The results of the continual improvement in the efficiency and quality of services provided by the tourism sector, continues to impact positively by the influx of inbound tourists during the period January to September, 2016.
As the first in a series of publications, the aim is to provide a comprehensive and current overview of travelers (tourists) inward bound via our air and sea ports. The data presented is in the form of a monthly time frame and figures for the past two years as comparison are also included where possible.
We have assembled here today to begin the first session of the Assembly since the local elections in July of this year. The Nevis Reformation Party (NRP) was returned to office after a hard fought election in which it obtained the popular vote and won the majority of seats.
Fellow Nevisians, residents of Nevis, friends and well wishers….I consider it an honour and my duty to address you this evening on matters of paramount importance to all who have a vested interest and stake in the future of our island home.
My Government welcomes you to the first sitting of the Nevis Island Assembly since the Nevis Island Elections which were held on the 22nd of January, 2013.
I bring New Year’s greetings to the people of Nevis at home and overseas.
The conditions of service for government officers, instructions for the conduct of public business and other miscellaneous matters are embodied in this code of regulations which are known as General Orders. These Orders are intended to be read in conjunction with Colonial Regulations, which are not repeated in the General Orders unless administratively convenient.
One of the key themes in this year’s Back to School Opening ceremony at the end of August was Collaboration. This seems a very pertinent theme to consider as a new academic year starts in the Federation and also as we celebrate our 31st anniversary of Independence.
This report provides an update on the fiscal performance of the NIA and the economic performance of the major sectors in Nevis for the period January to December 2015. The year has proven to be an exceptional one, with an overall improvement in the performances of the various sectors. Similarly, the fiscal performance of the government was one with increased revenue collection and a slight reduction in the expenditure outlay.
The Nevis Island Administration has embraced the overarching objective of facilitating economic expansion and job creation by undertaking policies to improve the government’s financial position and providing the impetus for business creation and growth.