Prime Minister Denzil Douglas

Islanders voted Monday on whether to keep the ruling Labor Party in power for a fourth consecutive term in early parliamentary elections called by Prime Minister Denzil Douglas. Lines formed at polling centers in churches and schools as voters cast ballots for a new 11-member Parliament in the two-island Caribbean nation. Police kept watch under rainy skies. Campaigning in this tourism-dependent country of roughly 40,000 people, which has maintained friendly relations with the United States under Douglas, focused on the economy and government debt. Douglas touted his administration's efforts to boost the islands' small economy, build roads and hospitals and continue paying the national ... Read Full Story

Mr. Thomas Sharpe - Nevis COI Commissioner Charlestown, Nevis February 05, 2010 Commissioner to the Commission of Inquiry on Nevis Mr. Thomas Sharpe QC commended Nevisians for what he said was their willingness to provide evidence critical to the investigation. His commendations came during an interview with the Department of Information on Tuesday, at the Commission of Inquiry Secretariat on Government Road. He was at the time giving an update on the status of the Inquiry at which public hearings were curtailed due to an appeal filed at the Courts by witness and former Premier Mr. Vance Amory. “Even though Mr. Amory is successful ... Read Full Story

St. Kitts - Nevis Labour Party - 2010 Photo By Erasmus Williams Basseterre, St. Kitts - Nevis February 04, 2010 (CUOPM) Ministerial duties will be conferred on St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas and five other successful Labour Party candidates during a Swearing-In Ceremony at the Warner Park Cricket Stadium in St. Kitts on Sunday 7th February. Resident Punise Judge His Lordship Mr. Justice Frances Belle will administer the Oaths of Allegiance and of Office on Dr. Douglas (Labour-St. Christopher 6); Dr. the Hon. Earl Asim Martin (Labour-St. Christopher 1); Hon. Marcella Liburd (Labour-St. Christopher 2); Hon. Sam Condor ... Read Full Story

The Royal Clipper Moored Off Nevis Charlestown, Nevis February 04, 2010 Premier and Minister of Tourism on Nevis , Hon. Joseph Parry said he welcomed the return of the Royal Clipper cruise ship to Nevis but described as unfortunate the incident which forced the ship to boycott Antigua and instead added Nevis to its bi-weekly schedule. “The Ministry of Tourism and I welcome the cruise ship to our shores,” he said during an interview with the Department of Information on Wednesday, after the vessel made an unscheduled stop to Nevis. The Star Clipper was once a scheduled vessel during the island’s cruise season, however ... Read Full Story

Mr. Patrice Nisbett - Nevis Reformation Party Charlestown, Nevis February 05, 2010 Nevis Reformation Party (NRP) winner of the Number 11 seat in the January 25th Federal Elections, the Hon. Patrice Nisbett said he is ready and able to continue to work hard for the people of Nevis. Re-elected to the Federal House of Parliament, Mr. Nisbett has been a representative serving the people of Nevis for 10 years. He also noted that he would do great things for Nevis and one of the issues he plans to rally for would be Constitutional Reform. “I truly believe that important changes to the Constitution are ... Read Full Story