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National Disaster Coordinator Appeals To General Public To Stay Clear Of Ghauts
As Tropical Storm Isaias passes St. Kitts and Nevis, individuals are encouraged to stay clear of ghauts as there is the potential for flash flooding.
St. Kitts And Nevis Better Poised This Hurricane Season, Says Minister Phipps
The federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is “better poised this hurricane season”.
General Public Encouraged To Stay At Home As Tropical Storm Isaias Passes The Island
Abdias Samuel, National Disaster Coordinator (NDC) of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has appealed to the general public to stay off the road as potential tropical cyclone 9 – Isaias passes the Federation of St. Kitts and…
St. Kitts Nevis Already Experiencing Tropical Cyclone 9
Occasional rainy and windy conditions caused by Tropical Cyclone 9 prompted the partial activation of the National Emergency systems in St. Kitts and Nevis.
Storm Damaged High Voltage Pole Responsible For Power Outage In St. Peters
A high voltage pole that was blown down in the vicinity of John England's Village, St. Peter's is the cause of a major power outage that affected several communities early Wednesday morning.
Potential Tropical Cyclone To Pass South Of Nevis Wednesday
The following is a statement by Mr. Brian Dyer, Director of the Nevis Disaster Management Department (NDMD), with regards to the approaching tropical weather system in the Atlantic.
St. Kitts-Nevis Red Cross Society Holds Disaster Management Training Workshop
In preparation for the peak of the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the St. Kitts and Nevis Red Cross Society, in collaboration with stakeholders including the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is hosting a five-day disaster…
SKN to feel impact of weather system on Wednesday
St. Kitts Nevis will begin feeling the effects of potential tropical cyclone nine as early as Wednesday morning.
SKELEC Office to Close on Wednesday 29th July for Tropical Cyclone Al92
Basseterre, St. Kitts (July 28th, 2020)—The St. Kitts Electricity Company Ltd is advising the public that its office will be closed on Wednesday 29th July in preparation for the passage of Tropical Cyclone AL92.
According to a statement…
Small Craft Advisory In Effect
A small craft advisory goes into effect today for the waters of Antigua and Barbuda, the rest of the Leeward Islands and the British Virgin Islands. This will likely be converted to a warning Tuesday night or Wednesday.
Monitoring Atlantic Disturbance
The St. Kitts Met Office is monitoring a system in the Atlantic Ocean which is forecast to pass close to or through the Leeward islands later this week.
Nevis Disaster Management Committee Prepares For Peak Of Hurricane Season
The Nevis Disaster Management Committee (NDMC) in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) met at the Emergency Operation Centre at Long Point on July 24, 2020, to discuss the island’s state of readiness ahead of the peak of the Atlantic…
NIA Announces Stimulus Package For The Construction Sector In Nevis
Hon. Mark Brantley, Premier and Minister of Finance, says he hopes citizens and residents will take advantage of a package of concessions offered by the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) and start their construction projects this year.
Residents Urged To Monitor Progress Of TS Gonzalo, Forecast To Pass South Of St. Kitts And Nevis
Mr. Brian Dyer, Director of the Nevis Disaster Management Department (NDMD), is advising citizens and residents on Nevis to monitor the progress of Tropical Storm Gonzalo, which is just about halfway between the continent of Africa and the…
NEMA To Tackle Income Loss For Volunteers On National
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) officials are working to change a current practice that seems to be a demotivating factor for persons volunteering for national duty.