Nationals and residents of St. Kitts and Nevis have been told that the creative blend of strategies implemented by the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party Government over the years have borne great fruit because of the commitment and hard work of the people.
In his New Year message ushering in 2015, the Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas noted that in 2010, his Labour Government asked to renew its mandate because it was felt experience was needed to see the Nation through a global crisis that was already in full swing.
“We have delivered. Our Federation has come out of the crisis stronger and better than it was at the start of the crisis. Very few countries in the world, if any, can make a similar claim. The world we face today is still filled with uncertainties. Europe is still facing the risk of deflation and recession. Developing countries, including China, are encountering significant financial and economic challenges that could combine with the continuing economic malaise in Europe to depress global growth and exert a negative influence on the economic recovery that seems to be taking root in the United States of America,” said Prime Minister Douglas in his nationally broadcast message.
He stated that the Federation still needs safe hands, bold and creative strategies, and continued experienced leadership to secure the outstanding achievements as a people and to continue moving the country forward to an even brighter tomorrow for all.
Meanwhile Premier of Nevis the Hon. Vance Amory in his New year’s address announced several initiatives that his government will be pursuing in 2015. “In 2015, we will focus on some priority areas to improve our infrastructure and to encourage the Private Sector to expedite the investment to create employment and generate revenue for Government,” the Premier said. – The premier also disclosed that plans will be implemented to enhance the education sector in 2015. He announced that the education ministry would now fall under his ministry from January 1st ,2015
In his New Year’s Message, Federal opposition leader Mark Brantley encouraged nationals to love their neighbors, work together in fighting the scourge of crime and work for the greater good of all people. The opposition leader and deputy premier notes that” with a new year having begun and anticipations of fresh elections the cry ought not to be one of partisan politics or further divisiveness, polarization and denigration”. Brantley encouraged nationals to aspire to manifest the greatness that lies within them celebrate with those who have shown success over the past year; mourn with those who mourn; commiserate with those who suffer.
According to Leader of the opposition Nevis Reformation Party Joseph Parry, job security, crime and economic well being of Nevis are among the main areas of concern for Nevisians. In his New Year’s Day Message, Mr. Parry painted a dismal picture of Nevis in 2014, accusing the CCM led Nevis Island Administration of victimization and corruption.
Mr. Parry said the federal government saved the island from disaster through the People Empowerment Programme (PEP) and the SIDF. In his message Parry encouraged Nevisians to support the SKNLP/NRP federal government in upcoming elections so that both islands can experience continued growth and productivity..