(CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS–MONDAY, JULY 12, 2010) Premier of Nevis, the Hon. Joseph Parry gave God thanks for guiding Nevis through economic challenges the island had faced.  He made the statement when he delivered remarks at a Thanksgiving Service, in celebration of the 4^th Anniversary of the Nevis Reformation Party (NRP) led government. The service was held at the Charlestown Wesleyan Holiness Church on Sunday.

“We appreciate how good God has been to the people of Nevis and the island of Nevis.  So we are here today to give thanks in every way, “commented Premier Parry.

The Premier noted that the NRP has had four years of hard work, four years of being together and four years of positive changes, which he said could have not been done without the presence of God.

During the ceremony, the Premier stated that the Four Seasons Resort Nevis has been closed for two years and things had been tough financially for the island.

Despite the loss of jobs and economic hardships in Nevis, the Premier ensured that a number of Four Seasons workers were employed in the construction of homes, in the housing development of Cherry Gardens where 115 homes have been built.

A number of Four Seasons workers have also been employed in the civil service.  According to the Premier, it was important to note that while workers were laid off regionally and internationally, the NRP led Administration managed to keep on its employers with full pay.

“While a number of countries have been seeing financial cuts, starvation, distress and riots, Nevis has not seen soup kitchens or hand outs because many have been able to do well and survive and to that we must give God thanks,” said the Premier.One of the highlights of the speech was when the Hon. Joseph Parry mentioned that the re opening of the Four Seasons Resort, Nevis would be on December 15, 2010.  He also noted that the opening would coincide with the return of the American Eagle airline. Flights would resume from Puerto Rico to Nevis also on December 15^th.

“We give God thanks because along with the efforts of the Government, God is rewarding not just the Administration but especially the people of Nevis,” said the Premier.

This entry was posted on Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 at 10:47 am and is filed under News Items. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.