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TABLE OF CONTENTS Premier’s Message FINANCIAL SUMMARIES Financial Summary 2015 Summary of Total Budget Summary of Total Expenditure Summary of Recurrent Expenditure 2015/2014 Summary of Total Revenues Summary of Revenues by Ministry/Department Expenditure and Revenue Summary 2015/2014 Summary of Capital Expenditure Fiscal Operations in Economic Classification 2013 - 2017 Graphs (Recurrent Expenditure and Recurrent Revenue 2015) Proposed Capital Projects 2015 EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR THE YEAR 2015 Government Expenditure Plan Preface Definition and Structure of the Gov’t Expenditure Plan Presentation by Portfolio, Ministry and Autonomous Dept.
Definition of the Standard Objects of Expenditure MAIN ESTIMATES BY OBJECT OF EXPENDITURE Deputy Governor General Legislature Audit Legal Services Premier's Ministry Ministry of Finance - 10 11 12 - 13 14 15 - 18 19 20 20 20 20 - 21 21 - 22 23 24 - 29 30 - 35 36 - 42 43 - 50 51 - 69 70 - 103 Ministry of Communications Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Health Ministry of Tourism Ministry of Education Human Resources Ministry of Social Development ESTIMATE OF RECURRENT REVENUE 2015 Executive Summary Summary of Total Recurrent Revenues 104 - 130 131 - 147 148 - 172 173 - 187 188 - 211 212 - 218 219 - 239 240 241 242 Summary of Recurrent Revenues by Budgetary Years 243 - 246 Presentation of Recurrent Revenue per Ministry Legal Services Premier's Ministry Ministry of Finance Ministry of Communications Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Health Ministry of Tourism Ministry of Education ESTIMATE OF CAPITAL EXPENDITURE 2015 Overview Summary of Capital Expenditure 247 - 248 249 - 251 252 - 255 256 - 258 259 - 260 261 - 262 263 - 264 265 - 266 267 268 269 Summary of Current Capital Expenditure by Budgetary Years 270 - 278 APPENDICES Nevis Public Sector Debt Summary Role of the Accounting Officer 279 280 281 Reallocation Warrants SALARY SCALES, GRADES AND STAFF POSITIONS Increment of Salary Schedule 2015 Approved Salary Scales, Grades and Positions Staff Positions 2015 281 282 283 - 284 285 - 298 299 - 326 OVERVIEW OF BUDGET ESTIMATES Dear Citizens, I have the distinct honour and privilege to present
 to you the Plans and Priorities of the Nevis Island Administration for the 2015 period and for the medium term of 2015 to 2017 as outlined in this Budget Estimates.
These Plans encapsulate the desire of the Administration to implement effective Public Sector policies that will redound to the benefit of all citizens.

The Budget Estimates were compiled using the methodology of Performance Based Budgeting.

Performance Based Budgeting underscores the goals and objectives of each programme or department thus providing for the process of evaluation.
This process of evaluation is the impetus for good governance, allowing for improvements in the effectiveness and efficiency of the allocation of public resources.

Performance Based Budgeting also enhances service delivery, accountability and transparency.

