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St. Kitts Flag Shines in Super Bowl Show

BASSETERRE – St. Kitts and Nevis grabbed the global spotlight during Bad Bunny's record-breaking Super Bowl LX halftime performance on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium. The national flag waved prominently alongside Caribbean, Latin…
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Eight Citizens Receive Medal of Honour

BASSETERRE – Eight outstanding citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis received the Medal of Honour on Wednesday in recognition of their exceptional contributions to nation building, with awards presented by Governor-General Her Excellency Dame…
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CFBC Students Win Caribbean STEM Olympiad

BASSETERRE: Four Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College students have claimed victory at the 2026 Caribbean STEM Olympiad, defeating teams from Jamaica, Belize, and Guyana with an innovative platform designed to transform the government's ASPIRE…
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Ministry Shuts Down Jewelry Rumors

BASSETERRE: The Ministry of Education has moved swiftly to debunk false reports circulating about changes to public school dress codes, specifically addressing claims that students would now be allowed to wear jewelry. In an official…
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Local Officials Excel at CFU Referee Course

BASSETERRE - Three St. Kitts and Nevis match officials represented the federation at the Caribbean Football Union's Next Generation Referee Course Class of 2026, with Jody Walters earning the prestigious Instructors' Award during the…
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Drew Leads Delegation to St. Vincent

BASSETERRE - Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew is leading a delegation to St Vincent and the Grenadines in his capacity as Chairman of the  CARICOM, as part of a series of preparatory engagements ahead of the Head of Government Meeting…
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Supreme Court Opens New Law Year

The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court kicked off its 2026 law year on Monday with a ceremonial opening hosted by Dominica, marking a return to tradition after four years of pandemic-related modifications. Under the theme "The ECSC: justice…
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Minister Praises Sugar Mas 54 Success

BASSETERRE – Minister with responsibility for the creative economy, The Hon. Samal Duggins, expressed satisfaction with Sugar Mas 54 celebrations, describing the festival as a unifying force that continues to grow. Speaking at the end of…
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PM Drew Assumes CARICOM Leadership

BASSETERRE — Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew officially assumed the Chairmanship of the Caribbean Community on January 1, taking the helm of the region's supreme decision-making body for a six-month term that began amid…
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St. Kitts Flag Shines in Super Bowl Show

BASSETERRE – St. Kitts and Nevis grabbed the global spotlight during Bad Bunny's record-breaking Super Bowl LX halftime performance on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium. The national flag waved prominently alongside Caribbean, Latin…
Read More...

Eight Citizens Receive Medal of Honour

BASSETERRE – Eight outstanding citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis received the Medal of Honour on Wednesday in recognition of their exceptional contributions to nation building, with awards presented by Governor-General Her Excellency Dame…
Read More...

CFBC Students Win Caribbean STEM Olympiad

BASSETERRE: Four Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College students have claimed victory at the 2026 Caribbean STEM Olympiad, defeating teams from Jamaica, Belize, and Guyana with an innovative platform designed to transform the government's ASPIRE…
Read More...

Ministry Shuts Down Jewelry Rumors

BASSETERRE: The Ministry of Education has moved swiftly to debunk false reports circulating about changes to public school dress codes, specifically addressing claims that students would now be allowed to wear jewelry. In an official…
Read More...

Local Officials Excel at CFU Referee Course

BASSETERRE - Three St. Kitts and Nevis match officials represented the federation at the Caribbean Football Union's Next Generation Referee Course Class of 2026, with Jody Walters earning the prestigious Instructors' Award during the…
Read More...

Drew Leads Delegation to St. Vincent

BASSETERRE - Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew is leading a delegation to St Vincent and the Grenadines in his capacity as Chairman of the  CARICOM, as part of a series of preparatory engagements ahead of the Head of Government Meeting…
Read More...

Supreme Court Opens New Law Year

The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court kicked off its 2026 law year on Monday with a ceremonial opening hosted by Dominica, marking a return to tradition after four years of pandemic-related modifications. Under the theme "The ECSC: justice…
Read More...

Minister Praises Sugar Mas 54 Success

BASSETERRE – Minister with responsibility for the creative economy, The Hon. Samal Duggins, expressed satisfaction with Sugar Mas 54 celebrations, describing the festival as a unifying force that continues to grow. Speaking at the end of…
Read More...

PM Drew Assumes CARICOM Leadership

BASSETERRE — Prime Minister The Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew officially assumed the Chairmanship of the Caribbean Community on January 1, taking the helm of the region's supreme decision-making body for a six-month term that began amid…
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COVID-19 Info

COVID-19 is a new respiratory illness that was first discovered in Wuhan, China. It is
transmitted from person to person.

*Symptoms may appear 1 to 12 days following exposure to the virus

Who is most at risk of becoming seriously ill?

  • People over age 60
  • People with pre-existing conditions such as diabetes and heart disease

How is it transmitted?

  • Through close contact with an infected person
  • By an infected person coughing or sneezing
  • By touching contaminated objects or surfaces and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes

Currently there is no vaccine or specific treatment. We can only treat the symptoms.

Serious cases may require oxygen and ventilatory support.

Make sure you get your information from a reliable source.

Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use an alcohol-based gel.

Cover your mouth with the inside of your elbow when you cough or sneeze or use a tissue and dispose of used tissue immediately and wash your hands.

Avoid close contact with people who have flu-like symptoms.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid sharing cups, plates or other personal items and disinfect all surfaces that are touched frequently.

If you have traveled to areas where COVID-19 is circulating or have been in contact with someone who has it and you experience fever, cough or difficulty breathing, seek medical attention immediately. Do not self-medicate.

Special Notice

Latest Travel Advisory

Return of the St. Kitts Music Festival Is Vital for Boosting Stay-Overs, Says…

The return of the St. Kitts Music Festival (SKMF) this summer is part of a strategy by the Ministry of Tourism and…

Emergency Contacts

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
P.O. Box 186 Lime Kiln,
Basseterre, St. Kitts
Tel: (869) 466 5100
Fax: (869) 466 5310
Email: nema@gov.kn or nemaskb@thecable.net

J.N.F. General Hospital: 465-2551
Mary Charles Hospital: 465-7398
Sandy Point Hospital:

Emergency: 911
Police Force Headquarters: 465-2241
Old Road Police Station: 465-6250
Sandy Point Police Station: 465-6261
St. Pauls Police Station: 465-6281
Tabernacle Police Station: 465-7227
Cayon Police Station: 465-7258
St. Peters Police Station: 465-2418
St. Johnson’s Police Station: 465-2241
Frigate Bay Outpost: 465-6899
Fire Services: 465-4339

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