Women in Construction Nevis event “was perfect timing”
In keeping with International Women’s Day celebrated on March 8th, the Women in Construction group here on Nevis, held an informative event for women to learn more about the job…
Law enforcement raid seizes gun components
An investigation is underway to ascertain the individual (s) behind the discovery of gun components, in the wake of a joint operation here on Nevis. The operation is said to…
Vaccination Clinics to open on Saturdays
That was Federal Minister of Health, the Hon. Akilah Byron-Nisbett. Usually available during specific hours in the week, the opening of the Health Clinics on Saturdays for will allow persons…
Health Information System to be operational by the end of this year (2021)
The Federal Ministry of Health is currently making preparations to implement a Health Information System (HIS), which would enable easier access for public health records at Health Centers and Hospitals.…
Work at Pinney’s Park “52.7% completed”, target date remains at December 2021
Work on the Pinney’s Park Recreational Park project, is more than half-way completed. The update comes from Nevis’ Premier, the Hon. Mark Brantley, while at his press conference on Feb.…
International Women’s Day celebrated here in SKN
“Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world” That’s the theme for this year’s celebration of International Women’s Day. According to unwomen.org, the day highlights the tremendous…
SKN joins the rest of the Commonwealth in celebrating Commonwealth Day 2021
St. Kitts and Nevis joins citizens of the 54 Commonwealth countries within the Caribbean and Americas, Africa, Asia, the Pacific and Europe, in celebration of Commonwealth Day. Recognized annually on…
SKN still expected to receive vaccines from Covax facility, No “specific date” set
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Hazel Laws. Her announcement came on the heels of St. Kitts & Nevis (SKN), receiving a donation of 20, 000 doses of the Oxford Astra Zeneca…
Junior Minister of Health speaks on World Obesity Day
Nevis has joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Obesity Day. Traditionally celebrated on March 4th, World Obesity Day creates an opportunity to increase awareness, encourage advocacy, improve…
Nevis’ Department of IT wins “Fun Run in the Sun” Road Relay
A road relay dubbed “A Fun Run in the Sun” took place on Thursday March 4th 2021 as one of the awareness activities for World Obesity Day. The VONNEWSLINE spoke…
6.3 % of SKN’s population vaccinated in 9 days
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Hazel Laws. Dr. Laws made the remarks during a Covid-19 briefing in St. Kitts, on Wednesday Mar. 3rd. On Feb. 22nd, the Federation…
SKN’s Economy estimated to grow by 5.5% in 2021, 5% in 2022
St. Kitts and Nevis’ economy is expected to grow this year, despite the Covid-19 pandemic. This comes as the world and the Federation in particular, is in the process…