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Nevis Premier Hosts Members Of Caribbean Development Bank

Caribbean Development Bank Logo

Caribbean Development Bank Logo

Charlestown,Nevis
June 13th, 2008

Premier of Nevis, the Hon. Joseph Parry spoke with members of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Thursday morning, to discuss the way forward and financial assistance for the feasibility of a post”“secondary education unit on Nevis.

Portfolio Manager in the Social Sector Division for (CDB), Ms. E.E Deidre Clarendon and Premier Parry discussed the developing position of attaining a school that would provide practical education with theory.

“We are looking at an institution for the practical people of Nevis. The comprehensive school system was introduced in 1966/67 and it has been a negative aspect to some persons who left school with very little academic training and no skills. We would like to cater to these people and I would like to see us achieve that by giving the knowledge of business and various practical skills,” said Premier Parry.

Training for Tourism and Hospitality will also be part of the training. During the meeting Premier Parry declared. “It is important that Nevis residents interested in Tourism receive training that they can be prepared for top level positions with local hotels.”

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Charlestown Secondary School Receives Record Donation

Michael Webbe Shakes Hands On Donation

Wilthsire (L) & Webbe (R) Shake Hands On Donation
Charlestown, Nevis
June 13, 2008

The Charlestown Secondary School (CSS) was on Friday June 13, 2008, the recipient of a cheque in the amount of EC$25, 000 from the Nevis Multi-Line Services, the largest donation from any single entity.

Former student of CSS and representative of the Nevis Multi-Line Services Mr. Michael Webbe made the donation to the school, while Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Library Services Mr. Joseph Wiltshire accepted the cheque on behalf of the Ministry of Education.

“I want to express the gratitude of the Nevis Island Administration to Mr. Liburd (donor), and Multi-Line Services and it gives me great pleasure in handing over this cheque to the principal Mr. Edson Elliott,” Mr. Wiltshire said.

He also recorded his commitment to the donor, that the money would be used for the sole purpose it was intended.

“I would like to assure Mr. Liburd that this contribution would be used to enhance the library and to ensure that our students have the means by which they can resource and research their work, so that they continue to perform at the high level they have been performing over the years,” he said.

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Youth Parade In Nevis To Celebrate “Child Month”

Charlestown Preschool Students March In Parade Charlestown, Nevis June 13, 2008 The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Cabinet Ministers accompanied the Early Childhood Unit, parents, teachers and children in this year’s Child Month parade through the Island Main Road in Charlestown …

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Housing Minister Expects Approval On Wilmor Homes

Developer - Mr. Rudolph Morton

Managing Director – Mr. Rudolph Morton

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
June 11, 2008 (SKNIS)

Local investment company, Wilmor Enterprises, has completed its first model home in the New Road area.

One of the partners in this company, Mr. Rudolph Morton conducted a tour of the affordable model home for a team of officials from the Ministry of Lands and Housing lead by Hon. Cedric Liburd.

Mr. Morton explained that the home is constructed from solid, durable materials that can withstand winds of up to 150 miles per hour. The outside of the house is constructed with cement board covered with sturdy Trewelon and has a stucco finish. An added feature is that the house does not need painting for at least twenty years after construction.

Interior features include fully tiled floors, high quality kitchen cupboards, medicine cabinets and faucets, water saving toilets, a bathtub, anti-insect  door seals and modern windows.

The houses are built to meet Florida and California standards, two states which are known for hurricanes and earthquakes.

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