Tourism

Nevis Hosts Diplomatic Week

Charlestown, Nevis
February 21, 2008

On Wednesday February 20, 2008, the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) led by Premier and Minister of Finance and Tourism the Hon. Joseph Parry, hosted diplomatic and consular representatives accredited to St. Kitts Nevis at a luncheon at the scenic Botanical Gardens at Montpelier Estate on Nevis.
 
The Premier who had the opportunity to address the representatives on the strides made in the Nevis Financial Services sector one day before at the Ocean Terrace Inn, said he was happy for the opportunity to enlighten them about the jurisdiction and that they had visited Nevis.  He urged them to take with them fond memories of the island.
 
“I really enjoyed addressing you yesterday about our financial services and I must say that we know that we have people here from Switzerland that is the headquarters of financial services, so we are asking you to take back the message, to ensure that we make that direct connection with Switzerland, it will help our financial services sector to grow.

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Nevis Island A Safer Tourism Destination

Charlestown, Nevis
February 20, 2007

Top Cop in the Federation Commissioner Austin Williams hailed the accomplishments of the Nevis Strategic Planning Group in the Nevis Police Division for having faced the challenges associated with development and for the strategies they had implemented which had resulted in four consecutive years of success. Their proactive approach he said had made Nevis one of the world’s safest destinations.
 
The newly appointed Commissioner who is a Nevisian by birth, made the comment at the fifth Police Appreciation Awards 2007 which was held at the Old Manor Hotel, Gingerland on February 16, 2008.
 
“We have witnessed the emergence of new forms of crimes such as copyright violations, money laundering, counterfeiting and other financial and white collar crimes. We are also seeing the transformation of more traditional crimes such as murder, now murder for hire or involving firearms, prostitution is becoming more organized and substance abuse is now more than illicit rum, it has added to the list a large variety of psychotropic substances.

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Cupid Strikes In Nevis On Valentine’s Day

Charlestown, Nevis February 15, 2008 Cupid took aim at the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) on Thursday February 14, Valentines Day, as it distributed hundreds of fresh cut red and pink single stem roses to the women folk of Nevis, in …

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Nevis Island A “Green” Tourism Mecca

Charlestown, Nevis
February 06, 2008

Nevis Redoubles Its Efforts to Maintain International Environmental Standards

The Nevis Island Administration led by the Nevis Reformation Party has been promoting the “green” standard for quite some time. As the island’s economy grows along with a booming tourist industry, the government and private businesses have encouraged a responsible approach to the environment which is beginning to produce very positive results.

Among the initiatives taken is a policy on Nevis to construct no building higher than the tallest palm tree.  You’ll find no soaring skyscrapers obscuring the beautiful views on Nevis. Building height restrictions allow only two story construction throughout the island.

Strict environmental impact assessments apply to all building projects on the island whether commercial or residential.  Low density development combined with quality control takes precedence over massive mega-resort complexes.  Construction practices that incorporate natural, sustainable materials and designs which integrate energy and water saving technologies are encouraged. One hotel on Nevis, the Oualie Beach Hotel, has already achieved Green Globe accreditation.

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Nevis Will Become The Envy Of The Caribbean

Charlestown, Nevis
February 06, 2008

Premier of Nevis and Minister of Finance Hon. Joseph Parry said that his Administration would take Nevis to unprecedented levels, unmatched in the Caribbean and the best place to live.
 
He made the comment on February 04, 2008 at Lower Stoney Grove during a ground breaking ceremony to signal the commencement of works by Jamaican based Surrey Paving and Aggregate Ltd. on four major areas of road in Charlestown.
 
“We are taking Nevis to a level that would be unmatched in the Caribbean. Nevis must be and will be the envy of all the Caribbean with first class roads, with an outstanding water system, with good electricity and jobs in tourism, in technology and financial services and with some work in agriculture and fisheries and other industrial activities, Nevis will be a great place to live.

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