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Agricultural sector receives millions as part of government’s COVID-19 stimulus package

Mar 26, 2020

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 waived the water payments of farmers for six months as a measure to boost agricultural production.

St. Kitts and Nevis confirms first two cases of COVID-19 disease; every effort being made to prevent…

Mar 26, 2020

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.

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Plans for education in place to accommodate early school closure says education minister

Mar 26, 2020

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…

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PS Hodge Appeals to General Public on Safety of Children in light of local COVID-19 cases

Mar 26, 2020

Watch PS Hodge’s Appeal to General Public on Safety of Children in light of local COVID-19 cases

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The Chief Education Officer Address on the Immediate Closure of Schools and Students’ Learning…

Mar 26, 2020

In keeping with our national response focused on increasing physical distancing and promoting health and wellness of all, the Ministry of Education has been advised to close all schools immediately. Thus, all Early Childhood Centres as well…

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Address by Prime Minister Dr the Hon Timothy Harris on the first Confirmed Cases of COVID 19

Mar 26, 2020

Watch Address by Prime Minister Dr the Hon Timothy Harris on the first Confirmed Cases of COVID 19

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National Bank COVID-19 Assistance Plans

Mar 25, 2020

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.

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First Two Cases of Corona Virus Confirmed

Mar 25, 2020

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…

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National Statement on COVID-19

Mar 25, 2020

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…

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Schools closing as of Monday March 30 2020, education minister says

Mar 25, 2020

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Keith Aurthton T20 suspension

Mar 25, 2020

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…

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Minister Shawn Richards address on Early Closure of Schools

Mar 25, 2020

Fellow citizens and residents, good day. Today, Tuesday, 24th March, 2020, I come once again to address you in my capacity of Minister of Education.

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Strong fiscal position allows the government of St. Kitts-Nevis to respond with a $120-million…

Mar 25, 2020

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…

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