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St. Kitts – Nevis Youths Celebrate Independence Day

St. Kitts - Nevis Youth Rally Parade 2008

St. Kitts – Nevis Youth Rally Parade 2008
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
September 10, 2008 (SKNIS)

Over a thousand young people paraded through the streets of Basseterre on Wednesday as celebrations for the silver jubilee Independence anniversary of St. Kitts and Nevis continue.

The march climaxed the Youth Rally which saw expressions of national pride in song, dance, poetry and drama. Director of Youth Geoffrey Hanley said that there were over 500 young people from various youth groups, schools and related organizations participating in the event.

The band display by the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force Band and the Seventh Day Adventist Pathfinders drum corps, which incorporated scenes from the movie “Drumline” in their performance, set the mood for the other acts that followed at the rally held at Warner Park. An All Star musical by local hip-hop artiste Z-dan, calypsonian Kibianne, gospel rocker Pepper Ranks, folk singer Grace Richardson and others energized the crowd. Other notable performances included a drama presentation by Radaun Thomas, an inspirational song by Karina Phillip, as well as a spirited rendition of “I Can Make It” by a 40-male strong choir from the St. Peters Eagle Boys Club.

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Nevis Premier To Visit North America

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Nevis Island Premier – Joseph Parry

Charlestown, Nevis
September 9th, 2008

Premier of Nevis, the Hon. Joseph Parry, will be bringing the Independence Spirit from the Federation to North America, as he participates in the 25th anniversary of St.Kitts – Nevis Independence with Nationals in Florida and Toronto this weekend.

The Premier, who leaves the island on Thursday, Sept. 11th was invited by the St.Kitts and Nevis Association of Florida (SNAF) to attend their Annual Independence Dinner and Ball on Saturday, Sept. 13th at the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel in Hialeah, Florida.

According to SNAF chairperson, Troy Rawlins,  the non-profit organization seeks to  do the following: (1.).Strengthen the St.Kitts and Nevis community in Florida, (2.) Establish cooperative partnerships with other groups and communities within the state, (3.) Further develop the international awareness of the two-island Federation through programs that focus or health care, education, sports, entertainment and culture.

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Vice President of Disabled Persons Calls For Forum

Tony Mills - Disabled Association Vice President

Tony Mills (L) – Disabled Association Vice President
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
August 19, 2008 (CUOPM)

Participants at the just concluded National Consultation on the Economy have been urged to eliminate the disadvantages disabled persons face.

Vice President and Public Relations Officer of the St. Kitts and Nevis Association of Persons with Disabilities, Mr. Anthony Mills, who along with its President, Mr. Rockcliffe Bowen, represented the organisation at the national consultation called for changes in the legislation to eliminate the disadvantages.

“We must recognise that there need to be real change in the very fabric of our society; a change in attitudes, a change in behavior, and a change in values,” said Mills, who along with Mr. Rockcliffe Bowen, the President of the St. Kitts and Nevis Association of Persons with Disabilities represented the organisation.

Mr. Mills, who expressed thanks to Government for inclusion in the consultation, called for the establishment of a national forum for organisations of persons with disabilities that will enable the views of persons with disabilities to be heard by policy makers at the highest level of government and ensure disabled people are at the heart of public policy.

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Nevis Premier Speaks At Independence Celebration Opening

Nevis Premier At Independence Celebration Opening

Nevis Premier At Independence Celebration Opening

Charlestown, Nevis
August 11, 2008

The Premier of Nevis, the Hon. Joseph Parry addressed an enthusiastic crowd on the achievements of Nevis over the last 25 years, at the launch of activities for the Silver Jubilee Celebration for the St. Kitts & Nevis 25th Anniversary of Independence. The opening took place on Thursday afternoon at the Nevis Tourism Authority apron in Charlestown.

“This afternoon is a special time for us, as it is the beginning of the celebration of our 25th Anniversary. It was 25 years ago that St.Kitts and the island of Nevis, this twin island nation, took the bold step of Independence. It was 25 years ago that this island with $250,000 started the government of Nevis. Many persons had low expectations, because a small sum of $250,000 was not expected to take us anywhere. I must say that we had a country that had a number of problems. We had a problem with Infrastructure, roads, water services, electricity, and telephone communications. However, today I am proud to say to you that we have overcome all of our infrastructure, and utility problems and on top of that, we have some of the best roads in the Caribbean, here on the island of Nevis,” declared Premier Parry.

On that declaration, the Premier received a thunderous applause.

Today in Nevis, according to the Premier, the island has a water system where every household can boast of having running water 24 hours a day.

“We have every reason to be proud, especially since last month the Nevis Reformation Party led Nevis Island Administration has implemented one million gallons of water into the system,” said the Premier.

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