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Plans to facilitate income support relief for workers affected by COVID-19 fallout underway

Mar 27, 2020

Residents of St. Kitts and Nevis have been assured that the Department of Labour and the St. Christopher and Nevis Social Security Board are working expeditiously to facilitate the payment of income support relief for employees and self-employed persons affected by COVID-19.

Flow supports customers with Faster Broadband Speeds

Mar 27, 2020

Flow customers in the Federation have received a tremendous boost to their current Broadband speeds at no additional cost thanks to a FREE broadband speed upgrade for all Flow Basic Broadband customers from 6 Mb to 15 Mb.

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Social Distancing Designed to Reduce the Spread of the COVID-19 Virus

Mar 27, 2020

With public health officials reminding persons to be vigilant during the COVID-19 pandemic, Chairman of the National Disaster Mitigation Council, Honourable Attorney-General, Vincent Byron, is appealing to persons to practice social…

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No need for upsurge in shopping as St. Kitts and Nevis has an adequate supply of food, says PM…

Mar 27, 2020

The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is advising citizens and residents that there is no need for “panic shopping,” in light of Tuesday’s (March 24) confirmation that the Federation recorded its first two cases of the COVID-19 disease…

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SWMC announces COVID-19 measures

Mar 27, 2020

The Solid Waste Management Corporation (SWMC) on Thursday announced changes to its operations as a result of COVID-19 preparatory measures currently being taken to protect staff and customers.

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Medical practitioner urges public to cooperate fully with police

Mar 27, 2020

“Now is the time to really understand the difficulty of the job our Police have…,” said Dr. Al Pierre from the St. Kitts and Nevis Medical and Dental Association.

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OTI issues Notice of Company Closure

Mar 27, 2020

We write to inform you that, effective March 30, 2020 the Ocean Terrace Inn (OTI), will close its doors. This is as a result of continuing losses at the hotel that have now been exacerbated by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, which…

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COVID-19 Update: Chairman of the National COVID-19 Task Force, Abdias Samuel

Mar 27, 2020

Abdias Samuel call on "communities to listen to reputable and creditable sources of information"

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CMO denounces “malicious” and “misleading” voice messages

Mar 26, 2020

The following is a statement from the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Hazel Laws

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Nevis Ministry of Education official advises on importance of school work packages, urges parents…

Mar 26, 2020

In wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the confirmation of two persons in our Federation who have tested positive for the Coronavirus, the Ministry of Education gives you the assurance that we are taking this crisis seriously.

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PS in education appeals to all to ensure safety of children in light of confirmed COVID-19 cases in…

Mar 26, 2020

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.

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SKNOC Statement on the postponement of the Tokyo Olympic Games

Mar 26, 2020

Reference is made in this communication to a number of the more salient and direct changes that would impact the athletes, coaches/trainers and other athlete support staff, Member National Federations (NFs) and the leadership of the SKNOC…

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Statement on Social Security Board Emergency Wage Relief Fund re COVID-19

Mar 26, 2020

As our nation deals with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the priority of the Social Security Board is to ensure the health and safety of all its stakeholders. We have therefore been constantly reviewing our strategies and implementing…

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