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Geothermal Drilling Not The Cause Of Nevis Earthquakes

West Indies Power CEO - Kerry McDonald

West Indies Power’s CEO – Kerry McDonald

Charlestown, Nevis
November 04, 2008

Chief Executive Office (CEO) of West Indies Power (Nevis) Ltd, (WIP) Mr. Kerry McDonald expressed confidence in the University of the West Indies (UWI) Seismic Research Unit) (SRU) scientific findings, which collaborated WIP scientific conclusion of no known correlation between the series of earthquakes which recently occurred on Nevis, and the approved geothermal project contracted to WIP.

In a joint press briefing held Monday, November 03, with Director and Manager of the Nevis Disaster Management Office Mr. Lester Blackett, Mcdonald cleared the air when he made the following statement and assured the people of Nevis that drilling activities were not linked to the earthquakes, another respected analysis by the regions research institution studying volcanic and earthquake activity at Arc-level.

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Nevis Delegation To Attend World Travel Market In London

Nevis Tourism Advisor – Alastair Yearwood Charlestown, Nevis November 04, 2008 “Due to the present World Economic situation, the travel industry is in crisis, luckily St. Kitts – Nevis is the exception to the rule,” commented Advisor to Tourism, Mr. Alastair …

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St. Kitts – Nevis’ Housing Program Doing Well

Ottley’s Homes – St. Kitts – Nevis Photo By Erasmus Williams Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis November 04, 2008 (CUOPM) Government’s housing development programme over the past 13 years has housed over 10,000 people, St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister …

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St. Kitts – Nevis National Day of Rememberance

St. Kitts – Nevis To Honour It’s Fallen Citizens Office of The Prime Minister Government Headquarters Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis November 04, 2008 Sunday 9th November 2008 will be observed as a National Day of Remembrance to those who …

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Nevis Government In Negotiations With West Indies Power

Geothermal Power Well - Nevis Island

Geothermal Well At Hamilton Estate, Nevis

Charlestown, Nevis
November 03, 2008

Legal Advisor to the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Attorney Patrice Nisbett, announced recently that the NIA was in a round of negotiations with West Indies Power (Nevis) Ltd, to establish clear-cut agreements that would govern the island’s geothermal resource.

Nisbett disclosed that negotiations would be devoted to the Geothermal Resource Contract (GRC) and a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to be established between Nevis Electricity Company Ltd (NEVLEC) and WIP.

He further disclosed that the GRC negotiations would deal with the requisite correct licenses, in accordance with legislation passed and gazetted. He also spoke of other substantive issues to be negotiated.

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