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Emergency Cabinet Meeting Addresses Recent Surge in Violent Crime

In response to the recent surge in violent crime incidents within our Federation, an emergency Cabinet meeting was convened today, April 18, to address the situation. The meeting, chaired by the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Deputy Prime Minister, was held to assess the current state of affairs and to strategise on measures to ensure the safety and security of our citizens.

C. F. Bryant College to Boost Recruitment of Women in Non-Traditional Courses

The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) in St. Kitts is poised to step up recruitment initiatives to get more women involved in technical and vocational fields traditionally dominated by men.
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Opposition Calls Out PM Harris On Political Pandemic Attack  During Emergency Parliament

While the government side of Parliament on Monday 28th June 2021 saw the ‘ayes’ having it for a six-month extension of the State of Emergency (SOE), such came about in the aftermath of a lengthy debate during which the opposition side rejected comments by mover of the resolution Prime Minister and Minister of National Security Dr. Timothy Harris “attacking” the St.Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) amid the COVID-19 pandemic management.

Healthier Food Package Options A Topic In Social Services Outreach

Discussions involving the Ministry of Social Services are currently taking place on the topic of providing healthier food options to recipients of food packages.

Nevis Gets Dose Of 24-Lockdown After Two Active Cases

Stemming from two active COVID-19 cases, Nevis has been included in the 24-hour lockdown restrictions, and the period for such is slated to end on both islands on Monday 12th July 2021.

State of Emergency In SKN Expires December 2021

Under section 19 Subsection 3 of the St. Christopher and Nevis Constitution Order, the State of Emergency (SOE) has been extended following the passing of the resolution on Monday 28th June 2021 at an emergency sitting of the National Assembly.

COVID-19 Variant In SKN Widespread In South America

The type of COVID-19 variant circulating in St.Kitts and Nevis, called Lambda, is prevalent in South America countries, and is of interest to the World Health Organization (WHO).

PM Harris Announces 24-Hour Lockdown, Other Restrictions Not Including Nevis

BASSETERRE, St.Kitts  (Saturday  26th June 2021)- With a count of 313 active COVID-19 cases...

EK Says Passion For Action Is About Well-Being Of  Nation’s Children

Well-known media personality and entertainer Maurice ‘EK’ Flanders, founder of Real Right Entertainment, has started a food drive distribution programme on St.Kitts which is says is inspired by the desire to see to the well-being of children in families who are in need of assistance at this time during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Superintendent Henry Addresses Too Many People Outside During Current Order

Police Superintendent and member of the National COVID-19 Task Force Cromwell Henry has made the observation that too many persons are outside of their home during the current shelter in place order.

SKN Virus Samples Shipped Overseas For Testing

The Ministry of Health has sent abroad virus samples for testing to determine which variant of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is present in St.Kitts-Nevis.

Health Minister Hopes First COVID-Related Death Serves As A ‘Wake Up Call’

Minister of Health Akilah Byron-Nisbett hopes that St.Kitts-Nevis’ first recorded COVID-19 related death will be a “wake-up call”.

Gov’t Restricts Movement Of People To Stop COVID-19 Outbreak

With an outbreak of increasing COVID-19 cases in St.Kitts-Nevis, a State of Emergency (SOE) has been put in place to restrict the movement of citizens and residents in asking them stay at home unless for essential work, accessing businesses authorized to operate or for essential travel, particularly between the hours of 5:00AM to 6:00PM for a 14-day nightly curfew as part of the period June 15th to July 6th 2021.

CMO Responds To Job Quitting Rumour

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Hazel Laws has dismissed social media rumours that she recently sent in a job resignation letter.

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Emergency Cabinet Meeting Addresses Recent Surge in Violent Crime

In response to the recent surge in violent crime incidents within our Federation, an emergency Cabinet meeting was convened today, April 18, to address the situation. The meeting, chaired by the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, Deputy Prime Minister, was held to assess the current state of affairs and to strategise on measures to ensure the safety and security of our citizens.

C. F. Bryant College to Boost Recruitment of Women in Non-Traditional Courses

The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) in St. Kitts is poised to step up recruitment initiatives to get more women involved in technical and vocational fields traditionally dominated by men.

Innovative Farming Practices to Take Centre Stage at the 29th Annual Agriculture Open Day as the Ministry Advances Sustainable Agriculture

This year’s Agriculture Open Day, traditionally a showcase for farmers, fishers, and agro-processors to display their goods, will feature a new addition from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Marine Resources. The event will introduce innovative practices to the farming and fishing communities, aligning with the ministry's commitment to sustainable agriculture.

St. Kitts Agriculture Open Day to Include Veterinary Services for the First Time Ever

For the first time in its history, the 29th Edition of the Agriculture Open Day in St. Kitts slated for Thursday, April 25, and Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Royal Basseterre Valley National Park, will include veterinary (VET) services, introducing a new dimension to the event focusing on animal welfare and public health.