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Tropical Storm Dean Forms In The Caribbean

000 WTNT34 KNHC 141433 TCPAT4 BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM DEAN ADVISORY NUMBER   5 NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL   AL042007 1100 AM AST TUE AUG 14 2007 …DEAN FORMS IN THE DEEP TROPICS…MIDWAY BETWEEN AFRICA AND THE LESSER ANTILLES… INTERESTS IN …

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Taiwan Invests In Sports Facility in St. Kitts – Nevis

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
August 13, 2007
For Immediate Public Release

The Republic of China (Taiwan) renewed it’s commitment to support the development of human resources and the sporting infrastructure in St. Kitts and Nevis on Monday.

Resident Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) His Excellency John Liu presented Prime Minister and Minister of Sport Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas with a cheque for US $1.4 million to be used for the ongoing construction of the athletic facility at Bird Rock.

Ambassador Liu explained that the vision of the government is extremely progressive and Taiwan was proud to have St. Kitts and Nevis as a partner.

“I wish to commend your government on the initiative taken to improve your sporting facilities and the hosting of so many international games in your country,” he said. “My government will continue to assist in the economic development of your country and improve the well-being of your people.

“Today is a continuation of our pledge,” he stressed.

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Nevis Premier Commends Stanford For Cricket Support

Charlestown, Nevis
August 10, 2007
For Immediate Publice Release

Premier of Nevis Hon. Joseph Parry commended Antigua-based Texas billionaire Mr. Allan Stanford, for his contribution to sports in Nevis and his undertaking to put West Indies cricket back on its feet, he regarded Mr. Stanford’s latest project as a great opportunity for Nevis and its cricketing prowess.
 
Mr. Parry’s commendation came on August 03, 2007, following a visit from West Indies cricket legends Mr. Richie Richardson and Sir Vivian Richards at his office at Bath Plain to announce a new initiative the Stanford 20/20 Professional Cricket Programme, which would train budding cricketers in six Caribbean islands, including Nevis, to become professional players.
 
“Once we have the players who have the capacity, will, discipline and determination we can do it. So we will be very mush involved in this whole exercise. I do think Mr. Stanford is doing a great job for the Caribbean down the road I expect he will make some money but he would have helped to put West Indies cricket back on its feet and that is what we all hope for,” he said.
 
The Premier explained that the Legends indicated their interest for Nevis to be involved in the project because they saw mush hope and prospect in Nevis cricket. He said the Nevis Island Administration intended to throw 100 percent support behind the project and to work closely with the Nevis Cricket Association.

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St. Kitts – Nevis PM At PETROCARIBE Summit

Basseterre,St. Kitts – Nevis August 9th 2007 (CUOPM) St. Kitts and Nevis‘ Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas is leading the twin-island Federation’s delegation to the Third Summit of PETROCARIBE in Caracas, Venezuela. The Summit on Saturday in Caracas …

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Nevis Housing Needs To Be Met

Charlestown, Nevis
August 09, 2007
For Immediate Publice Release

Minister with responsibility for Lands and Housing on Nevis Hon. Robelto Hector, reassured that the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) would continue to address the housing needs of Nevisians. His comment came during the official launch of the Golden Grove Housing Community in Brown Hill on August 03, 2007 when four young women received the keys to their new homes.
 
He said the Administration had paid attention to the housing deficit in the region of 800 houses and the high cost of land on the island and would adhere to its promises made just over one year ago. 
 
Under Mr. Hector’s watch, the 12 percent administrative tax on land purchase has been removed and the price of government owned land was reduced. The provision of bigger and better low income homes also materialised.
 
“I say to you as the Minister moving that charge forward I am happy to report that we have done as we promised. Our vision, which is a long term vision, is to ensure that our population has adequate housing and of course any minister with the responsibility for housing would seek to put a timeframe. I have chosen today to tell you that adequate housing by the year 2020.
 
“I am happy to report also that we have done 22 homes over the last year. The manager reminded me that there were 20 plus homes which we met under construction, some just moving out of the foundation and we were able to complete these homes. So when I say to you 20 homes in one year, these are homes that I would say was the vision and conceptualisation of a new administration, I have not counted these 20 that we met out of foundation and we brought up,” he said.

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