Healthcare

Nevis Health Minister – Hensley Daniel

Charlestown, Nevis
July 09, 2008

Deputy Premier of Nevis and Minister of Health in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Hon. Hensley Daniel, announced at the July 08, 2008, sitting of the Nevis Island Assembly a number of advancements in the island’s Health Sector that would benefit the people of Nevis.

A tyre baler for use at the Long Point Landfill would be used to enhance the esthetic appeal of the island and to prolong the life of the landfill. The equipment valued at US$ 62, 000 was purchased through a partnership between the Ministry of Health, the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society and the Canada Fund.

The equipment would be utilized to compress rubber tyres, cardboard and plastics for recycling outside the island.

“This tyre baler will help to eliminate several tons of garbage and thereby make the country more esthetically appealing. Also it will prolong the life of the landfill in that we will have less tyres, less cardboard and less plastics to deposit there.

“The tyre baler comes at a cost of US$62,000, 45,000 of which was provided by the Canada Fund working with the Historical and Conservation Society and the Ministry of Health. I wish therefore on behalf of the Ministry of Health to record our gratitude to the Canada Fund and the NHCS for collectively working with us to ensure a cleaner and safer Nevis,” he said.

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Nevis’ Premier – Hon. Joseph Parry

Charlestown, Nevis
May 21, 2008

Premier of Nevis, the Hon. Joseph Parry gave an address on Tuesday, May 20th at the opening ceremony of the medical clinic sponsored by the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) Mission in collaboration with Friend Ships, a charitable medical organization based in the United States.

“It was in 1984 that TBN came to the shores of Nevis.  Many things happened in that year when the Nevis Reformation Party (NRP) brought TBN to the island of Nevis,” stated Premier Parry.  He indicated that TBN provided an additional service to the island by bringing the news, various issues and opinions to the people of Nevis. They also provided jobs and it made their mark in Nevisian society.

“The Society needs examples just like we need to reach out to the Caribbean and the rest of the World.  Young people have experienced the feeling of disillusionment and they feel cheated.  They are feeling a lack of attention from parents and teachers and they are crying out for role models and good examples in our society,” articulated Premier Parry.

The Friend Ships Super Clinics are here on Nevis to provide medical, eye and dental care, free of change from May 20- 24, 2008. Their advance team has set up the mission with government officials and church leaders.

The M.V Hopes, which houses Friend Ships, brought in several “Super Clinics”, which are 20 ft. shipping containers equipped as field clinics. They were moved into place along with large tents, seating, portable toilets and food preparation equipment.

Numerous doctors, nurses and dentists, trained and licensed in the United States, New Zealand and Australia, form part of the medical team. The ship also brought in a 206 Bell Jet Helicopter to support the operations

A five day schedule is established from 9a.m- 5p.m every day, colour coded bracelets (a colour is dedicated to a specific day’s entrance) were given to persons from churches on the island. The clinic can facilitate as many as 300-500 patients a day.

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