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Religious Worship To Continue Under New COVID-19 Regulations
Faith-based institutions can continue to host services, weddings, funerals and other religious functions on any day of limited operation as provided for under SR&O No 27 of 2020. The Regulations run from 5 a.m. on Saturday, June 27,…
Sporting And Recreational Activities Allowed Under New COVID-19 Regulations
As further easing of restrictions continues in St. Kitts and Nevis, sporting and recreational activities including basketball, cricket, cycling, football, golf, handball, martial arts, judo, karate, taekwondo, netball, para-athletes sports,…
St. Kitts-Nevis Government Takes Another Significant Step In Upgrading Community Health Services
The newly commissioned state-of-the-art Sylvia Garnette Health Centre in Tabernacle is in keeping with the commitment of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis’ pledge to improve the quality of healthcare.
ROC Taiwan Doubles Its Efforts To Help St. Kitts And Fight Against COVID-19
In a brief, but significant ceremony held on June 26 at the Taiwan Technical Mission, the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) donated medical supplies and equipment to the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis to aid in the country’s…
Nationals Seeking Permission To Return Home Must Follow Several Steps, Says CMO Dr. Laws
Although the Federation’s borders remain closed to international commercial flights and visitors, nationals are allowed to enter, however, they must go through a process, says Chief Medical Officer Dr. Hazel Laws.
Nevis Island Assembly To Sit July 2nd
The Nevis Island Assembly will sit in Chambers at Hamilton House on the Samuel Hunkins Drive on Thursday July 02, 2020.
Illegal Haitian Immigrants Captured in St. Kitts & Tested for COVID-19
The public health team of the Ministry of Health (MOH) evaluated all 13 Haitian immigrants and they received their first molecular COVID-19 tests. The Ministry received the 13 laboratory results, which are all negative for coronavirus.
Powell Tours Education Departments
New Minister of Education the Hon Jonel Powell has committed to assisting various departments within the Ministry of Education fulfil their duties.
Hon. Akilah Byron-Nisbett To Head Independence Celebrations Committee
Hon. Akilah Byron Nisbett has been charged with leading the committee for this year’s Independence celebrations.
Keeping Music Fest Alive
Thursday June 25 would have been the start of the 2020 St. Kitts Music Festival but due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it and other similar events worldwide have been postponed or cancelled.
SKNOC Donates Masks For Olympic Day
The St. Kitts Nevis Olympic committee has donated two hundred masks to the ministry of health as part of the nation’s efforts to restrict the spread of COVID-19.
Nursing Stalwart Sylvia Garnette Humbled To Have Health Facility In Her Hometown Named In Her Honour
On Thursday, June 25, the new health center in the village of Tabernacle was renamed in honour of former Matron Nurse Mrs. Sylvia Garnette, a woman whom Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris recognized as a trailblazer in the…
Residents Urged To Report Suspicious Coastal Activities To Law Enforcement
Residents of St. Kitts and Nevis, particularly those who live in coastal communities, are strongly encouraged to notify authorities of any suspicious activity that they may observe along the federation’s beaches and coastal areas.
National COVID-19 Task Force Discusses Implementation Of Safety Protocols Before Reopening With…
Dr. Hazel Laws, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), said that the National COVID-19 Task Force met with relevant stakeholders on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, to discuss the implementation of critical health and safety protocols at their properties.
Preparation For 2021 Population And Housing Census In St. Kitts-Nevis To Commence In September, 2020
Social Statistician within the Department of Statistics, Corneil Williams, has advised the general public that preparations for the 2021 Population and Housing Census will commence this September.