Nevis News

CHARLESTOWN (October 10, 2006)
Staff of the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society (NHCS) and students of the Bellevue International Primary and the Charlestown Secondary Schools had the opportunity to learn more about the preservation of Nevis’ history and careers available in the area of archaeology and curation, through a workshop on artefacts collection and processing.
 
The workshop organised by the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society with the support of the Nevis Island Administration and the Florida Association for Volunteers in the Caribbean (FAVCA), was held at the Nelson Museum at Bath Plain on Tuesday.

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BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, OCTOBER 10TH 2006 (CUOPM)
St. Kitts and Nevis’ has revamped its Citizenship Investment Programme to reflect its focus on the promotion of investment rather than citizenship.

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas during a Press Conference on Tuesday announced a series of measures aimed at strengthening the already tight regulatory mechanisms currently in place in respect of its Citizenship by Investment Programme.

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CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (October 09, 2006)
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) visited Nevis on Monday and held discussions for the first time with the recently installed Nevis Island Administration. The visit formed part of the funding institution’s annual visit to St. Kitts and Nevis and other member states.
 
Following the meeting which was held at the Cabinet Room of the Nevis Island Administration in Bath Plains, Premier and Minister of Finance the Honourable Joseph Parry told the Government Information Service during a brief interview that the meeting was cordial and positive and he outlined a number of areas discussed.

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Charlestown Nevis (October 5, 2006)
Nevis’ Premier and Minister of Education, the Hon Joseph Parry on Thursday 5th pledged the Administration’s commitment in transforming the education system on the island.
 
“As Premier of Nevis and Minister of Education, I embrace World Teachers’ Day and pledge my support for the teaching fraternity,” he said in a televised address to all teachers on Nevis.  “My government will make available the necessary financial and human resources to ensure that teachers are equipped to deliver the services they are committed to do.

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Charlestown Nevis (October 3, 2006)
The Nevis Air and Sea Ports Authority (NASPA) has announced the appointment of Mr. Spencer Hanley as the new General Manager of the Authority effective October 1, 2006.
 
Chairman of NASPA, Mr. Laurie Lawrence who made the announcement on Monday 2, expressed that the Authority was pleased to fill the void and that Mr. Hanley brought a wealth of experience to the position.

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