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St. Kitts – Nevis PM Recaps Ways To Reduce Cost of Living

St. Kitts - Nevis Labour Day March 2008

St. Kitts – Nevis Labour Day March 2008
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, Saint Kitts – Nevis
May 06, 2008  (CUOPM)

St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas says the twin-island Federation deserves a government that has been working hard on behalf of the people of St. Kitts and Nevis for the last 13 years.

“Comrades no other government has done what this government has been doing for the ordinary workers of this country and you therefore cannot afford to gamble with a brighter future or prosperity. Your government will continue to improve the quality of life for all the citizens of this our fair land. We will continue to change St. Kitts and Nevis for the better,” Prime Minister Douglas told thousands at the end of the traditional Labour Day march.

He listed several decisions taken by his caring Labour Government aimed at reducing the high cost of living, which is not only affecting St. Kitts and Nevis and the Caribbean region, but all over the world.

“We are doing what we can to impact the cost of living. There are losers who are making all kinds of promises and giving misinformation and misleading people,” said Prime Minister Douglas.

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St. Kitts – Nevis PM To Review Minimum Wage Rate

Saint Kitts - Nevis Labour Day Meeting

Saint Kitts – Nevis Labour Day Meeting 2008
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, Saint Kitts – Nevis
May 06, 2008 (CUOPM)

The minimum wage in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis is to be reviewed.

This was disclosed by St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas when he addressed thousands and workers and supporters at the end of the traditional Labour Day March through the streets of Basseterre on Monday afternoon.

“Comrades, two weeks ago Cabinet gave instructions to the Honourable (Dwyer Astaphan) Minister of Labour to begin the process of consultations with the relevant stakeholders with a view of increasing the minimum wage so that the domestic workers and the girls at the Industrial Estates can better cope with the rising cost of living,” said Prime Minister Douglas to the gathering when the march ended at the Patsy Allers Playing Field.

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Mrs. Eula Liburd Celebrates 80th Birthday

Mrs. Eula Liburd

Mrs. Eula Liburd At Her 80th Birthday Party

Charlestown, Nevis
May 06, 2008

Government Ministers, family and friends were well-wishers on hand at the Charlestown Methodist Conference Center, to celebrate one of Nevis’ senior citizen’s milestones. Offspring of birthday celebrant Ms. Eula Liburd from Happy Hill Alley, Charlestown, threw a party in her honor on Thursday, May 05, to celebrate her 80th Birthday.
 
Entertainment included steel pan performances, solo renditions and tributes made to Mrs. Liburd by family friends, her grandchildren and great-grand child.
 
A number of speeches were made by Minister with responsibility for Social Transformation in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Hon. Hensley Daniel, Area Representative Hon. Robelto Hector and Ms. Christine Springette who spoke on behalf of Premier of Nevis Hon. Joseph Parry.
 
Mr. Daniel’s congratulatory remarks to Mrs. Liburd highlighted the fulfillment of her maternal obligations to her children and other people’s children. He also reflected on the NRP-led NIA policy for its older adults.
 
“Mrs. Liburd, I came to say congratulations. Since we [the NIA] came to office in 2006, I have been going around the island and celebrating the birthdays of senior citizens. You have raised your children and other people’s children. You have fulfilled your calling and you have given a strict account of your life on earth. We want to thank you for helping to guide these children,” Mr. Daniel articulated.

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Rae-Dawn Thomas Wins Miss Labour Pageant

Rae-Dawn Thomas - Miss Labour Queen 2008

Rae-Dawn Thomas – Miss Labour Queen 2008
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, Saint Kitts – Nevis
May 06, 2008 (CUOPM

A 13-year-old student at the Basseterre High School, who represented Constituency #1 during the Miss Labour Queen Pageant, walked away with the coveted title from a field of eight contestants on Saturday night.

Rae-Dawn Thomas, who gave a powerful message in her performing talent, gaining 172 of a possible 180 points in that segment, amassed an overall total of 511.5 points.

National Political Leader of the governing St. Kitts – Nevis Labour Party and Prime Minister of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas robed the winner and her Parliamentary Representative for East Basseterre, Dr. the Hon. Earl Asim Martin, placed the crown before a massive crowd at Carnival Village.

First runner-up with 464.5 points was Vashni Belle of Constituency #7 (Ottley’s to Belle Vue). Tamara Francis of Constituency # 2 (Central Basseterre) was Second Runner-Up with 391.5 points and the Third Runner up position went to Ashley Browne of Constituency # 5 (Fig Tree/Sandy Point). She received 383 points.

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