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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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Nevis Premier Addresses Crime Problem On Island

Nevis Premier Speaking In The House About Crime

Nevis Premier Speaking In The House About Crime
Charlestown, Nevis
July 9th, 2008

Premier of Nevis, the Hon. Joseph Parry, has appealed for calm and said the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) is doing everything within its means to ensure that the recent upsurge in criminal activity on Nevis continues to be properly monitored.

“I have had regular discussions with the police and they have assured me that they are working very closely with the police in St.Kitts, in terms of monitoring movements between St.Kitts and Nevis, efforts are also being made to increase the number of persons on the force in Nevis and for Culturama, special arrangements have been made”.

The Hon. Joseph Parry said this on Tuesday in the Nevis House of Assembly when the Nevis Island Administration landmark legislation, The Nevis Geothermal Resources Development Ordinance, 2008 was tabled, debated and passed by the Nevis Island Administration.

During the Premier’s opening “Statements by Ministers”, he made an appeal for the people of all the various communities in Nevis to be our brother’s keeper.  He urged the general public to make information on suspicious activities available to the Police thus assisting the Police in crime solving.

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TDC Makes EC$15.3 Million In Pre-Tax Profit In 2007

TDC Corporate Offices - Basseterre, Saint Kitts

TDC Corporate Offices – Basseterre, Saint Kitts
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, Saint Kitts – Nevis
July 09, 2008 (CUOPM)

The St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla Trading and Development Company (TDC) Group of Companies is reporting a pre-tax profit of EC$15.3 million in 2007, compared to EC$12.3 million the previous year.

The pre-tax profit of EC$15,366,989 is the biggest ever in the company’s 35th year of operations.

TDC said that after paying Corporation Tax of EC$4,822,299 and other interests, its profit is EC$10,544,690 compared to EC$7,946,040 in the previous year.

The report documented improved performance in several areas including the Automotive Divisions, Home and Building Depots, the Shipping Agencies, TDC Rentals in St. Kitts and TDC Rentals (Nevis), the St. Kitts and Nevis Finance Company Ltd. (FINCO), the St. Kitts-Nevis Insurance Company (SNIC) , Ocean Terrace Inn (OTI), St. Kitts Masonry Products Limited and MAICO, its associated insurance company in Anguilla.

TDC is attributing its success to a buoyant St. Kitts and Nevis economy as a result of preparations for the ICC Cricket World Cup and several tourism related projects, the construction industry remained very strong throughout the year. TDC noted that under the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party Administration of Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, the tourism sector continued to experience steady expansion.

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