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March 2020

Governments fight back against coronavirus

Source :Amsterdam News (New York) By : Bert Wilkinson Well aware of the effects the coronavirus pandemic could have on a region where travel and tourism are lifeline industries, Caribbean governments…

President Tsai reaffirms government commitment to…

President Tsai Ing-wen said March 19 the government is sparing no efforts in trying to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Taiwan while maintaining economic and social stability. Taiwan has successfully…

Statement by the Chief Justice on the ECSC’s…

Thursday, March 19, 2020 — Statement by Her Ladyship the Hon. Dame Janice M. Pereira DBE, on the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court's Response to COVID-19. As you would all be aware, on 11th March 2020,…

Nevis Premier Brantley announces postponement of…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (March 19, 2020) -- The following is the full text of an address delivered by Hon. Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis and the Minister of Health on developments surrounding the new…

SKB Airline Schedule Update

Please note the following flight suspensions at this time: Air Canada SKB-YYZ Flights AC 1731 (Tuesday) and AC 1730 (Saturday) - Will end their seasonal (winter) service on Saturday 28th March, 2020.…

ECCB Approves $4 Million Grant to Help Member…

18 March 2020, Basseterre, Saint Christopher (St Kitts) and Nevis – On the recommendation of the ECCB Board of Directors, the Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has approved…

Chief Medical Officer Advises to Boost one’s…

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 18, 2020 (SKNIS): Messaging about social distancing, proper hand hygiene and cough etiquette is featured quite prominently on radio and television as well as on social…

Port Security Task Force established on Nevis in…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (March 18, 2020) -- The following is a press release from the Nevis Air and Sea Ports Authority (NASPA) regarding enhanced security at the entry ports on Nevis. The Nevis Air and…

Trade and Consumer Affairs Dept. teams up with…

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (March 18, 2020) -- The Department and Ministry of Agriculture is continues with its tree planting environmentally-friendly initiative at schools and other public and private…