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Nevis Minister Reveals Advancements In Health Sector

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.

Nevis’ Minister Powell Presenting Geothermal Bill

Charlestown, Nevis
July 09, 2008

History making legislation with regard to geothermal resources, the first of its kind in the English speaking Caribbean, was passed in the Nevis Island Assembly in Charlestown, shortly before 7pm on July 08, 2008.

The legislation entitled the Nevis Geothermal Resources Development Ordinance, 2008 was tabled by Jr. Minister with responsibility for Natural Resources Hon Carlisle Powell and would provide for the reconnaissance, exploration, drilling, production and use of geothermal resources; for vesting all such resources in the Crown and to provide for related incidental matters.

While he introduced the Bill, Mr. Powell addressed the matter in context of the history of the science of geothermal, the rising cost of fuel prices and the energy and economic independence that the geothermal resource could offer the people of Nevis.

“This Bill represents the future of Nevis. It represents our independence from energy produced by fossil fuels. It represents our fight for economic independence. It represents the platform for every form of independence for this our Nevis, lovely Nevis,” he said.

He also referred to the Bill as non controversial, among the most important pieces of legislation ever to be debated in Nevis’ Parliament and which represented the hard work and vision of a team of people who were dedicated to making life better for all Nevisians.

Nevis’s Victorious CARICOM Quiz Team & Coaches

Charlestown, Nevis
July 07, 2008

Two students of the Charlestown Secondary School (CSS) were victorious in the recently held Caricom quiz in Antigua.

Miss Yunoka Flemming and Miss Kalea Clarke of Form 4A1 were selected to represent the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, after they dominated the national competition earlier this year.

Deputy Premier and Minister of Youth in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Hon. Hensley Daniel, on Thursday July 03, congratulated the students on their recent achievement.

“I want to on behalf of the Premier and my other colleagues in government to congratulate the students from the Charlestown Secondary School for winning the Caricom quiz. Of course we want our students to continue to be very knowledgeable on the region,” Minister Daniel said.

He spoke to the students of the achievements of past Nevisians and elaborated on the importance of the quizzes.

Vance W. Amory Airport – Nevis, West Indies
Photo By Michael S. Maxson

Basseterre, Saint Kitts – Nevis
July 03, 2008 (CUOPM)

St. Kitts and Nevis‘ Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas was among Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders who began their first full day of deliberations on Wednesday focusing on the tourism sector that has been a key contributor to their countries’ economies.

There are concerns that recent global developments, such as the rising cost of fuel and changes in flight schedules by US-based airlines, could undermine the viability of an industry that provides thousands of jobs for Caribbean nationals.

The leaders heard special presentations by St. Lucia’s Tourism Minister and Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) Hon. Allan Chastenet and his Antigua and Barbuda counterpart, Hon. Harold Lovell, on efforts to make the sector more competitive in light of the new threats, including a 17 percent cutback in airline services from the United States, – the region’s main tourism market.

Chastenet told the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC) that oil prices were expected to reach an estimated US$170 a barrel and that this could also be accompanied by a 20 percent cut in capacity by the US airlines industry.

“Clearly, as the price of oil continues to increase, that may get more serious,” he said.

Nevis’ Premier Parry (L) and Mr. Anthony Lewis

Charlestown, Nevis
July 01, 2008

Members of the Nevis Alliance Progressive Society (N.A.P.S), of the British Virgin Islands, informed Premier of Nevis, the Honourable Joseph Parry that they have seen, and are extremely impressed with, the development and beautification of Nevis. These sentiments were expressed during commentary on a power point presentation which was first shown to the group in Tortola about two months ago.

The group of thirty was hosted by Premier Parry at the Old Manor Hotel on Sunday, June 29th. They were treated to cocktails and entertained by the Humming Bird string band.

“Promoting Nevis has been a pleasure for me and making the change for a better Nevis is something we promised to do and we are certainly doing it,’ articulated Premier Parry.

While speaking at the ceremony, Premier Parry lauded his team, the Nevis Island Cabinet, for their assistance in making the past two years successful. He highlighted the training of young Nevisians, geothermal energy exploration, roads and water improvement, and other accomplishments of his government.

Nevis Minister Reveals Advancements In Health Sector

Geothermal Development Ordinance Passes In Nevis

Nevis Island Students Win CARICOM Quiz

Caribbean Leaders Focus On Tourism At Antigua Meeting

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