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Extension of emergency powers act necessary to further protect citizens and residents, says PM…
With the current declaration of emergency in St. Kitts and Nevis set to expire tomorrow, Saturday, April 18, an Emergency Sitting of the National Assembly was convened today (Friday, April 17) to debate and pass a Resolution to extend the…
Prime Minister Harris and Chief Medical Officer to Discuss the National Fight Against COVID-19…
St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, will make his fourth consecutive appearance on WINN (98.9) FM’s Inside the News (listen live at www.winnfm.com) tomorrow, Saturday, April 18th, 2020, from 11:00am.
Monthly salaried government employees, pensioners and poverty alleviation stipend beneficiaries will…
Monthly salaried employees and pensioners of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis will be paid their monthly salaries and pensions on Monday, April 20th instead of on Friday, April 24th, 2020. The monthly payment to beneficiaries of the…
Dr. Wilkinson clears the air on common myths about COVID-19
Rumours floating around social media that links COVID-19 to 5G technology was addressed by the Medical Chief of Staff of the Joseph N. France General Hospital, Dr. Cameron Wilkinson.
Schools will not re-open on April 20,2020, says minister of education
In the best interest of students, teachers and the nation, schools in St. Kitts and Nevis will not be reopened on April 20, 2020, as was previously scheduled, says Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Shawn…
Students to receive virtual instruction at home during the extended school closure
Although on-site instruction in schools has been suspended for a two-week period, students will still have an opportunity to learn at home online thanks to FLOW Study, says Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable…
Protecting patients’ confidentiality is critical for health officials, says Dr. Wilkinson
Patient confidentiality is of utmost concern for the Ministry of Health and health institutions in St. Kitts and Nevis. Medical Chief of Staff of the Joseph N. France General Hospital, Dr. Cameron Wilkinson, cited this as the primary reason…
Compliance task force to be implemented to address social and physical distancing protocols
A Compliance Task Force aimed at imposing social and physical distancing protocols in St. Kitts and Nevis will be implemented shortly, said Abdias Samuel, Chairman of the COVID-19 National Task Force, at The National Emergency Operations…
Hon. Shawn Richards presents at the NEOC COVID-19 Daily Briefing for April 16, 2020
Watch the Hon. Shawn Richards presents at the NEOC COVID-19 Daily Briefing for April 16, 2020
Nevis COVID-19 EOC Debriefing April 16th, 2020
Watch the Nevis COVID-19 EOC Debriefing April 16th, 2020
All schools in St. Kitts-Nevis will remain closed for next 2 weeks to curb spread of COVID-19
Effective Monday 20th April 2020, all educational institutions in St. Kitts and Nevis will remain closed for a period of two weeks to curtail the spread of the Novel Coronavirus.
Government Extends 24-Hour Curfew
There are currently 14 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis. A total of 239 persons have been tested, 14 of whom were confirmed positive with 188 persons confirmed negative, 37 test results pending and 0…
Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) supplies St. Kitts-Nevis with 40,000 masks to help…
Forty thousand (40,000) facial masks were handed over to the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis by His Excellency Tom Lee, Resident Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to St. Kitts and Nevis at a brief but significant ceremony on…
National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) COVID-19 Daily Briefing for April 16, 2020
Watch the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) COVID-19 Daily Briefing for April 16, 2020
Fisherfolk and farmers to be allowed to engage in their trade during partial curfew days
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis in its efforts to have continued food security has allowed farmers and fisherfolk to engage in their trade during the partial curfew days.