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Social Security COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund prepares to facilitate those affected by COVID-19…
The Social Security COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund has been established. In partnership with the Labour Department, Social Security will facilitate the payment of up to EC$ 1,000.00 monthly for three months in the first instance.
Streets empty as SKN wakes up to day one of 24hr lockdown to curb spread of COVID-19
The normally bustling streets of Basseterre have been looking quite deserted as new restrictions have gone into effect to place the twin island federation on total lockdown as part of the government’s efforts to curb the spread of the…
Government of national unity sensitive to the needs of the self-employed, says Prime Minister Harris
The Government of National Unity is sensitive to the needs of the self-employed, says Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, who reminded that there is assistance for them at Social Security.
Farmers and fishers asked to contact the commissioner of police for waivers during lockdown
The regulations put in place to stop the spread of COVID-19, by and large make provisions for the Commissioner of Police to exercise a discretion with respect to any activity in which someone wants to engage. This includes farming and…
Persons in Breach of Lock-down will be Charged as Outlined in the Emergency Powers (COVID-19)…
The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis was placed on a 24-hour curfew – a total lock-down from 7:00 pm Tuesday, March 31 up until 6:00 am Friday, April 03 in the first instance. Anyone outside of the recognized essential workers who is found…
Officials Expect Increase in COVID-19 Cases as Testing Ramps Up in St Kitts-Nevis
The COVID-19 Situation Report for St. Kitts and Nevis as of April 01, 2020, reports that as of 3 p.m. there has been eight confirmed cases since the first two confirmed cases were reported on March 25, 2020.
High Praise for PM Harris’ Leadership
A wide cross-section of organizations and individuals has commended the leadership of Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, as the country confronts the worst pandemic in a century.
PM Harris Reiterates Steps to Staying Safe from COVID-19 as Country Enters Three Days of Lockdown
As residents of St. Kitts and Nevis spend their first day of lockdown in their homes, Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris has urged persons to continue practicing three basic steps that experts around the world agree will help…
Quarantine Task Force Launched
As a supplementary measure to the national lockdown in St. Kitts and Nevis the government has launched a Covid-19 Quarantine Task Force to ensure that persons who are supposed to be quarantined stay on their premises.
PM Harris Highly Commends Front-Line Officers for their Remarkable Leadership in the Fight Against…
Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, commended front-line officers for their remarkable leadership in the fight against COVID-19.
St. Kitts-Nevis government hailed for its strong leadership and open communication during COVID-19…
Citizens and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis continue to express their appreciation to the Government for the frequency in which it avails itself to the public to address concerns and protocols put in place to ensure their continued safety…
Proper identification needed during lockdown says Superintendent Cromwell Henry
The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force is reminding those persons permitted to leave their residences during the nation’s revised State of Emergency to present proper identification when approached by the police.
Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis says COVID-19 cases will decline if residents heed all health…
Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris says the federation will see a decline in COVID-19 cases if citizens and residents adhere to the newly revised State of Emergency.
Daily media briefings held by NEOC COVID-19 Communication Task Force
The National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) is hosting a daily media briefing at 3:30 pm at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
Contact Tracing Underway
As the Federation records 8 confirmed cases of COVID-19 the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Hazel Laws says contact tracing to determine the possible spread of the virus is underway.