St Kitts and Nevis govt allows Carnival celebrations under strict protocols

The St Kitts and Nevis National Carnival Committee have received approval from the NEOC and Cabinet to welcome back live audiences to the various shows, competitions, and other events, scheduled as part of the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of National Carnival.

Friday, 19th November 2021

St Kitts and Nevis govt allows Carnival celebrations under strict protocols

St Kitts and Nevis: The government of St Kitts and Nevis gave permission for Carnival celebrations in the country but under strict protocols to restrict the expansion of COVID-19. The St Kitts and Nevis National Carnival Committee have received approval from the NEOC and Cabinet to welcome back live audiences to the various shows, competitions, and other events, scheduled as part of the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of National Carnival. National Carnival Committee stated, " We understand the imperative for us to operate together to secure the safety of viewers, participants, and event organizers, who will be present at National Carnival Events. "Therefore, acting on the course of the NEOC with permission by the cabinet, the following regulated protocols will apply to all the National Carnival events, where relevant and suitable. The public, therefore, must note and be guided accordingly," they added. The protocols are given below: -All participants, vendors, patrons, and anyone involved in providing services at National Carnival events must be fully vaccinated. -To avoid unnecessary delays at the gates, patrons are asked to arrive early, given the added security and COVID-19 checks required upon entry. -There will be no ticket sales at the respective gate. Show Tickets must be purchased in advance at the (Offline) National Carnival Office or Online. -Patrons will need to take to the events their COVID-19 vaccination cad or government-issued electronic vaccination card and a valid government-issued photo ID. -Face mask must be worn upon entry and during the event. -All persons entering the venues will be required to have their hands sanitized. -Patrons are expected to act responsibly and avoid unnecessary close contact where possible. [caption id="attachment_38961" align="alignnone" width="260"]

St Kitts and Nevis govt allows Carnival celebrations under strict protocols[/caption] This approval under strict protocols will allow the residents to have a balance of entertainment and safety. Recently, PM Timothy Harris "Our health sector concentrates on wellness and preventative healthcare, and we hope to employ new partners to develop and increase our offerings. We aim to introduce state-of-the-art tools & first-class service to transform our national healthcare policy to serve people and visitors to our twin islands of St. Kitts and Nevis," during National Day of St Kitts and Nevis, which was celebrated at the Expo 2020 Dubai.