Archive for the Category ‘Technology’

American Transplant carries “Batmobile” with him to Barbados – 1957 Belvedere 3rd car he owned, appeared in Coke commercial

American Transplant carries “Batmobile” with him to Barbados – 1957 Belvedere 3rd car he owned, appeared in Coke commercial

1986 was when Miami Vice was the tv series to watch, Mullets were not fish but the coolest hairstyle for men, solving the Rubik’s cube was the latest indoor sport, Errol Walton Barrow had just reclaimed Barbados’ administration after 10 years in the wilderness while Ronald Wilson Reagan was President of the USA second time around, Barbadians [...]

Top CARICOM Energy Official confirms Nevis leads the Region in energy development

Top CARICOM Energy Official confirms Nevis leads the Region in energy development

Programme Manager of the Energy Unit in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat Mr. Joseph Williams said it was clear that Nevis was the leading island in the Region in energy development.
His comment came at the recent official launch of the landmark WindWatt (Nevis) Ltd. wind farm at Maddens Estate, when his brief but strong [...]

KITTITIANS ASKED TO PAY KEEN ATTENTION TO OFFICIAL STORM REPORTING: NEMA WARNS OF SEEKING EXTERNAL SOURCES

KITTITIANS ASKED TO PAY KEEN ATTENTION TO OFFICIAL STORM REPORTING: NEMA WARNS OF SEEKING EXTERNAL SOURCES

National Disaster Coordinator Carl Herbert is encouraging residents of St. Kitts and Nevis to stay tuned to official media sources as September is traditionally a busy month in the hurricane season.
The past week has seen Hurricane Earl impact the shores of the Federation with tropical storm conditions, and experts feared Tropical Storm Fiona – which [...]

Caribbean Security Experts personally observe USA’s National Guard operations in Florida by invitation

Caribbean Security Experts personally observe USA’s National Guard operations in Florida by invitation

The spirit of cooperation between the United States and Caribbean nations was strengthened recently as the Florida National Guard hosted representatives from seven Caribbean countries for a week-long visit.
Representatives from nations belonging to the Regional Security System (RSS) – an international agreement for the defense and security of the eastern Caribbean region – visited Florida [...]

Transfer of Wind power to Nevis Electricity Company grid successful

Transfer of Wind power to Nevis Electricity Company grid successful

The overall transfer of power from the Maddens Wind Farm to the Nevis Electricity Company (NEVLEC) has been a success. The Electricity Company’s General Manager Mr. Carthwright Farrell, made the announcement at the official launch of the project at Maddens Estate.
He said the Maddens Windwatt Wind Farm project signalled the seriousness with which the authorities [...]

Hey Kids, want an iPad? Enter Barbados National Oil Company’s – Green Teen Poster Competition: Ages 11 to 19

Hey Kids, want an iPad? Enter Barbados National Oil Company’s – Green Teen Poster Competition: Ages 11 to 19

BNOCL is Going Green! The Barbados National Oil Company Limited presents their first ever poster competition entitled ‘Save Energy Save Money!‘ Loads of great prizes to be won including the chance of your poster being selected for 2011 BNOCL Calendar

Uhral St. Clair Swanston Highway is official; Nevisian road named after one of their living heroes

Uhral St. Clair Swanston Highway is official; Nevisian road named after one of their living heroes

The stretch of road from Market Shop in Gingerland to the end of Zion Hill was officially renamed the Uhral St. Clair Swanston Highway on Thursday in honour of pioneer politician and businessman from Zion Village Mr. Uhral Swanston. He served Nevis with distinction during and after his tenure in the Federal Government in [...]

GREENERGY PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS HUDSON VALLEY REGGAE FEST (ECO & WORLD MUSIC), HOSTED BY HONOR’S HAVEN RESORT & SPA

GREENERGY PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS HUDSON VALLEY REGGAE FEST (ECO & WORLD MUSIC), HOSTED BY HONOR’S HAVEN RESORT & SPA

On September 18, 2010 Greenergy Productions, LLC will kick off one of the most talked about Reggae festivals on the East Coast – HUDSON VALLEY REGGAE FEST (ECO & WORLD MUSIC).  This important social awareness concert event will be hosted by Honor’s Haven Resort & Spa which occupies 250 pristine acres in Ellenville, N.Y., in [...]

Charlestown Fisheries Centre project draws closer to realisation for Nevisians

Charlestown Fisheries Centre project draws closer to realisation for Nevisians

Nevis’ Minister responsible for Agriculture and Fisheries Hon. Robelto Hector, viewed the signing of the minutes of consultations held during the preparatory survey for the Fisheries Centre Project in Charlestown, as an indication of the commitment and deepening relationship between the Federal Government and by extension the Nevis Island Administration and the Government of Japan.
Mr. [...]

Grammy-Winning Reggae Group Steel Pulse Releases New Song for Haiti Charity

Grammy-Winning Reggae Group Steel Pulse Releases New Song for Haiti Charity

What do solar energy, healthcare, and reggae music have in common? Partners In Health (PIH), The Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) and Grammy-winning reggae band Steel Pulse announce the release of Hold On [4 Haiti], a new song composed by lead singer David Hinds and recorded to raise funds for the solar electrification of health [...]

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