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History Of Nevis Department Of Statistics And Economic Planning

Charlestown Nevis
April 2, 2008

Premier Parry who also holds the responsibility for Statistics and Economic Planning in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) gave a historical account for the establishment of the Statistics and Economic Planning Department on Nevis. This was revealed when he delivered the Keynote Address for the Department’s Statistics Symposium held Tuesday, April 1, 2008.
 
He spoke also spoke about the Department’s progress made. “I am very happy to see what the Department was all about. It has grown to what it is today and was especially happy when I visited the office and saw about eleven persons employed. I refer to this because many years ago, I would say as early as l882 to 1983, the St Kitts and Nevis Government sought to establish its first development plan. After three years of setbacks from the Central Government level, as the Representative for Nevis, I decided to start the first development Plan on Nevis with one person employed,” he said.
 
He further added that Nevis established its first Development Bank in the Federation which dealt with matters that pertained to water, electricity, roads, and established priorities and identified sources for funds.
 
The Minister for Statistics and Economic Planning said during that period, the Government was without a Statistics Department and was not guided definitely by figures, which contributed to an established Department of Statistics and Planning on Nevis.

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Nevis Island Holds Statistics Symposium

Charlestown, Nevis
April 1, 2008

The Department of Statistics and Economic Planning saw it first ever Statistics Symposium came to fruition on April 1, 2008 under the theme, “The Quality of the Data that we collect today can affect the quality of your life tomorrow.”
 
Minister responsible for Statistics and Economic Planning in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) the Hon. Premier Joseph Parry in his keynote presentation made at the Opening Ceremony, underscored the importance of statistics which would enable effective implementation of Government policies. Premier Parry further added that awareness for quality data must also be demonstrated by the various government Departments.
 
“Awareness must begin with all of the Government Departments, Tourism, Agriculture, Immigration, Customs and Education. I Hope what I have addressed will be the needs and the effectiveness of the dept. I suspected the work of the department would be done and must have priority even if the level of awareness was low, the Department of Statistics and Economic Planning must function effectively,” he said

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Nevis School To Broadcast Sporting Event On Web

Charlestown Secondary School Sports Day held on Wednesday 2nd April 2008 at Grove Park, Nevis “LIVE” BROADCAST OF THE CHARLESTOWN SECONDARY SCHOOL SPORTS being held at Grove Park, Charlestown, Nevis, Wed 2nd April 2008 at 1:30 p.m. Streaming images via …

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St. Kitts – Nevis Farmers To Receive More Land

Basseterre, Saint. Kitts – Nevis
April 01, 2008 (CUOPM)

The governing St. Kitts – Nevis Labour Administration is giving local farmers more land for crop and livestock production.

According to the post-cabinet statement, the growth in the tourism industry, the high cost of imported food, and the availability of fertile land provide an opportunity for local farmers to expand their businesses and for new farmers to get onboard.

The Cabinet at its meeting on Monday, in response to the increasing demand by local farmers for agricultural land for crop and livestock farming, approved the distribution of 20 acres of land to small local farmers in the Estridge, Mansion and Phillips areas.

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