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SKN Cabinet Approves Revised Cotonou Agreement

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis, April 17th 2007 (CUOPM) ­ The Government of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has approved the ratification of the Cotonou Agreement. The formal agreement, which defines the trade and development relationship between the …

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Inaugural Eastern Caribbean Conference On Health

Conference Dates – July 16, 2007 – July 20, 2007
To Be Held At The Four Seasons Resort – Nevis, West Indies

An overview of the scheduled conference:

Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death in the countries of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) like that of the wider region. Heart disease, stroke, hypertension and diabetes account for over half of deaths. In addition, there is evidence that obesity is on the increase and the threat of HIV/AIDS remains an important health issue for the region.

Tackling these complex health challenges is a priority for these small states. Although policy initiatives and programs already exist, there are opportunities to strengthen these through partnership with regional and international experts. The conference will provide a forum for local, regional, and international policy leaders, health care practitioners, and the community to examine key issues and strategies for improving the health of the OECS region.

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Nevis Public Utilities Minister – Water Shortage Easing

Charlestown, Nevis (April 13, 2007)

Junior Minister with responsibility for Public Utilities the Hon Carlisle Powell said that Nevisians need not feel despair with the recent water hiccups experienced on the island, since he had confirmation that an additional  1 million gallons of water would be infused into the system by July 2007.
 
Mr. Powell told the Department of Information in an interview on Friday April 13, 2007, that Bedrock Exploration and Development technologies (BEAD) a company with which the Nevis Island Administration had reached an agreement to provide additional water for Nevis, had issued a timeline on Thursday April 12, 2007.
 
“I am delighted to say “¦they have given us a time line which is suggesting that by July 2007, we would be in a position to get additional water in the system and they are fairly confident that they will complete all of their works by December 15, 2007. We are looking at getting in the system an additional one million gallons of water per day. 
 
“The company is very confident that based on the information they have been provided with, that they will be able to produce to us and to meet their contractual obligations of providing 1 million gallons of water per day. This information was received just last night,” he said.

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Alexander Hamilton Descendants – Reloaded

Charlestown, Nevis (April 13, 2007)
 
 
Premier Joseph Parry welcomed the Douglas Hamilton family during their recent visit to Nevis.  Douglas Hamilton  a descendant of Alexander Hamilton, met with the Premier on Saturday, April 7th, at the Hamilton House Museum in Charlestown.
 
Alexander Hamilton, the Nevis Native whose portrait marks the United States Ten Dollar bill, started the famous long standing New York Post newspaper which is still being published up to today, was also a financier and a politician and Founder the Federalist Party of the United States.
 
Mr. John Guilbert, Executive Director of the Nevis Historical Conservation Society who organized the day’s activities said, “The Premier did an outstanding job by taking time out of his busy schedule to make the visiting Hamilton family feel comfortable and welcomed.”

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