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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…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (October 06, 2021) –The following is a press release from the Nevis Tourism Authority (NTA) announcing the launch of a new destination website on October 06, 2021. Nevis Tourism welcomes visitors to its revamped website, which spotlights the luxe Caribbean island’s offerings alongside stunning imagery of its famed sandy beaches and lush green mountains. The new site also houses an exciting vacation giveaway for visitors at an elegant hideaway in the heart of the Caribbean. The new destination website is lively, dynamic and practical, offering a modernized design and easy navigation, sure to inspire travel to Nevis. “We’re…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (October 06, 2021) –Mr. Curtley Maynard, a musician from Gingerland is another Nevisian who was honoured during the 38thAnniversary of the Independence of St. Christopher and Nevis. He was presented with a plaque by Her Honour Mrs. Hyleeta Liburd for his contribution in the area of Music to mark the occasion, at an Awards Ceremony at Government House on September 20, 2021. At the age of eight his love for music was evident since he started making his own guitars. By the age of 13, however, recognising his interest, his mother bought him his first box guitar…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 06, 2021 (SKNIS): Livingston Pemberton, representing the Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis Sub-Committee in St. Kitts and Nevis, said that the Committee is extremely important as it aims to provide a speedy assessment which is critical to a quick return to normalcy after disasters. “The Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis Committee forms an integral part of the overall national mechanism. It is important whenever our Federation is exposed to any hazard for us to know what was there before and if we know what there before then we can assess the level of impact that that particular…