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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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CDC Lists SKN As COVID-19 Low Risk Travel Destination

The St.Kitts-Tourism Authority has revealed that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in its latest update on travel recommendations by destination placed the Federation of St.Kitts-Nevis as being very low risk amidst COVID-19.

Ed. Ministry Seeks Healthy Relationship With Parents

Amidst new measures in place to address COVID-19, Minister of Education Jonel Powell says the Ministry is hoping to have a healthy partnership with parents and guardians.

Visit Of Safe Harbour Cruise Ships Delayed

The visit of two vessels from the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, namely Vision of the Seas and Rhapsody of the Seas, carrying only crew members, that were expected to dock at Port Zante, St.Kitts on Wednesday 19th August to “Safe Habour” in the Federation has been rescheduled.

Cruise Ships To Dock At Port Zante

Two vessels from the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, namely Vision of the Seas and Rhapsody of the Seas, carrying only crew members, are expected to dock at Port Zante, St.Kitts on Wednesday 19th August to “Safe Habour” in the Federation.

2020 Last Quarter Opening Of Borders Being Looked At

After being closed since 25th March 2020 due to measures to control the COVID-19 pandemic, the government is hoping to open the borders in St.Kitts-Nevis months later in October.

Individuals Fitting No-Mask Exceptions Get Response In New Regulations

Complaints by individuals with underlying health conditions and others fitting the exception category for not being required to wear a face mask have been responded to in new COVID-19 regulations here in St.Kitts-Nevis.

CORONAVIRUS SKN: CMO Shares Good News For SKN, Caribbean

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Hazel Laws has delivered three areas of good news relative to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in sharing two positive highlights for St.Kitts-Nevis as well as recent development in the Caribbean region.

Officials Talk COVID-19 Hurricane Shelter Safety

Individuals who will have to seek space at hurricanes shelters are being advised to keep COVID-19 safety in mind, and in so doing to have their face masks as these accommodation centers will be operating on the guidelines set out in the Emergency Powers Regulations.

Coronavirus SKN: Task Force Looking At Ticket Costs For Not Wearing Face Mask

In St.Kitts-Nevis, could you be stopped by police in public places and get a ticket for not wearing a face mask to comply with that type of safeguard regulation response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic?

Coronavirus SKN: Illness Hits Health Care Worker

A health care worker in St.Kitts-Nevis has fallen ill with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) after being exposed in a front line capacity while providing care for a patient, and now all contacts of these only two recorded active cases require testing.

SKN Imports New COVID-19 Patient After Months Of No Active Cases

After more than seventy (70) days without any active case announcement, the Federation of St.Kitts-Nevis has recorded a new patient having the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) after a citizen returned home from the United States of America.

COP: Individuals Who Housed Illegal Migrants Might Be Charged

Individuals found guilty of housing the Haitian nationals who have reportedly entered the island illegally via Keys Village this week might be charged.

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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.