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The fight against the deadly COVID-19 virus continues locally as the third wave of community spread affects the Federation.

The decision to implement a COVID-19 vaccine mandate in St. Kitts and Nevis is not on the table at this time for the government. This is because of the high number of persons who have voluntarily stepped forward to receive a jab.

 Implementing a damage and needs assessment plan is very important in the context of disaster management.  As such, inter-agency teams in St. Kitts and Nevis are tasked with designing such a plan in the event of a disaster

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is preparing to launch its newly rebranded social media accounts and website to enhance the effectiveness of its public awareness and alert systems.

From October 7, 2021, fully-vaccinated travelers visiting the island of Nevis will be required to stay in a travel-approved hotel for 24 hours before being encouraged to explore all the island has to offer.

Effective today, October 7, 2021, SR&O (Statutory Rules ad Orders) No. 38, reduces the Vacation in Place, quarantine from four (4) days to 24 hours for fully vaccinated international air travelers.

In a recent sitting of parliament, Minister of Social Security et al, the Hon Eugene Hamilton laid the 13th Actuarial Report of Social Security on the table for discussion.

The Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) would like to congratulate the 2021 interns for their stellar efforts during this year’s tournament. 

The following is an address by Hon. Hazel Brandy-Williams, Junior Minister of Health in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) on the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2021.

Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of its 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards this week with Nevis recognized as the #2 Top Island in all of the Caribbean and the Atlantic.

On October 07, 2021, the Police charged a 16-year-old male for the murder of Kishaun Ritchen of Newtown.

The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) is in the process of acquiring a second polymerase chain reaction (PCR) machine and is mobilizing to begin testing for COVID-19 on the island in the coming weeks.

Livingston Pemberton, representing the Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis Sub-Committee in St. Kitts and Nevis, said that the Committee is extremely important as it aims to provide a speedy assessment which is critical to a quick return…

Three important pieces of legislation were passed unanimously in the Nevis Island Assembly during a sitting at Hamilton House on October 05, 2021. 

Mr. Curtley Maynard, a musician from Gingerland is another Nevisian who was honoured during the 38th Anniversary of the Independence of St. Christopher and Nevis.