Emergency Powers (COVID-19) Regulations under the State of Emergency now existing in St. Kitts and Nevis. These Regulations will take…
High command denies allegations of police round up
The High Command of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force has denied allegations of a fake police round up circulating on social media.
Farmers in St. Kitts asked to be compliant with COVID-19 regulations
Director of Agriculture, Melvin James is reminding livestock farmers to present proper identification to police when approached during the current State of Emergency.
News of police round up false
The public is being urged to rely on official sources for information after false news about a Police round up made the rounds on social media on Wednesday.
UWI Open Campus training regional educators to deliver courses online
As part of its outreach thrust and giving back to the region in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic, The University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus has been assisting regional education stakeholders to identify alternative ways of providing…
Social Security COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund prepares to facilitate those affected by COVID-19…
The Social Security COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund has been established. In partnership with the Labour Department, Social Security will facilitate the payment of up to EC$ 1,000.00 monthly for three months in the first instance.
Streets empty as SKN wakes up to day one of 24hr lockdown to curb spread of COVID-19
The normally bustling streets of Basseterre have been looking quite deserted as new restrictions have gone into effect to place the twin island federation on total lockdown as part of the government’s efforts to curb the spread of the…
Government of national unity sensitive to the needs of the self-employed, says Prime Minister Harris
The Government of National Unity is sensitive to the needs of the self-employed, says Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, who reminded that there is assistance for them at Social Security.
Farmers and fishers asked to contact the commissioner of police for waivers during lockdown
The regulations put in place to stop the spread of COVID-19, by and large make provisions for the Commissioner of Police to exercise a discretion with respect to any activity in which someone wants to engage. This includes farming and…
Persons in Breach of Lock-down will be Charged as Outlined in the Emergency Powers (COVID-19)…
The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis was placed on a 24-hour curfew – a total lock-down from 7:00 pm Tuesday, March 31 up until 6:00 am Friday, April 03 in the first instance. Anyone outside of the recognized essential workers who is found…
Officials Expect Increase in COVID-19 Cases as Testing Ramps Up in St Kitts-Nevis
The COVID-19 Situation Report for St. Kitts and Nevis as of April 01, 2020, reports that as of 3 p.m. there has been eight confirmed cases since the first two confirmed cases were reported on March 25, 2020.
High Praise for PM Harris’ Leadership
A wide cross-section of organizations and individuals has commended the leadership of Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, as the country confronts the worst pandemic in a century.
PM Harris Reiterates Steps to Staying Safe from COVID-19 as Country Enters Three Days of Lockdown
As residents of St. Kitts and Nevis spend their first day of lockdown in their homes, Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris has urged persons to continue practicing three basic steps that experts around the world agree will help…