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PAHO declares that there is no evidence of community transmission of COVID-19 in the eastern…
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has declared that there is no evidence of community transmission in the Eastern Caribbean at present, says Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Hazel Laws, during the April 17 National Emergency Operations…
Constitution of St. Kitts and Nevis provides the framework for a state of emergency to extend for 1…
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Aviation in the Federal Parliament and Premier of Nevis, the Honourable Mark Brantley, says that the Constitution of St. Christopher and Nevis provides that a State of Emergency can occur for a period not…
Tourism industry workers benefit from $120 million stimulus package
As the tourism industry has been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Lindsay Grant stated that because the government was fiscally prudent, persons in the industry who have lost their jobs are able…
5G not causing COVID-19 in St. Kitts and Nevis, says medical chief of staff while he debunks claim
Medical Chief of Staff at the Joseph N France General Hospital in St. Kitts, Dr. Cameron Wilkinson has debunked claims suggesting that the frequency spectrum of 5G is causing the COVID-19 virus.
Resolution Will Save Time for Persons to Act to Make the Country Safe, Says Senator Byron-Nisbett
A Resolution that seeks to extend the State of Emergency in St. Kitts and Nevis when passed will save time for persons to act to make Federation safe, said Senator, the Honourable Akilah Byron-Nisbett during the Emergency Sitting of the…
St. Kitts-Nevis’ Attorney-General Strongly Supports Resolution to Extend State of Emergency in…
The Honourable Vincent Byron Jr., Attorney-General of St. Kitts and Nevis, has thrown his full support behind the Resolution to extend the State of Emergency in the Federation that was successfully passed in the Honourable House on Friday,…
Residents Urged to Remain Vigilant Against the Threat of COVID-19
Residents of St. Kitts and Nevis have been cautioned not to be lulled into a false sense of security as it relates to the threat posed by COVID-19, which can do major harm to the health of the population.
Extension of emergency powers act necessary to further protect citizens and residents, says PM…
With the current declaration of emergency in St. Kitts and Nevis set to expire tomorrow, Saturday, April 18, an Emergency Sitting of the National Assembly was convened today (Friday, April 17) to debate and pass a Resolution to extend the…
Prime Minister Harris and Chief Medical Officer to Discuss the National Fight Against COVID-19…
St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, will make his fourth consecutive appearance on WINN (98.9) FM’s Inside the News (listen live at www.winnfm.com) tomorrow, Saturday, April 18th, 2020, from 11:00am.
Monthly salaried government employees, pensioners and poverty alleviation stipend beneficiaries will…
Monthly salaried employees and pensioners of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis will be paid their monthly salaries and pensions on Monday, April 20th instead of on Friday, April 24th, 2020. The monthly payment to beneficiaries of the…
Dr. Wilkinson clears the air on common myths about COVID-19
Rumours floating around social media that links COVID-19 to 5G technology was addressed by the Medical Chief of Staff of the Joseph N. France General Hospital, Dr. Cameron Wilkinson.
Schools will not re-open on April 20,2020, says minister of education
In the best interest of students, teachers and the nation, schools in St. Kitts and Nevis will not be reopened on April 20, 2020, as was previously scheduled, says Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Shawn…
Students to receive virtual instruction at home during the extended school closure
Although on-site instruction in schools has been suspended for a two-week period, students will still have an opportunity to learn at home online thanks to FLOW Study, says Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable…
Protecting patients’ confidentiality is critical for health officials, says Dr. Wilkinson
Patient confidentiality is of utmost concern for the Ministry of Health and health institutions in St. Kitts and Nevis. Medical Chief of Staff of the Joseph N. France General Hospital, Dr. Cameron Wilkinson, cited this as the primary reason…
Compliance task force to be implemented to address social and physical distancing protocols
A Compliance Task Force aimed at imposing social and physical distancing protocols in St. Kitts and Nevis will be implemented shortly, said Abdias Samuel, Chairman of the COVID-19 National Task Force, at The National Emergency Operations…