Quarantine Task Force Launched

As a supplementary measure to the national lockdown in St. Kitts and Nevis the government has launched a Covid-19 Quarantine Task Force to ensure that persons who are supposed to be quarantined stay on their premises.

Contact Tracing Underway

As the Federation records 8 confirmed cases of COVID-19 the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Hazel Laws says contact tracing to determine the possible spread of the virus is underway.

COVID-19 Communications Task Force Formed

In response to a gap identified in the communications structure in the preparedness and response to COVID-19, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has partnered with relevant stakeholders to form a COVID-19 Communications Task…

Cuban Nurses Arrive

(ZIZ News) -- 30 nurses and four intensive care specialists from Cuba are in the Federation to help the country tackle the spread of the Novel Coronavirus. The group was brought in as part of the government’s larger plan to recruit the…

OTI issues Notice of Company Closure

We write to inform you that, effective March 30, 2020 the Ocean Terrace Inn (OTI), will close its doors. This is as a result of continuing losses at the hotel that have now been exacerbated by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, which…

National Bank COVID-19 Assistance Plans

The St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank has announced several measures to assist persons who have lost income as a result of the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

First Two Cases of Corona Virus Confirmed

Minister of State Responsible for Health Hon. Wendy Phipps made the announcement in an address to the nation on Wednesday. The health minister said both persons, a male and female, who are citizens of St. Kitts, have a travel history to New…

Black San postpones 2020 events

In the middle of a global pandemic, Black San has taken the responsible step of postponing our events. Our decision to adhere to and support “social distancing” practices is based on sound advice from local and international health…