The medium term Budget Estimate presentation canvasses the Administration’s plans beyond the annual budget in order to assess their sustainability.
In this Budget Estimates, my Administration has taken every effort to ensure the tax burden on the population is not excessive but attempts to provide a framework for the establishment of physical, human and institutional infrastructure that are vital for national development.
I hope this Budget Estimate provides some clarity as to my Administration’s policies and assists individuals and businesses in making related decisions that result in improvement in their living standards and the viability of their businesses.
Best regards, Honourable Vance Amory __________________________ Premier and Minister of Finance 1 Nevis Island Administration Estimate 2015 Financial Summaries 2 CLASSIFICATION CURRENT ESTIMATES FINANCIAL SUMMARY 2015 2015 2014 2013 Current Revenue 130,058,987 125,805,362 121,055,560 Current Expenditure 133,909,960 126,851,199 125,250,230 Surplus /Deficit (3,850,973) (1,045,837) (4,194,670) CAPITAL ESTIMATES Capital Revenue Loans Development Aide / Budget Support Total Capital Revenue Capital Expenditure Revenue Loans Development Aide /Budget Support 11,700,000 3,468,760 15,168,760 16,143,000 11,700,000 3,468,760 21,920,000 14,236,311 36,156,311 20,016,209 21,920,000 2,236,311 8,272,370 8,272,370 9,307,010 - 327,690 Total Capital Expenditure 31,311,760 44,172,520 9,634,700 Surplus /Deficit on Current Account Surplus /Deficit on Capital Account Total Surplus /Deficit (3,850,973) (16,143,000) (19,993,973) (1,045,837) (8,016,209) (9,062,046) (4,194,670) (1,362,330) (5,557,000) 3 SUMMARY OF TOTAL BUDGET MINISTRIES DEPUTY GOVERNOR GENERAL LEGISLATURE AUDIT LEGAL SERVICES PREMIER'S MINISTRY MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS, COOPERATIVES & FISHERIES RECURRENT EXPENDITURE CAPITAL EXPENDITURE RECURRENT REVENUE 404,034 674,374 406,178 921,013 11,889,458 54,768,333 0 0 0 0 250,000 0 0 0 170,000 9,538,000 1,270,000 110,533,017 11,051,129 21,315,000 7,273,470
 5,049,289 650,000 588,000 MINISTRY OF HEALTH MINISTRY OF TOURISM 14,854,908 5,371,842 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES 20,132,747 HUMAN RESOURCES MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,YOUTH, SPORTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE 1,418,545 6,968,110 4,550,000 1,508,000 505,000 0 1,263,760 1,850,000 100,000 6,500 0 0 TOTALS 133,909,960 31,311,760 130,058,987 4 SUMMARY OF TOTAL EXPENDITURE MINISTRIES RECURRENT CAPITAL TOTAL EXPENDITURE DEPUTY GOVERNOR GENERAL LEGISLATURE AUDIT LEGAL 404,034 674,374 406,178
 921,013 - - - - 404,034 674,374 406,178 921,013 PREMIER'S MINISTRY 11,889,458 250,000 12,139,458 MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 54,768,333 1,270,000 56,038,333 MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT 11,051,129 21,315,000 32,366,129 MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS COOPERATIVES & FISHERIES 5,049,289 650,000 5,699,289 MINISTRY OF HEALTH 14,854,908 4,550,000 19,404,908 MINISTRY OF TOURISM, CULTURE & INFORMATION 5,371,842 1,508,000 6,879,842 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES 20,132,747 505,000 20,637,747 HUMAN RESOURCES 1,418,545 - 1,418,545 MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, YOUTHS, SPORTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 6,968,110 1,263,760 8,231,870 TOTALS 133,909,960 31,311,760 165,221,720 5 SUMMARY OF RECURRENT EXPENDITURE 2015/2014 MINISTRIES DEPUTY GOVERNOR GENERAL LEGISLATURE AUDIT LEGAL 2015 ESTIMATES 2014 ESTIMATES INCREASE/ (DECREASE % CHANGE 404,034 674,374 406,178 921,013 328,700 577,994 298,287 735,771 75,334 96,380 107,891 185,242 696,104 22.92 16.67 36.17 25.18 6.22 PREMIER'S MINISTRY 11,889,458 11,193,354 MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS COOPERATIVES & FISHERIES MINISTRY OF HEALTH MINISTRY OF TOURISM, CULTURE & INFORMATION MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES 54,768,333 52,260,736 2,507,597 4.80
 11,051,129 10,121,869 929,260 9.18 5,049,289 4,643,422 14,854,908 14,107,813 405,867 747,095 8.74 5.30 5,371,842 5,139,371 232,471 4.52 20,132,747 19,521,859 610,888 3.13 HUMAN RESOURCES 1,418,545 2,107,837 (689,292) (32.70) MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, YOUTHS, SPORTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 6,968,110 5,814,186 1,153,924 19.85 TOTALS 133,909,960 126,851,199 7,058,761 5.56 6 SUMMARY OF TOTAL REVENUES 2015 BUDGET 2014 BUDGET INCREASE / DECREASE % CHANGE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LEGAL SERVICES 170,000 160,000
 10,000 PREMIER'S MINISTRY 9,538,000 8,876,000 662,000 110,533,017 107,264,487 3,268,530 7,273,470 6,921,845 351,625 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.25 7.46 3.05 5.08 MINISTRIES DEPUTY GOVERNOR GENERAL LEGISLATURE AUDIT MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS, COOPERATIVES & FISHERIES 588,000 601,900 (13,900) (2.31) MINISTRY OF HEALTH 1,850,000 1,875,530 (25,530) MINISTRY OF TOURISM 100,000 100,000 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES 6,500 5,600 HUMAN RESOURCES MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,YOUTH, SPORTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE 0 0 0 0 0 900 0 0 (1.36) 0.00 16.07 0.00 0.00 Total 130,058,987 125,805,362 4,253,625 3.38 7 SUMMARY OF REVENUE BY MINISTRY / DEPARTMENT MINISTRIES Revenue from Company Registry Dept.
Revenue Collected by Legal Services Revenue from Office Of The Premier Revenue from Registrar And High Court Revenue from Magistrate Revenue from Department Of Trade Revenue Collected by Premier's Ministry Revenue from Administration Revenue from Treasury Department 2015 BUDGET 170,000 170,000 1,267,000 20,000 251,000 8,000,000 9,538,000 378,631 253,000 2014 BUDGET 160,000 160,000 1,639,900 14,500 221,500 7,000,100 8,876,000 358,831 72,250 Revenue from Customs Department 42,485,936 39,089,386 Revenue from Inland Revenue Department 53,915,450 54,386,200 INCREASE / (DECREASE) % CHANGE 10,000 10,000 6.25 6.25 (372,900) (22.74) 5,500 29,500 999,900 662,000 19,800 180,750 3,396,550 (470,750) 37.93 13.32 14.28 7.46 5.52 250.17 8.69 (0.87) 1.06 Revenue from Regulation and Supervision Dept.
Revenue Collected by Ministry of Finance, Statistics & Economic Planning Revenue from Administration Revenue from Physical Planning Department Revenue from Public Works Revenue from Water Department Revenue from Post Office Revenue Collected by Ministry of Communications, Works, Public Utilities, Posts, Physical Planning, Natural Resources & Environment Revenue from Department of Agriculture Revenue from Fisheries Department Revenue Collected by Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Cooperatives & Fisheries Revenue from Administration Revenue from Public Health Department Revenue from Alexandra Hospital Revenue Collected by Ministry of Health Revenue from Administration Revenue from Department of Information Revenue Collected by Ministry of Tourism Revenue from Education Department Revenue from Public Library Revenue Collected by Ministry of Education & Library Services Total (24,400) (13,900) (5,500) (30) (20,000) (25,530) 0 0 0 800 100 900 130,058,987 125,805,362 4,253,625 11.54 3.10 314.20 3.80 18.28 5.08 1.88 (54.95) (2.31) (0.73) (0.03) (1.96) (1.36) 0.00 0.00 0.0 47.06 2.56 16.07 3.38 8 EXPENDITURE AND
 REVENUE SUMMARY 2015/2014 STANDARD OBJECT CODES 2015 2014 INCREASE/ (DECREASE) % CHANGE RECCURENT EXPENDITURE 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances 04 - Retiring Benefits 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 10 - Grants & Contributions 11 - Commissions 12 - Rewards & Incentives 13 - Public Assistance 14 - Purchase Of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental Of Assets 16 - Hosting & Entertainment 17 - Training 18 - Debt Servicing-Domestic 19 - Debt Servicing-Foreign 20 - Refunds 46,602,644 41,955,189 4,647,455 19,295,171 19,470,730 (175,559) (1,500) 93.53 55.96 39.32 (0.53) 1,485,700 2,126,950 (641,250) (30.15) 21,092,762 23,000,000 (1,907,238) 5,519,221 3,500,000 2,019,221 9,000 7,000 11.08 (0.90) 4.85 16.67 11.09 19.34 8.21 7.67 5.16 0.86 0.00 (8.29) 57.69 28.57 1.40 17.65 15.63 0.00 0.00 9.09 1.37 39.21 0.81 0.00 (7.63) 5.56 114,100 66,055 653,030 60,370 115,840 26,780 0 2,000 15,500 150,000 25,000 0 0 50,000 18,250 8,822 12,000 0 21 - Professional & Consultancy Services 1,122,000 1,106,500 22 - Insurance 23 - Allowance To Unofficial Members 24 - Constituency Allowance To Elected Members 25 - Student Education Learning Fund 26 - Claims Against Government 1,000,000 185,000 120,000 15,000 600,000 850,000 160,000 120,000 15,000 550,000 27 - Production And Marketing Expenses 1,349,750 1,331,500 28 - Sundry Expenses 29 - Contingency Fund 30 - Extra Payments 31 - Utilities 31,322 22,500 1,500,000 1,488,000 0 0 6,026,000 6,524,000 (498,000) 133,909,960 126,851,199 7,058,761 9 EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE SUMMARY 2015/2014 STANDARD OBJECT CODES 2015 2014 VARIATION CURENT
