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SKN Evacuates Students from Jamaica Safely

BASSETERRE: The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has successfully evacuated 27 students from Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa continues to intensify, with a chartered flight departing Kingston Saturday evening bound for Turks and Caicos before…
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Genesis Tyson Wins Rotary Spelling Bee

BASSETERRE: Genesis Tyson of Tucker Clarke Primary School captured first place at the Annual Primary School Rotary Spelling Bee held Thursday evening at the ECCB Auditorium. The talented student demonstrated exceptional skill and composure…
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Denise Gillard Named Crop Farmer of Year

BASSETERRE: Denise "Pam" Gillard has been crowned Crop Farmer of the Year for St. Kitts, receiving the prestigious award during the Farmer & Fisher Prizegiving Ceremony on October 16. The ceremony, part of the Ministry of Agriculture's…
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October Declared Sustainability Month

BASSETERRE – The Ministry of Sustainable Development (MOSD) officially announces its celebration of Sustainability Month – a dynamic, month-long observance dedicated to showcasing the Ministry’s pivotal role in building resilience by…
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SKN Gears Up for World Food Day

BASSETERRE: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Marine Resources will host a week-long celebration for World Food Day, featuring events designed to honor local farmers, fishers, and food security initiatives across St. Kitts and…
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SKN Evacuates Students from Jamaica Safely

BASSETERRE: The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has successfully evacuated 27 students from Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa continues to intensify, with a chartered flight departing Kingston Saturday evening bound for Turks and Caicos before…
Read More...

Genesis Tyson Wins Rotary Spelling Bee

BASSETERRE: Genesis Tyson of Tucker Clarke Primary School captured first place at the Annual Primary School Rotary Spelling Bee held Thursday evening at the ECCB Auditorium. The talented student demonstrated exceptional skill and composure…
Read More...

Denise Gillard Named Crop Farmer of Year

BASSETERRE: Denise "Pam" Gillard has been crowned Crop Farmer of the Year for St. Kitts, receiving the prestigious award during the Farmer & Fisher Prizegiving Ceremony on October 16. The ceremony, part of the Ministry of Agriculture's…
Read More...

October Declared Sustainability Month

BASSETERRE – The Ministry of Sustainable Development (MOSD) officially announces its celebration of Sustainability Month – a dynamic, month-long observance dedicated to showcasing the Ministry’s pivotal role in building resilience by…
Read More...

SKN Gears Up for World Food Day

BASSETERRE: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Marine Resources will host a week-long celebration for World Food Day, featuring events designed to honor local farmers, fishers, and food security initiatives across St. Kitts and…
Read More...

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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