Deslyn Williams Johnson, manager of the new state-of-the-art Nevis Performing Arts Center will cater for dance recitals, musicals, instrumentals, and dramatic performances, amongst various other activities.
“The first year of operation will be dedicated to developing the arts. We will be developing national dance groups, drama groups, children theater groups and so on,” Johnson said.
Even people who are interested in the technical aspects of the theater could be accommodated. “we would try to send them on short training camps for lights, sound, and stage management.” she added.
Thousands attended the historic opening on Saturday, as the Center is the first of its kind in the region. The audience included Governor General HE Sir Cuthbert Sebastian, Prime Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas and Premier Joseph Parry.
Speaking during the opening ceremony Premier Parry said “This center will be of use to all performers who wish to excel themselves. It is a source that will hopefully inspire all local talent. The aim and objective must be to perform here. It must be clear that this center will not be a white elephant.”
“The Performing Arts Center is a dream come true for the people of Nevis. This is an investment and we will be seeing the positive benefits in the future,” he added.

Source:stkittsandnevisobserver.com

Deslyn Williams Johnson, manager of the new state-of-the-art Nevis Performing Arts Center will cater for dance recitals, musicals, instrumentals, and dramatic performances, amongst various other activities.
“The first year of operation will be dedicated to developing the arts. We will be developing national dance groups, drama groups, children theater groups and so on,” Johnson said.
Even people who are interested in the technical aspects of the theater could be accommodated. “we would try to send them on short training camps for lights, sound, and stage management.” she added.
Thousands attended the historic opening on Saturday, as the Center is the first of its kind in the region. The audience included Governor General HE Sir Cuthbert Sebastian, Prime Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas and Premier Joseph Parry.
Speaking during the opening ceremony Premier Parry said “This center will be of use to all performers who wish to excel themselves. It is a source that will hopefully inspire all local talent. The aim and objective must be to perform here. It must be clear that this center will not be a white elephant.”
“The Performing Arts Center is a dream come true for the people of Nevis. This is an investment and we will be seeing the positive benefits in the future,” he added.

Source:stkittsandnevisobserver.com

The premier, Dr Orlando Smith, joined midwives and their supporters last Thursday, at the opening ceremony of IInternational Midwives Day, held at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park.
He stated that as a Physician, he has a deep love and respect for anyone involved in the medical field, but especially for midwives.
Chief Nursing Officer, Mrs. Bernett Scatliffe spoke about the role of midwives in the world, and made mentioned an informal survey she conducted to assess how much persons knew about midwives.
“There is a shortage of midwives in the country and the world, and those who are in practice are getting older,” Mrs. Scatliffe said. She also reinforced the importance of midwives and encouraged more locals to be involved in midwifery.
International Midwives Day will be celebrated on Saturday, 5th May, with the hope of heightening awareness to tackle global inequalities in maternal and newborn health.
Over 350,000 women die each year, with millions more suffering infection and disability, as a result of preventable maternal causes. The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) is committed to reducing inequality through greater access to essential midwifery care worldwide, particularly in developing countries where 90% of maternal deaths occur.

Source:bvinews.com

The Arikok National Park has launched a campaign, asking people to capture boas, which they can exchange for cash at the parks offices.
The park is asking for people to bring in live specimens, because often, people mistake the harmless garden snake “santanero” for small boa. The santanero is endangered and facing extinction, therefore, the organizers want to avoid that more are killed unnecessarily.
The boa constrictor is a species that causes immense damage to the island’s fauna, especially the bird population. The boa was imported to Aruba to be kept as pets, but when they became too large, they were set free, as they became too difficult to handle in the home.
The average length of boas found on Aruba is just over 2 metres long. The largest one found had a length of 3 metres. They eat and grow rapidly, so hopefully, on Aruba, we will never find any 4 metre long boas, which are not unusual in their natural habitat in South America.
The park’s public relations representative, Jimmy Meyer in an interview said that they have already received almost 100 boas and the largest had a length of 2.5 metres.
The park’s campaign runs until May 16, 2012 and will be closed with a presentation of prizes to those who caught the most boas.

