Nevis News

Charlestown, Nevis (February 14, 2007)
A total of 21 participants, including two police officers received passing grades in the just concluded maritime security training course.  The training was conducted from February 8 ““ 13 at the Red Cross Conference Center in Charlestown.

In an interview with General Manager of the Nevis Air and Sea Ports Authority (NASPA), Mr Spencer Hanley on Wednesday February 14, 2007, said part of the training process was theory where at the end of the session, participants were tested.

“We are proud to say we had 100% pass with grades ranging from 70-92%. It was a workshop to develop and train our personnel, our maritime security personnel to meet the international standards in accordance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code” he said.

Mr. Hanley explained that during the four day training the officers were exposed  a simulation exercise, which is one of the requirements under the ISPS Code whereby  ports are required to carry out drills and exercises every 3 months to familiarize officers of the critical procedures in the event of an emergency.

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Charlestown, Nevis – February 13, 2007
Premier Parry of Nevis, the Hon. Joseph Parry, says he foresees an increase in cruise ship arrivals in the Federation.  This remark was born out of the positive reception he received from cruise ship industry’s officials during his recent trip to South Florida.
 
Premier Parry was part of a joint Saint Kitts – Nevis delegation which included the St. Kitts Minister of Tourism Hon. Ricky Skerritt, the new C.E.O for Tourism (St. Kitts) Mr. Errol Douglas, and Managing Director of the Saint Kitts Scenic Railway, Mr. Steven Hites.

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Charlestown, Nevis (February 13, 2007)

Minister with responsibilities for Cooperatives and Fisheries in the Nevis Island Administration, the Hon. Robelto Hector told fishermen in Nevis that government is committed to see fishing at its greatest level and to give its support the Nevis Fishermen Marketing and Supply Cooperatives Ltd.

The Minister gave his assurance on Sunday February 11th  2007 at the annual general meeting of the organisation held at the Cultural Center on Old Hospital Road in Charlestown.

“I want to assure you that you would get the commitment that is needed.  You are going to get that training as you so rightly pointed out during the consultations that you could benefit from.  We intend to look at the legislations that would affect the smooth flowing of the cooperative and industry.  We intend to make the necessary changes to assist you”, he said.

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February 12, 2007
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – Nevis – Cricket World Cup (CWC) volunteers for matches at Warner Park Stadium have been labelled “enthusiastic” as they get ready for the sport’s big global event next month.
 
Over 300 volunteers assembled at the Basseterre High School Auditorium on Saturday for a training workshop to prepare them for their role at CWC 2007.
 
Volunteer coordinator Jeffrey Hanley said the participants were enthusiastic and suggested he was convinced they knew their functions.

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