 REVENUE 50 - Taxes on International Trade 42,488,170 39,212,718 3,275,452 51 - Taxes on Domestic Goods and Consumption 36,314,400 37,096,200 (781,800) 52 - Taxes on Income 53 - Taxes on Property 54 - Fees, Fines and Forfeiture 56 - Land and Property Sales 57 - Interest, Dividends and Currency 58 - Utilities 59 - Other Revenue 14,253,750 13,950,000 303,750 3,000,000 3,000,000 0 261,000 223,000 38,000 0 10,000 0 200 0 9,800 4,900.00 6,680,000 6,315,800 364,200 26,633,036 25,625,413 1,007,623 55 - Rent of Government
 Property 418,631 382,031 36,600 130,058,987 125,805,362 4,253,625 % CHANGE 8.35 (2.11) 2.18 0.00 17.04 0.00 5.77 3.93 9.58 3.38 10 SUMMARY OF CAPITAL EXPENDITURE MINISTRIES REVENUE LOANS DEVELOPMENT AID TOTAL CAPITAL DEPUTY GOVERNOR GENERAL LEGISLATURE AUDIT LEGAL SERVICES PREMIER'S MINISTRY MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT 0 0 0 0 250,000 1,270,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 250,000 1,270,000 9,265,000 9,000,000 3,050,000 21,315,000 MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS, COOPERATIVES & FISHERIES 650,000 0 MINISTRY OF HEALTH 2,850,000 1,700,000 MINISTRY OF TOURISM 508,000 1,000,000 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES 505,000 HUMAN RESOURCES MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,YOUTH, SPORTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE 0 845,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 650,000 4,550,000 1,508,000 505,000 0 418,760 1,263,760 16,143,000 11,700,000 3,468,760 31,311,760 11 Nevis Island Administration Fiscal Operations in Economic Classification Format Classification Actual 2013 Actual Jan - Sept 2014 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Total Revenue & Grants Current Revenue Tax Revenue Taxes on Income & Profit Corporate Income Tax Withholding Tax Social Services Levy Taxes on Property House Tax & Land Tax Taxes on Domestic Goods & Services Wheel Tax and Wheel Tax Levy Traders Tax Hotel Room & Restaurant Tax Gasoline and Diesel Levy Stamp Duties
 Insurance Fees Consumption Tax (Inland Rev.)
Proceeds from Lottery Sale Coastal Environmental Levy Unincorporated Business Tax Value Added Tax (IRD) Licences: of which: Banks Licence Drivers Licence Business & Occupation Licence Taxes on Int'l Trade & Transactions Import Duties (Other & Alcoholic) Excise Duty on Import of Rum Consumption Tax Travel Tax Customs Service Charge Environmental Levy Value Added Tax (Customs) Other Non-Tax Revenue Fees, Fines & Forfeitures Rent of Government Property Water Post Office Offshore Financial Services Hospital Fees Supply Office Other Non-Tax Revenue - - 12,180,595 636,419 8,704 - 299,020 980,355 18,296,728 1,906,326 110,000 673,650 463,718 40,192,222 9,625,437 4,903,172 288,121 288,955 7,280,256 682,265 17,124,016 30,835,853 250,638 281,006 5,010,232 371,883 12,518,185 599,885 8,031,359 3,772,665 33,056,537 1,615,085 3,000 - - 11,261,591 332,134 1,000 - 499,650 814,015 16,895,109 1,634,953 108,000 429,247 407,020 27,510,402 7,373,419
 1,975,072 29,266 201,314 4,069,845 503,427 13,358,059 21,994,165 174,774 262,401 4,035,606 332,263 9,028,341 517,351 5,218,161 2,425,269 37,096,200 2,300,000 - - - 13,500,000 400,000 - - 200,000 1,245,000 18,000,000 1,451,200 120,000 650,000 485,000 39,212,718 9,943,514 4,936,357 - 320,000 7,071,102 520,000 16,421,745 32,546,444 223,000 382,031 6,267,000 347,045 13,357,820 1,020,000 7,000,100 3,949,448 36,314,400 2,200,000 - - - 12,500,000 410,000 - - 200,000 1,250,000 18,250,000 1,504,400 120,000 685,000 465,000 42,488,170 10,663,642 5,186,200 200,000 324,800 7,440,078 673,450 18,000,000 34,002,667 261,000 418,631 6,505,000 410,470 13,500,000 1,000,000 8,000,000 3,907,566 37,036,444 2,244,000 - - - 12,750,000 418,200 - - 204,000 1,275,000 18,615,000 1,530,244 120,000 698,700 474,300 43,972,902 11,036,869 5,367,717 210,000 331,296 7,700,000 697,020 18,630,000 34,614,796 261,700 418,631 6,657,500 413,000 13,769,600 1,000,000 8,100,000 3,994,365 37,593,675 2,277,000 - - - 12,941,200 425,000 - - 210,000 1,294,000 18,894,225 1,552,250 121,800 708,000 481,500 44,300,000 11,050,000 5,500,000 215,000 335,000 7,700,000 700,000 18,800,000 35,020,831 271,750 425,631 6,707,500 419,000 13,972,750 1,000,000 8,150,000 4,074,200 12 Nevis Island Administration Fiscal Operations in Economic Classification Format Classification Actual 2013 Actual Jan - Sept 2014 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Total Expenditure Current Expenditure Personal Emoluments Salaries
 Allowances Wages Goods & Services Interest Payments Domestic External Transfers & Subsidies Pensions and Gratuities Contributions to Reg.
& Int'l Institutions Public Assistance Overseas Missions/Other Public Corporations - - 13,220,420 11,772,818 1,447,602 16,185,300 14,294,300 1,891,000 7,795,457 4,875,062 2,253,849 666,546 - - 9,779,500 6,000,000 3,099,500 680,000 - - 14,812,542 12,632,247 2,180,295 11,442,280 7,000,000 3,126,280 1,316,000 - - 14,426,594 12,126,987 2,299,607 11,528,628 7,000,000 3,190,628 1,338,000 - - 14,104,919 11,617,715 2,487,204 11,800,728 7,250,000 3,196,128 1,354,600 - - Current Account Balance 6,490,548 10,715,823 9,268,863 7,948,468 6,676,965 6,125,850 Capital Revenue Land & Property Sales Other Total Grants Current Grants Capital Grants Capital Expenditure Fixed Investment Below the line expenditure Net Lending Overall Balance Primary Balance Principal Repayments Domestic External - - - 8,272,370 - 8,272,370 9,634,700 9,634,700 - - - - 2,930,112 - 2,930,112 10,829,375 10,829,375 - - - - 14,236,311 - 14,236,311 44,172,520 44,172,520 - - - - 3,468,760 - 3,468,760 31,311,760 31,311,760 - - - - 2,000,000
 - 2,000,000 23,761,240 23,761,240 - - - - 1,500,000 - 1,500,000 14,845,000 14,845,000 - - - - - - - 5,128,218 23,186,361 2,816,560 16,036,980 (20,667,346) (4,482,046) (19,894,532) (5,081,990) (15,084,275) (657,681) (7,219,150) 6,885,769 10,685,218 7,935,061 2,750,157 7,245,097 5,263,833 1,981,264 10,314,700 8,705,700 1,609,000 11,799,441 8,460,515 3,338,926 13,176,110 8,964,772 4,211,338 13,652,725 9,307,905 4,344,820 13 CURRENT EXPENDITURE 2015 Personal Emoluments Retiring Benefits Debt Servicing Utilities Other Charges Other Charges 35.57% Utilities 4.53% Personal Emoluments 34.80% Retiring Benefits 5.23% Debt Servicing 19.87% CURRENT REVENUE 2015 Taxes on Income Taxes on Domestic Goods and Services Non Tax Revenue Taxes on Property Taxes on International Trade and Transaction Non Tax Revenue 26.14% Taxes on International Trade and Transaction 32.67% Taxes on Income 10.96% Taxes on Property 2.31% Taxes on Domestic Goods and Services 27.92% 14 PROPOSED CAPITAL PROJECTS MINISTRY / DEPARTMENT CAPITAL CODE PROJECT NAME AMOUNT BUDGETED FROM REVENUE AMOUNT BUDGETED FROM LOANS AMOUNT BUDGETED FROM DEV-AID PREMIER'S MINISTRY OFFICE OF THE PREMIER 050150 Upgrade Disaster Management 50,000 050168 Emergency Response Fund 100,000 050169 Upgrade of Police Services 100,000 050172 National Celebration 30th Anniversary Total Office of The Premier Total Premier's Ministry MINISTRY OF FINANCE ADMINISTRATION 060150 060151 060152 060153 060154 060163 Computerization of
 Government Services.
Government Equipment, Furniture and other items.
Customs Enforcement Upgrade Population and Housing Census Step Conference Vehicles 060168 Upgrade of Treasury Building 060169 Statistical Surveys 060171 IBM System Upgrade 060172 Feasibility Study - Airport Expansion 0 250,000 250,000 450,000 175,000 100,000 0 0 300,000 75,000 75,000 20,000 75,000 Total Administration Total Ministry of Finance 1,270,000 1,270,000 MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS 070119 Road Improvement Project 50,000 070120 Land Settlement (RIMP) 500,000 070175 CDB Water Development Project 1,000,000 3,000,000 3,050,000 070176 Water Drilling Programme 2,000,000 070182 Renewable Energy Project 175,000 0 0 070183 Major Road Projects Total Administration 1,000,000 4,725,000 4,000,000 7,000,000 0 0 0 3,050,000 PUBLIC WORKS 070312 Secondary Village Roads.
1,000,000 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PROPOSED CAPITAL PROJECTS MINISTRY / DEPARTMENT CAPITAL CODE 070332 PROJECT NAME Special Maintenance of Schools.