Source:aruba.com

The Arikok National Park has launched a campaign, asking people to capture boas, which they can exchange for cash at the parks offices.
The park is asking for people to bring in live specimens, because often, people mistake the harmless garden snake “santanero” for small boa. The santanero is endangered and facing extinction, therefore, the organizers want to avoid that more are killed unnecessarily.
The boa constrictor is a species that causes immense damage to the island’s fauna, especially the bird population. The boa was imported to Aruba to be kept as pets, but when they became too large, they were set free, as they became too difficult to handle in the home.
The average length of boas found on Aruba is just over 2 metres long. The largest one found had a length of 3 metres. They eat and grow rapidly, so hopefully, on Aruba, we will never find any 4 metre long boas, which are not unusual in their natural habitat in South America.
The park’s public relations representative, Jimmy Meyer in an interview said that they have already received almost 100 boas and the largest had a length of 2.5 metres.
The park’s campaign runs until May 16, 2012 and will be closed with a presentation of prizes to those who caught the most boas.

Source:aruba.com

If you are looking at selling your St Kitts Home you might want to think about home inspections. Since many inspections fully check the home’s infrastructure, foundations and roof, most property experts suggest that you search for issues before putting your house on the market. Though older houses may have more problems, houses of any age or type should receive a checkup by home owners before entering the market. This article describes the most common problems discovered by home inspectors while offering some suggestions on how you can ensure your home will pass its inspection.

Plumbing Problems

Fix leaks and clogs well in advance of the home inspection date. The inspector will check water pressure by activating multiple taps and flushing toilets simultaneously. Home appliances for example dish washers and washing machines are also going to be tested. Leaks and clogs will be evident during the checks performed by the inspector.

The inspector may check the septic system. One method which may be used to test the system is to flush a dye down the toilet. The inspector will wait to see if the dye surfaces around the drainfield, showing a drainage problem.

Insufficient or Inferior Electrical Systems

An average home inspection will look into the electrical panel and circuit breakers that power your home for problems and test wall sockets throughout the home. The inspector will even look for ground fault interrupt outlets (GFIs) in the kitchen area and bathrooms. Configured to instantly turn off the power in the event of a short circuit, these special outlets are an essential safety feature for all homes. If your home is an older building, you may want to have GFIs installed and have your electrical system checked before your inspection.

Other Systems

The inspector will look into the cooling and heating systems, to ensure they are in correct working order and comment about their efficiency. The inspector will take a close look at the structure and foundation. All home appliances are going to be checked. The inspection report includes information about smoke sensors.

Prior to the Inspection

Do everything in you are able to make certain the house is in good shape before you try to sell it, try not to get frustrated when the inspection report has negative comments. Home inspectors write down everything they see. No house is perfect.

Keep in mind that the home inspection report isn’t a wish-list for purchasers. Read your contract carefully–it most likely states which systems ought to be in good condition at closing. For example, when the roof is older, but does not leak, it’s in good condition. Should there be a leak, and it can be fixed, the roof will be in good condition.

Your contract could also say that you’re not obliged to undertake any repairs at all–even though purchasers may withdraw from the contract. Don’t feel you have to adhere to any unreasonable demands for repairs.

If you are looking at selling your British Virgin Islands Home you might want to think about home inspections. Since many inspections fully check the home’s infrastructure, foundations and roof, most property experts suggest that you search for issues before putting your house on the market. Though older houses may have more problems, houses of any age or type should receive a checkup by home owners before entering the market. This article describes the most common problems discovered by home inspectors while offering some suggestions on how you can ensure your home will pass its inspection.

Plumbing Problems

Fix leaks and clogs well in advance of the home inspection date. The inspector will check water pressure by activating multiple taps and flushing toilets simultaneously. Home appliances for example dish washers and washing machines are also going to be tested. Leaks and clogs will be evident during the checks performed by the inspector.

The inspector may check the septic system. One method which may be used to test the system is to flush a dye down the toilet. The inspector will wait to see if the dye surfaces around the drainfield, showing a drainage problem.

Insufficient or Inferior Electrical Systems

An average home inspection will look into the electrical panel and circuit breakers that power your home for problems and test wall sockets throughout the home. The inspector will even look for ground fault interrupt outlets (GFIs) in the kitchen area and bathrooms. Configured to instantly turn off the power in the event of a short circuit, these special outlets are an essential safety feature for all homes. If your home is an older building, you may want to have GFIs installed and have your electrical system checked before your inspection.

