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USVI & Saba Interested In Nevis’ Geothermal Scheme

Charlestown, Nevis
February 29, 2008

Two high powered delegations from the neighbouring United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and the Dutch Territory of Saba left Nevis today February 29, 2008, following a two day visit for a first hand look at the ongoing geothermal explorations on the island.
 
Both delegations were welcomed to the island by Premier of Nevis Hon. Joseph Parry at his Bath Plain Office on Tuesday and were hosted by the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) at a dinner in their honour at the Four Seasons Resorts on Wednesday.
 
Following a drill site visit to the West Indies Power Nevis Ltd Spring Hill site on February 28, 2008, Lieutenant Governor of the United States Virgin Islands Mr. Greg Francis accompanied by his Senior Policy Advisor Mr. Nathan Simmonds and Director of the Virgin Islands Energy Office Mr. Bevan Smith Junior told the Department of Information that he was impressed with the operations and that geothermal energy was something they planned to look into.

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Nevis Passes New Legislation For Investment Promotion

Charlestown, Nevis
February 29, 2008

Junior Minister responsible for Trade and Industry, Hon. Dwight Cozier, supported the Amended Investment Improvement Agency Bill which was passed, in the Nevis Island Assembly, on Thursday 28th February 2008.
 
The Nevis Investment Promotion Agency (NIPA) Ordinance 2008 would encourage increased investment provided by a solid legal framework designed for investor’s protection and for their understanding of the relevant laws of Nevis.
 
Mr. Cozier gave credit to the Nevis Reformation Party (NRP) for its committed support for Private Sector Investment and described the previous legislation as one which did not address the needs of Nevis.
 
“The old Act of 1987 did not address Nevis.  It assumed that both islands would choose to undertake Invest Promotion’s jointly.  However, the new Initiative provided effective policy and a regulatory framework for separate Investment Code and Legislation for both Islands; he said the Bill provided an avenue for business to be conducted more easily.”

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Doing Business In Nevis Just Got Easier

Charlestown, Nevis
February 28, 2008
The 2006 World Bank’s Report on doing business ranked St.Kitts- Nevis number eighty five out of over one hundred and seventy countries in the world and last among the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).

This new administration of only 19 months old, took a giant step Thursday by making it simpler for persons to do business in Nevis.

During Thursday’s sitting of the Nevis Island Assembly at Hamilton House, the Nevis Reformation Party (NRP) led administration acknowledged the problem and provided a solution with the passage of the Nevis Investment Promotion Agency Ordinance, 2008.

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Caribbean Neighbours Admire Nevis Island’s Geothermal Plan

Charlestown, Nevis
February 29, 2008

Premier of Nevis, the Honourable Joseph Parry welcomed a United States Virgin Islands (U.S.V.I) and a Saba delegation to Nevis Wednesday to discuss the Nevis Geothermal energy plan and how the two islands could benefit.

The USVI delegation, led by Lt. Governor, Mr. Gregory Francis, included Nevisian born, Mr. Roosevelt David, former Senator in the USVI and Mr. Nathan Simmonds, Senior Policy Advisor, while the Saba delegation included Commissioner’s, Chris Johnson and Bruce Zagers.

During Premier Parry’s introductions of the cabinet, Lt. Governor Francis said he was very pleased to see such a young staff as part of the government.

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Nevis Dog Sitting Service

Nevis, West Indies February 29, 2008 Got this notice in my email today, and thought I would pass it on. Good Morning Nevis, A few people on Nevis are interested in gathering together to discuss options for their dogs. Some …

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