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Anguillian delegation applauds Nevis' infrastructural
development
Date Posted: Thursday 13 March, 2008
Source: Nevis GIS
Anguillian Officials, including
Minister Kenneth Harrigan (3rd form Left) and Minister
McNeil Rogers (3rd from Right) with Nevis delegation
including Junior Minster of Communications and Works Hon.
Carlisle Powell (second from left) who flanked on the left
by Chief Protocol Officer in Nevis Ms. Angelica Elliott.
Chief Executive Officer of West Indies Power Nevis Ltd. Mr.
Kerry Mc Donald (extreme right) looks on.
A delegation comprised of government officials from Anguilla
traveled to Nevis last week to hold talks with the Nevis
Island Administration (NIA) and to visit the geothermal site
at Spring Hill. They were briefed by officials from West
Indies Power Nevis Limited (WIP) and viewed a slide show
related to geothermal energy.
Minister with Communications and Works in the NIA Hon.
Carlisle Powell said the Anguilla delegation heard about the
newly constructed St. Johns Primary School and requested the
consent of the NIA's consent to tour the school with the
expectation of erecting a similar educational facility in
Anguilla.
Phase three of the Island Main Road constructed by the Nevis
Reformation Party led NIA on assuming office, was another
issue discussed. Mr. Powell said "they drove the entire
length of the project and were keenly interested with the
road's drainage and how they were rerouted and straightened
and the timely manner the roads were completed."
They also inquired about the Administration's vision for
water development on Nevis. The delegation was introduced to
Bedrock Exploration and Development (BEAD) who were at
present conducting the deep water drilling project on the
island.
Minister Kenneth Harrigan who is responsible for
Communication and Utilities on Anguilla said their team of
architects, engineers and technical staff remained impressed
with the rapid infrastructural development on Nevis.
The Minister of Social Development on Anguilla, Mr. Rawle
Hazel opined that the geothermal project would be an
exciting and interesting time for Nevis and the region,
especially the smaller islands, considering the cost of oil
presently.
He further added that "the cost of electricity would
increase production in a number of areas" and shared
sentiments echoed by his colleagues that Nevis was
developing by leaps and bounds. He congratulated the NRP
Administration for its vision and foresight in moving Nevis
forward.
Mr. Hazel remarked the team had a good time in Nevis and
expressed gratitude to the NIA for its hospitality.
Minister Powell indicated that discussions with the
delegation were extremely useful which set the base for
future cooperation between the NIA and Anguilla.
The delegation also comprised of Director of Construction
and Housing in the Ministry of Communications,
Infrastructure and Utilities. Mr. Warrell Brookes acting
Education Planner, Mr. Vernell Richardson Superintendent of
Buildings in the Ministry of Infrastructure and Ms. Debra
Winter Architect in the Ministry of Infrastructure.