Other Systems

The inspector will look into the cooling and heating systems, to ensure they are in correct working order and comment about their efficiency. The inspector will take a close look at the structure and foundation. All home appliances are going to be checked. The inspection report includes information about smoke sensors.

Prior to the Inspection

Do everything in you are able to make certain the house is in good shape before you try to sell it, try not to get frustrated when the inspection report has negative comments. Home inspectors write down everything they see. No house is perfect.

Keep in mind that the home inspection report isn’t a wish-list for purchasers. Read your contract carefully–it most likely states which systems ought to be in good condition at closing. For example, when the roof is older, but does not leak, it’s in good condition. Should there be a leak, and it can be fixed, the roof will be in good condition.

Your contract could also say that you’re not obliged to undertake any repairs at all–even though purchasers may withdraw from the contract. Don’t feel you have to adhere to any unreasonable demands for repairs.

If you are looking at selling your Aruba Home you might want to think about home inspections. Since many inspections fully check the home’s infrastructure, foundations and roof, most property experts suggest that you search for issues before putting your house on the market. Though older houses may have more problems, houses of any age or type should receive a checkup by home owners before entering the market. This article describes the most common problems discovered by home inspectors while offering some suggestions on how you can ensure your home will pass its inspection.

Plumbing Problems

Fix leaks and clogs well in advance of the home inspection date. The inspector will check water pressure by activating multiple taps and flushing toilets simultaneously. Home appliances for example dish washers and washing machines are also going to be tested. Leaks and clogs will be evident during the checks performed by the inspector.

The inspector may check the septic system. One method which may be used to test the system is to flush a dye down the toilet. The inspector will wait to see if the dye surfaces around the drainfield, showing a drainage problem.

Insufficient or Inferior Electrical Systems

An average home inspection will look into the electrical panel and circuit breakers that power your home for problems and test wall sockets throughout the home. The inspector will even look for ground fault interrupt outlets (GFIs) in the kitchen area and bathrooms. Configured to instantly turn off the power in the event of a short circuit, these special outlets are an essential safety feature for all homes. If your home is an older building, you may want to have GFIs installed and have your electrical system checked before your inspection.

Other Systems

The inspector will look into the cooling and heating systems, to ensure they are in correct working order and comment about their efficiency. The inspector will take a close look at the structure and foundation. All home appliances are going to be checked. The inspection report includes information about smoke sensors.

Prior to the Inspection

Do everything in you are able to make certain the house is in good shape before you try to sell it, try not to get frustrated when the inspection report has negative comments. Home inspectors write down everything they see. No house is perfect.

Keep in mind that the home inspection report isn’t a wish-list for purchasers. Read your contract carefully–it most likely states which systems ought to be in good condition at closing. For example, when the roof is older, but does not leak, it’s in good condition. Should there be a leak, and it can be fixed, the roof will be in good condition.

Your contract could also say that you’re not obliged to undertake any repairs at all–even though purchasers may withdraw from the contract. Don’t feel you have to adhere to any unreasonable demands for repairs.

The new PLP government has promised it will re-introduce a ceiling on the maximum level of real property tax on high end homes.

This is great news for the high end and second home markets.
The government also says it will reduce the stamp tax payable on real estate transactions above $250,000 from 12 to 10 percent.

Buyers stand to save 2% of their total cash outlay.
Real estate prices have adjusted to more realistic levels in recent years, so these added incentives are welcome.

If you’ve been thinking about investing in real estate, this is a good time to start the process.

Before you look at homes, shop around to see what rates and terms the banks are offering and ask them to provide a detail of the full costs, as well as the various plans they offer.

Pre-qualify for a loan so you’ll know what you can afford.

This will position you to make an offer, should you find your dream home, and not lose out to another party whose financing is in place.

Let your Bahamas real estate agent guide you.

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Jewel of the Bahamas

Is it the pastel pretty historic village or the celebrated pink sand beach that pulls people to Harbour Island? Maybe the fun little restaurants and bars?

What makes the island a magnet for the rich and famous trying to escape the spotlight?

I guess you’ll just have to go down and see for yourself.

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