Christophe Harbor Responds To Persistent Rumours

Access To Beaches For All Locals Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis May 11, 2009 (CUOPM) A top official of the US$2 billion Christophe Harbor Development on St. Kitts’ Southeast Peninsula has denied persistent rumours that portions of their 2,500-acre property …

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St. Kitts – Nevis Announces Reduced Land Prices

Prime Minister Douglas On Lower Land Prices Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis May 05, 2009 (CUOPM) St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas announced initiatives on Monday that will drastically reduce the cost of land for …

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Nevis Premier To Speak About Property Tax

Nevis Premier At Town Hall Meeting About Property Taxes

Nevis Premier Speaks About Property Taxes

Charlestown, Nevis
May 7th, 2008

As part of the Government’s policy of inclusion and transparency, Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. Joseph Parry is taking part in Town Hall meetings across the island to discuss the newly installed Property Tax Bill.  This is being done in collaboration with the Nevis Inland Revenue Service, in an effort to give residents of Nevis the opportunity to air their views on the issue.

Legal Adviser- Hon. Patrice Nisbett, Nevis Island Revenue Service (Ag.) Deputy Controller – Ms. Neva Manners and Inland Revenue Officer- Mr. Bryan Gillfillan, will all join the Premier on a panel to enlighten the general public on matters surrounding the Bill.

According to Premier Parry, about 20% of homeowners would be tax exempt under the new tax law.  Persons, who pay under $100 now, will be paying less under the new system.  It may be noted, therefore, that with this new arrangement, there is more scope for individuals to be treated fairly.

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Nevis Villa Rental – Lazy Turtle Villa

Lazy Turtle Villa – Nevis Island, West Indies The Lazy Turtle Villa is a little piece of Nevisian paradise.  Located steps from the beach, it is the perfect place from which to experience this enchanted island.  Enjoy stunning views of …

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St. Kitts – Nevis Government Minister On The Ball

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
January 28, 2008

This year will be abuzz with activity as Minister of Housing, Agriculture and Fisheries Honourable Cedric Liburd propels his ministry forward.

During an SKNIS-facilitated interview with Agriculture’s Communications Officer Clement “Juni” Liburd, Minister Liburd revealed that each of his four areas of operation achieved much during 2007 and have much to do in 2008.

He said that five townhouses of five units were completed in Central Basseterre last November and two townhouses of 10 units were recently opened in Taylors.  The Minster responsible for Housing added that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Home Improvement Project was also seeing an expansion, in that 223 of the 450 owners had applied to have their homes completed.  This was being done through the National Housing Corporation (NHC) and funding provided by a Venezuelan Petro Caribe fund.  A total of US$10 million was provided, of which EC$750,000 would be used to complete the starter homes.

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