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New Covid-19 Strain In Circulation In St. Kitts And Nevis Identified As The Lambda Variant
Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Hazel Laws, announced during a Special NEOC COVID-19 Press Briefing on Saturday, June 26, that the new COVID-19 strain that was picked up in St. Kitts and Nevis in May 2021, is identified as the Lambda…
Prime Minister Harris Pleased With High Uptake Of Second Covid-19 Jab
Saturday June 26 saw a historic high of 1,374 doses being administered in the current Covid-19 vaccine rollout, with 1,303 persons taking their second dose, and Prime Minister Dr. the Hon Timothy Harris who was pleased by the high turnout…
Outbound Passengers Can Request Pre-Departure Testing, Says CMO Dr. Laws
All outbound passengers who are scheduled to travel during the two weeks of total lockdown will be permitted to have their pre-departure testing done, said Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Hazel Laws, during a Special NEOC COVID-19 Press…
Government Continues To Assist Persons In Quarantine And Isolation Due To Covid-19
The government’s care package initiative that provides meals, groceries and toiletries to persons in quarantine and isolation, as a result of COVID-19, continues to positively impact individuals in need across St. Kitts.
Health Minister Byron-Nisbett Sympathizes With Persons Affected By Covid-19
St. Kitts and Nevis’ Minister of Health, the Honourable Akilah Byron-Nisbett, expressed condolences to the families mourning the loss of their loved ones from COVID-19 while offering support and extending sincere wishes for all persons …
Additional Restrictive Measures Announced To Halt The Spread Of Covid-19 In St. Kitts And Nevis.
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has announced a 24-hour lockdown as part of a slate of additional restrictive measures being taken to limit the movement of people, which will in turn halt the current spread of the deadly COVID-19…
National Assembly To Meet For Emergency Sitting On Monday, June 28
Notice has been given of an Emergency Sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, on Monday, June 28, 2021, at 10:00 am.
Address to the Nation by the Hon Prime Minister, Dr Timothy Harris to Update on the COVID-19…
In my address to the Nation on June 12, 2021, I outlined a number of measures intended to contain the community spread of the COVID-19 virus. I stated that these measures would be in place for 14 days until June 26, 2021. The measures taken…
Three Additional Positive Cases Of Covid-19 Confirmed In The Last 24 Hours; Active Cases Now Stand…
The Ministry of Health’s robust contact tracing continues to identify new cases of COVID-19 with three (3) positive results within the last 24 hours.
United States Completes Maritime Vessel Upgrades With SKNDF
On Wednesday, June 23, the United States completed its three-month long refurbishment of the Saint Kitts and Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) Coast Guard’s two nearshore intercept vessels, as part of a US$950,000 modernization initiative.
New Horizons Juvenile Rehabilitation Center Working With Families And Children To Ensure Smooth…
The New Horizons Juvenile Rehabilitation Center has given many juveniles a second chance at life. On the June 23, 2021 edition of “Working For You”, New Horizons Case Worker Ms. Shaneze Sam stated that a specifically tailored reintegration…
Nevisians Encouraged To Celebrate Caricom Day/Week 2021
The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) is encouraging the people of Nevis to celebrate Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Day 2021, observed on July 05, by participating in the activities planned to mark the occasion. These activities will run…