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SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS STATUTORY RULES AND ORDERS No. 43 of 2021 Emergency Powers (COVID-19) (No. 14) Regulations, 2021 In exercise of the power conferred by section 5 of the Emergency Powers Act, Cap. 19.02 the Governor-General makes the following Regulations: [Published 2nd December 2021 – Extra-Ordinary Gazette No. 75 of 2021] Part I Preliminary […]

“Orange the World: END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN NOW!” 1.      BACKGROUND The 16 Days of Activism against violence against women and girls is an international campaign that takes place each year. It commences on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, until 10 December, Human Rights Day. It was originated by […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 03, 2021 (SKNIS): The National COVID-19 Task Force is working with port officials, health authorities and other stakeholders to review the entry protocols for air travellers. The task force’s chair Abdias Samuel said that officials recently performed a walk-through of the R. L. Bradshaw International Airport as they seek to enhance the […]

December 03, 2021: For the third time this year, the Hon. Jonel Powell, Minister of Education, Youth Empowerment, Sport & Culture, seized the international ministerial podium to articulate the innovative approach being adopted in scaling up the professionalization of the teaching community on the twin-island Federation. The Minister also lauded the expertise and efforts of UNESCO […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 03, 2021 (SKNIS): Abdias Samuel, National Disaster Coordinator at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), publicly thanked stakeholders for their unwavering support during the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season which officially ran from June 01 to November 30. “I want to thank God and all of our stakeholders, partners, whether regionally or internationally […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 3, 2021 (SKNIS): Superintendent in the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, Cromwell Henry says the new COVID-19 regulations will add another layer of protection against COVID-19 transmission.   While speaking during the National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) COVID-19 Briefing on December 1, 2021, Superintendent Henry said that the new regulations […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 03, 2021 (SKNIS):  The ban on incoming travelers from Brazil has been lifted effective December 02, 2021, according to Abdias Samuel, Chair of the National COVID-19 Task Force, during the December 01 NEOC COVID-19 Briefing. Mr. Samuel noted that the lift came after the Federal Cabinet acknowledged the recommendations put forward […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 3, 2021 (SKNIS): The Federal Ministry of Health has made considerable strides in the fight against HIV/AIDS via investment in medication, equipment, education, research and sensitization campaigns. On December 1, 2021, the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Aids Day 2021 under […]

Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 03, 2021 (SKNIS): Senator, the Honourable Wendy Phipps, strongly supported the Civil Aviation (Amendment) (No.2) Bill, 2021, which was successfully passed in the Federal Parliament on Wednesday, December 01. Minister Phipps noted that the Bill brings clarity to definitions such as the appropriate authority for aviation security and facilitation. The term […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 03, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris had the honour of cutting the ceremonial ribbon, symbolizing the official opening of phase one of the ultra-luxurious Ramada Hotel, developed by Caribbean Galaxy Real Estate Corporation. The Federation’s newest hotel, located in […]