Page:1 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 10th, 2020 NEWS Page:2 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 10th, 2020 NEWS Former Premier calls it a day in politics Retirement meets grief as he loses wife in the same week By Monique Wahington passed away Monday Myrthlyn Parry used her service to his country the post-Independence and going on to serve morning after a period of platform and position to and fellow citizens dur- Nevis Civil Service as Minister of Tourism, Tragedy struck former illness. Mrs. Myrthlyn better people’s lives, and ing an illustrious pub- (1983-1987) before be- Agriculture and Labour Nevis Premier Joseph Parry was married to the for that she will be well lic service career. “Mr. ing elected on the NRP from 1987 to 1992 in the Parry this week with Honourable Joseph W. remembered.” Parry notably headed up ticket in December 1987 administration of Nevis’ the death of his wife Parry, the former Federal Myrthlyn only a few Parliamentarian who “May God see the days after announc- was Premier of Nevis Honourable Joseph ing his retirement from from 2006 to 2013. Parry and his loved ones politics. through this period of “Mrs. Parry was ac- turmoil and sorrow,” Mrs. Parry, 64, a for- tively involved in phi- Prime Minister Harris mer teacher, passed lanthropy, having served said, adding: “May our away January 6 at the as Project Manager prayers and condolences Alexander Hospital after of the Basic Needs be some source of com- a long battle with an un- Trust Fund (BNTF) fort to Mr. Parry and his disclosed illness. on Nevis and Director family.” of the Development Premier of Nevis Mark Projects Foundation As for the grieving Brantley has expressed Incorporated, which husband, Parry, the for- his sympathies to the worked alongside the mer Premier of Nevis Parry family. “I extend BNTF to provide fund- and Parliamentary my deepest condolences ing for socio-economic Representative for St to the Hon Joseph Parry development projects.” Thomas’s Parish, had and his family on their called it a day on his po- loss. May the abiding Prime Minister Harris litical career after more mercy and grace of God said, “Mrs. Myrthlyn than three decades. comfort them in their Parry very astutely par- time of sorrow,” Brantley leyed her name recogni- Parry was initially re- said. tion into opportunities cruited by the first for humanitarian as- Premier of Nevis Sir Prime Minister the sistance to her fellow Simeon Daniel 32-years- Honourable Dr. Timothy citizens and residents by ago during the Nevis Harris released the fol- spearheading fundrais- Reformation Party lowing statement on the ing drives and facilitat- (NRP) Administration passing of Mrs. Parry. ing donations of medical and then severed as supplies, food packages leader of the party for 26 “Prime Minister the and other important years. Honourable Dr. Timothy items.” Harris extends his heart- Prime Minister of St. felt condolences, and The Prime Minister Kitts and Nevis, Dr. those of the Government also said, “Through her Timothy Harris ex- and people of St. Kitts much-admired ability pressed best wishes to and Nevis, to the hus- to form meaningful and Parry on his retirement band and family of Mrs. far-flung connections and noted that Parry had Myrthlyn Parry, who to effect change, Mrs. rendered distinguished NEWS The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 10th, 2020 Page:3 first Premier, the late Dr. managed the Nevis econ- sterling contributions of as it has been for his en- perfection from those of himself even when it the Right Excellent Sir omy during the 2008 our national heroes. “To tire public career. He will around him. Simply put, cost him dearly. Nobody Simeon Daniel, one of – 10 global recession , know the man is to know be the first to admit his he knew that to get the could have done it bet- our National Heroes.” secured the re-opening of that he covets nothing, no own imperfections while best out of people, he ter,” Hector said. the Four Seasons Hotel power, no fame, no per- surreptitiously extracting had to give the very best Parry was successful in 2010 sonal wealth, no material at leading his party to victory in 2006 over the Concerned Citizens Movement and dur- ing his time in office launched initiatives for the advancement of the “I extend my people of Nevis. Some of the initiatives in- cluded the rehabilitation deepest of the Cotton Ground- Barnes Ghaut-Jessups road, the Construction of condolences to Community Centres in Cotton Ground, Barnes Ghaut and Jessups, New Police station in Cotton the Hon Joseph Ground and Butlers and Police Barracks at Bath. Additionally, there are Parry and his new housing project in Cotton Ground and Jessups, the estab- lishment of a