• Whenever the National Anthem is played all civilians present should stand at attention.
• Persons in uniform should act in accordance with instructions.
• Normally one verse only and the chorus will be played. Where a shortened version of the National Anthem is played, it shall consist of the first twelve bars of the verse and the last four bars of the chorus.
• The National Anthem shall be played for the purposes of a salute on ceremonial or official occasions, on the arrival and departure of o the Governor General, or the Sovereign or a member of the Royal family or a foreign Sovereign, Head of State or member of a reigning foreign imperial or Royal Family or Governors-General of Independent Commonwealth countries or Governors of the Associated States, and or Governors, High Commissioners of Officers administering the Government of a dependent territory within the Commonwealth or at the beginning of all public performances.

 The National Anthem may be played

• At the completion of any public function, or when toasts are proposed at official functions.
• The National Anthem should not be parodied in verse or in song neither should it be played in any tempo other than that officially recognises.
• The tune should not be used as a dance number or for the purposes of advertisement.
• When more than one anthem is played the Saint Kitts and Nevis anthem should be played last.