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St. Kitts – Nevis And EU Sign Visa Waiver Agreement

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Visa Requirements For St. Kitts – Nevis

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
November 27, 2008 (CUOPM)

Nationals of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, travelling on valid St. Kitts and Nevis passports will no longer needs visas to travel to several European countries. St. Kitts and Nevis is the first of six countries to sign the agreement.

St. Kitts and Nevis’ High Commisioner to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Dr. James E. Williams said the name of the Federation has once again been etched in the historical annals of time, with the signing in Brussels of the EU/St. Kitts and Nevis short-term visa waiver agreement on 12th November 2008, at the headquarters of the Directorate General, Justice Freedom and Security, in rue du Luxembourg 46, Brussels, Germany.

“According to the terms of the agreement, anyone who carries a valid St Kitts and Nevis passport (normal, diplomatic, official etc.) will be able to travel to any Schengen country without needing a visa.  Holders of valid passports from the EU countries concerned will likewise be able to travel to the Federation without needing a visa,” said High Commissioner Williams, adding that the arrangement however does not apply to the United Kingdom and Ireland.

He said that the short-term waiver allows persons concerned to stay for a maximum period of three months within a six month period following the date of first entry into the territory of each of the member states.

“While it covers France and the Netherlands, it does not cover their dependent territories. This will be covered by a separate agreement.  The short term visa waiver agreement does not cover persons entering the member states for the purpose of work,” said the St. Kitts and Nevis High Commissioner.

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Nevis Waste Management Commissions Tire Baler

Tire Baling Machine in Nevis, West Indies

Nevis Islands New Tire Baling Machine

Charlestown, Nevis
November 24, 2008

Discarded tires on Nevis will soon be put to use thanks to a new Encore Systems Tirebaler at the Long Point Landfill. The US60, 000 piece of new equipment sponsored by the Canada Fund and the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) was commissioned on Friday November 21, by Minister of Health Hon. Hensley Daniel.

The tirebaler was accessed through a collaborative partnership conceived by the Nevis Solid Waste Management Authority with the assistance of the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society who contacted the Canada Fund. The Four Seasons Resorts Estates provided transportation and paid the freight from Miami to Nevis.

Minister Daniel referred to the partnership as a move embraced by the NIA, who had endeavoured to marry its resources with that of the community, the corporate community and civic organizations to develop the island.

He said ultimately, all who lived on Nevis should have a solid interest to ensure that the island was esthetically appealing particularly as tourism was a mainstay of the island’s economy.

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St. Kitts – Nevis’ Youth Get Insight Into Crime

Dwyer Astapahan Speaks Out On Crime

Dwyer Astapahan Speaks Out On Crime In SKN
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
November 21, 2008 (SKNIS)

Critical issues relevant to the continued development of St. Kitts and Nevis, and its population, were the subject of a three hour dialogue between Parliamentarian Honourable G. A. Dwyer Astaphan and aspiring parliamentarians on Thursday evening.

The MP was invited by the St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKANYPA) to interact with its members at an open and frank forum on topics including crime and initiatives implemented to tackle the issue. Focus was given to the impact antisocial activities have on the economy and the image of the country.

The former Minister of National Security gave insight into the varied motives behind criminal acts.

“This process of deterioration and degradation has been nurtured, in no small way, and capitalized upon by persons and entities whose essential focus is gaining wealth and influence,” he stated. “[Some young people] worship drugs, guns, jewelry, clothing, CDs, DVD, radio, television and so forth.”

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St. Kitts Battles Swarms Of Mosquitoes

The Aedes Aegypti Mosquito

An Aedes Aegypti Mosquito Feeding On Human Blood

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
November 20, 2008 (CUOPM)

Fogging operations aimed at controlling and reducing the mosquito population, especially the Aedes Aegypti mosquito, continue in the areas of St. Paul’s Thursday night and Lodge and Ottley’s on Friday.

Senior Environmental Health Officer, Mr. Alex Riley disclosed the fogging operations have been carried out in Conaree, Frigate Bay and part of St. Peter’s and in the areas of Fig Tree, La Valle and a part of Sandy Point on Tuesday night and Molineux on Wednesday night.

“We found one source of mosquito breeding in just one pond and that was treated,” said Mr. Riley.

“Fogging operations will continue next week in the areas of Greenlands, Fry’s Village and Shadwell on Monday 24th, in Conaree on Tuesday 25th, and Challengers, Trinity, Boyd’s and West Farm on Wednesday 26th,” said Mr. Riley, who said public announcements will continue to be made of dates and areas where fogging is being carried out.

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