| Third Annual Sea Turtle Camp tags, names and releases Hawksbill Turtle into the ocean |
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The third annual Sea Turtle Camp organised by the Four Seasons Resort Nevis (FSRN) and the Nevis Turtle Group (NTG) saw its first highlight on July 22, when it witnessed the tagging, naming and releasing of a Hawksbill sea turtle into the ocean, on the south side of the Four Seasons pier on Pinneys Beach. [ Read More... ] |
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| Power supply to return to normalcy soon; outages blamed on safety feature |
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The power supply on Nevis was expected to return to normalcy shortly but General Manager of the Nevis Electricity Company Ltd. (Nevlec) Mr. Cartwright Farrell said the steady supply would come as early as Wednesday July 23, 2004. [ Read More... ] |
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| Nevis Disaster Management Department launches theme song |
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As part of its public awareness initiative, the Nevis Disaster Management Department launched a theme song entitled "Plan now don't wait disasters don't discriminate" on its weekly programme, "Disaster and You". The event took place at the studios of Choice 105.3 FM Community Radio in Charlestown, on Monday 14th July. [ Read More... ] |
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| Nevis will make money from geothermal energy - Minister Powell tells students |
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In a very interactive session with primary school students, Jr. Minister with responsibility for Natural Resources and the Environment in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Hon. Carlisle Powell addressed the status of the island's geothermal project and told them that Nevis stood to benefit financially from it. [ Read More... ] |
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| Premier Parry hosts cocktail for 2008 Culturama participants |
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Premier of Nevis Hon. Joseph Parry and his wife Mrs. Myrthlyn Parry, hosted a cocktail party at the Old Manor Hotel on July 17, in honour of the 2008 Culturama participants. [ Read More... ] |
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| NIA officials travel to Trinidad |
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Minister with responsibility for Land and Housing Hon. Robelto Hector and Legal Advisor in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Mr. Patrice Nisbett left Nevis on July 17, 2008, on a government business trip to Trinidad and Tobago. General Manager of the Nevis Housing and Land Development Corporation (NHLC) Mr. Eustace Nisbett also formed part of the delegation. [ Read More... ] |
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| Land and Housing Officials satisfied with Shaws Road Project's progress |
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Officials of the Nevis Land and Housing Corporation (NLHC) visited the Shaws Road Housing Development Project on Thursday July 17, 2008, for a first hand view of the work there. The project formed part of a wider Bigger and Better Homes Project for all Nevisians which was launched by the Corporation in 2007. [ Read More... ] |
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| Minister Hector reminds youth they are the future leaders of Nevis and St. Kitts |
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Area Representative for the Parish of St. Pauls Hon. Robelto Hector, encouraged primary school students to prepare themselves for the role of future leaders. [ Read More... ] |
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| Ms. Deslyn Dore wins GSS 35th Anniversary Pageant |
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Five students of the Gingerland Secondary School (GSS) on Saturday July 12, 2008, participated in a pageant at the Gingerland Primary School grounds to commemorate their school's 35th anniversary. While the participants paid special attention to eradicating crime and violence, it was Form 5A2 student Ms. Deslyn Dore who was the overall winner. Ms. Dore also received awards for Best Talent and Best Promotional Speech. [ Read More... ] |
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| Premier Parry expresses concern over crime on Nevis |
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Premier of Nevis the Hon. Joseph Parry, expressed his concern over the recent criminal activity on the island of Nevis. The Premier raised these sentiments in an address to the nation on Nevis TV Channel 8 on July 14, 2008. [ Read More... ] |
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| Taiwan Mobile Medical Mission and NIA offers free health care to Nevisians |
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Residents of Nevis would this week receive free medical care through the collaborative efforts of the Nevis Island Administration's (NIA) Ministry of Health and the Taiwan Mobile Medical Mission (TMMM). [ Read More... ] |
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| Cabinet members clean up Pinneys By-pass Road |
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The Cabinet of the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) stepped up its campaign to keep Nevis clean, when Ministers of government and members of Cabinet undertook a clean up exercise along the Pinneys By-pass road, on July 12, 2008, during the celebration of the Administration's second year in office. [ Read More... ] |
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| Nevis poised to take off economically - top Education Official says |
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"Today we stand on the threshold of a new era in our development. Many exciting things are about to happen. Economically, the island is poised to take off. We the citizens must be prepared for the opportunities and challenges which will present themselves. What better preparation can there be than that of our youths being afforded the opportunity to be involved in the research, analysis and discussion of the theme for this years library programme?" Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Library Services Mr. Joseph Wiltshire [ Read More... ] |
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| Nevis Government gets more praise for geothermal explorations move |
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Federal Minister with responsibility for Housing, Agriculture, Fisheries and Co-operatives Hon. Cedric Liburd, added to the praise showered on the Nevis Island Administration (NiA) for its decision to explore the island's geothermal resources during an official visit to Nevis on July 11, 2008. [ Read More... ] |
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| Nevis/St. Kitts Ministers of Agriculture discuss fisheries matters |
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Minister with responsibility for Lands and Housing, Agriculture, Fisheries and Cooperatives Hon. Robelto Hector hosted his Federal colleague Minister Hon. Cedric Liburd on Nevis on July 11, 2008, to discuss matters related to a proposed fishing complex in Charlestown to be funded by the government of Japan. [ Read More... ] |
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| Premier Joseph Parry celebrates his Government's achievements |
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Premier of Nevis, the Hon. Joseph Parry addressed the Nation Thursday
in celebration of the momentous occasion when the people of Nevis
returned the Nevis Reformation Party (NRP) to office on July 10th,
2006. [ Read More... ] |
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| NIA Cabinet meets senior Police Officers; reiterates commitment to support |
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The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) has reiterated its commitment to support the Police in every way, including the provision of the necessary assistance to help them perform their duties effectively. [ Read More... ] |
