Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 31, 2021 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Health is offering increased testing opportunities for persons experiencing COVID-like symptoms following through on plans announced in late December. At an emergency briefing by the National Emergency Operations Centre on Thursday, December 30, 2021, Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Hazel Laws, said that car park COVID-19 […]
Archive for December 31st, 2021
DUTY FREE CONCESSIONS ON GOODS EXTENDED TO JANUARY 31, 2022
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 31, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Owing to the ongoing disruptions in supply chains globally, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has taken the decision to extend the duty free concession on non-commercial goods until January 31, 2022. This concessionary allowance, which formed part […]
CARICOM Congratulates Haiti on Independence Anniversary
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has congratulated the Government and People of Haiti on the country’s Two Hundred and Eighteenth Anniversary of Independence which it celebrates on 1 January 2022. “As the Government and People of Haiti enter a new year of independence, CARICOM extends its best wishes for goodwill and unity to prevail in the […]
New Year Message – Incoming CARICOM Chairman
A Happy New Year to all, as we usher in 2022 with hope and optimism. The past two years have seen all plans affected by the COVID-19 virus which has caused profound social and economic turmoil. The prospects for our recovery hinge on the urgent acceleration of vaccinations, which remains alarmingly low in our Community. Further […]
HEALTH AUTHORITIES IMPLEMENTING BEST PRACTICES AND UPDATED GUIDELINES IN TACKLING 4TH WAVE OF COVID-19 IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 30, 2021 (SKNIS): Health authorities in St. Kitts and Nevis are implementing best practices from the tremendous success of managing previous waves of the COVID-19 virus and will follow updated guidelines in dealing with the fourth wave.Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Hazel Laws, shared the news of the start of the […]
OMICRON COVID-19 VARIANT PRESENT IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS; BOOSTER SHOTS WILL PROVIDE ADDED PROTECTION AGAINST NEW VARIANT – CMO DR LAWS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 30, 2021 (SKNIS): As the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis begins the fight against the fourth wave of the deadly COVID-19 virus, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Hazel Laws indicated during the December 30, 2021 NEOC press briefing that the Omicron COVID-19 variant is present within the Federation. “The Omicron […]
NEW SANDY POINT POLICE STATION FULLY OPERATIONAL
Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 30, 2021 (RSCNPF): Officers stationed in Sandy Point are now operating out of their new location in the National Security and Judicial Complex. Divisional Commander for District “B”, Superintendent Lyndon David, noted that much of what was needed to do business was in place by the evening of December 23, and […]
Cruise Update: Cruise Ship Cancellation
Dear Stakeholders, The Silver Spirit will NOT make its scheduled call at Port Zante on Thursday 30th December, 2021. Please note the following revised cruise schedule for the rest of the week: Thursday 30th December, 2021: Azura – Port ZanteCaribbean Princess – Port ZanteRoyal Clipper – Basseterre Harbour Friday 31st December, 2021: Celebrity Equinox – Port ZanteNorwegian Epic – Port ZanteSeven […]
COAST GUARD VESSEL STALWART TO BE REPLACED
Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 28, 2021 (SKNIS): The St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) is actively working to replace the Coast Guard Unit’s main cutter Stalwart, which has been in operation for 38 years. The decision to discontinue the use of the vessel, which stands as a testament to the skill of the engineers, […]
FOGGING NOTICE 28TH-31ST DECEMBER, 2021
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