COVID-19 pandemic in Saint Kitts and Nevis

St Kitts and Nevis to Welcome Back International Cricket This Summer

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Friday, May 7, 2021

b'LONDON, May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federation of St Kitts and Nevis will be hosting the 2021 Hero Caribbean Premier League this August and three one-day international matches in July.

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  • b'LONDON, May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federation of St Kitts and Nevis will be hosting the 2021 Hero Caribbean Premier League this August and three one-day international matches in July.
  • All thirty-three games will take place in St Kitts\' Warner Park Sporting Complex.
  • The move demonstrates the islands\' efficient management of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has seen a total of 44 recorded cases, zero deaths and no community spread.\nNonetheless, St Kitts and Nevis will continue to implement robust health and safety measures.
  • "\nSports, particularly cricket, is a prominent pastime in the Federation and its development remains high on government priorities.

Hollywood Producers Find Caribbean Island of Nevis Safe Haven for Filming During Pandemic

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

LONDON, March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- "One Year Off,"acomedy feature film, will be shot on the island of Nevis, a safe haven for filming during the coronavirus pandemic.

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  • LONDON, March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- "One Year Off,"acomedy feature film, will be shot on the island of Nevis, a safe haven for filming during the coronavirus pandemic.
  • The stringent COVID-19 guidelines for the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis under Prime Minister Timothy Harris' leadership have helped the islands become a COVID-19 safe zone.
  • The star-studded British cast and crew of about 50 people have already arrived in Nevis under strict protective measures.
  • On Tuesday, Prime Minister Harris announced that the filming would create more opportunities and jobs for people in St Kitts and Nevis.

St Kitts and Nevis Restricts 37th Independence Day Celebrations to Respect COVID-19 Measures

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Friday, September 4, 2020

LONDON, Sept. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Federation of St Kitts and Nevis will modify its Independence Day programming in regard to the ongoing threat posed by COVID-19.

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  • LONDON, Sept. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Federation of St Kitts and Nevis will modify its Independence Day programming in regard to the ongoing threat posed by COVID-19.
  • Prime Minister Harris, speaking on his weekly television programme on Tuesday night, said the annual Independence Day Ceremonial Parade would be cancelled this year.
  • Due to the country's pro-active containment measures and a robust healthcare system, St Kitts and Nevis has the lowest confirmed cases among CARICOM states, and there are currently no active cases.
  • After a year of its independence, St Kitts and Nevis founded the world's first Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme in 1984.

St Kitts and Nevis Will Require Visitors to Have Taken a COVID-19 Test

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Regarding international visitors, as of Monday, 10th August, the government announced that all passengers must take a RT-PCR test 72 hours before arriving in the country.

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  • Regarding international visitors, as of Monday, 10th August, the government announced that all passengers must take a RT-PCR test 72 hours before arriving in the country.
  • With only 17 confirmed cases and zero deaths, St Kitts and Nevis has been effective in containing the spread of the virus.
  • Since 1984, St Kitts and Nevis has been welcoming foreign investors to become citizens through its Citizenship by Investment Programme .
  • This is the fastest and most straightforward route to second citizenship in St Kitts and Nevis.

25 Days COVID-19-Free, St Kitts and Nevis Trains Hospitality Workers for Tourists' Arrival and Will Launch a Mandatory Tracing App

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Thursday, August 6, 2020

This prepares tourism workers for the long-awaited arrival of visitors following strict health and safety protocols.

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  • This prepares tourism workers for the long-awaited arrival of visitors following strict health and safety protocols.
  • The government will also launch a track and trace mobile app, mandatory for all visitors.
  • It will also provide tourists with health updates, including new arrivals into St Kitts and Nevis.
  • Business Insider reported on August 1st that, as industry pioneers, "St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment thrives amid coronavirus".