Nevis Government Assures Support For Police Force

Nevis Island Police Officers

Nevis Island Police Officers

Charlestown, Nevis
July 10, 2008

The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) has reiterated its commitment to support the Police in every way, including the provision of the necessary assistance to help them perform their duties effectively.

Premier of Nevis Hon. Joseph Parry along with other Cabinet members, met with senior Officers of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, Nevis Branch, on July 10 to discuss crime on Nevis.

Minister Parry, who also holds responsibility for Security in the NIA, said that the matter was an important one that needed to be addressed.

“The Cabinet of the Nevis Island Administration representing the people of Nevis have heard the grave concerns that have come from the public, regarding the certain outbreak of criminal activity that has been taking place for the past few weeks,” he said.

According to Premier Parry, the NIA would continue to work closely with the police as well as with Prime Minister Hon. Denzil Douglas and the Federal Government to ensure that there is an improvement in the crime situation on the island.

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Nevis Fire Services Host 4th Annual Safety Programme

Nevis Students At Fire Safety Workshop

Nevis Students At Fire Safety Workshop

Charlestown, Nevis
July 10, 2008

Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Ministry Mr. Joseph Wiltshire, on Wednesday July 09, commended the members of the St. Kitts – Nevis Fire and Rescue Services for their initiative in hosting a Summer Safety Programme for primary school students on the island.

The workshop was this year being facilitated under the theme “Making a safe tomorrow through the eyes of our youth” and was expected to cover topics in the area of fire, traffic and water safety.

Mr. Wiltshire’s remarks came at the opening ceremony of the fourth annual safety programme held at the Newcastle Fire Station.

“On behalf of the Ministry, and this time I am talking about the Premier’s Ministry, and also the Ministry of Education, I want to thank the Fire Services for putting on this programme.  I want to commend them,” he said.

He also offered encouraging words to the students who came out in their numbers to learn more about safety.

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Nevis Island Administration Celebrates Two Years

Nevis Island’s Premier – Joseph Parry Charlestown, Nevis July 9, 2008 On the second Anniversary of serving the people of Nevis, the Nevis Island Administration, led by the Premier of Nevis, the Hon. Joseph Parry, began their celebration with a …

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