Nevis Government Assures Support For Police Force

Nevis Island Police Officers

Nevis Island Police Officers

Charlestown, Nevis
July 10, 2008

The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) has reiterated its commitment to support the Police in every way, including the provision of the necessary assistance to help them perform their duties effectively.

Premier of Nevis Hon. Joseph Parry along with other Cabinet members, met with senior Officers of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, Nevis Branch, on July 10 to discuss crime on Nevis.

Minister Parry, who also holds responsibility for Security in the NIA, said that the matter was an important one that needed to be addressed.

“The Cabinet of the Nevis Island Administration representing the people of Nevis have heard the grave concerns that have come from the public, regarding the certain outbreak of criminal activity that has been taking place for the past few weeks,” he said.

According to Premier Parry, the NIA would continue to work closely with the police as well as with Prime Minister Hon. Denzil Douglas and the Federal Government to ensure that there is an improvement in the crime situation on the island.

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Nevis Fire Services Host 4th Annual Safety Programme

Nevis Students At Fire Safety Workshop

Nevis Students At Fire Safety Workshop

Charlestown, Nevis
July 10, 2008

Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Ministry Mr. Joseph Wiltshire, on Wednesday July 09, commended the members of the St. Kitts – Nevis Fire and Rescue Services for their initiative in hosting a Summer Safety Programme for primary school students on the island.

The workshop was this year being facilitated under the theme “Making a safe tomorrow through the eyes of our youth” and was expected to cover topics in the area of fire, traffic and water safety.

Mr. Wiltshire’s remarks came at the opening ceremony of the fourth annual safety programme held at the Newcastle Fire Station.

“On behalf of the Ministry, and this time I am talking about the Premier’s Ministry, and also the Ministry of Education, I want to thank the Fire Services for putting on this programme.  I want to commend them,” he said.

He also offered encouraging words to the students who came out in their numbers to learn more about safety.

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Youth Training In Nevis Is Money Well Spent

Hensley Daniel In Favor Of Training Nevis Youths

Hensley Daniel In Favor Of Training Nevis Youths

Charlestown, Nevis
July 10, 2008

Minister with responsibility for Social Transformation on Nevis Hon. Hensley Daniel, described funds used by the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) on training the island’s youths as money well spent.

The Minister made the comment at a sitting of the Nevis Island Assembly on July 08 while he updated Nevisians on key matters ongoing within his Ministry.

Mr. Daniel pointed to 17 youths, the first group to participate in three-month training exercises, at the Metal Construction Industries (MCI) in Trinidad in Auto Mechanics, the allied sectors in the construction sector, plumbing and electrical, carpentry and masonry and welding. The first stint is scheduled to wind up at the end of July.

“The Nevis Island Administration spent just over $100,000 to be able to train these young people and this is going to make a fundamental difference in the way these young people work in relation to the work ethic and in relation to the skills set. Of course, the main objective is to increase the skills set in the country and keep us on the cutting edge of development.

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