400,000 AMOUNT BUDGETED FROM REVENUE AMOUNT BUDGETED FROM LOANS AMOUNT BUDGETED FROM DEV-AID 0 0 0 070361 Asphalt Plant Maintenance 40,000 070364 Water - Road Repair Project 500,000 070373 Renovation and Expansion of Government Buildings.

600,000 2,000,000 070378 Island Road Drainage Project.

0 070388 070397 Renovation of Government House.
Refurbishment of Ministry of Education Building 750,000 500,000 0 0 0 Total Public Works 3,790,000 2,000,000 WATER DEPARTMENT 070459 Water Service Upgrade Total Water Department Total Ministry of Communications MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE ADMINISTRATION 080153 080154 080183 MINISTRY OF HEALTH Procurement of Agriculture Equipment Agriculture Diversification Thrust Indian Castle Well Development Total Administration Total Ministry of Agriculture 090150 090152 090161 Improvement of Alexandra Hospital Improvement to Health Facilities Procurement of Pharmaceutical /Medical Supplies 090163 Nevis Environmental Work Program 090166 WHO STEP Chronic Disease Risk Factor Survey 090172 090174 Dental Service Upgrade and Equipment Establishment of Urology Centre PROPOSED CAPITAL PROJECTS MINISTRY / DEPARTMENT CAPITAL CODE 090175 PROJECT NAME Construction of Diagnostic Wing (Phase 1) AMOUNT BUDGETED FROM REVENUE AMOUNT BUDGETED FROM LOANS AMOUNT BUDGETED FROM DEV-AID 500,000 1,700,000 Total Administration 2,850,000 1,700,000 Total Ministry of Health 2,850,000 1,700,000 433,000 1,000,000 MINISTRY OF TOURISM MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 100150 100173 Tourism Product Development Development of Media Services Total Administration Total Ministry of Tourism 110158 Computerization of Schools 110163 Procurement of School Furniture
 110164 School Meal Programme 110167 Upgrade and Refurbishment of Schools Total Administration Total Ministry of Education 130150 130151 Improvement & Maintenance of Community Centers Development of New River Play Field 130152 Upgrade of Cultural Complex 130174 Upgrade and Maintenance of Sporting Facilities 130175 130183 130184 130185 130186 130187 Tri Star Nevis Development of St. James Raceway Community Housing Assistance Youth Empowerment and Exchange Purchase of Sporting Equipment Feasibility Study of Social Development Complex 130188 BNTF Projects 75,000 508,000 508,000 75,000 75,000 55,000 300,000 505,000 505,000 100,000 0 0 250,000 0 120,000 200,000 75,000 100,000 0 0 Total Administration 845,000 0 1,000,000 1,000,000 418,760 418,760 17 PROPOSED CAPITAL PROJECTS MINISTRY / DEPARTMENT CAPITAL CODE PROJECT NAME Total Ministry of Social Development AMOUNT BUDGETED FROM REVENUE AMOUNT BUDGETED FROM LOANS AMOUNT BUDGETED FROM DEV-AID 845,000 0 418,760 Sub Total Overall Total 16,143,000 11,700,000 3,468,760 31,311,760 18 Nevis Island Administration Expenditure Plan for the Year 2015 19 PREFACE The purpose of this Budget Estimates is to present to the National Assembly the financial operations of the Nevis Island Administration.
The Budget Estimates and the Budget Address set out the annual and medium term economic agenda of the Administration.

The information is presented for the period 2013 – 2017.

The data provided for 2013 give an account of the actual revenue and expenditure while the data for 2014 – 2017 are the budgeted or planned amounts.
The document is represented in the following format:  Financial Summaries: These tables provide concise or summarized information on revenue and expenditure with a comparative analysis of 2015 and 2014.

 Main Estimates of Expenditure by Object Code: This section provides both a summarized and a detail account of Current and Capital Expenditure by Ministries and Departments.
The summarized data provide the total expenditure for each Ministry and its relevant Department (s) while the detailed data signify the allocation by object code.

The classification by object code is intended to highlight the anticipated nature of the expenditure.

For example, it may highlight if an expenditure is for Salaries or Rental of Assets.

 Estimates of Revenue: The section on revenue provides data on Current Revenue by Ministries and Departments which are classified by object codes.
 Salary Scales, Grades and Positions: This section pinpoints the various official staff positions for established workers in the Civil Service for 2015.

Structure of the Government Expenditure Plan The Nevis Island Administration intends to spend in total expenditure an amount of $165.22 million in 2015.

The current and capital expenditure budgets are $133.90 million and $31.31 million respectively.
Of the $133.90 million to be spent on current expenditure, $65.90 million will be spent on salaries and wages while $26.61 million will be spent on debt servicing.

The Ministry of Education is allocated a budget of $20.13 million and the Ministry of Health $14.85 million.

Capital investment will allow for road rehabilitation and the upgrade of health facilities.

Presentation by Portfolio, Ministry and Autonomous Departments There are thirteen portfolios in nine ministries and four autonomous departments.
The autonomous departments are: The Deputy Governor General represents the British Government in Nevis.

The Legislature supervises the legislative functions of government.

The Audit Department reports on the financial out-turn of government.

20 The Legal Services provide legal advice and the protection of the interests of Nevisians.

The ministries and their respective portfolios are: The Premier’s Ministry contributes to providing leadership in nation building.
The Ministry of Finance, Statistics & Economic Planning, Trade and Industry leads in maintaining financial and economic stability.

The Ministry of Communications, Works, Public utilities, Posts, Physical Planning, and Natural Resources & Environment regulates the development of physical infrastructure, public utilities, natural resources and the environment.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Co-operative & Fisheries facilitates the advancement in agriculture, lands, housing, co-operative and fisheries.
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Information fosters the promotion and the development of a sustainable tourism product.

The Ministry of Education and Library Services oversees the delivery of education and library services.

The Ministry of Human Resources facilitates the provision of a competent workforce for national development.

