Nevis News

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
August 31, 2007
For Immediate Public Release

Twelve hundred persons in St. Kitts and Nevis will be trained in Information Technology (IT), as they work towards achieving certification for an International Computer Drivers Licence (ICDL).

The ICDL is the world’s leading computer skills certification programme which equips successful participants with the skills to be fully competent in the use of a personal computer and common computer applications. Holders of the licence will also be equipped with the essential concepts of (IT).

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education Osmond Petty told SKNIS that the programme is part of the ongoing IT based Training and Management Project funded by the European Union (EU). The project was implemented three years ago and advocates for the establishment of an IT foundation and training in undergraduate and postgraduate areas. It also provides personal computers and related equipment and software to be used in schools and other educational and community institutions.

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Charlestown, Nevis
August 24, 2007

The Nevis Reformation Party (NRP) led Nevis Island Administration is very hopeful of gaining two of the three Federal seats for Nevis, in the upcoming bi”“election to be held today, Monday, August 27, 2007. The Hon. Joseph Parry said the win will consolidate the party’s position in the Federal Parliament, thus allowing Nevis to attain greater autonomy.
 
The seat was made vacant by the sudden passing of the Hon. Malcolm Guishard on June 11, 2007. The deceased Mr. Guishard held the position of Leader of the Opposition in the St.Kitts – Nevis Federal Assembly.
 
The candidate for the Nevis Reformation Party, the Hon. Hensley Daniel is currently the Deputy Premier of Nevis in the Nevis Island Administration and has been endorsed by several local Nevisians who bears witness to Minister Daniels years of assistance to the people of Nevis. “When Mr. Daniel was director of community affairs he assisted my family and myself with tangible items such as food and clothing, but most importantly he took time on many occasions to simply talk to me and give my guidance and support.” Said Ms. Idella Newton, Stoney Grove , Nevis.

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Charlestown, Nevis
August 21, 2007
For Immediate Public Release

Minister with responsibility for Culture and Trade on Nevis Hon. Hensley Daniel lauded the efforts of a number of small business operators who seized the opportunities provided by the recently concluded Culturama Festival to generate added revenue.
 
The Minister made the comment on Saturday August 18th at the Cultural Village during prize giving ceremony to winners of the 2007 Cultural Festival.
 
He said the 2007 cultural festivity from July 27th to August 7th had recorded a greater than usual number of small business operators involved in the sale of food and drinks and he urged them to work closely with the Nevis Island Administration so that more opportunities would be provided for bigger profit margins.
 
“I want to thank all of the business people for seizing the opportunity to make some money because our government believes that the small business people are the backbone of our economy.

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