West Indies

Nevis Receives Tech Assistance On Geothermal Legislation

Mark Lambrides

Mr. Mark Lambrides
Charlestown
May 19, 2008

Three Washington based renewable energy experts participated in a recent press briefing with officials of the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) to update the Press on matters pertaining to geothermal legislation.  Policy and legal expert, in renewable energy resources, laws and commercial transactions at the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Mr. John Armstrong said that he found it remarkable that the island of Nevis was able to develop its own resource.
 
The UNIDO expert stressed the importance of having the appropriate legislation and confirmed that the Ministry and the island’s electricity provider Nevis Electricity Company Ltd. (NEVLEC) had worked tirelessly to finalise the legal framework, which would govern geothermal energy on Nevis.  Mr. Armstrong revealed that through the joint efforts of the NIA and NEVLEC and with some assistance from the Organization of American States (OAS) a solid legal framework was in place, and was an indication that protection would be made not only for the electricity prices for tomorrow but the electricity prices and the availability of the resources for generations to come.

He further elaborated on the need for specific geothermal legislation, to be appropriate for most legal systems. Geothermal energy, he explained, was unique and was normally addressed separately from other renewable sources of energy. He also clarified that it was not quite as necessary to legislate the other renewables because they fell under pre-existing laws.  Mr. Armstrong lauded the NIA for its professionalism and unrelenting commitment to develop and finalise Nevis’ geothermal energy and its legislation.

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West Indies Name Squad For One Day Digicel Tourney

Port Of Spain, Trinidad April 07, 2008 The West Indies cricket selectors have named 16 players for the three-match Digicel One-Day International Series against Sri Lanka.   From the 13-man unit picked for the second Test his past weekend, spinner …

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Nevis Island Health Kick Program Series

Charlestown, Nevis
April 02, 2008

Another in the series of Health Kick Initiatives on Nevis was recently held at the Alexandra Hospital. Dr. Dwayne Thwaites said the programmes were successful and for the final leg of the tour, he invited Dr. Joseph Ortenberg to Nevis, to conduct a Screening Clinic for children.
 
Dr. Ortenberg, an expert Pediatric Urologist by profession, deals with the disease process of Hydroceles and Hypospadias. He explained Hydroceles as fluids around the testicles and Hypospadias was a condition with an opening at the head of the testicles and all the way down to the penis scrotal junction.
 
He is also an expert in the repairs of hernias and deals with children struggling with a condition, termed “Enuresis,” commonly known as Bed-wetting.
 
The Urologist said Enuresis was a common medical problem that started among 10 -15 percent of children of Kindergarten age, which sometimes cause them to develop social problems.

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Australia Name Cricket Teams For West Indies Tour

Basseterre, Saint Kitts – Nevis
April 01,, 2008 (CUOPM)

Australia have named a revamped Test squad and a 14-man team for the five one-day internationals during the upcoming tour of the West Indies, which includes two One-Day International games at the Warner Park Cricket Stadium.

The Australians have recalled batsman Simon Katich and including two spin bowlers.

Veteran leg spinner Stuart MacGill and left-arm spinner Beau Casson are among 15 players selected in the squad for the three-Test series, while Michael Clarke was named vice-captain after the retirement of Adam Gilchrist.

The 14-man squad for the five one-day internationals against the West Indies includes batsman Michael Hussey’s younger brother David for the first time.

According to the Times On-Line, Andrew Hilditch, chair of national selectors, said 26-year-old Clarke would be vice-captain to Ricky Ponting for both squads after he demonstrated his leadership credentials during the summer.

Clarke, who recently rejected the opportunity to play in the lucrative Indian Premier League to spend more time with his ill father, captained the Australian Twenty20 side to victory over India in February.

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Nevis Premier on VON Radio

Charlestown, Nevis
March 27. 2008

On Tuesday Nights “Let’s Talk” show on Voice of Nevis(V.O.N) radio, Premier of Nevis, Hon. Joseph Parry discussed the recent meeting between The Nevis Island Administration (NIA), the Federal Cabinet and the Eastern Caribbean Donor Group (ECDG) with talk show host Mr. Evered “Webbo” Herbert.

“The Nevis Island Administration was available to sit with the Donor Groups and raise issues surrounding a number of activities. In showing assistance to the St.Kitts Island and Nevis Island government we hope to gain more aid with greater efficiency and  delivery.  A number of agencies also showed tremendous interest in the geothermal energy project presently taking place here in Nevis. I have also been invited to Germany to have talks on the geothermal project,” said Premier Parry.

The meeting took place on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the St.Kitts Marriott Resort. The objective of the meeting was to discuss the significant issues regarding aid and trade issues in the Caribbean.

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