(CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS–WEDNESDAY , JULY 7TH, 2010) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon. Joseph Parry led a delegation from Nevis to Santo Domingo on Wednesday to hold discussions with a group of North American investors who are interested in the geothermal development in Nevis.

The Premier was accompanied by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment, Mr. Ernie Stapleton and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Laurie Laurence. Mr. Kerry McDonald of West Indies Power (WIP) was also a part of the discussions.

Meetings were scheduled to take place on Thursday on a number of areas which involve the development and distribution of geothermal energy.

Premier Parry and the delegation are expected back in the Federation this coming weekend.