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Where possible, students and citizens abroad can return home, in light of COVID-19 pandemic, says PM…
Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, in a televised national address on March 22, said that students and citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis studying abroad are free to return home, given that…
As St. Kitts and Nevis prepares for COVID-19, it reaches out in solidarity to countries heavily…
Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, has expressed sympathy and the solidarity of the Government of the twin island Federation with several countries that are severely impacted by the outbreak of the…
Cabinet convenes on Saturday to discuss added measures to further protect St. Kitts-Nevis from the…
The Federal Cabinet convened a special meeting today, Saturday, March 21, as the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to discuss ways to strengthen the Federation’s measures and protocols to protect its citizens and residents from…
Black San postpones 2020 events
In the middle of a global pandemic, Black San has taken the responsible step of postponing our events. Our decision to adhere to and support “social distancing” practices is based on sound advice from local and international health…
Principals Apprised of Proposed Social Distancing Strategy by MoE Team
Principals in St. Kitts were given a full run down of the Ministry of Education’s activities in preparation for the Corona Virus at a meeting on Wednesday.
ECCU communiqué on COVID-19
A special meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the monetary council of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) was held virtually on March 15, 2020, under the chairmanship of the monetary council and prime…
Private Stakeholders Pledge to Support COVID-19 Preparedness and Response
Several private stakeholders in St. Kitts and Nevis answered the call of the Federal Government to support initiatives that can protect against the transmission of COVID-19. The support also extends to assist with the treatment of any…
Postponement of mutual evaluation onsite visit of St. Kitts and Nevis
In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting travel advisories and domestic screening requirements in place in St. Kitts and Nevis, The Caribbean Financial Task Force (CFATF) has postponed the onsite visit for the Mutual…
Postponement of World Water Day & Water Week 2020
As a precautionary health measure due to health challenges associated with the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) pandemic, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure et al wishes to inform the general public that all events and activities in…
Retired nurses rehired to help monitor ports of entry in Nevis
Retired Nurses have been rehired by the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) to assist front line responders in screening all visitors and returning nationals at the island’s Ports of Entry.
Management at Her Majesty’s Prison limits number of visits
The community at Her Majesty’s Prison is considered especially vulnerable to infectious disease outbreaks because residents live so closely together. As a precautionary measure, the management of the Prison has taken the decision to limit…
Visits To Seniors In Care Facilities Restricted To Family And Caregiver Only, Says Nevis Premier.
Premier of Nevis, Hon. Mark Brantley says visits to the Seniors in care facility’s has been restricted to immediate family and caregivers to ensure that elders are protected from the rapidly spreading Coronavirus (COVID-19).
No need for panic if we support local farmers and eat local foods during potential coronavirus…
There is no need for panic if we support local farmers and eat local foods during a potential outbreak of the Coronavirus or COVID-19.
The Fight Against COVID-19 Requires an All Hands on Deck Approach, Says St. Kitts-Nevis’ Chief…
Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Hazel Laws, said that protecting citizens and residents against any incidences of the COVID-19 in St. Kitts and Nevis requires an all-hands-on-deck approach.
PM Harris applauds St. Kitts-Nevis’ plan and response to the COVID-19 outbreak
As of today, March 18, 2020, the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has not recorded any confirmed cases of the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), despite the fact that at least 150 countries and territories worldwide, including several…