Nevis

St. Kitts – Nevis Delegation To Visit Taiwan

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
Janaury 25, 2008 (CUOPM)

St. Kitts and Nevis and the Republic of China on Taiwan are expected to further consolidate their friendly relations when the Prime Minister of the twin-island Federation, Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas pays an Official Visit to Taipei next week.

Prime Minister Douglas is accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris; Minister of Housing, Agriculture and Fisheries. Hon. Cedric Liburd; Chief Secretary, Mr. Joseph Edmeade; Financial Secretary, Mrs. Janet Harris and Press Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mr. Erasmus Williams.

The Official Visit begins on Sunday 27th January with the arrival of the delegation at the Taoyuan International Airport.

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St. Kitts – Nevis / UK Relations Beneficial

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
January 24, 2008

Residents of St. Kitts and Nevis can expect continued cordial relations between the Federation and the United Kingdom following the visit of British High Commissioner H. E. Duncan Taylor.

Dignitaries gathered at the Royal St. Kitts Golf Club for a ceremony in honour of Mr. Taylor’s visit.

The High Commissioner, who has responsibility for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, said he travels throughout the region promoting British interests.

Commenting on the friendly nature of Kittitians, Mr. Taylor said it was no surprise that several citizens of Britain who have visited have chosen to make the Federation their home.

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St. Kitts – Nevis Citizens Benefit From Housing Improvements

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
January 24, 2008

The first home of an expansion project for the NEMA starter homes has been completed in record time: Four weeks to be exact.

Originally built to alleviate problems faced by super low income families whose homes were destroyed during the passage of Hurricane Georges in 1998, the homes were deemed a temporary solution to those in need of such assistance.

According to officials at a gathering to mark the occasion, it was never intended to be a longterm solution, as many of the owners had growing families.

Minister of Housing Hon. Cedric Liburd affectionately known as the “Action Minister” said his ministry would continue to ensure that the housing needs of the people of the Federation were met, regardless of their income bracket, maintaining Government’s positive track record.

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SIV Turns Trash To Treasure

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
January 24, 2008

The UNESCO sponsored initiative – Small Islands Voice (SIV), succeeded in turning trash to treasure during the 2008 Grand Carnival Parade.

The clean up troupe saw 20 participants taking up the rear of the parade, lead by a banner displaying a picture of a section of beach strewn with garbage next to a picture of the same beach after it had been cleaned.  It also displayed the theme of “From Trash to Treasure” and once again troupe members were joined by Solid Waste Management Corporation (SWMC) workers.

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St. Kitts – Nevis To Open New Hospital

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
January 24, 2008 (CUOPM)

District Medical Officer Dr. Norgen Wilson says residents of Sandy Point and surrounding communities are looking forward to the completion of the new Pogson Hospital.

“The decision was a good idea by the government to pull down the dilapidated wooden structure and replace it with a modern building,” the Cuban-trained physician said following a tour of the construction site by Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, Minister of Health, Hon. Rupert Herbert and officials of the Ministry of Health and the Public Works Department.

“Residents of Sandy Point and surrounding communities are very excited to see that we will soon be having a new hospital,” said Dr. Wilson, who has been District Medical Officer for the past 18 months serving the people of Sandy Point, and surrounding areas including Newton Ground, Half Way Tree, Godwin Gut, Conyers, Lamberts, Middle Island, Verchilds and Old Road.

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