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LOCAL NEWS The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer. Friday January 6, 2017 Page 5

New Year’s Day Message from
Premier of Nevis Hon. Vance Amory

NIA CHARLESTOWN tion systems at the years are ahead of us. support the work of the Premier of Nevis Honourable Vance W. Amory
NEVIS – Premier of Control Tower; Let us therefore learn law enforcement officers
Nevis the Hon. Vance from the past and work in our fight against tated by a loan from the people here in Nevis.
Amory gave an uplifting • The completion of reha- and pray for a better and crime. Social Security Board of
speech in his annual New bilitation work at the brighter tomorrow.” $10 million. “I speak also of the
Year’s Day Message to Hanley’s Road; • The reconstruction of OASIS Resort, another
the people of Nevis, He referred to his deliv- the Treasury and Inland He added, “The “Nevis upscale resort with an
wishing them a ‘peace- • The commencement of ering of the budget on Revenue Building at the Island Administration, estimated construction
ful, productive and renovative works at the Nov. 30 which he said cost of $6 million and the has already made signifi- cost of US$40million
secure New Year.’ Government House at was geared toward revi- construction of a cant progress in attract- and it is expected on
Bath Plain; talizing skills and devel- Community Centre for ing three upscale hotels completion to provide
He thanked the citizens opment and entrepre- the people of Rawlins, to the island of Nevis. jobs for over 100 people
for the sacrifices they • The commencement of neurship for the island’s long promised. We have received the here in Nevis.
have made over the past preparatory work for the economic success. He proposals from serious
year and praised God for Diagnostic Wing at the pointed out that his gov- • The rehabilitation and developers and here, I “The Spring Air
sparing the island the Alexander Hospital; ernment will continue to construction of the speak of the Northern Condominium Resort
ravages of natural disas- focus attention on Nevis’ Shaws Road and the Point Resort Develop- Development at Spring
ters. • The commissioning of physical and economic Brown Hill Road pro- ment at Potworks Estate, Hill Estate, is the third
the Hot Meals Prog- infrastructure to make it jects would be part of the which will be a high end resort and will consist of
Mr. Amory pledged that ramme at the Joycelyn more robust. ongoing water project resort with an estimated 150 Rooms. The devel-
the government will Liburd Primary School; which is ongoing is so construction cost of opment will have all of
‘continue in its efforts to Here are some of the pro- many areas US$160 million with a the amenities of a high
provide a government of • The completion of jects Amory envisions capacity of 150 rooms end, high quality tourism
partnership to ensure a expansion work at the for 2017: • We will witness Phase 2 upon completion and the resort and we welcome
political and socio-eco- Abattoir and the of the School Mainten- ability to hire some 200
nomic development and Veterinary Clinic; • The development of the ance Programme and the Continued on page 23
stability’ for the people. new hiking trails and the commencement of work
He also recommitted the • The completion of Natural Park for the on the development of a
government to providing extensive work at the enhancement of our 400m all weather Mondo
prosperity through job Bath Stream and Artisan Tourism Product. track for the develop-
creation and business Village to improve our ment of athletics and
expansion that will give tourism product and • The construction of a
people the potential to $6 million new berthing • The constructing of 54
carry out their dreams. • The procurement of a facility at Jones Bay, affordable houses across
2.5 mega-watts generat- which will enhance the the island of Nevis by the
He cited the following ing set for the Prospect Water Taxi Service. Nevis Housing and Land
achievements as praise- Power Station to ensure Development Corpor-
worthy in 2016: that our people continue • The reconstruction and ation (NHLDC), facili-
to have reliable electrici- rehabilitation of a num-
• The completion of reha- ty services. ber of Government build-
bilitation work on 2800 ings as a means of reduc-
square metres of runway As for the new year, ing government’s rental
at the [Vance W. Amory Amory said, “We should expenditure.
International] Airport feel more confident
and procurement of new about our country and • The establishment of a
air-traffic communica- our prospects. It is my fully operational K9 Unit
firm belief that our best Program in Nevis, to

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