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Published 24 July 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News

Resignation of Howard McEachrane as National Bank chairman confirmed

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JULY 24^th 2017 – Confirmation that Howard McEachrane, Chairman of the National Bank Board of Directors has resigned, has come from a director.

“I can also assure that being Chairman is a heavy and time consuming responsibility which can weigh on persons of Howard’s and my age. I therefore have no intention of throwing my hat in the ring,” said director, Mr. William “Willie” Liburd, a former National Bank chairman, who served in that position during the tenure of the PAM administration headed by former Prime Minister The Right Excellent and the Right Hon. Dr. Sir Kennedy Simmonds.

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Published 23 July 2017

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News

NRP leader slams CCM government over Nevis power outages

CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS, JULY 23^rd 2017 – The escalating duration and frequency of power outages in Nevis has evolved from being in the nuisance category to one of full blown anger and disillusionment at a time when the economy is in decline and millions of dollars have been lost in productivity.

“Without warning, simple routine domestic activities like cooking, ironing and washing cannot be taken for granted anymore. In addition, there is now a greater probability of water not running than normal. This is particularly disheartening as we endure these hot summer months when the mercury is pushed well beyond the comfort level. Our family, friends and visitors have no fans and no air conditioners to ease the discomfort,” said Nevis’ Leader of the Opposition and former premier, Hon. Joseph Parry.

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