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NEMA Utilises Drones in Caribe Wave Exercise for the First Time

For the first time ever, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) utilised unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), also known as drones, to monitor and assess this year’s CARIBE WAVE Exercise.

Single Use Plastic Ban – The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis Takes a Monumental Step towards a Plastic-Free Environment and Future

The Government of St Kitts and Nevis made a historic announcement to ban single-use plastics. The announcement was made during the sitting of National Assembly on Tuesday 26 March 2024 by the Minister of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, Hon Dr Joyelle Clarke.
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Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew Instructs That All COVID-19- Related Health and Travel Restrictions Be Removed

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 14, 2022 (SKNIS): Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Terrance Drew, the newly...

Caribbean Export Official: SKN Businesses Should Grab Opportunity For Upfront Money In COVID Regional Relief Programme

“Please do not let this opportunity pass you by. Apply for the grant funding. It can make a world of difference in your business and also make a world of difference to the economic development of St.Kitts and Nevis,” Dr. Sinanan urged.

CMO Gives Wave Risk Warning For Carnival-Carnival Season

 BASSETERRE, ST.KITTTS (Wednesday 10th November, St.Kitts)- With daily travels to St.Kitts-Nevis leading up to the Christmas...

CMO: SKN Is First To Get WHO Vaccination Success In Sub Region

“…the numbers are going in the right direction approaching single digits and we want to keep it like this.”

AG Backs Up Carnival Chairperson Outside Talk For Sugar Mas 50

Recent comments made by Carnival Chairperson Shannon Hawley about in-person events for Sugar Mas 50 has been backed up by the Chairperson of the Disaster Mitigation Council, Attorney General Vincent Byron Jr., who says Hawley has  made a “very powerful and strong case” for such to happen.

Taiwan Embassy Hosts Eco-friendly National Day Celebration Outing

The outing has prompted Minister Environment Eric Evelyn to encourage all residents of St.Kitts and Nevis to take care of the natural surroundings.

PM Harris: “Life First Strategy” Field Hospitals Can Be Moved To Different Areas In SKN

“…These investments are part of the build out of the life first strategy  that we have been advocating and present further continuing efforts to strengthen the health system in St.Kitts and Nevis,” PM Harris commented.

NEOC Official: Hotel Rapid Testing Could Lessen Burden On Public Health Officers

Hotels in St.Kitts-Nevis  offering rapid COVID-19 test services to guests as well as 24-hour and 48-hour quarantine and testing periods are among the recommendations agreed upon following recent discussions between hoteliers and the local officials.

Arrested Video Blogger Says Evidence Video Is Missing

BASSETERRE, St.Kitts (Friday 8th October 2021)–Romnage ‘Shaq’ Benjamin of Shadwell, a well-known social media video blogger who is former police officer, has publicly reported that his live recorded Facebook video about an incident involving him, which is before the court, has “mysteriously disappeared.”

Superintendent Points To Deadly Rush To Beat Curfew, Businesses Get Pre-Curfew Closing Time

Night curfew hurrying road accidents, including a fatal one, has resulted in local authorities asking businesses to close by a certain time as part of the new regulations.

Celebrity Equinox Docking To Grade Success Of Cruise Industry Rebuilding In SKN

“The realization of the call in October and the future calls depends very heavily on the success of the Celebrity Equinox’s visit.”

Education Minister Addresses Vaccination Through Schools

Minister of Education Jonel Powell, in his response to a question posed to him during an appearance on an episode of ‘Island Tea’ morning show aired on WINNFM on Wednesday 1st September 2021, addressed vaccination of children through schools regarding the Pfizer jab suitable for persons ages 12 years and older.

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NEMA Utilises Drones in Caribe Wave Exercise for the First Time

For the first time ever, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) utilised unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), also known as drones, to monitor and assess this year’s CARIBE WAVE Exercise.

Single Use Plastic Ban – The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis Takes a Monumental Step towards a Plastic-Free Environment and Future

The Government of St Kitts and Nevis made a historic announcement to ban single-use plastics. The announcement was made during the sitting of National Assembly on Tuesday 26 March 2024 by the Minister of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, Hon Dr Joyelle Clarke.

National Productivity Council Bill 2024, Successfully Passes Through Federal Parliament

The National Productivity Council Bill, 2024,  secured safe passage through the Federal Parliament on Tuesday, March 26, marking a pivotal moment in the establishment of the National Productivity Council and its related functions in St. Kitts and Nevis. 

Successfully Passed Medical Laboratories Bill, 2024, to Set New Standards in Health and Industry in St. Kitts and Nevis

Senior Minister and Minister of International Trade and Consumer Affairs, the Right Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas, expressed strong support for the newly passed Medical Laboratories Bill, 2024, during the sitting of Parliament, on March 26. This pivotal legislation aims to establish the Medical Laboratories Council and provide for the licensing, monitoring, and inspection of medical laboratory operations, amongst other related matters.