Nevis Island News and Notes

St. Kitts – Nevis’ PM Betting On Barack Obama

Presedential Candidate Barack Obama

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
October 30, 2008 (CUOPM)

St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas said Wednesday that if Democratic Presidential candidate, the Hon. Barak Obama fails to win the November 4th United States Presidential elections, he will have to go back to a school of politics to understand the American people.

“The world faces the prospect of the first Black American to hold the office of President of the United States of America. My (St. Kitts-Nevis Labour) Party believes very strongly that Senator Barak Obama is going to emerge next week as the first Black President of the United States of America and the newest President of the United States of America,” Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas said Wednesday in response to questions from reporters during his monthly Press Conference.

John Allen and Premier Parry (R)

Charlestown, Nevis
October 30, 2008

Premier of Nevis, the Hon. Joseph Parry, is of the view that geothermal energy will “change the face of the country with more jobs and cheaper electricity!” He made the statement as he delivered the Keynote Address at the 30th Anniversary Dinner of the Nevis Canada Association (NEVCAN), in Toronto on Saturday, October 25th.

According to Premier Parry, Geothermal would assist in lowering the government’s subsidies to the public debt, attracting industries in search of cheap power and removing a need for large sums of money to be spent annually on diesel for power generation.

“As we take steps to make ourselves strong economically and socially, we are fortunate to have discovered geothermal energy,” said Premier Parry.

Mr. Parry also told the very appreciative audience that fellow Nevisians should not stand aside and criticize; but instead, believe in the Federation’s motto of Country above self and support any Government in power, once the country is developing for the better. He continued by saying, “It doesn’t matter who was in Government and did nothing about Geothermal, it is more important that someone is doing something about Geothermal today.”

The audience applauded and they continued to cheer as the Premier asked the crowd to rally around the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), as the Nevis Reformation Party led Government seeks to move the island forward by diversifying the Economy.

PM Douglas At Press Conference
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
October 30, 2008 (CUOPM)

St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas said continued strong leadership and experienced will be required to help the twin-island Federation face the global financial crisis and is confident his Labour Party will win the next general election constitutionally due by October next year.

Responding to a question during his monthly press conference on Wednesday afternoon, Prime Minister Douglas noted that the region and the world are facing tremendous challenges, including the global financial crises, some of which have already unfolded and others still on the horizon.

“Not for my Party, but for the sake and the benefit of the people of St. Kitts and Nevis. This country is going to need experienced (and) strong leadership to take us through this period. I believe that my Party has demonstrated its ability to bring this leadership to the country, especially considering the serious transformation that is taking place in the country, as we move our economy away from its dependence on sugar-agriculture over the centuries, to what we see as the bright and exciting prospects of tourism and hospitality, information and technology and financial services,” said Dr. Douglas.

Ocean Gardens Housing Development – St. Kitts
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
October 30, 2008 (CUOPM)

Thursday afternoon’s ground breaking ceremony for the St. Kitts Cooperative Credit Union housing programme is evidence of the high level of confidence in the local economy and a demonstration of the healthy investment climate that exists in the twin-island Federation.

Speaking at his monthly Press Conference on Wednesday afternoon, Prime Minister Douglas said the Credit Union was breaking ground on Thursday afternoon for its Scenic Housing Development on 29 acres of land in the hills of St. Peters that will provide its membership an opportunity to fulfill a dream of owning their own homes.

Prime Minister Douglas said his Government was working closely with the Police Credit Union to undertake a similar housing programme for its membership.

PM Douglas and Ambassador Gumbs (R) Photo By Erasmus Williams Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis October 29, 2008 (CUOPM) St. Kitts and Nevis continues to put the necessary checks and balances to ensure good governance with the appointment of its first …

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