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SKN Delivers Strong Day 2 at CARIFTA

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – Athletes from St. Kitts-Nevis showed resilience, determination, and competitive spirit on Day 2 of the 53rd CARIFTA Games at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Drawing from official results,…
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SKN Donates US$100K to Cuba Relief Effort

BASSETERRE — The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has fulfilled its commitment to regional solidarity by pledging and forwarding an initial US$100,000 to support the collective US$500,000 CARICOM humanitarian initiative for the Republic…
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PM Drew Calls for Africa-Caribbean Unity

Abuja, Nigeria – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, delivered a forward-looking and deeply reflective address at the Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit, today, March 25th, in Abuja Nigeria, calling for bold,…
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New Police Recruits Begin Training

BASSETERRE: Prime Minister The Hon Dr. Terrance Drew was among those present on Monday to welcome the new intake of thirty police recruits as they begin training to serve the Federation. The opening ceremony for Police Training Course…
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24 New Soldiers Join SKN Defence Force

CHARLESTOWN: The ranks of the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) were reinforced by twenty-four new soldiers who graduated from the Basic Military Course 1 of 2025, at a Passing Out Ceremony on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The ceremony,…
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SKN Delivers Strong Day 2 at CARIFTA

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – Athletes from St. Kitts-Nevis showed resilience, determination, and competitive spirit on Day 2 of the 53rd CARIFTA Games at the Kirani James Athletic Stadium on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Drawing from official results,…
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SKN Donates US$100K to Cuba Relief Effort

BASSETERRE — The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has fulfilled its commitment to regional solidarity by pledging and forwarding an initial US$100,000 to support the collective US$500,000 CARICOM humanitarian initiative for the Republic…
Read More...

PM Drew Calls for Africa-Caribbean Unity

Abuja, Nigeria – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, delivered a forward-looking and deeply reflective address at the Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit, today, March 25th, in Abuja Nigeria, calling for bold,…
Read More...

New Police Recruits Begin Training

BASSETERRE: Prime Minister The Hon Dr. Terrance Drew was among those present on Monday to welcome the new intake of thirty police recruits as they begin training to serve the Federation. The opening ceremony for Police Training Course…
Read More...

24 New Soldiers Join SKN Defence Force

CHARLESTOWN: The ranks of the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) were reinforced by twenty-four new soldiers who graduated from the Basic Military Course 1 of 2025, at a Passing Out Ceremony on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The ceremony,…
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COVID-19 Info

COVID-19 is a new respiratory illness that was first discovered in Wuhan, China. It is
transmitted from person to person.

*Symptoms may appear 1 to 12 days following exposure to the virus

Who is most at risk of becoming seriously ill?

  • People over age 60
  • People with pre-existing conditions such as diabetes and heart disease

How is it transmitted?

  • Through close contact with an infected person
  • By an infected person coughing or sneezing
  • By touching contaminated objects or surfaces and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes

Currently there is no vaccine or specific treatment. We can only treat the symptoms.

Serious cases may require oxygen and ventilatory support.

Make sure you get your information from a reliable source.

Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use an alcohol-based gel.

Cover your mouth with the inside of your elbow when you cough or sneeze or use a tissue and dispose of used tissue immediately and wash your hands.

Avoid close contact with people who have flu-like symptoms.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid sharing cups, plates or other personal items and disinfect all surfaces that are touched frequently.

If you have traveled to areas where COVID-19 is circulating or have been in contact with someone who has it and you experience fever, cough or difficulty breathing, seek medical attention immediately. Do not self-medicate.

Special Notice

Latest Travel Advisory

Return of the St. Kitts Music Festival Is Vital for Boosting Stay-Overs, Says…

The return of the St. Kitts Music Festival (SKMF) this summer is part of a strategy by the Ministry of Tourism and…

Emergency Contacts

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
P.O. Box 186 Lime Kiln,
Basseterre, St. Kitts
Tel: (869) 466 5100
Fax: (869) 466 5310
Email: nema@gov.kn or nemaskb@thecable.net

J.N.F. General Hospital: 465-2551
Mary Charles Hospital: 465-7398
Sandy Point Hospital:

Emergency: 911
Police Force Headquarters: 465-2241
Old Road Police Station: 465-6250
Sandy Point Police Station: 465-6261
St. Pauls Police Station: 465-6281
Tabernacle Police Station: 465-7227
Cayon Police Station: 465-7258
St. Peters Police Station: 465-2418
St. Johnson’s Police Station: 465-2241
Frigate Bay Outpost: 465-6899
Fire Services: 465-4339

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