NEMA Stresses Vigilance During Hurricane Season

Hurricane Damage St. Kitts

Hurricane Damage Along Old Road Bay – St. Kitts
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
October 23, 2008 (SKNIS)

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is encouraging residents of St. Kitts and Nevis to remain vigilant as the hurricane season continues.

Last week, the coastline of the twin-island Federation was battered by the Category 3 Hurricane Omar, which passed 120 miles northwest of the islands.

National Disaster Coordinator Carl Herbert said he was pleased with the response of the public in preparation of the storm, dismissing the fears by some that the absence of a hurricane impact in almost a decade has encouraged complacency.

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Nevis Continues To Grow It’s Economy

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Nevis Economy Is Still Growing

Charlestown, Nevis
October 23,2008

The Nevis Island Government led by the Nevis Reformation Party, continues to bring economic diversification and growth to Nevis. The most recent example came when the Premier signed an agreement with 21st Century Corporation, on Tuesday, October 21st at the Conference Room of the Bath Hotel.

Founder and CEO of 21st Century telecommunications Mr.Alec Saini headed a delegation of four officials, who looked on as Mr. Saini signed an agreement with the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) that would establish the company’s headquarters in Nevis.

The site of the headquarters would be in the Jessups area where Premier Parry said a training center and a boutique hotel would be built, to accommodate persons working for the company.

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Visit Of Sports Experts To St. Kitts – Nevis Was Educational

Glen Jeffers

Glen Jeffers – First VP of SKNAAA
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
October 23, 2008 (SKNIS)

Officials in the athletic community have expressed great pleasure with the recent initiative of Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas, to invite world renowned experts to share experiences with local stakeholders.

Sports administrators and development consultants Donald Quarrie and Howard Aris of Jamaica visited St. Kitts and Nevis from October 16 to 18, and consulted with colleagues, officials, coaches and athletes involved in track and field.

First Vice President of the St. Kitts and Nevis Amateur Athletic Association (SKNAAA), Glen Jeffers described the sessions as “very informative and intriguing.” He quoted the Minister of State responsible for Sports Hon. Richard Skerritt in explaining that this consultation process was a part of the overall review of the Government’s sports policy.

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Bath Villagers Pleased With Drainage Repair Program

Bath Village, Nevis - Drainage Problems

Bath Village, Nevis – Drainage Problems

Charlestown, Nevis
October 23, 2008

Some residents of Bath Village Housing Project expressed delight with the Nevis Island Administration’s (NIA) move to mend drainage problems that had affected them for years and was worsened by the passage of Hurricane Omar.

“As a resident of Bath Village Housing Project, I am very happy to see the government come and check out our roads and the housing project. It is very nice to see you are gooing to do something about it and it will be greatly appreciated,” Little Lenny said.

While Ms. Keba Williams said her greatest problem with the drainage was she would be stuck inside her home till the water ran off whenever it rained heavily.

The comments were among those made during a site visit to the area earlier this week. Minister with responsibility for Housing and Lands on Nevis Hon. Robelto Hector said the matter was brought to his attention by the Nevis Housing and Land Development Corporation (NHLDC) and explained that although the problem of improper drainage was inherited by the sitting NIA, it was committed remedy the problem.

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