“Not wise…to make a change” to SKN’s entry protocols, says CMO
SKN’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Hazel Laws. Her comments were a response to the question of when will there be a change in the Federation’s entry protocols. …
Nevis’ Ministry of Health launches Maternity Guide
A maternity guide was launched on Friday June 24th, which will allow expectant mothers and new mothers on Nevis to benefit from pertinent information. The 54-page booklet was produced…
5 Nevisians attend HIV/Syphilis Training workshop June 21st to June 23rd 2022
Nurse Avril Walters, Nurse Dahlia Simmonds, Dr. Judy Nisbett, Nadine Carty-Caines, Terysia Herbert and 5 other members of the Health sector recently participated in a three day (June, 21st -…
SKN joins in World Food Safety Day Celebrations
On Tuesday, June 7th 2022, St. Kitts and Nevis joined in the celebrations of the fourth global World Food Safety Day. This year’s World Food Safety Day aims to…
JNF General Hospital received additional staff and equipment for better Medical Treatment
Federal Minister of Health, Hon. Akilah Byron-Nisbett has announced that the JNF General Hospital has received additional staff to improve the quality of medical services given to patients. Here…
Team Extreme Velocity winner of NCCU Relay Run
Team Extreme Velocity are the winners of the Nevis Cooperative Credit Union’s Relay held on Saturday May 21st 2022. The relay was run by teams of 6 for each…
Hazy conditions caused by Saharan Dust expected across SKN
“Hazy conditions will continue across the Leeward islands and the BVI inhibiting showers for the next 24 hours” is the current forecast from National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in St.…
Is Covid-19 still circulating among us?
Urologist, Dr. Dwayne Thwaites. His comments were in response to the question “is the Covid-19 virus still in circulation?”, asked by veteran broadcaster, Evred “Webbo” Herbert, in an…
Nurse Week to be celebrated on Nevis
“Nurses: A Voice to Lead - Invest in Nursing and respect rights to secure global health.” That is the 2022 theme for Nurses week. Celebrated from May 6th to…
Lab technician holding swab collection kit,Coronavirus COVID-19 specimen collecting equipment,DNA nasal and oral swabbing for PCR polymerase chain reaction laboratory testing procedure and shipping
Fully Vaccinated travellers entering SKN by air to have option of presenting negative RT-PCR or Rapid tests
Antigen Test or Rapid Test detects protein fragments specific to the Coronavirus. Turnaround time for results is usually very quick and in some cases, results can be reported within 15…
Open Day 2022 commences (today) Thursday
Agriculture Open Day 2022 is slated to commence on March 24th and continue on March 25th at the ETW Park. It is an annual event to showcase local produce…
Community Development to host Health Fair in Barnes Ghaut
The voice of Deputy Director of the Dept. of Community Development, Ms. Denesia Smithen. In speaking with the VON NEWSLINE, Ms. Smithen said that the event is open to…