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St. Kitts – Nevis Rotary Clubs To Launch New Program

Newtown Ground, St. Kitts Primary School Children
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
October 06, 2008 (CUOPM)

The two Rotary Clubs in St. Kitts are taking steps to reduce violence and anti-social behaviour among young people in the twin-island Federation.

The Rotary Club of St. Kitts and the Rotary Club of Liamuiga have announced the establishment of a Foundation called the Advancement of Children Foundation to counteract the trend of rising violence and anti-social behavior among the young people of the Federation through the promotion of good parenting, family and social values. The theme of the Foundation is “Ensuring Our Children’s Future.”

“The goals and objectives include the provision of help and guidance in enabling parents to become better parents, to stem the tide of teenage pregnancies, to fund specialists to educate youth in anger management, to eradicate child abuse from society and to champion the development and enforcement of rules and guidelines for the administration of stronger discipline in the home, school and community,” Chair of the Foundation, Miss Leah Sahely said in a statement.

Nevis Island Administration Consultation On The Economy

Nevis Island and The Current Economy Charlestown, Nevis October 02, 2008 Premier of Nevis, the Hon. Joseph Parry will present the feature address at the Nevis Island Administration Consultation on the Economy on Tuesday, October 7th from 8:30a.m – 5:30p.m …

Nevis’ Pond Hill Wins Best Village Beautification Contest

Hazel Chiverton (R) Accepts Award From Sonita Daniel

Charlestown, Nevis
October 02, 2008

Pond Hill Village placed first in the 25th Anniversary Best Village Beautification contest. The announcement was made by Mrs. Isabel Byron of the Nevis Historical and Conservation Society (NHCS) during an awards ceremony on October 1, at the Red Cross conference room, Charlestown. Barnes Ghaut and Cotton Ground Villages placed second and third respectively.

Minister of Social Transformation and Health on Nevis Hon Hensley Daniel, thanked the communities who participated in the contest for having rekindled the community spirit on Nevis.

“I want to thank you for demonstrating national pride. I want to thank you for your great show of patriotism.

“I am indeed pleased with the response to the community day activities. As I have said repeatedly, the aesthetic value of the island informs the tourism sector from which most our resources flow,” he said.

He explained that the village clean up was an attempt to get the community to take pride in its immediate surroundings and announced the Ministry of Community Development’s intention to make the contest and annual event.

Robelto Hector (L) and Author Jean Caines

Charlestown, Nevis
October 01, 2008

Ms. Jean Caines a single parent of St. Pauls Parish is Nevis’ newest author. She launched her first publication “Let’s look Back”¦A Diary About Nevis and Nevisians”, earlier this week at the Bath Hotel. The book chronicles life on the island through accounts of Nevisians both past and present.

Area Representative and personal friend Hon. Robelto Hector applauded Ms. Caines for her tenacity and hard work and said her achievement could serve as a resourceful piece of literature about Nevis.

“I am seeing what a helpful tool your book could be in our schools and more so to the wider community. It was very thoughtful of you to think of compiling such pertinent information,” he said.

Meantime, Ms. Caines said the thought to write the book came in late August 2005 after she tried to recall the names of her school teachers and couldn’t and phone calls to fellow students proved futile.

Voter Confirmation Period Extended In St. Kitts – Nevis

Crowds Lineup At St. Kitts’ Electoral Offices
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
October 01, 2008 (CUOPM)

St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas has extended the deadline for persons whose names are on the current voters list to confirm their registration.

“The period from 27th December 2007 to 30th September 2008 that was designated as the Registration Period pursuant to the National Assembly Elections (Appointment of Registration Period) Order is hereby extended to the 4th October 2008,” a Statutory Rules and Orders signed on September 30th by Prime Minister Douglas stated.

Consequent on the signing of the Order, Supervisor of Elections and Chief Registration Officer, Mr. Leroy Benjamin issued a statement informing the public that confirmation of registered voters has been extended from Wednesday 1st October 2008 to Saturday 4th October 2008.

Over the past few days scores of persons have lined up outside the Electoral offices in St. Kitts and in Nevis in an effort to meet the September 30th 2008 deadline.

The Electoral Office in St. Kitts confirmed persons from 7:45 A.M. until 10:45 P.M. Tuesday 30th September and until 8:00 PM Monday 29th September. Normal working hours are from 8 A.M to 5 P.M.