Nevis Island News and Notes

Nevis Island Retrieves 170 Acres Of Land From Newfound

Nevis Premier Joseph Parry and Ms Jayne McGivern

Charlestown, Nevis
September 12, 2008

One hundred and seventy acres of land in the Pinneys area were officially repatriated to the government and people of Nevis on September 11, 2008, Premier of Nevis Hon. Joseph Parry was presented with the certificates of title by new Chief Executive Officer of Newfound NV Ms. Jayne McGivern.

The presentation took place at the Premier’s Office at Bath Hotel in the presence of Legal Advisor to the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Mr. Patrice Nisbett and Mr. George Rolfe and Mr. Richard Foley of the Newfound management team.

Mr. Parry said he was pleased to have received the certificates of title to the land at the end of successful negotiations.

“I am very pleased at this time to have the certificate of titles for the 170 aces of land that has been returned to the Nevis island Government. So it is now our property and we also have the assurance that the historic sites would also be the property of the Nevis Island Government.

“At least we have been very successful in this exercise and we continue to work in the interest of the people of Nevis to ensure that we have at least a five star hotel on the project and that over the Next few years we could say that we have served the people well and the investors would say that they have delivered even though they took a long time in delivering,” he said.

Roman Rudnytsky at St. Kitts – Nevis Piano Recital
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts
September 11, 2008 (SKNIS)

Classics by Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Debussy and others echoed through the Sugar Bay Club on Wednesday evening, as the United States Embassy partnered with the Ministry of Tourism, Sports and Culture in observance of 25 years of Independence in St. Kitts and Nevis.

Internationally renowned pianist Roman Rudnytsky of the United States entertained an appreciative crowd at a piano recital held under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency the Governor General. Rudnytsky, who has performed in more than 80 countries worldwide, told the gathering that he has been to St. Kitts several times before and always enjoys return visits.

His stay here is facilitated through a public diplomacy programme offered by the U.S. Embassy in a bid to expose persons from different countries and region to positive facets of American culture.

Nevis Island’s New Ambulance At Alexandra Hospital

Charlestown, Nevis
September 11, 2008

The Alexandra Hospital upped its fleet of ambulances to three on September 11, 2008, when Minister of Health in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Hon. Hensley Daniel, handed over the keys to a new fully equipped ambulance, to the institution’s Medical Chief of Staff Dr. Cordell Rawlins.

During a brief ceremony to mark the occasion at the institution’s car park, the Health Minister said the NIA had recognised the need to improve on the quality of health care delivery to the people of Nevis, therefore, purchased the fully equipped ambulance with funds from the island’s treasury.

“I have heard enough that we need a new ambulance during the two years we have been in government”¦it has become customary for us to wait to see if we get some good will from somewhere to get an ambulance.

“What we have done and our government is different, is to use the public’s money to provide an ambulance which is fully equipped and which I am told can begin working tomorrow (Friday). The cost of the ambulance is about $174, 577.52. However, for us in the Ministry of Health, we are simply wanting to ensure that all the critical components of Health care are satisfied. This morning we have an ambulance which is funded fully by the Nevis Island Government treasury” he said.

Mr. Daniel used the opportunity to urge persons who would man the ambulance, in particular the drivers, to care for the vehicle and help to expand its lifespan.

St. Kitts – Nevis National Flag

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
September 10, (CUOPM)

St. Kitts and Nevis Governor General His Excellency Dr. Sir Cuthbert Sebastian and Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas will be among nationals of the twin-island Federation attending the National Day of Prayer and State Service to mark the 25th Anniversary of Independence on Sunday 14th September.

The Service, to which the general public is invited, will be held at the Warner Park Cricket Stadium is organised and conducted jointly by the St. Kitts Christian Council and the St. Kitts Evangelical Association. It begins at 6:00 P.M.

According to the Order of Service, Pastor Lincoln Connor of the Antioch Baptist Church will deliver the Welcome Remarks. The Call to Worship will come from Rev. Fr. Isaiah Phillip of the St. Peter’s Anglican Church and Vice Chairman of the St. Kitts Christian Council.

Bishop Ron Collins of the New Testament Church of God in Tabernacle will lead the congregation in Praise and Worship and Rev. Fr. Bernard Latus of the Co-Cathedral of St. John-Basseterre will say prayers for the Federation.

Governor General – Dr. Sir Cuthbert Sebastian
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
September 11, 2008 (CUOPM)

St. Kitts and Nevis will know next week the names of the persons who will receive 2008 National Awards to mark the 25th Anniversary of political independence.

Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas has forwarded to His Excellency the Governor Dr. Sir Cuthbert Sebastian, the names of the individuals recommended by the National Awards Committee, chaired by Mrs. Dulcie Richardson.

The Governor General’s Office is expected to officially announce the recipients of National Awards to coincide with National Heroes Day, Tuesday 16th September, a public holiday.

Several nationals at home and overseas will be honoured for their contribution to the development of St. Kitts and Nevis in the areas of nursing, education, community service, sports, manufacturing, music, trade unionism and politics.

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