The Ministry of Social Development, Youths and Sports aids in the delivery of meaningful social change through community development.
Standard Objects of Expenditure 01 Personal Emoluments (Salaries, Social Security Contributions and Overtime) 02 Wages (Wages, Bonuses and Social Security Contributions) 03 Allowances (Allowances and Social Security Contributions) 04 Retiring Benefits (Gratuities, Pensions, Ex gratia Awards) 05 Travel and Subsistence (Mileage, Travel Expenses, Subsistence) 06 Office and General Expenses (Stationary, Uniforms, Books and Publications) 07 Supplies and Materials (Consumable Supplies and Materials) 08 Communications Expenses (Telephones, Facsimile and Postage) 09 Operating and Maintenance Services (Repairs and Servicing Expenses) 10 Grants and Contributions (Grants, Contributions and Subsidies) 21 11 Commissions (To Agents, Vendors of Stamps and Crown Agents) 12 Rewards and Incentives (Self Explanatory) 13 Public Assistance (Includes Casual Relief) 14 Purchase of Tools, Instruments, Furniture and Equipment (Self Explanatory) 15 Rental of Assets (Land, Building, Furniture and Equipment) 16 Hosting and Entertainment (National Celebrations and local hosting and Entertainment) 17 Training (Local and Overseas Training) 18 Debt Servicing- Domestic (Interest Payments, Loan Repayment and other charges) 19 Debt Servicing-Foreign (Interest Payments, Loan Repayment and other charges) 20 Refunds (Refunds, Rebates and Drawbacks) 21 Professional and Consultancy Services (Self Explanatory) 22 Insurance (Vehicle, Medical, Property and Travel Insurance) 23 Allowance to Unofficial Members (Self Explanatory) 24 Constituency Allowance to Elected Members (Self Explanatory) 25 Student Education Learning Fund (SELF) (Examination Fees, Books, etc.
for Students) 26 Claims Against Government (Self Explanatory) 27 Production and Marketing Expenses (Promotion, Production and Marketing Expenses) 28 Sundry Expenses (Self Explanatory) 29 Contingency Fund (Reserve Account under the Ministry of Finance) 30 Extra Payment (Double Salary) 31 Utilities (Electricity) 22 Nevis Island Administration Estimate 2015 MAIN ESTIMATES BY OBJECT OF EXPENDITURE 23 Ministry 01 Deputy Governor General 24 01 - DEPUTY GOVERNOR GENERAL 1.2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The mandate of the Deputy Governor General is to ensure constitutional and democratic governance by performing all functions necessary, as directed by the constitution of St. Kitts and Nevis.
Functions are carried out firstly, as delegated by His Excellency, the Governor General of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis and secondly, on behalf of the Nevis Island Administration.

The Deputy Governor General's Office exerts extreme care in ensuring that its mission statement is adhered to in order to maintain good governance.
The office makes certain that all Bills passed by the Legislative Body are assented to, so as to obtain legal status, and that other important legal documents prepared by the Legal Department, protecting the interests of the Administration and the people of Nevis, are properly authenticated.

The Deputy Governor General's Office is pleased to serve the people of Nevis specifically by protecting the traditional impartiality of the Monarch in any extraordinary civic and political environment.
The office seeks to protect the rights and freedom of the people of Nevis.

All affairs of the Civil Service are priority to the office and substantial measures are taken to ensure the establishment runs efficiently and effectively.

Thus, all appointments, resignations, retirements, disciplinary actions etc.

which are recommended by the Public Service Commission, are approved or disapproved speedily after seeking explanations and clarifications where necessary.
It is essential that our democratic system remains stable and that the rules and regulations as stipulated in the Constitution, be upheld.

The Deputy Governor General's office endeavours to maintain true democracy within our developing Nation.

1.3 MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION STATEMENT I submit, for tabling in Parliament, the annual Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP) for the Deputy Governor General for 2015.
The document to the best of my knowledge provides an accurate representation of the office of the Deputy Governor General's plans and priorities for the use of resources.

It is consistent with the disclosure principles contained in the guidelines for preparing a Report on Plans and Priorities and is based on sound department information and management systems.
The top level officers were engaged in a comprehensive exercise of strategic planning and collaboration in an effort to arrive at the plans and priorities.

It is therefore a true reflection of the view and mandate of the office of the Deputy Governor General.

The document will serve as an essential planning tool and working guide for the operation of the office in 2015 and beyond and will act as an evaluation tool to assess performance.
His Honour, Mr. Eustace John _______________________ Deputy Governor General 1.4 MAIN ACTIVITIES CONTRIBUTING TO THE PORTFOLIO'S ANNUAL OBJECTIVES Provide protocol services to officials.

Ensure that all Legislation passed are assented.

Execute actions of the Public Service Commission.

25 01 - DEPUTY GOVERNOR GENERAL 1.5 MAIN CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVE PORTFOLIO'S ANNUAL OBJECTIVES The accommodation of the Department remains the most significant challenge in the realization of its objectives.
26 01 - DEPUTY GOVERNOR GENERAL Global Objectives To perform all functions necessary by the Deputy Governor General as directed by the constitution of St. Kitts and Nevis, first as delegated by His Excellency, the Governor General of St. Kitts and Nevis, and second, as a Federal Office in discharging certain functions on behalf of the Nevis Island Administration.
Objectives for 2015 To perform all duties as directed by the Constitution as the Queen's Representative and Federal Officer responsible for discharging certain functions on behalf of the Nevis Island Administration Expected 90 Performance Indicators Assenting of Bills passed by the Legislature and executing documents in relation to crown lands, employment contracts etc.
100 100 Executing appointments and administering disciplinary actions in collaboration with the Public Service Commission within a period not exceeding one month after receipt of the document Authorizing recommendations from the Civil Service Commission in regards to the Civil Servants in Nevis within a period of less than, but not exceeding one month after receipt of the recommendation.
Ministry Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Programmes Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 0101 - Administration 289,897 328,700 404,034 423,531 432,367 Totals 289,897 328,700 404,034 423,531 432,367 27 01 - DEPUTY GOVERNOR GENERAL 0101 - ADMINISTRATION Program Objectives To perform all functions necessary by the Deputy Governor General as directed by the Constitution of St. Kitts and Nevis, first as delegated by His Excellency, the Governor General of St. Kitts and Nevis, and second, as a Federal Office in discharging certain functions on behalf of the Nevis Island Administration.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities 010101 - Administration Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 289,897 289,897 328,700 328,700 404,034 404,034 423,531 423,531 432,367 432,367 28 01 - DEPUTY GOVERNOR GENERAL 010101 - Administration CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
16 - Hosting & Entertainment Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses Total Ministry 02 Legislature 30 02 - LEGISLATURE 1.2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Legislature as the institution responsible for the enactment of all laws within Nevis will continue to undertake its responsibilities with due care and without prejudice.
Thus, the Department will ensure that laws enacted are in accordance with the Constitution and provide for the social and economic advancement of the island.

The Department will also endeavour to strengthen its communication apparatus within Parliament and with the general public in order to ensure that information is disseminated in an impartial manner so as to uphold the democratic integrity of the Department.
1.3 MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION STATEMENT I submit, for tabling in Parliament, the annual Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP) for the Legislature for 2015.

The document to the best of my knowledge provides an accurate representation of the office of the Department's plans and priorities for the use of the resources provided in 2015.
It is consistent with the disclosure principles contained in the guidelines for preparing a Report on Plans and Priorities and is based on sound department information and management systems.

The top level officers were engaged in a comprehensive exercise of strategic planning and collaboration in an effort to arrive at the plans and priorities outlined in this document and it is a true reflection of the view and mandate of the Ministry as a whole.
The document will serve as an essential planning tool and working guide for the operation for 2015 and beyond and will act as an evaluation tool to assess performance.

