NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (September 11, 2024)- United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Mr. Simon Springett, paid a courtesy call on Premier of Nevis the Honourable Mark Brantley at his office in Pinneys Estate on Tuesday, September 10.

Mr. Springett is on his first official visit to the Federation since his recent appointment. He was accompanied to Nevis by Mr. Cosbert Woods, UN Country Coordination Officer for St. Kitts and Nevis.

“It’s a real pleasure to be here having a conversation with the Premier,” Mr. Springette said.

Premier Brantley in welcome remarks said he looked forward to engaging with the UN’s new Resident Coordinator for the region.

“He’s come over to see us and have some conversations. Of course the UN has various programmes that it is involved with here in St. Kitts and Nevis, and through the Resident Coordinator we have a direct link into the United Nations, which is the world’s foremost multilateral organization that serves small nations and large nations alike.”

During the meeting Mr. Springett and Premier Brantley discussed updates on ongoing UN programmes and other activities of the United Nations in St. Kitts and Nevis.

Mr. Springett took the opportunity to visit the historic Bath Stream and the Alexander Hamilton Museum of Nevis History during his brief visit to the island of Nevis.