Published 13 August 2021
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TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT STATEMENT
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TROPICAL DEPRESSION SEVEN WATCH STATEMENT ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES 4:48 PM ECT FRI, AUG 13, 2021
THIS IS FOR ST KITTS AND NEVIS
…TROPICAL DEPRESSION FORMS EAST OF THE LESSER ANTILLES…
Published 13 August 2021
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Weather Bulletin
Issued at: 5pm
Present Weather: Cloudy skies with lightning and thunder.
Winds: A moderate breeze of 10mph from a Northeasterly direction. Temperature: 29°C / 83°F Max Temp: 31°C / 88°F Humidity: 85% Sea Level Pressure: 1014.4mbs or 29.95’’
24hr rainfall at the R.L. Bradshaw Intl. at 2 pm: 0.5mm / 0.02″ Amount of rainfall for the month of August: 58.6mm / 2.31″
Sunrise: Tom 5:53am Sunset: Tom 6:38pm
Published 13 August 2021
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NATIONAL COVID-19 TASK FORCE ESTABLISHES SPECIAL CATEGORIES OF PERSONS ELIGIBLE FOR QUARANTINE WAIVER
Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 13, 2021 (SKNIS): Abdias Samuel, Chair of the National COVID-19 Task Force, said that special categories were established for persons who are eligible for quarantine waiver. This is an initiative of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis as it seeks to reunite families and bring relief to persons hard hit by the economic fallout from the COVID-19 Pandemic.
“We have been saying that these criteria apply to students who are studying abroad and are living in St. Kitts and Nevis, persons who would have travelled overseas for critical care and also for the elderly over the age of 62 who are living in St. Kitts and Nevis and would have gone overseas for some sort of critical care as well,” said Mr. Samuel at the NEOC COVID-19 Press Briefing for August 11.
Chairman Samuel said that the waiver is not automatic and will be granted once applicants fit the criteria.
“This particular service that is being provided by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has criteria to it and it is done on a case by case basis. So, it is not an automatic service that you just receive because you are a student,” he said. “You have to show proof of some form of [identification] (ID) and you also have to submit your proof that you are a student – an acceptance letter or ID from the school. That in itself would suffice for the application.”
Mr. Samuel said that successful applicants will receive a letter from the relevant authorities indicating their waiver approval.
All travelers are required to submit a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result from a CLIA/CDC/UKAS approved lab accredited with ISO/IEO 17025 standard, taken 72 hours prior to travel. Acceptable COVID-19 PCR tests must be taken by nasopharyngeal sample. Therefore, self-samples, rapid tests, or home tests will be considered invalid.
Travelers must also complete the KNA Travel Form for entry into the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. The form can be found via covid19.gov.kn, or knatravelform.kn. An embarkation form is required regardless of age. Forms must be submitted no later than 24 hours prior to travel.
Published 13 August 2021
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PRIME MINISTER HARRIS HOLDS MARATHON SESSION WITH THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 13, 2021 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – On Thursday, August 12, Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris held a marathon session with private sector leaders, led by Mrs. Giselle Matthews, President of the St. Kitts and Nevis Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
Published 13 August 2021
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MINISTER POWELL COMMENDS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 13, 2021 (SKNIS): Minister of Youth, the Honourable Jonel Powell, saluted several partners that work alongside the Department of Youth Empowerment in pursuit of its sustainable development programming.
