St. Kitts

St. Kitts – Nevis To Host Credit Union Symposium

Arkadi Kuhlman - ING Direct USA

Arkadi Kuhlman – ING Direct USA

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
September 05, 2008 (CUOPM)

St. Kitts – Nevis is the venue for the United States-based Credit Union Executives Society’s (CUES) symposium next February.

The February 1st to 5th meeting is slated to be held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort and Royal Beach Casino.

The CUES Symposium is the only event in the credit union industry that is focused solely on increasing the effectiveness of the vital relationship between the CEO and board chair. It is designed to help meet the challenges of working together and leading the organisation successfully forward. Through team-building activities and communication-enhancing experiences, the retreat is expected to result in improving dialogue and developing a unified vision for credit unions.

The Opening Speaker will be the Chairman, President and CEO of ING Direct USA, Arkadi Kuhlmann.

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St. Kitts – Nevis Private Housing Sector Is Healthy

St. Kitts' Private Homes

A St. Kitts Private Home Example
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
September 04, 2008 (CUOPM)

Recent private sector housing initiatives are evidence of the high level of confidence it continues to demonstrate as a result of the healthy investment climate that exists in the twin-island Federation.

“The private housing initiatives that are mushrooming all over St. Kitts and Nevis will continue to empower our people in terms of home ownership,” said Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas at his recent monthly Press Conference.

“A home is the most valuable asset that most people – anywhere in the world – will ever own,” he said.

Since taking office in 1995, the governing St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Douglas has provided some 2,500 low-income, affordable, and middle-income homes, via several housing programmes of the National Housing Corporation (NHC). Recently launched in Half Way Tree was an EC$50 million programme for the construction of 500 homes.

The governing St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Government welcomes the growing increase in home ownership middle and upper income nationals of the twin-island Federation.

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Caribbean Wellness Day Activities

Caribbean Wellness Day

Caribbean Wellness Day –  A Healthier Nation

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
September 04, 2008 (CUOPM)

St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas is expected to lead nationals on a Walk For Health next weekend, the major activity to celebrate Caribbean Wellness Day.

Dr. Douglas, the Caribbean’s lead spokesman for Health-related matters in the quasi-cabinet of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), is expected to lead participants in the walk which leaves the Cayon Health Centre at 5:30 A.M. on Saturday 13th September.

The Health Promotion Unit, in the Ministry of Health, Social Development, Community and Gender Affairs is coordinating several activities, under the theme “Love that Body” which promotes no smoking, daily exercise, use of less salt and fat and checking of blood pressure on the radio programme “A Voice for Health,” with Nurse Christine Wattley on Sunday 7th September.

Dr. Hazel Williams-Roberts will heighten the awareness and the observance of Caribbean Wellness Day on ZIZ TV’s “Upfront” segment” on Wednesday 10th September.

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Sugar Still Plays A Part In St. Kitts – Nevis

St. Kitts Sugar Cane Field

A St. Kitts – Nevis Sugar Cane Field

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
September 03, 2008 (SKNIS)

The St. Kitts Sugar Manufacturing Corporation (SSMC) continues to contribute to national development, three years after it ceased sugar production.

This message was stressed by Keith Phillip, General Manager of the corporation, during an appearance on SKNIS Perspectives.

“SSMC is involved in several operations which include land cultivation for farmers and soil cultivation work,” he said. “Also we have given some laboratory equipment to the Basseterre High School and our lab is still used by the Police for various purposes.”

Additionally, heavy equipment such as tractors were sent to the Public Works Department to be used at the quarry, and vehicles were reassigned for use by the security forces, Ministry of Health, Department of Agriculture and Inland Revenue. Land and building structures are also rented to several agencies, while the railways are used regularly by the “˜Sugar Train.’ Cane fires are still also fought by SSMC staff.

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St. Kitts – Nevis PM Outlines Childhood Development Project

St. Kitts - Nevis Anti-Crime Rally

St. Kitts – Nevis Anti-Crime Rally
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, Saint Kitts – Nevis
September 03, 2008 (CUOPM)

Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas has been outlining the components of the Juvenile (Co-ed) Rehabilitation Center, now under construction at Harris’.

He said the objective of the EC$9 million Child Development Project, which is financed by a loan from the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and includes the consttuction of the center, is aimed at improving the status of children at risk by supporting programmes of early detection and remediation and the provision of rehabilitative care for those who have committed offences.

The project allows for an integrated and holistic approach to the situation of children at risk and those who have come into conflict with the law.

“Firstly it has a component of assisting parents in developing adequate and appropriate parenting skills. That was not there before. It is something new. We intend to ensure that adequate provision is made to assist parents in developing the appropriate skills to help to bring up their children in the way that they should be brought up,” Prime Minister Douglas told a Rally following a March for Hope, Peace and Unity, organised by the Methodist Church on Friday.

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