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New Nevis Villa Development Breaks Ground

Nevis Premier Breaks Ground At New Villa Development

Charlestown,Nevis
August 25, 2008

Nevis’ Premier, the Hon. Joseph Parry, says Live Nevis Development Ltd. situated on the slopes of Nevis Peak, overlooking Cades Bay is a very desirable area for villa development and a significant investment on the island of Nevis.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony to mark the occasion, Premier Parry said the investment represents confidence in the Nevis Reformation Party (NRP), the people and the economy of Nevis.

“I am satisfied that the people of Nevis would not let you down; they have a great reputation of being friendly, warm and hard working,’ the Premier told the investors. He reminded the gathering that the first established five”“diamond hotel in the Caribbean, the Four Seasons Hotel, was built in Nevis, under the Nevis Reformation Party in 1991; and had, within two years of it being opened, achieved the status of a five diamond resort.

Premier Parry went on to point out that even though some parts of the Caribbean are suffering from the effects and impact of the recession in Europe and America, there is still five percent of the Caribbean that is still competitive world ““wide and in that five percent is Nevis. “I am satisfied that you will do well here on this island,” he said.

Walters Shows Off Stonefort – Challengers Uniforms
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
August 27, 2008 (CUOPM)

The opening of the new Challengers/Stonefort Day Care Centre brings to brings to 14, the number of Government-operated Early Childhood centres in St. Kitts and to 17 in the twin-island Federation.

This was disclosed Tuesday by Co-ordinator of Early Childhood Education, Mrs. Vanta Walters.

There are close to 60 privately-operated pre-school, day care and nursery in St. Kitts and Nevis.

Mrs. Walters said the new Challengers/Stonefort Day Care Centre, which is on the ground floor of the Multi-Purpose Centre will accommodate a total of 70 children between the ages of 3 months to five years.

“Ten children from 3 months to 18 months will be accommodated in the Infant section, twenty children, 18 months to 3 years will be accommodated in the Toddler Section, while forty children, 3 years to -5 years will be in two classes in the pre-school section,” said Mrs. Walters.

Kathryn Wyatt (L) of Huuricane Cove Bungalows Donates To HIV/AIDS Program

Charlestown, Nevis
August 27, 2008

The HIV/AIDS Coordinating Unit in the Ministry of Health on Nevis, received a US$3,000 donation from a corporate citizen, to help fund public education about the disease on the island.

Manager of Hurricane Hill Bungalows Ms. Kathryn Wyatt presented the cheque on behalf of the owners Althea and Bob Turner, and the Jonty Thomas Fund, to HIV/AIDS Education Prevention Officer on Nevis Mrs. Nadine Carty Caines. The presentation took place on August 26, 2008, on the Island Main Road at the foot of the Pinneys by-pass road.

“On behalf of Caribbean Cove Bungalows and the Jonty Thomas Fund we would like to donate these sign to you and to the HIV/AIDS Foundation and hope the moneys will be put to other good uses,” Ms. Wyatt said.

The Hurricane Cove Bungalow Manager also explained the reason behind the Turners decision to contribute to the fight against HIV/AIDS on Nevis.

St. Kitts – Nevis Childhood Programs Aim To Enhance Lifestyle

St. Kitts Residents Attend Meeting

St. Kitts Residents Attend Meeting
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
August 27, 2008 (CUOPM)

Tuesday’s official opening of the Challengers/Stonefort Multi-Purpose Centre, which houses an Early Childhood Development Centre, brings the Early Childhood Development Unit closer towards achieving its mission of not only increasing access to Early Childhood but access to high quality care and education.

“Early Childhood is a highly sensitive period marked by rapid transformations in physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development”¦under nutrition, deprivations of care, and poor treatment are particularly damaging to young children, with repercussions often felt into the adult years. Inadequate stimulation in the first year of life can have serious long term effects,” said Co-ordinator of the Early Childhood Development Centre, Mrs. Vanta Walters.

Mrs. Walters told top government officials including Governor General His Excellency Dr. Sir Cuthbert Sebastian and Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, as well as scores of residents from Challengers and Stonefort that a child who receives extremely poor care or who rarely hears language is likely to suffer developmental deficits that are difficult to address later.

“Good Early Childhood Programmes can significantly enhance young children’s well being in these formative years and compliment the care received at home. We at the Early Childhood Development Unit are committed to helping to ensure the best possible start in life for our Nation’s children. Comprehensive early care provides the building blocks for social and intellectual competence that allows children to reach their full potential. Early Childhood Care is a solid investment,” she said.

Nevis’ Chief Pharmacist – Loston Nisbett

Charlestown, Nevis
August 26, 2008

Chief Pharmacist at the Alexandra Hospital Mr. Loston Mac. Ketney Nisbett, received regional recognition when he was awarded by the Caribbean Association of Pharmacist (CAP), for his outstanding contribution to hospital pharmacy on Nevis. The event took place during a brief ceremony at the Alexandra Hospital’s conference room on August 26, 2008.

During the ceremony, executive member of CAP Mr. Rohan Claxton announced that Mr. Nisbett had won the Caribbean Spirit Award 2008 trophy donated by Boehringer Ingelheim and three nights of free accommodations at the Association’s next annual convention in Dominica in 2009. He also explained the basis on which the winner was selected.

“The nominee must be a registered pharmacist working in the hospital system in the Caribbean or a hospital, clinic or pharmacy institution in the private sector providing pharmacy service to the Caribbean people. He should also be a member of the Caribbean Association of Pharmacist or have such a pharmacist in its employ.

“He should also be a member of a professional organisation that represents pharmacy; be making an outstanding contribution to the practice of pharmacy in the place of employment or engage in outstanding service delivery; be recognized as an integral part of the health care team; exemplify equity, access, honesty, caring and adherence to the laws in the delivery of the service to the public,” he said.

New Nevis Villa Development Breaks Ground

New Challengers Day Care Center Can Accommodate 70

Hurricane Cove Bungalows Donates TO HIV/AIDS Program

St. Kitts – Nevis Childhood Programs Aim To Enhance Lifestyle

Nevis’ Chief Pharmacist Receives Regional Recognition