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Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 31, 2021 (SKNIS): Commuters travelling between St. Kitts and Nevis are not required to show proof of vaccination but must comply with all health and safety protocols designed to limit the spread of COVID-19.Chairman of the National COVID-19 Task Force, Abdias Samuel, addressed the matter on Friday (May 28), noting that it was the subject of much discussion. As such, he communicated with the Chief Executive Officer of the St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) as well as the Chairman of the Board.“They have indicated that no citizen, resident, or visitor travelling between the…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 31, 2021 (SKNIS): Citizens and residents are reminded of and encouraged to adhere to the nightly curfew that was implemented on May 25 for two weeks in the first instance to ensure that everyone is protected from the threat of the Novel Coronavirus. “From 11 p.m. nightly until 5 a.m. the following day until June 08 all persons are required to be at their residence unless special permission is granted by virtue of your employment as an essential worker or for medical or other emergencies or unless, of course, you receive permission in writing from the Commissioner…

Basseterre: St. Kitts, May 31, 2021: Minister of Education, Honourable Jonel Powell has, updated the Federation on plans by his Ministry to ensure the continuity of learning in light of the recent two-week closure of schools, in an effort to curtail the spread of the Covid-19 virus while allowing time to conduct rigorous contact tracing by the Ministry of Health.Minister Powell announced the decision on Friday May 28 to continue education via virtual platforms stating that it is a demonstration of the commitment of the ministry to ensure that students are not disadvantaged academically.“…Senior ministry officials operationalized the Ministry’s Plan…

In light of the current situation regarding the cluster of Covid-19 cases in our Federation, the Department of Labour is appealing to all employers to be considerate and empathetic towards workers who have been ordered by the health authorities to enter quarantine. The Department of Labour asks that employers preserve the employment of the individuals so affected and, where possible, continue to pay wages/salaries in full or up to at least thirty-five (35) percent, as quarantined workers may be able to claim sickness benefit in accordance with Schedule 8: Part III, Section 9 (2) of the Social Security Act, CAP…

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, May 30, 2021 (MMS-SKN) — Prime Minister Dr the Hon Timothy Harris on Saturday May 29 commended persons who turned out for the vaccination session at the Sylvia Garnette Primary Health Care Facility in Tabernacle, while at the same time advising that the vaccine being offered is the country’s most powerful protection against Covid-19 and that people should not take it for granted. Prime Minister Harris, who is also the Area Parliamentary Representative for St. Christopher Seven (Bellevue to Ottley’s), has been turning up at the healthcare facility in Tabernacle on Saturdays to encourage and give support to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 29, 2021 (SKNIS): Nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis studying abroad may be eligible to have their quarantine fees waived if they choose the Ocean Terrace Inn (OTI) as their quarantine facility. The measure is another initiative of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis as it seeks to reunite families and bring relief to persons hard hit by the economic fallout from the global COVID-19 pandemic. Chairman of the National COVID-19 Task Force, Abdias Samuel, made the announcement on Friday (May 28, 2021) at a briefing of the National Emergency Operations Centre. “I am appealing to…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 29, 2021 (SKNIS): In response to the first cluster of COVID-19 cases detected in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the National COVID-19 Task Force, has undertaken a robust testing strategy. It was announced during the May 28, 2021, NEOC Briefing by the Medical Chief of Staff at the Joseph N. France (JNF) General Hospital, Dr. Cameron Wilkinson, that out of the 570 plus persons tested all results returned negative.“The results that were returned from testing brought great news, as the 570 persons of significant contact tested, all…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 29, 2021 (SKNIS): Manager-Water Engineer at the Water Services Department (WSD), Cromwell Williams, strongly encouraged citizens and residents to conserve water as the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is experiencing severe drought conditions. “Today, I am appealing to all of us to come to the awakening that we are in a drought, and we cannot continue to use waster as we normally do. So, as we go through the remainder of this extremely dry season and even all year round, I am beseeching you to conserve water. Show your love for your neighbour by using less…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 29, 2021 (SKNIS): As the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis continues to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the Medical Chief of Staff at the Joseph N. France General Hospital (JNF), Dr. Cameron Wilkinson, has called on all residents and citizens to adopt an “All of Society Approach” by supporting the government’s ongoing vaccination drive.“We have been bringing you the facts on the evolving science on this pandemic for over a year now, and we are very happy that the people of this blessed Federation have listened to the facts about the virus and have acted. First, in…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 29, 2021 (SKNIS): As bus owners and operators continue to provide essential services to passengers during the pandemic, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has implemented guidelines to protect all stakeholders and slow the spread of COVID-19. On Monday, May 25, Prime Minister Dr. The Honourable Timothy Harris announced 10 measures that were accepted by the Cabinet from local health professionals to contain the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus. One such measure included reducing the number of passengers on public transportation (buses, ferries etc.) to 50 percent of the established capacity to facilitate physical distancing…