3.5 quake recorded near SKN, the second in three days
Based on information from the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC), another quake occurred in our region last week, this time, a 3.5 magnitude quake on Thursday…
New Guinea accident results in “multiple fatalities”, PM Drew says
A fatal traffic accident occurred in the New Guinea area, St. Kitts, on Wednesday morning (Dec. 11th). Based on photos and videos circulating on social media platforms, the vehicles are…
3.9 quake recorded near SKN
A 3.9 magnitude quake occurred near SKN on Monday Dec. 9th, information from the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC) indicated. Based on information from a…
St. Kitts and Nevis – The Very First OECS State to host the CDEMA Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM)
The 13th Caribbean Conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) is currently being held in St. Kitts and Nevis. This conference, organized by the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) marks…
2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season ended on November 30th
The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially ended on Saturday Nov. 30th. Minister with responsibility for Disaster Management-Nevis, the Hon. Spencer Brand, said in a social media post on Friday…
Five quakes occur near SKN in 12 hours
Five (5) earthquakes above the magnitude 3.5 occurred near St. Kitts & Nevis over a 12-hour period, during the weekend. According to information from the University of the West…
World Tsunami Day celebrated on November 5th 2024
November 5th 2024 was World Tsunami Day. The annual observance is in commemoration of the significant 20 years anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami that claimed hundreds of thousands…
Paving the road to becoming a neighborhood hero
The Nevis Disaster Management Department NDMD has announced a Community Emergency Response Team Training Workshop which will take place from Monday 4th to Friday 15th November, 5-8pm, at Long Point.…
3.7 magnitude quake recorded near St. Kitts, 2nd for the month
The 2nd quake to have occurred near Basseterre, St. Kitts, for the month of October, was recorded on the 19th, according to information from the University of the West Indies…
Electrical fire occurs at SKELEC’s St. Christopher Club Sub-Station
An electrical fire occurred at St. Kitts Electricity Company Ltd (SKELEC’s) St. Christopher Club Sub-Station on Wednesday afternoon Oct. 23rd. Customers at St. Christopher Club, St. Christopher Club Gardens, and…
IDDRR Day 2024 celebrated on Nevis
“Empowering the next generation for a resilient future”. That’s the 2024 theme for International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR Day), which is celebrated every year on Oct. 13th. …