Local news, News, Travel

SPEECH: Minister Grant Parliament Presentation

Published 18 November 2020

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Hon. Lindsay F.P. Grant
Minister of Tourism, Transport and Ports
National Assembly of St. Kitts-Nevis
Tuesday 17th November, 2020

Mr. Speaker, just over two weeks ago on October 31, 2020, seven months after closing our international borders to help curb the spread of Covid 19, St. Kitts & Nevis reopened and welcomed visitors from around the world. We had been preparing for this day for a long time, working with our medical professionals to develop a two phased plan that would allow us to safely and responsibly reopen.

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LEES Presents Startup Huddle St. Kitts

Published 15th November 2020

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Hey, as a small business person have you ever felt the need for a support group or a network who knows what you go through, can relate, and even suggest ways to assist? Well LEES presents Start-Up Huddle St Kitts powered by the US Embassy Barbados.

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International news, News, Regional News, Travel

Covid-19 cases rise aboard first cruise to resume sailing in the Caribbean

Published 14 November 2020

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(CNN) — So far a total of seven passengers have tested positive for Covid-19 aboard the SeaDream 1 cruise ship docked in Barbados, according to two passengers on the ship.Passengers who have tested negative for the virus will be able to leave the ship and travel home, Gene Sloan and Ben Hewitt told CNN on Friday. They are both among a handful of cruise journalists and bloggers on board.

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St.Kitts-Nevis’ First Prime Minister and Only Living National Hero leads list of 14 to receive honorary doctorates at The UWI’s 2020 Graduation ceremonies

Published 13th November 2020

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St.Kitts-Nevis’ First Prime Minister and Only Living National Hero leads list of 14 to receive honorary doctorates at The UWI’s 2020 Graduation ceremonies

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Revisions to the Travel Requirements for St. Kitts and Nevis Update #4

Published 12 November 2020

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Update #4:  
Revisions to the Travel Requirements
for St. Kitts and Nevis

BASSETERRE (12TH November, 2020): St. Kitts & Nevis officially opened its borders to international travel on October 31, 2020. Since the opening of the borders on Saturday, the Federation has welcomed 183 travelers to its shores who were greeted with a festive performance by the St. Kitts Masqueraders. All persons were processed proficiently and transferred to their accommodations. This update outlines a change to the exit test requirements.  

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