Ms. Shemica Maloney __________________ Clerk of the House 1.4 MAIN ACTIVITIES CONTRIBUTING TO THE PORTFOLIO'S ANNUAL OBJECTIVES To provide advice and supervise all legislative matters of the Nevis Island Administration.
1.5 MAIN CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVE PORTFOLIO'S ANNUAL OBJECTIVES To classify all past legislation in order to improve access by: 1.

Cataloging last 10 years legislation.

2.

Categorizing the legislation.

3.

Establishing a library.

4.

Building procedure to access the legislation.

5.

Making the legislation library available and accessible.

31 02 - LEGISLATURE Global Objectives To exercise the legislative functions of Government as directed by the Constitution of St. Kitts and Nevis.
Objectives for 2015 To co-ordinate all administrative functions necssary for the function of the Nevis Island Assembly Expected 100 Performance Indicators Timely preparation and compilation of documents for presentation in the sitting of the national Assembly.
Ministry Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Programmes Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 0201 - Administration 431,621 577,994 674,374 677,835 683,285 Totals 431,621 577,994 674,374 677,835 683,285 32 02 - LEGISLATURE 0201 - ADMINISTRATION Program Objectives To exercise the Legislative functions of Government as directed by the Constitution of St.Kitts and Nevis.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 020101 - Administration 431,621 552,494 647,981 649,835 654,835 020102 - Office Opposition Leader 0 25,500 26,393 28,000 28,450 Total 431,621 577,994 674,374 677,835 683,285 33 02 - LEGISLATURE 020101 - Administration CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 0 29,993 15,622 0 25,794 16,500 0 45,131 15,000 0 46,485 15,000 0 46,485 15,000 05 - Travel & Subsistence 88,317 150,000 200,000 215,000 215,000 06 - Office & General Expenses 3,979 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services Grants 0 0 0 4,500 1,000 500 1,200 4,500 1,000 300 1,050 4,500 1,000 300 1,050 4,500 1,000 300 1,050 10 - Grants & Contributions 34,181 40,000 40,000 30,000 35,000 Use of Goods and Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
16 - Hosting & Entertainment Compensation of Employees 0 0 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 23 - Allowance To Unofficial Members 128,817 160,000 185,000 185,000 185,000 24 - Constituency Allowance To Elected Members Use of Goods and Services 118,581 120,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 27 - Production and Marketing Expenses 11,250 27,000 30,000 25,000 25,000 Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses Total 880 431,621 0 0 500 500 552,494 647,981 649,835 654,835 34 02 - LEGISLATURE 020102 - Office Opposition Leader CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets Total Ministry 03 Audit 36 03 - AUDIT 1.2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The following document presents a brief synopsis of the plans for the Nevis Audit Office for 2015.
The Nevis Audit Office mandate is to provide an independent assessment to parliament on the Nevis Island Administration's finances and other resources.

The Nevis Audit Office will continue to strive towards greater accountability with the preparation and submission of the Annual Audited Accounts of the Nevis Island Administration.
The Audit Office therefore will continue to report on the Annual Accounts of the Nevis Island Administration; conduct financial compliance and other audits at the various ministries and departments of the Nevis Island Administration.

The Audit Office will continue its drive to participate in developing audit policies, standards and procedures in conjunction with regional and international agencies.
The professional development of staff is vital to the efficient operation of the office in the area of system audit.

Therefore, there will be a need for improved quality assurance in the overall output of the office.

1.3 MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION STATEMENT I submit, for tabling in Parliament, the annual Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP) for the Audit Department for 2015.
The document to the best of my knowledge provides an accurate representation of the office of the Department's plans and priorities for the use of the resources.

It is consistent with the disclosure principles contained in the guidelines for preparing a Report on Plans and Priorities and is based on sound department information and management systems.
The top level officers were engaged in a comprehensive exercise of strategic planning and collaboration in an effort to arrive at the plans and priorities outlined in this document and it is a true reflection of the view and mandate of the Department as a whole.

The document will serve as an essential planning tool and working guide for the operation for 2015 and beyond and will act as an evaluation tool to assess performance.
Mr. Alex Wilkinson ____________________ Senior Audit Manager 1.4 MAIN ACTIVITIES CONTRIBUTING TO THE PORTFOLIO'S ANNUAL OBJECTIVES The performance of financial and compliance audits will continue as this constitutes the core of our activities.
We will continue discussions with Permanent Secretaries and Head of Departments of the various Ministries with respect to Audit's findings and continue to recommend ways in which they can institute improvements with due regard to efficiency and effectiveness in relation to the use of government resources.
37 03 - AUDIT With respect to training workshops we will continue to participate locally, regionally and internationally, also in-house training is an ongoing endeavour as this also helps to enhance and build the Department's capacity.

1.5 MAIN CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVE PORTFOLIO'S ANNUAL OBJECTIVES The timely receipt of the supporting documents of the final accounts and cash records from the various Departments would play a critical role in facilitating the achievement of our objectives.
The Human Resource capacity needs to be strengthened in terms of additional staff members, this will be a tremendous help in assisting the Department in accomplishing its goals and objectives for 2015.

38 03 - AUDIT Global Objectives To report to Parliament and the public on the financial out turn of the Nevis Island Administration and on the economic, efficient and effective utilization of resources.
Objectives for 2015 Expected Performance Indicators To enhance / develop training through workshops and training opportunities in the priority areas of IT, IPSAS, C.A.A.T.S To promote accountability and effective management of government resources in compliance with the Financial Instructions To introduce a risk register for the Nevis Audit Office by December, 2015 5 1 70 Number of Training sessions conducted with the intention of enhancing and building capacity throughout the Audit Department The presence of a risk register on the Nevis Audit office.
Number of recommendations implemented as a result of audit findings by Department and Ministries Ministry Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Programmes Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 0301 - Administration 294,574 298,287 406,178 424,467 431,326 Totals 294,574 298,287 406,178 424,467 431,326 39 03 - AUDIT 0301 - ADMINISTRATION Program Objectives To report to Parliament and the public on the financial out turn of the Nevis Island Administration on the economic, efficient and effective utilization of resources.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 030101 - Administration 143,729 156,227 172,477 178,206 180,420 030102 - Finance and Compliance Audit Total 150,845 294,574 142,060 298,287 233,701 406,178 246,261 424,467 250,906 431,326 40 03 - AUDIT 030101 - Administration CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 15 - Rental of Assets 17 - Training Total - AUDIT 030102 - Finance and Compliance Audit CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 148,768 132,060 221,201 232,261 236,906 Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 2,077 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 17 - Training Total Ministry 04 Legal
233,701 246,261 250,906 42 Ministry 04 Legal Services 43 04 - LEGAL SERVICES 1.2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Legal Services Department has the responsibility of providing sound legal advice and representation to the Nevis Island Administration, its Ministries, Departments and Public Corporations.
The Department is committed to its role of ensuring the Legislative Framework is in place as one of the prerequisite platform for the development of our Small Nation State.

Subsequently, a number of new Legislations for the International Financial Services Sector will be worked on and completed for the 2015 period.

Moreover, the Department is expected to complete and enact a new Ordinance: The Planned Community Ordinance.
This Ordinance will provide for the creation, development and operation of one or more planned communities in Nevis.

Invariably, the conceptualization of the operation of the community is similar to that of condominiums.

This can have a tremendous impact on the economy as it facilitates further diversification and helps to create new employment and investment opportunities.
The main objectives of the proposed Legislation are: To facilitate the creation, development and operation of one or more planned Communities in Nevis; To provide a mechanism for the registration of title to a parcel of land intended for subdivision and development in a planned community; To provide for the regulation of rights and obligations of the owners of property within the planned community.
The Department will embark on an initiative to increase the human capacity of staff by providing training in critical areas.

