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Renters not paying up

Published 13 August 2020

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

Published on
May 20, 2020

Tenants who are not paying their rent because of the COVID-19 pandemic are causing severe financial problems for property owners.

Several landlords told Barbados TODAY that since the national shutdown started in March they have been finding it difficult to get their rent from tenants who are using Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley’s appeal for landlords to be lenient as an excuse not to pay up.

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Antigua court puts stop to pilots’ case

Published 13 August 2020

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

Article by
Emmanuel Joseph

Published on
August 12, 2020

The Antigua and Barbuda High Court today blocked a class action suit filed by a senior Barbadian pilot against his employer LIAT (1974) in a ruling that some lawyers warn could have serious implications for anyone flying on the airline.

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Considerations for Wearing Masks

Published 31 July 2020

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

CDC recommends that people wear masks in public settings and when around people who don’t live in your household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
Masks may help prevent people who have COVID-19 from spreading the virus to others.
Masks are most likely to reduce the spread of COVID-19 when they are widely used by people in public settings.
Masks should NOT be worn by children under the age of 2 or anyone who has trouble breathing, is unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.

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How to Wear Masks

Published 31 July 2020

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

Masks are an additional step to help slow the spread of COVID-19 when combined with every day preventive actions and social distancing in public settings.

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Flood Waters or Standing Waters

Published 30 July 2020

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

Floodwater and standing waters can be dangerous and can make you vulnerable to infectious diseases, chemical hazards, and injuries. Protect yourself and your loved ones from the risks brought by floodwater by following these steps.

Don’t drive in flooded areas — turn around, don’t drown!

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Floodwater can pose a drowning risk for everyone— regardless of their ability to swim. Swiftly moving shallow water can be deadly, and even shallow standing water can be dangerous for small children.