New Medical Chief Of Staff Appointed
The Ministry of Health has announced the appointment of Dr. Daveen Wilkin as the new Medical Chief of Staff for Institutional-Based Health Services effective Monday, 28th August.
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Senior health officials highlight significance of Community Health Nurses on Nevis
The importance of community health nurses was highlighted by senior health officials at the 6th annual Community Health Districts reporting exercise which was held at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall on April 30, 2021.
St. Kitts & Nevis National Council On Drug Abuse Prevention Provides Training On Cannabis Youth…
With the growing concern over the increase in the use, misuse, and abuse of cannabis (marijuana) among youth in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Kitts & Nevis National Council on Drug Abuse Prevention Secretariat held a…
Plastics Are Dangerous To Human Health And The Environment, Says Biosafety Officer
Plastics are harmful to the environment as they are non-biodegradable and take years to break down, thus contaminating soil and water in the process, said Biosafety Officer in the Ministry of Environment, Vicia Woods.
Ministry Of Environment Moves Closer To Banning Single-Use Plastics In St. Kitts And Nevis
The Ministry of Environment is consulting with relevant stakeholders to implement a ban on single-use plastics, following in the footsteps of several Caribbean countries that have already done so, said Sharon Rattan, Permanent Secretary in…
Sexual Checkups Necessary
Knowing the status of one’s sexual life and that of your partner’s is important.
CMO Says The Tourism Sector Has The Support Of The COVID 19 Taskforce
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Hazel Laws says the Tourism Sector has her support and that of the National Covid 19 Taskforce as it relates to the reopening of the country in October and the return of cruise ships in June.
Government Extends Travel Ban For Travellers From Brazil, The United Kingdom And South Africa
The Government has further extended a previous travel advisory Applying to travellers from Brazil, the United Kingdom (UK) and South Africa.
Ministry Of Tourism Launches Nevis Garden Competition For Exposition Nevis 2021
The Ministry of Tourism in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) launched its Nevis Garden Competition on April 16, 2021, at the Nevisian Heritage Village in Gingerland, as part of activities for Exposition Nevis 2021, an annual tourism…
PM Harris Continues To Urge Citizens And Residents To Get Vaccinated
As part of the government’s ongoing efforts to protect the health of citizens and residents and resuscitate the tourism-based economy, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, continues to advise the general…
Saint Kitts And Nevis Participates In Inaugural Saint Kitts And Nevis-Canada Bilateral Consultation
The inaugural Saint Kitts and Nevis-Canada Bilateral Consultation Meeting was held on April 14, 2021, between senior officials within The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Aviation, Saint Kitts and Nevis and from Global Affairs, Canada (GAC).…
Tourism Minister Hon Mark Brantley, Launches Exposition Nevis 2021
The following is an address by Hon. Mark Brantley, Premier and Minister of Tourism in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) on April 15, to launch Exposition Nevis 2021,
Hotels In St Kitts And Nevis Pledge To Support Government’s Humanitarian Programme For St. Vincent…
Several hotels in St. Kitts and Nevis have stepped forward to support the government’s relief efforts to St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the wake of the ongoing La Soufrière volcano eruptions.
CARPHA Supports Response To Eruptions Of La Soufrière Volcano In St. Vincent
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is providing technical assistance in response to volcanic eruptions of La Soufrière volcano in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. CARPHA is part of the Rapid Response Team (RRT), which is spearheaded…