Our values of integrity and honesty will continue to guide us in the 2015 period and every effort will be made to ensure the Department is professional, truthful and straightforward in its dealings with the general public and other Governmental Organizations.
We welcome the opportunity to continue our cordial and collaborative working relationship with all our stakeholders as we endeavour to work in the best interest of the Nevisian population.

1.3 MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION STATEMENT I submit, for tabling in Parliament, the annual Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP) for the Legal Services Department for 2015.

The document to the best of my knowledge provides an accurate representation of the Department's plans and priorities for the use of the resources.
It is consistent with the disclosure principles contained in the guidelines for preparing a Report on Plans and Priorities and is based on sound department information and management systems.

The top level officers were engaged in a comprehensive exercise of strategic planning and collaboration in an effort to arrive at the plans and priorities outlined in this document and it is a true reflection of the view and mandate of the Department as a whole.
The document will serve as an essential planning tool and working guide for the operation for 2015 and beyond and will act as an evaluation tool to assess performance.

Mr.Colin Tyrell _____________ Legal Advisor 44 04 - LEGAL SERVICES 1.4 MAIN ACTIVITIES CONTRIBUTING TO THE PORTFOLIO'S ANNUAL OBJECTIVES Provide legal advice to the Heads of Ministries, Departments and Statutory Bodies within the Nevis Island Administration.
Provide continuous legal training for staff through distance education courses, job attachment and onsite training.

Install a computerized filing system for the maintenance of company records and establish an electronic link with Financial Services Registry to ensure company names are not re-produced.

Pool resources with the Financial Services (Regulation and Supervision) Department in regulating corporate and fiduciary services.

Propose necessary amendments to existing Financial Services Legislation.
Prepare diverse legal documents such as conveyances, transfers, leases, contracts, agreements and bonds.

Process Marriage Licenses, Alien Land Holding Licenses, and Declaration of Natural Parents Applications for registration of father's name.

1.5 MAIN CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVE PORTFOLIO'S ANNUAL OBJECTIVES 1.

Providing legal counsel for complex litigation.

2.

Difficulty in recruiting additional staff.

3.

Limited financial and Human Resources.

4.


The upgrading of the technological infrastructure of the Departments.

45 04 - LEGAL SERVICES Global Objectives To provide legal advice to the Nevis Island Administration on all legal matters and to protect the interests of the Administration and people of Nevis.

Objectives for 2015 Expected Performance Indicators To provide high quality cost effective legal services to the Administration.

Improve the time taken to draft and amend of legislation.
Improve the awareness of companies for the filing of their annual returns 15 8 30 Number of days taken to provide legal opinions and other responses from Ministries and Departments Average number of months to draft and amend legislation.
Percentage increase in number of companies filing annual returns in timely manner Ministry Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Programmes Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 0401 - Legal Department 589,440 658,699 832,019 919,511 933,831 0402 - Company Registry Dept.
72,975 77,072 88,994 93,746 95,969 Totals 662,415 735,771 921,013 1,013,257 1,029,800 46 04 - LEGAL SERVICES 0401 - LEGAL DEPARTMENT Program Objectives Provide legal advice to the Nevis Island Administration on all Legal matters and to protect the interests of the Administration and people of Nevis.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities 040101 - Legal Department Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 589,440 589,440 658,699 658,699 832,019 832,019 919,511 919,511 933,831 933,831 47 04 - LEGAL SERVICES 040101 - Legal Department CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
- Training 1,620 10,000 30,000 21 - Professional & Consultancy Services Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses Total 0 0 48 04 - LEGAL SERVICES 0402 - COMPANY REGISTRY DEPT.
Program Objectives To regulate the formation, financing, functioning and liquidation of companies operating on Nevis.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 040201 - Company Registry Total 72,975 72,975 77,072 77,072 88,994 88,994 93,746 93,746 95,969 95,969 49 04 - LEGAL SERVICES 040201 - Company Registry CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
Total Ministry 05 Premier’s 51 05 - PREMIER'S MINISTRY 1.1 MINISTER'S MESSAGE The Premier's Ministry will continue in its efforts to provide the best service possible to all Nevisians and residents.

As a Ministry we will satisfy the needs of all Nationals and Non-nationals regardless of race, colour or creed.
Our judicial system will continue to ensure that we have an impartial system which renders justice in a fair and un-bias manner.

We will continue to monitor labour relations on the island, execute the labour laws fairly and ensure that the employer and employee relationship improves on our island.

Small businesses continue to bolster our economy and the Small Enterprise Development Unit (SEDU) will continue to play a pivotal role in starting and supporting small businesses.
Our Department of Trade and Consumer Affairs will continue in their efforts to protect the Consumers of Nevis and to supply affordable goods of a high quality for all.

Security continues to play a huge part of the Government's agenda.

The Premier's Ministry has already embarked on the installation of CCTV in the Charlestown and surrounding areas.
We will also continue our support of the Police Force in their fight against Crime and collaborate with local, regional and international agencies to ensure the safety and security of Nevisians.

The Nevis Disaster Management Department pledges to ensure that disaster preparedness is a way of life.

We will continue to operate in a state of readiness to ensure that in the case of disaster we will be adequately prepared to respond.
Thanks to all persons and agencies who informed this Budget and we crave your continued guidance and assistance.

1.2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Premier's Ministry will continue in its endeavour to promote efficiency, accuracy and professionalism in all its services.

We will ensure that we continue to achieve our goal of expediting work permits and passports.

Persons who are applying for these documents will be treated professionally.
Our Protocol Unit will continue to offer protocol service in a manner which will make the Ministry and island proud.

The Disaster Management Department will continue to sensitise Nevisians about disasters and help us remain in a state of preparedness.

This will be achieved through training, workshops and public awareness campaigns.

The Labour Department will continue to ensure that all labour related issues are resolved and the employee, employer relationship remain healthy.
The Department of Trade will ensure that the rights of the Nevisian Consumers are protected.

The Consumer Affairs Officers will continue to monitor the shops and supermarkets to ensure that the quality of products being sold meet international standards and the prices are reasonable.

The Supply Officers remain resolute in providing high quality products to the general public at an affordable cost.

The Registrar and Magistrate Court will continue to dispense justice in a fair and impartial manner.
They will endeavour to ensure that cases are dealt with swiftly.

1.3 MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION STATEMENT I submit, for tabling in Parliament, the annual Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP) for the Premier's Ministry for 2015.

52 05 - PREMIER'S MINISTRY The document to the best of my knowledge provides an accurate representation of the office of the Ministry's plans and priorities for the use of the resources provided in 2015.
It is consistent with the disclosure principles contained in the guidelines for preparing a Report on Plans and Priorities and is based on sound department information and management systems.

The top level officers were engaged in a comprehensive exercise of strategic planning and collaboration in an effort to arrive at the plans and priorities outlined in this document and it is a true reflection of the view and mandate of the Ministry as a whole.
The document will serve as an essential planning tool and working guide for the operation for 2015 and beyond and will act as an evaluation tool to assess performance.

