Nevis News

Charlestown, Nevis (July 16, 2007)

Minister of Health in the Nevis Island Administration the Hon Hensley Daniel hailed Nevis’ health policy which is directed at prevention while he delivered an address at the opening ceremony of the Inaugural Eastern Caribbean Conference on Health, hosted by the NIA in collaboration with other stakeholders in health on Monday July 16, 2007, under the theme “Cooperating to build Healthier Communities”.
 
The Health Minister said the Administration had focussed on public education and community outreach programmes, which would help the society to make health a priority and make careful dieting and exercise part of its daily routine.
 
Mr. Daniel welcomed the week long conference which, he said, came at a time of great challenge and opportunity.
 
“The great challenge relates to the relatively high incidence of chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension then there is obesity and HIV/AIDS, low levels of health insurance, natural disasters and rising health care costs occasioned by antisocial behaviour such as drug abuse and violence.

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Charlestown, Nevis (June 11, 2007)

Premier and Minister of Tourism and Finance the Hon Joseph Parry, introduced two amended pieces of legislation and a resolution when the Nevis Island Assembly met in Charlestown on June 09, 2007.
 
The Amenities for Tourists (Amendment) Ordinance 2007 and a resolution which called for the commemoration of the death of the late Hon. E. Malcolm Guishard who passed away on June 11, 2007 were passed.
 
With regard to the tourism ordinance, Mr Parry noted that the amendment was made to ensure a greater level of protection and security for visitors and locals who visited the island’s beaches.
 
“We need to take certain steps on Nevis especially those frequented by our visitors to ensure the safety of our people. Tourism has been the pillar of our country and has been the greatest employer,” he said as he introduced the ordinance.
 
The Amenities for Tourists (Amendment) Ordinance now widens the scope for person who have been given the authority to arrest offenders.
 
According to the new legislation, any person who failed to comply with the directive of an Inspector [meaning a police officer, port constable, custom officer or any person appointed in writing by the Minister of Tourism] commits an offence and may, without a warrant, be arrested by an inspector and his goods confiscated.
 
Any person convicted under shall be liable to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months or both.

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Charlestown, Nevis (July 11, 2007)

The Nevis Reformation Party led Nevis Island Administration cemented its support for small businesses on Nevis when it passed The Micro and Small Business Enterprise Ordinance 2007, at a sitting of the Nevis Island Assembly on Monday July 09, 2007. The Nevis Cultural Development Foundation Ordinance was also passed and paved the way for the establishment of a foundation to oversee the development of the island’s arts and culture.
 
According to the Hon. Hensley Daniel, Deputy Premier and Minister with responsibility for Trade and Industry and Culture in the Nevis Island Administration who tabled both bills, The Micro and Small Scale Business Enterprises Ordinance would provide a legislative framework for developmental support and financial relief with respect to small scale business enterprises and related matters.
 
The Minister noted that the Administration, since it took up office one year ago, had given assistance in various forms to small business. However, he said the new legislation would provide an enabling environment in line with international trends and also prioritise the areas for which assistance would be available in particular the areas of tourism development and manufacturing.
 
“We have assisted people but what we want to do is to provide the enabling environment and if you look at Section 11 [of The Micro and Small Scale Business Enterprises Ordinance] we want people to qualify for relief in terms of how do you qualify for assistance. This has nothing to do with which [political] party you support and this is an attempt to depoliticize the process and to go in line with international trends.

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asseterre, St. Kitts (July 11, 2007):

A weekend benefit concert aboard the cruise ship Freewinds was the latest activity in the Special Olympics’ “Road to Shanghai, China” campaign.

A packed house rocked to the music of Dominican vocalist Michele Henderson as she belted out hits from past albums. Henderson was accompanied by the Freewinds Band, which also provided entertaining performances for the audience.

National Director of Special Olympics Clarice Cotton told SKNIS that she is grateful for the continued support shown by various agencies and individuals.

Referring to the concert on Saturday, Ms Cotton expressed gratitude to the Captain and crew of the Freewinds for hosting the concert and providing the entertainment. She also thanked the Ministry of Tourism, Sport and Culture, which organized the benefit show, for its continued support.

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