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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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Latest COVID-19 Death Was Under Police Investigation

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Hazel Laws, having revealed that St.Kitts-Nevis has recorded one additional COVID- 19 related death making the count four, also indicated that  the happening was under police investigation.

Well-known Social Media Personality Captures Own Arrest At Protest Coverage During Live Recording

Well-known social media video blogger Romnage Benjamin better known as ‘Shaq’ and ‘Modelcop’, who claims that he was arrested for videotaping, captured his own arrest during his live Facebook coverage of a ‘KITTITIAN LIVES MATTER peaceful walk’ event held on Friday  20th August 2021 on Church Street in Basseterre while using his phone.

Police On CPL: No Dancing Music But Maybe To Recognize A Hit

Although dubbed ‘The Biggest Party in Sport’, the CPL (Caribbean Premier League) being hosted at the Warner Park Cricket Stadium in St.Kitts will not feature a partying music atmosphere but could see a short tune when a batsman knocks a 6.

Public Debates Peaceful Protest After Tear Gas, Arrests

Tear gas used by police and arrest of three individuals (a male and two females) are two of the widely public debated outcomes of a ‘KITTITIAN LIVES MATTER peaceful walk’ event held on Friday 20th August 2021 on Church Street in Basseterre, which has been labelled by police as an “illegal” gathering that took place.

First Delta COVID Patient In SKN Recovers, More Samples Sent Off  

Chief of Staff at the Joseph N. France General and member of the COVID-19 National Task Force Dr. Cameron Wilkinson has reported that the first recorded patient infected with the Delta variant of COVID-19 has recovered  while more samples will be sent abroad for further testing.

PS Hodge Answers Question About Vaccine Hesitant Parents

“If parents do not want their children to be vaccinated, as far as the Ministry of Education is concerned, there is nothing we can do. We leave that for the law makers, the legal authorities, the competent authorities, the government to decide what will happen.”

Police Caution Participants About No Permission Protesting This Weekend

In the space of about three weeks, police on St.Kitts have put out public notice again informing that they have not been written to for permission concerning any events slated to take place on the weekend of Friday 20th August 2021, and are warning participants not to carry on with their plans.

Worker Who Shared Fired Letter On Social Media Speaks Out

An employee who had been working at a particular company for twenty-five (25) years and was recently fired on grounds of a vaccination policy has been interviewed by this media house.

Health Minister To Parents: Pfizer Is Safe, Get Information

ren ages 12 to 17 years old are eligible to take the Pfizer Biotech vaccine, and Minister of Health Akilah Byron-Nisbett is encouraging parents/guardians and members of the public to get information about this “safe and effective” vaccine that is now in St.Kitts-Nevis.

Public Urged To Not Breach Restrictions During Long Holiday Weekend

Superintendent Cromwell Henry, a member of the COVID-19 National Task Force is calling on members of the public to comply with the restrictions even though a long holiday weekend is approaching.

SKN Welcomes First Cruise Ship During Pandemic As Season Begins

Service Providers within the sectors of the cruise tourism industry are being encouraged to their part for the nation’s road to economic recovery.

Reduced Quarantine, No Lockdown Among New Measures Announced

In an address to the nation on Saturday 10th July 2021, Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris announced new measures set to take place come Monday 12th July which includes no 24-hour lockdown and reduced quarantine time for fully vaccinated passengers.

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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.