Tertiary family on their Education Policy which helped to finance 251 students at college, re- loss” habilitation of the Island Main Road from Gingerland to St. James, he initiated work to es- tablish another Five Star hotel, Memorandum of Current leader of the things. Understanding with the NRP Robelto Hector said University of the Virgin Parry has five decades of “His name today remains Islands , piloted the pass- service to country and his as untouched by scandal ing of the Geothermal impact and legacy will and corruption, by greed Development Bill, be judged alongside the and unethical behaviour Page:4 The St.Kitts Nevis Observer - Friday January 10th, 2020 NEWS EDITORIAL Bethesda A Rocky Start celebrates 200 One per century, a year like this comes along, one which repeats its digits, but this one is special for its association with perfection. It is also a leap years opening year. Thus, more than any other year, it offers time and an opportunity for newness and renewals. But despite our prayers, despite our resolutions for peace and goodwill, world-wide, the year has not started very positively. renovated America has bombed and killed an Iranian on Iraqi soil. Iran has retali- ated by bombing US army bases in Iraq. Note that the hostilities between America and Iran have played out in Iraq, a third country. This may force Iraq into taking sides, thereby creating more instability in the middle east Sanctuary and heightened risks for the West. The fact that America seemingly acted alone will not absolve the West. By Loshaun Dixon She praised the church of grace.” Israel has been relatively silent despite the rise in anti-semitic attacks in pastor Reverend Erwin the USA. But Israel is not known to take “last lick, so expect retribution. The Bethesda Moravian Warner for his stel- He assured the congre- Church in Cayon cel- lar work in leading the gation and all who had ebrated its 200th anniver- church to the milestone. assisted the church that Meanwhile, Australia continues to be consumed internally by its raging sary with the unveiling of She also heaped praise as the bible teaches their wildfires. Climate change proponents will undoubtedly see this as proof of a sanctuary that had been on the congregation and sacrifices will not go un- global warming while opponents will say otherwise. closed for renovations for the wider community. noticed. “Every financial most of 2019. “He ran with a vision sacrifice you made, every And now Puerto Rico has received another knock-out punch. A 6.5 earth- and sometimes had to portion of time that you quake caused damage and plunged them into darkness even as they contin- bare some burdens and gave, every bit of talent ue the slow recovery from hurricane damage. was lonely at times. I will you gave it will be given The church, that was in- back to you. Every augurated in 1819, cel- good portion you Here at home, while not on the scale as above, there is political uncer- ebrated its bi-centennial have poured in tainty. The incumbent parliamentarian in District 5 in the Nevis Island /anniversary under the The the house has not Assembly, Hon Joseph Parry resigned the seat, seemingly with no clari- Theme “Bearing good gone unnoticed. fied successor in mind. The political Party that he gave 30+ years to may fruit in old age and hosted All the skills men need US style primaries to identify a replacement candidate. This is taking a special service that also sanctuary who came from far place even as the nation prepares for the “big” election! Elections, as we celebrated the opening of and wide God says all know, are very divisive. their new sanctuary. was dam- I see your handy work and because of your willingness Shortly after his resignation, Mr. Parry suffered personal loss. We wish aged by to participate in the him the strength to forbear in his loss. The sanctuary was dam- project God says I aged by hurricanes Irma hurricanes am going to bless We can only hope that things get better for all of us as the year progresses. and Maria in 2017, and you,” Rev. Joseph Let us all pray for this. also suffered structural said. damages due to its age. Irma and It was eventually closed for renovations that were completed in December. Maria in The renovations included replacing the roof, rein- 2017 Rev. Warner The Federation’s Politically Independent News Source forcing the walls, rebuild- brought the service ing the pulpit and paint to and end with job. also pay homage to all a vote of thanks say- the other members of this ing it was important for congregation who have the congregation to be Publisher/Editor-in-Chief: Kenneth Williams toiled and others in the thankful.“We give thanks At the service, congrega- community who stepped whether things are where St.