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| Renewable energy on Nevis will contribute to Green revolution - Minister says |
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Deputy Premier and Minister responsible for Social Transformation Hon. Hensley Daniel believes that Nevis' move toward the use of geothermal energy would not only solidify the island's economic base to facilitate social and economic transformation but would also solidify the country's commitment to reduce global warming and contribute to the Green revolution. [ Read More... ] |
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| Fire Services host 4th Annual Safety Summer Programme for children |
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Permanent Secretary in the Premier's Ministry Mr. Joseph Wiltshire, on Wednesday July 09, commended the members of the St. Kitts-Nevis Fire and Rescue Services for their initiative in hosting a Summer Safety Programme for primary school students on the island. [ Read More... ] |
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| Training youths is money well spent - Nevis' Social Transformation Minister says |
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Minister with responsibility for Social Transformation on Nevis Hon. Hensley Daniel, described funds used by the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) on training the island's youths as money well spent. [ Read More... ] |
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| NRP-led Nevis Administration commemorates second anniversary with prayer and thanksgiving |
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On the second Anniversary of serving the people of Nevis, the Nevis Reformation Party-led Nevis Island Administration (NIA), headed by the Premier of Nevis, Hon. Joseph Parry began its celebration with a Prayer Service at the St. George's Anglican Church on Sunday, July 6th 2008. [ Read More... ] |
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| Premier Parry addresses issue of crime at Assembly sitting |
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Premier of Nevis, the Hon. Joseph Parry, assured Nevisians that crime on the island was not out of control but appealed for calm. During a sitting of the Nevis Island Assembly on July 08, 2008, he said the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) was doing everything within its means, to ensure that the recent upsurge in gun related criminal activity on Nevis continued to be properly monitored. [ Read More... ] |
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| Nevis Minister reveals major advancements in Health Sector |
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Deputy Premier of Nevis and Minister of Health in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Hon. Hensley Daniel, announced at the July 08, 2008, sitting of the Nevis Island Assembly a number of advancements in the island's Health Sector that would benefit the people of Nevis. [ Read More... ] |
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| Determination is essential - Minister Hector tells VOJN Primary School graduands |
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The Violet O. Jeffers - Nicholls Primary School on Monday July 07, hosted its graduation ceremony at the Combermere Methodist Church under the theme "Desire, Determination and Discipline - Compelling Agents For Higher Achievement". [ Read More... ] |
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| Landmark geothermal development ordinance passes in Nevis Island Assembly |
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History making legislation with regard to geothermal resources, the first of its kind in the English speaking Caribbean, was passed in the Nevis Island Assembly in Charlestown, shortly before 7pm on July 08, 2008. [ Read More... ] |
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| Social Security donates computer to Alexandra Hospital |
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The Pharmacy Department at the Alexandra Hospital was on July 07, 2008, the recipient of a Dell computer valued at $3500 courtesy of the Nevis Branch of the St. Kitts/Nevis Social Security Board. [ Read More... ] |
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| Premier Parry meets with disgruntled bus drivers; concerns resolved |
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Premier of Nevis and Minister of Finance Hon. Joseph Parry, Cabinet Secretary Mr. Ashley Farrell and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communications Mr. Ernie Stapleton, met with 29-30 members of the Nevis Bus Association (NBA) led by President Mr. Kurt Swanston on Monday July 07, at the Bath Hotel Conference Room. [ Read More... ] |
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| Nevis Students win Caricom quiz |
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Two students of the Charlestown Secondary School (CSS) were victorious in the recently held Caricom quiz in Antigua. [ Read More... ] |
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| Fruit Festival aids in knowledge about local fruits |
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Director of Agriculture on Nevis Dr. Kelvin Daly on July 02, 2008 told the Department of Information that he was satisfied with the success of the recently held Fruit Festival, held by the island's Department and Ministry of Agriculture. [ Read More... ] |
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| UVI President treats past and present Nevisian students to lunch |
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President of the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Dr. Laverne Ragster on July 03, 2008, treated past and present students who are also nationals of Nevis to lunch at Banana's Bistro. [ Read More... ] |
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| Gingerland Secondary celebrates 35th Anniversary with pageant |
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Students of the Gingerland Secondary School (GSS) on July 02, 2008 via NTV's Channel 8, invited the Nevisian public to attend an anniversary pageant to mark the school's 35th anniversary. [ Read More... ] |
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| Premier Parry welcomes Tortola Based Organisation to Nevis |
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Members of the Nevis Alliance Progressive Society (N.A.P.S), of the British Virgin Islands, informed Premier of Nevis, Hon. Joseph Parry that they were impressed with the development and beautification of Nevis. [ Read More... ] |
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| Water quality from new wells on Nevis described as excellent |
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The water quality from the recently commissioned water well at Maddens has been described as excellent and of the same rating given to the older wells in the area and Butlers. However, water explorations in the south of the island, is expected to yield an improved quality over what exists in that area at present. [ Read More... ] |
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| High producing Maddens water well commissioned |
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A new high production water well discovered in Maddens by Bedrock Explorations and Development Technologies (BEAD), was commissioned by the Nevis Water Department last weekend, following the completion of pipe work which linked it to the existing service reservoir at Maddens. [ Read More... ] |
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| Miss Culture Queen Contestants launched |
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Minister of Culture in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Hon. Hensley Daniel appealed to the public to have a positive attitude towards the Culturama festival and its participants and to abstain from criminal activity. [ Read More... ] |
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