Nevis

Nevis Premier To Attend Caricom Meeting In The Bahamas

Charlestown, Nevis March 5th, 2008 Premier of Nevis, the Honourable Joseph Parry and Cabinet Secretary in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), Mr. Ashley Farrell will be leaving the Federation with a Federal delegation on Thursday, March 6th, to attend the …

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Nevis Minister Supports Company Ordinance Bill legislation

Charlestown,Nevis
March 05, 2008

Minister of Land and Housing in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) the Hon. Robelto Hector supported a Bill to amend the Company Ordinance of 1999, in a stated position made during the Nevis Island Assembly held on Thursday 28th February 2008.
 
Mr. Hector said he supported the Bill and was happy that the Mover of the Bill came before Parliament to seek support of his government ministers for stamp duties to be paid when shares are transferred.
 
The Bill as it stood required for amendments to be made to the 1999 Company Ordinance and Section 7 of the Amendment was used which showed where a $250 fee would be sought instead of the 1999 Bill that stipulated a $50 charged fee.

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Nevis Premier Holds Discussions With Fire Department

Charlestown, Nevis
March 05, 2008
Premier of Nevis, Hon. Joseph Parry met with eighteen employees of the Fire Department on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 in an effort to have open discussions on the Fire division’s needs, concerns, strengths and weaknesses.

The talks are a part of the Nevis Island Administration’s goal of forging a better relationship with the Fire Department and gaining solutions to any possible problems the officers may have.

The meeting of the Nevis Fire Service personnel and Premier Parry began with an introduction by the Fire Sub-Station Officer, Mr. David Stapleton, who welcomed the Premier and invited him to address the gathering.

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Nevis Premier Supports Switch To New Drivers License

Charlestown, Nevis
March 04, 2008

Premier of Nevis Hon. Joseph Parry encouraged Nevisians to switch to the new enhanced drivers license. He made the call moments after the Ms. Neva Manners Deputy Comptroller for the Inland Revenue Department issued him with the first card on the island, on Monday March 03, 2008, at the Department’s Charlestown office.
 
“I would like to encourage all Nevisians to get the new card. It is my understanding that it is time saving, it is only a matter of minutes and you get your card the same time rather than the next day. I also understand that it has some enhanced security features which would be of benefit to all the citizens who use it.

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