Premier and leader of the Nevis Reformation Party (NRP), Joseph Parry, announced on Wednesday night that the people of Nevis will go to the polls on July 11, 2011.
Nomination Day is Monday, July 4, 2011.
“It is against this backdrop that today I consulted with His Excellency, the Governor General. It is with the confidence of knowing that we have done our best, under the circumstances, that I advised on the dissolution of the Parliament here in Nevis,” commented the premier.
He urged every citizen to demonstrate peace and respect for each other during the election campaign.
“We pray that the elections would be peaceful and harmonious,” said Parry, who is seeking a second term as premier of Nevis. The NRP took over the reins of government on Nevis on July 10, 2006.
He told the nation in his address, which was broadcast live on several radio stations and streamed live on the internet, that the vision of the NRP is a vision of progress, development and a positive emphasis on education.
During an interview on Thursday morning, Parry said his party has ensured the realization of a vision for the young people to take their rightful place among the youthful population of the world.
“The government has delivered in education,” said the premier, as he noted 170 university scholarships given, homework assistance programs, the one-on-one laptop programs, school meal programs and additional buildings to a number of schools on the island.
In housing, the government has successfully built 308 affordable homes in Nevis in five years.
He added that the NRP will continue to change the economic and social landscape of Nevis, with focused growth in the small business, agriculture, land ownership and infrastructural sectors.
