Published 21 August 2017
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News
Renewed UK Travel Advisory on St. Kitts and Nevis warns of murder, armed robbery and sexual assault
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, AUGUST 21ST 2017 – The United Kingdom Government has renewed without amendment its travel advisory on the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.
“Most visits are trouble-free, but there have been incidents of crime including murder, armed robbery and sexual assault,” said the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London in renewing and re-issuing the Travel Advisory on August 18th 2017.
“You should maintain at least the same level of personal security awareness as you would in the UK and make sure your accommodation is secure. This also applies if you are staying on a yacht. Be vigilant at all times. Take care when walking alone off the busy main roads and avoid isolated areas, including beaches, particularly after dark,” said the advisory.
The British Government also advised its citizens visiting St. Kitts and Nevis that they should “only use licensed taxis and take particular care at late night street parties, especially during the festival season.”
“Don’t carry large amounts of cash or jewellery. If possible, leave valuables and travel documents in a safety deposit box or hotel safe. You should check that the hotel safe is securely fixed before using it to store your items,” the UK Government website stated.
“There is a low threat from terrorism” in St. Kitts and Nevis, the UK Government travel advisory said.
It reported that cases of Chikungunya virus have been confirmed in St. Kitts and Nevis and steps should be taken to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.
UK health authorities have classified St Kitts and Nevis as having a risk of Zika virus transmission. The main government hospital can cope with many types of treatment but serious cases may mean emergency evacuation.
“Medical treatment in St Kitts and Nevis can be expensive. Make sure that you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment and repatriation,” said the renewed UK Travel Advisory on St. Kitts and Nevis.
“Crimes, including murder, rape, armed robbery, petty street crime, automobile break-ins and burglary, do occur. Do not leave valuables unattended in public areas, unsecured hotel rooms or in rental homes,” said the Travel Advisory updated on December 13th 2016 by the United States Department of State.
The U.S. State Department also warned its citizens not to buy counterfeit or pirated goods as these are illegal in the United States, and “you may also be breaking local law.”
The Government of Canada in its travel advisory on St. Kitts and Nevis informed its citizens who visit St. Kitts and Nevis to ‘exercise normal security precautions.”
“There is no nationwide advisory in effect for Saint Kitts and Nevis,” but warned that “petty crimes, robberies and assaults occur.”
“Ensure that your personal belongings, passports and other travel documents are secure at all times,” the Canadian Government website last updated on March 2nd 2017 stated.
