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PS in education appeals to all to ensure safety of children in light of confirmed COVID-19 cases in…
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, William V Hodge is making a strong appeal to the general public to ensure the safety of children in light of confirmed COVID-19 cases in St. Kitts.
Desist from posting pictures of infected persons
A call for persons to desist from sending pictures around on social media and other means of those persons who are affected by the COVID-19 virus.
Social Security relief package set up to assist workers impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
Senior Minister and Minister of Labour, the Honourable Vance Amory, said that the Department of Labour and the St. Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board will assist in ensuring that persons who qualify for the temporary relief…
Agricultural sector receives millions as part of government’s COVID-19 stimulus package
To cushion the negative impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has on the economy of St. Kitts and Nevis, Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris said that the government has injected ten million dollars into the agricultural sector and…
St. Kitts and Nevis confirms first two cases of COVID-19 disease; every effort being made to prevent…
The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has confirmed its first two cases of the COVID-19 disease (novel coronavirus), as a 57 year-old female and a 21 year-old male, both Kittitian nationals, tested positive for the virus.
Plans for education in place to accommodate early school closure says education minister
Minister of Education, Hon. Shawn Richards has reaffirmed the Ministry of Education’s commitment to ensuring the health and overall well being of all within learning institutions across St. Kitts by announcing the closure of schools this…
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…
National Statement on COVID-19
The patients are a 57 year-old female and a 21 year-old male (of the same household), both of whom are Kittitian nationals, with recent travel histories to New York, USA – a jurisdiction which, up until March 24, 2020 had recorded some…
Schools closing as of Monday March 30 2020, education minister says
Minister of Education, Hon. Shawn Richards has reaffirmed the Ministry of Education’s commitment to ensuring the health and overall well being of all within learning institutions across St. Kitts by announcing the closure of schools as of…
Keith Aurthton T20 suspension
Due to the ongoing impact of the Corona Virus Pandemic affecting the world today, the St. Kitts Cricket Association Executive have decided to suspend all cricket activities with immediate effect until April 18th in the first instance…
Strong fiscal position allows the government of St. Kitts-Nevis to respond with a $120-million…
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, has credited his administration’s ability to introduce a $120-million stimulus package, designed to help cushion the economic fallout as a result of the COVID-19…
Systematic Two-tiered COVID-19 Testing in St. Kitts-Nevis Ensures Reliable Results
Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Hazel Laws announced on Tuesday, March 24 that COVID-19 testing in St. Kitts and Nevis is performed via a two-tiered systematic process that meets international standards.
St. Kitts-Nevis government injects $12 million into the severance payment fund as part of its…
As part of its comprehensive stimulus package announced to soften the significant health, fiscal and economic impact the COVID-19 disease (novel coronavirus) would have on the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Team Unity Government has…
Stakeholders Applaud Work Done By Ministry of Health and the National Working Group
The officials have been busy meeting with various representatives from civil society, public sector agencies as well as students to update them on the spread of COVID-19 otherwise known as the Novel Coronavirus. Ways to protect against…