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Ministry of Health aims to reduce intensity of COVID-19 outbreak by slowing down transmission rate
The strategy of the Ministry of Health at this time is to reduce the intensity of the outbreak and to slow down the increase in the number of cases as much as possible, says Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Hazel Laws, during a press briefing…
Quarantine Compliance Task Force Commissioned
The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) has commissioned its Quarantine Compliance Task Force to ensure persons who are under quarantine and isolation orders stay indoors and follow the necessary guidelines outlined.
No change in bus fares despite social distancing rule on passenger buses
The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is reminding bus drivers and the residents of St. Kitts and Nevis that bus fares remain the same despite the restriction on bus travel.
General Public Encouraged to Respect the Law and to Continue Practicing Social Distancing
The practice of social distancing has been enforced worldwide to slow the spread of the Novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). It is for this very reason why officials in St. Kitts and Nevis are appealing to the general public to continue to…
PM Harris to citizens and residents: take threat of coronavirus seriously
As the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis goes into another phase of total lock-down in response to the COVID-19 virus or Novel Coronavirus, Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, is urging all…
Bars and Shops Suspended from Selling Alcohol to Discourage Social Gatherings, Says Superintendent…
As the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to work to protect the general public from the spread of COVID-19, bars and shops across the Federation have been suspended from selling liquor to discourage socializing in groups at hang…
PM Harris will be the Special Guest this Saturday from 11:00am on WINNFM’s Inside the News, which…
Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris will be the Special Guest on WINN (98.9) FM’s Inside the News (listen live at www.winnfm.com) tomorrow, Saturday, April 4th, 2020, from 11:00am.
Prison Officials Took Early Steps to Protect Staff and Residents
The management of Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) took early steps to ensure the safety of members of staff and residents from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
No cheques being paid at social security building on Friday April 3, says Minister with…
Senior Minister and Minister with Responsibility for Labour and Social Security, Hon. Vance Amory, said there was no need for anyone to go to the Social Security Building on Friday April 3 to collect cheques from the COVID-19 Emergency…
St Kitts-Nevis Health Official Recommends Wearing Face Masks When in Public to Slow COVID-19 Spread
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is advising all residents who will be out in public to consider wearing a face mask to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Hazel Laws shared the recommendation on Thursday…
Citizens and Residents Encouraged to Utilize Stipulated Hours on Friday and Saturday to Conduct…
An extended curfew and 24hr lock-down will take effect from Friday, April 03, 2020, from 6:01 am when the current lock-down expires. Against this backdrop, Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris,…
State of emergency in St. Kitts and Nevis extended to Thursday, April 09
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has extended the State of Emergency in the Federation (which includes the 24-hour curfew for citizens and residents) as it continues to review and update its measures and protocols that are geared…
Farmers in St. Kitts asked to be compliant with COVID-19 regulations
Director of Agriculture, Melvin James is reminding livestock farmers to present proper identification to police when approached during the current State of Emergency.
News of police round up false
The public is being urged to rely on official sources for information after false news about a Police round up made the rounds on social media on Wednesday.
UWI Open Campus training regional educators to deliver courses online
As part of its outreach thrust and giving back to the region in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic, The University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus has been assisting regional education stakeholders to identify alternative ways of providing…