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Third tranche of COVID-19 relief food vouchers to be distributed shortly
Hon. Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis says a third tranche of COVID-19 relief food vouchers will be distributed to vulnerable families soon, thanks mainly to financial contributions from the Cabinet Ministers in the Nevis Island…
Affected persons asked to fill water services department COVID-19 special assistance form
Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Hon. Timothy Harris is encouraging persons who suffered loss of income to inform the Water Services Department of their concerns by filling out the Water Services Department COVID-19 Special…
St. Kitts and Nevis records one additional COVID-19 – July 10, 2020
St. Kitts and Nevis recorded one (1) additional case of COVID-19, today Friday July 10, 2020. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 17. The patient is a frontline healthcare worker who would have provided care to the previously…
Social Security COVID-19 Relief payout totals $22 million between April-June 2020
The St. Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board has administered a total of 22 million dollars to more than 8 thousand applicants seeking assistance from the COVID-19 Relief Fund.
There is high risk of COVID-19 reintroduced to federation if and when borders re-open; country…
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Hazel Laws has stated that when the federation’s borders reopen, there is a high risk of COVID-19 being reintroduced. However, the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to respond to the pandemic even though…
3000 face masks donated to security forces by UNDP through CariSECURE project
The United Nations Development Programme (UNPD) through the CariSECURE project donated 3,000 face masks to the members of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and Her Majesty’s Prison to aid with keeping their staff safe.
Address to the Nation by PM Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris – June 12, 2020
Address (No. 9) to the Nation by Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris on the 9th ed. of Regulations under the State of Emergency Friday, 12th June 2020
Nevis COVID-19 Task Force Chairman Dr. Nisbett speaks on WHO’s updated guidelines for fabric masks…
Dr. Judy Nisbett, Chairman of the Nevis COVID-19 Task Force, urged Nevisians to take note and adhere to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recently published updated guidelines on the production and use of fabric masks.
Police Investigating Fatal Stabbing In Old Road
The police are investigating a stabbing incident that left one-person dead on Tuesday afternoon.
SKELEC Main Office to Close on Election Day
The St. Kitts Electricity Company Ltd. wishes to inform the public that its Main Office, located on Central Street, Basseterre, will be closed on Friday June 5th as sections of the main office will be used as polling stations 2A and 2B for…
HMP to further ensure safety of staff, residents through CARICOM impacts donation
Her Majesty’s Prison is now equipped with much needed sanitation supplies and personal protective equipment to further ensure the safety of staff and residents. St. Kitts and Nevis were among 12 territories in the region to receive the…
Chairman Samuel strongly urges political leaders to follow COVID-19 protocols
Chairman of the National COVID-19 Task Force, Abdias Samuel, has strongly urged all political leaders in St. Kitts and Nevis to “promote safety and security as a priority to all of their followers.”
Ministry of Education’s device distribution begins
Parents and guardians were given the opportunity to collect tablets for students during the Ministry of Education's device distribution process which began on Thursday May 28 2020.
St. Kitts and Nevis Has Successfully Contained the First Wave of COVID-19
Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Hazel Laws says that the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has successfully contained the first wave of COVID-19.
Health official expects COVID-19 protocols will ensure that polling day is one of the safest
Residents concerned about casting a ballot in the upcoming June 05 General Election in St. Kitts and Nevis due to COVID-19 were assured that the risk of contracting any influenza-type virus will be minimal once persons follow the safety…