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CFBC Continues Regular Operations
The Ministry of Health's media release dated May 24, 2021, issued by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer, announced a proactive decision to close all schools in the Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis. All public schools in the…
Statement On The Decisions Of The Special Meeting Of CXC’s Council On The 2021 Regional Examinations…
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) has engaged with regional governments and other key stakeholders from across the region on the conception and planning of the 2021 regional examinations and registers its appreciation for their…
Parents Must Support The Government’s Vaccination Efforts To Return Schools To Normalcy, Says PS In…
Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Education, Mr. William Vincent Hodge stated during the May 25, 2021 edition of “Leadership Matters” that the current situation in schools in relation to the COVID-19 virus requires parents to get…
Scientific Evidence Supports Mass Vaccination As The Only Way To Combat Covid-19
Medical Chief of Staff at the Joseph N. France General Hospital (JNF), Dr. Cameron Wilkinson, stated during the May 25, 2021 edition of “Leadership Matter” that there is irrefutable evidence that supports mass vaccination to combat the…
Oxford-Astrazeneca Vaccine Has High Efficacy After Four Weeks, Says Dr. Wilkinson
Medical Chief of Staff of the Joseph N. France General Hospital, Dr. Cameron Wilkinson, assured that the efficacy of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will remain high even with a reduced time frame between the first and second jabs.
St. Kitts And Nevis Health Authorities Focused On Breaking The Chain Of Cluster Cases Of Covid-19
Health authorities in St. Kitts and Nevis are working assiduously to break the transmission of a cluster of confirmed COVID-19 cases that has seen 16 new cases in one week.
Maintaining Public Infrastructure Is Critically Important, Says The Director Of PWD
George Gilbert, Director of the Public Works Department (PWD), said that public infrastructure assets are a foundation of a country’s economic development, hence the importance of ensuring that they are maintained and remain in good…
More Than 87 Percent Of Severance Claims For Nevis Employees Approved
Premier Hon. Mark Brantley has reported significant progress made with respect to the processing of severance claims for Nevisians, as more than 700 claims have been approved.
Prime Minister Harris Empathizes With Families Affected By Recent Covid-19 Cluster Of Cases
In an address to the nation on Tuesday, May 25, Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris expressed his empathy to the individuals, families, and all those affected by the recent cluster of COVID-19 cases in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.
Deputy Prime Minister Richards Gives An Update On Current Public Infrastructure Projects
Minister of Public Infrastructure, Deputy Prime Minister, the Honourable Shawn Richards, says that phase two of the Traffic Light Project, as well as the paving of the Old Road Bay road, is expected to be completed by the end of the month.
Covid-19 Vaccinations Hit A Record 1062 Doses Administered In A Single Day, Says PM Harris
Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, reported that 1062 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine were administered in a single day, the most jabs ever taken in a day since the roll-out of the…
Officials From Public Works Department Are Special Guests On Working For You On Wednesday, May 26
Officials from the Public Works Department (PWD) will be featured on the popular government radio and television programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
NASPA Increases Security Measures At All Sea Ports
In an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19, the Nevis Air and Sea Ports Authority has increased security and safety measures at the sea ports to include additional passenger information for contact tracing purposes.
St. Kitts And Nevis Records One (1) Additional Case Of Covid-19 On May 26, 2021
Within the last thirty-six hours we have recorded one (1) additional case. This new case is referred to as Case # 61 who is a national and is linked to cases #51 & #52. The individual is in isolation at a COVID-19 certified facility.
Seven Children Among 16 Active Cases Of Covid-19 In St. Kitts & Nevis
St. Kitts and Nevis’ Chief Medical Officer Dr. Hazel Laws has confirmed that of the 16 active cases of COVID-19, seven are children in the age range from three (3) to 15 years. All public and private schools in St. Kitts and Nevis have been…