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Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 07, 2021 (SKNIS): The fight against the deadly COVID-19 virus continues locally as the third wave of community spread affects the Federation. With several schools across the Federation affected, the Medical Chief of Staff at the Joseph N. France General Hospital (JNF), Dr. Cameron Wilkinson, has indicated that discussions are ongoing with education officials as to the way forward. “We have plans to take the vaccination programme to schools, on October 5, 2021. We had discussions with executives within the Ministry of Education. Present in the meeting, we had all headteachers and deputy headteachers of the primary and…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 07, 2021 (SKNIS): The decision to implement a COVID-19 vaccine mandate in St. Kitts and Nevis is not on the table at this time for the government. This is because of the high number of persons who have voluntarily stepped forward to receive a jab. Statistics from the Ministry of Health in St. Kitts and Nevis reveal that as of Wednesday, October 06, 2021, 68.9 percent of the adult population and 4.1 of children between the ages of 12 and 17 years have received a second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. 76.4 percent have received at least…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 07, 2021 (SKNIS): Implementing a damage and needs assessment plan is very important in the context of disaster management. As such, inter-agency teams in St. Kitts and Nevis are tasked with designing such a plan in the event of a disaster. This was according to Livingston Pemberton, representing the Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis Committee in St. Kitts and Nevis during his appearance on Working for You on October 06 where he discussed the implementation of a Damage and Needs Assessment Plan. “What we do is that we have what we call teams and they are inter-agency…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 07, 2021 (SKNIS): The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is preparing to launch its newly rebranded social media accounts and website to enhance the effectiveness of its public awareness and alert systems. NEMA’s Public Relations Officer, Michelle Rodrigues, said that the agency embarked on a new digital platform initiative six weeks ago. The effort was supported by Dr. Ricardo Neil and four students from the Division of Technical Vocational Education & Management Studies (TVEMS) at the C. F. Bryant College. “With regards to our website, the residents will be seeing a more interactive website,” Ms. Rodrigues said on…

Charlestown, Nevis (October 7, 2021) – From October 7, 2021, fully-vaccinated travelers visiting the island of Nevis will be required to stay in a travel-approved hotel for 24 hours before being encouraged to explore all the island has to offer. Previously, the requirement was to stay in a travel-approved hotel for four days. The island’s four travel-approved hotels are Four Seasons Resort, Golden Rock Inn, Montpelier Plantation & Beach, and Paradise Beach. Within the 24 hour stay, all travellers must take a COVID-19 RT-PCR test and produce a negative result before departing the hotel. A negative COVID-19 RT-PCR pre-departure test is also required, taken no more…

Effective today, October 7, 2021, SR&O (Statutory Rules ad Orders) No. 38, reduces the Vacation in Place, quarantine from four (4) days to 24 hours for fully vaccinated international air travelers. Within 24 hours upon arrival into St. Kitts and Nevis, travelers staying at their “Travel Approved” Tourist Accommodation (Condo, Hotel, Resort, Villa) will be tested. Upon receipt of a negative RT PCR test, travelers will be able to fully integrate into the Federation, including dining in restaurants, experiencing the vibe at one of the local beach bars on “The Strip,” visiting our unique and one-of-kind attractions, sailing the clear waters, hiking…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (October 07, 2021) — Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of its 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards on October 05, 2021, with Nevis recognised as the no. 2 Top Island in all of the Caribbean and the Atlantic. Two resorts in the destination were also ranked among the Top 40 Resorts in the Caribbean Islands. The luxurious Four Seasons Resort Nevis ranked no. 13, and the elegant boutique hotel, Montpelier Plantation & Beach ranked no. 32. Responding to the high recognition for the destination by readers of the prominent international tourism magazine, Ms. Jadine Yarde, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (October 07, 2021) –The following is an address by Hon. Hazel Brandy-Williams, Junior Minister of Health in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) on the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2021. Since 1985 the Month of October is being observed as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and each year at this time we make a special effort to highlight the devastating impact Breast Cancer has on millions of women throughout the globe. During this month all efforts are being made to raise awareness about Breast Cancer, the inherent risks, and early signs and symptoms of breast health. In 2020…

Charlestown, Nevis, October 6, 2021… Inspired by the island’s untouched sandy beaches and luscious green mountainous backdrop, the brand-new Nevis Tourism website – nevisisland.com – combines stunning destination imagery with easy-to-read information about what the luxurious Caribbean island has to offer. “Our website is like our shopfront – an opportunity to communicate, inspire and engage with potential visitors to Nevis. The new layout combines a sleek design with rich content and updated photography, giving those who visit our website a true reflection of our destination and easily understandable details about our unique tourism offering,” says Jadine Yarde, CEO of the Nevis Tourism Authority. “Visitors to…

SAINT CHRISTOPHER AND NEVISSTATUTORY RULES AND ORDERS No. 38 of 2021Emergency Powers (COVID-19) (No. 10) Regulations, 2021In exercise of the power conferred by section 5 of the Emergency Powers Act, Cap. 19.02 the Governor-General makes the following Regulations:[Published 6th October 2021 – Extra-Ordinary Gazette No. 62 of 2021]Part I Preliminary Citation and duration.(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Emergency Powers (COVID-19)(No. 10) Regulations, 2021.(2) These Regulations shall come into force from 5:01 a.m. on Thursday 7th October, 2021 and shall expire at 5:00 a.m. on Thursday 21st October, 2021.Interpretation.In these Regulations,“Court” includes the Magistrates’ Courts and the Eastern…