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Five hundred new applications received for Poverty Alleviation Programme
More than 500 new applications were forwarded to the Ministry of Sustainable Development for assistance under the government’s Poverty Alleviation Programme (PAP).
St. Kitts-Nevis sees slow increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases, says chief medical officer
During the April 11 National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) COVID-19 Daily Briefing, Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Hazel Laws, stated that St. Kitts and Nevis is experiencing a slow increase in the number of confirmed cases and that…
Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force ready to ramp up arrests if persons continue to breach…
The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) will be ramping up arrests as too many persons continue to breach the total lock-down protocol that is currently in place to protect citizens and residents from the spread of the…
Injection of $16.9 million boosts resilience of St. Kitts-Nevis health system to fight COVID-19
The injection of an added $16.9 million into the health sector of St. Kitts and Nevis on March 23, 2020, has significantly increased the resilience of the country to tackle cases of COVID-19.
Applicants for stimulus package will be duly notified when it’s ready, says attorney-general
Persons who are qualified to receive stimulus packages as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic will be duly notified when they become available, said Chairman of the National Disaster Mitigation Council, Honourable Attorney-General, Vincent…
Financial Institutions in St. Kitts-Nevis Offer Relief to Customers Impacted by Economic Slowdown…
Persons in St. Kitts and Nevis impacted by the economic slowdown caused by COVID-19 and who currently have loans and mortgages started seeing some relief as financial institutions have offered relief to their customers by offering a…
PM Harris Thanks Churches for Cooperation as St Kitts-Nevis Celebrates Easter Observances
Thousands of residents in St. Kitts and Nevis are celebrating the Easter weekend in their private residences as the nation remains under a 24-hour curfew.
Small sacrifices now will help save lives later, PM Harris tells nation
Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, is urging citizens and residents to view the restrictions currently in place in St. Kitts and Nevis, as part of the State of Emergency in response to the…
Flattening the curve can only be done through collective action, says Dr. Cameron Wilkinson
There is currently no vaccine or specific medication to treat COVID-19, and testing is limited. Therefore, the only way to flatten the curve is through collective action, said Medical Chief of Staff at the JNF General Hospital, Dr. Cameron…
ECCB Governor says Caribbean brothers and sisters should stand in solidarity to fight COVID-19
Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Timothy N. J. Antoine has issued a call to all Caribbean countries to stand in solidarity as they face the impact of the Novel Coronavirus pandemic.
Ministry of Health encourages wearing a mask to prevent transmission of COVID-19 while among the…
The Ministry of Health, in advising the citizens and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis on combatting the COVID-19 pandemic, has recommended that persons wear masks when they are among the general public.
Government of St. Kitts-Nevis continues to act on advice of senior health officials on the COVID-19…
Chairman of the National Disaster Mitigation Council, Attorney-General, Honourable Vincent Byron, said that the government continues to act on advice from senior health officials as they work diligently to help curb the spread of the…
Health officials in St. Kitts-Nevis making progress in flattening the curve of COVID-19
Medical Chief of Staff at the Joseph N. France General Hospital, Dr. Cameron Wilkinson, commented on the number of confirmed cases during the briefing.
National Disaster Coordinator clarifies role of 311 hotline
National Disaster Coordinator and Chair of the COVID-19 National Task Force, Abdias Samuel, used Wednesday’s (April 09, 2020) daily briefing of the National Emergency Operations Centre to clarify the primary purpose of the 311 hotline.
PS Kaye Bass Encourages Students Overseas to Contact Respective Missions for Assistance if Needed
Nationals of St. Kitts-Nevis who are currently studying overseas are strongly encouraged to contact the missions in their respective jurisdictions for any assistance where necessary.