STATUTORY RULES AND ORDERS
The Nevis Air and Sea Ports Authority Act (Tariff Book) (Amendment) Regulations, 2009 made by the Authority with the approval of the Minister under section 41 of the Nevis Air and Sea Ports Authority Act, No. 1 of 1995. [Published 30th April 2009, Official Gazette No. 20 of 2009.] ....More
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NEVIS TURTLES SERVE AS AMBASSADORS OF THE SEAS IN WORLDWIDE CONSERVATION
Newly adopted turtles Coral, Paradise and Jewel join the race to protect endangered species
Three newly adopted sea turtles from the Caribbean island of Nevis, part of the twin-island federation of St. Kitts-Nevis, are being tracked using state-of-the-art satellite telemetry as part of an inspirational public-private partnership between Four Seasons Resort Nevis, the nonprofit Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) and the Nevis Turtle Group (NTG). ....More
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FOUR SEASONS RESORT NEVIS ANNOUNCES DECEMBER 15, 2010 RE-OPENING DATE
NEVIS, West Indies— June 23, 2010—Four Seasons Resort Nevis will re-open on December 15, 2010. The Resort has been closed due to impacts from Hurricane Omar, which passed through the islands of St. Kitts & Nevis in October 2008. ....More
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TURTLE WATCHING
Nevis Air and Sea Ports Authority supports the preservation of Sea Turtles. You can help to protect them by following these simple guidelines.
Turtle Facts
- All species of sea turtle are endangered and need our protection.
- Turtles breathe air just like us, which means they can drown if they are prevented from reaching the surface of the sea.
- Litter is dangerous, especially plastic bags which can be mistaken for jellyfish – a favourite turtle food. ....More
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Port Security and You
Since June 15, 2009 Nevis Air and Sea Ports Authority (NASPA) has been broadcasting a series of public service announcements entitled “Port Security and You”. These announcements are being aired via VON Radio www.vonradio.com (7:30-8:00 am); Choice Radio www.choicefm1053.com (12:00 – 1:00 pm); on NNC TV; and from time to time they will be chronicled in the print media. Our primary objective is to bring awareness to the public, of the International Ship and Port-Facility Security Code (ISPS). We also wish to apprise the public of the important role they are expected to play in making sure adherence is maintained according to the provisions set out in the Code as it relates to the public’s use of our port facilities at Long Point and Charlestown. ....More
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Seabed Mapping in the coastal waters of Nevis
Bob and Judy Foster-Smith are marine biologists from Newcastle-upon Tyne in the UK. They have worked for many years in academia, teaching and researching in the ecology of the marine environment. They now run a small consultancy company, Envision Mapping Ltd., which specialises in seabed survey. ....More
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