Mr. Wakely Daniel ___________________ Permanent Secretary 1.4 MAIN ACTIVITIES CONTRIBUTING TO THE PORTFOLIO'S ANNUAL OBJECTIVES The Premier's Ministry is the vital organ of the Nevis Island Administration and is responsible for ensuring the advancement of good governance, public safety and sustainable nation development.
The Ministry in 2015 will pursue the following activities and initiatives: Improve the collaboration with all agencies responsible for the safety and security of the citizens and residents of Nevis so as to reduce the relevance of crime and create an environment of peace.

This will include the police, civil society groups and churches.
Ensure the effective operations of the Registrar and High Court by completing the computerization of the department's documents, expanding and improving the office space in order to provide adequate storage for legal documents and files.

Disseminate information on the labour laws and work ethics to both employers and employees through the use of the media, workshops and onsite visits.

Collect, compile and analyse labour statistics.


Expand the public awareness and educational programmes on disaster management The Department of Trade and Consumer Affairs through the Supply Office will start a delivery programme to ensure that there is a reliable supply of reasonably priced consumer goods available to the small shops and consumers at their convenience.
1.5 MAIN CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVE PORTFOLIO'S ANNUAL OBJECTIVES Some of the main challenges for the Premier's Ministry include: ADMINISTRATION Policies to regulate immigration issues; Lack of data/statistics to make informed decisions regarding immigration issues; REGISTRAR: Insufficient space for staff and documentation; 53 05 - PREMIER'S MINISTRY Deterioration of legal documents; Lack of training for preservation and binding of records; Limited availability of up-to-date law books; Judicial and legal complex urgently needed; MAGISTRATE: Modernization of equipment for documentation and retrieving of case files; LABOUR Need for a vehicle for onsite inspection; Staff requires additional training; NEVIS DISASTER MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT Shortage of trained Staff; Support by critical agencies on a year round basis.
1.6 IMPORTANT INITIATIVES CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE ANNUAL 1.

Increase the public awareness regarding the processing of work permits, passports application by utilizing the media outlets and pamphlets.

2.

In 2015 a Data Processing Programme and Border Control System will be used in the Work Permit Division to improve and inform our decision making with regards to work permit.

3.
3.

The Department of Trade and Consumer Affairs through the Supply Office will start a delivery programme to ensure that there is a reliable supply of reasonably priced consumer goods available to the small shops and consumers at their convenience.

54 05 - PREMIER'S MINISTRY Global Objectives To implement policies that uphold civil order and foster national development while engendering a just and caring society.
Objectives for 2015 Expected Performance Indicators Improve the efficiency of the administration and co-ordination between the Ministry, Departments and the General public.

Co-ordinate and execute all protocol events.

Improve the working relationship between the Ministry and the Ministries of Homeland Security and Foreign Affairs in St. Kitts.

To improve and enhance the Administration of Justice.

To adjudicate civil and criminal cases to ensure a free and fair justice system.
Improve the working relationship between employers and employees and increase the percentage of placement of workers in the workplace.

Sensitize employers and employees on labour related information and issues via television, radio, workshops, printed materials and on site inspections.

Mitigate natural and man made disasters.

To inform consumers of their rights and obligation so they can better protect themselves.

To ensure a reliable supply of products at the Supply Office.
15 40 100 4 3 75 75 95 65 24 10 4 40 5 7 Time in days taken to respond to Department's and General Public's Request.

Percentage decrease in customer complaints.

Percentage of Protocol Events executed Number of meeting held to discuss the co- ordination of policies and procedures of each ministry.

Number of training held on the effective management of court processes.

To drastically reduce in percentage the backlog of unfinished court matters by the end of November 2015.
Percentage reduction in the backlog of unfinished court matters by the end of November 2015.

The percentage of dispute settled Increase in the percentage persons employed Number of media production used to advertise labour related information Percentage increase in the population awareness of the negative effects of disasters via all avenues possible.
Number of Schools assisted with the development of a Disaster Management Plan Percentage of the Community provided with disaster management training Number of programmes geared towards consumer education and visitation to business outlets to verify compliance and disseminate information.
Percentage increase volume of sales Ministry Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Programmes Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 0501 - Office Of The Premier 1,906,162 1,901,283 2,157,231 2,253,822 2,311,910 0502 - Registrar And High Court 770,740 771,020 787,362 815,254 826,396 0503 - Magistrate 163,273 169,541 179,791 188,255 192,396 0504 - Labour Department 346,547 346,694 431,278 452,994 462,359 55 05 - PREMIER'S MINISTRY 0505 - Nevis Disaster Management Department 0506 - Department of Trade 265,515 286,598 376,590 395,540 404,498 9,981,131 7,718,218 7,957,206 8,367,351 8,402,475 Totals 13,433,368 11,193,354 11,889,458 12,473,216 12,600,034 0501 - OFFICE OF THE PREMIER Program Objectives To implement policies that uphold Civil Order and foster National Development while engendering a just and caring society.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 050101 - Administration 1,906,162 1,901,283 2,157,231 2,253,822 2,311,910 Total 1,906,162 1,901,283 2,157,231 2,253,822 2,311,910 56 05 - PREMIER'S MINISTRY 050101 - Administration CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses - Operating & Maintenance Services 50,994 50,000 50,000 Grants 10 - Grants & Contributions 153,414 150,000 130,000 150,000 150,000 Other Expenses 12 - Rewards & Incentives 200 0 0 0 0 Use of Goods and Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets 16 - Hosting & Entertainment 17 - Training 21 - Professional & Consultancy Services 27 - Production and Marketing Expenses Other Expenses - Sundry Expenses 0 500 1,000 1,000 1,000 Total 1,906,162 1,901,283 2,157,231 2,253,822 2,311,910 57 05 - PREMIER'S MINISTRY 0502 - REGISTRAR AND HIGH COURT Program Objectives To adjudicate Civil and Criminal cases expeditiously to ensure a free and fair justice system.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities 050201 - Registrar Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 770,740 770,740 771,020 771,020 787,362 787,362 815,254 815,254 826,396 826,396 58 05 - PREMIER'S MINISTRY 050201 - Registrar CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 605,486 594,026 443,420 465,524 474,834 86,406 21,000 59,994 25,000 64,662 35,500 66,602 35,500 67,934 35,500 05 - Travel & Subsistence 31,700 30,000 30,000 32,000 32,000 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services Grants 10 - Grants & Contributions Use of Goods and Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets 5,041 3,478 0 5,529 0 0 0 16 - Hosting & Entertainment Other Expenses 31 - Utilities Total 10,912 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 770,740 771,020 787,362 815,254 826,396 59 05 - PREMIER'S MINISTRY 0503 - MAGISTRATE Program Objectives To provide an efficient and responsible Judicial System geared towards timely and unbiased dispensation of justice for all.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities 050301 - Magistrate Court Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 163,273 163,273 169,541 169,541 179,791 179,791 188,255 188,255 192,396 192,396 60 05 - PREMIER'S MINISTRY 050301 - Magistrate Court CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses Total - PREMIER'S MINISTRY 0504 - LABOUR DEPARTMENT Program Objectives To develop and maintain a high quality workforce that supports and enhances the economic health of the business community while promoting opportunities for productivity, equality, security, human dignity and an ethical working environment.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 050401 - Labour Department Total 346,547 346,547 346,694 346,694 431,278 431,278 452,994 452,994 462,359 462,359 62 05 - PREMIER'S MINISTRY 050401 - Labour Department CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
17 - Training 27 - Production and Marketing Expenses Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses Total - Professional & Consultancy Services 13,393 63 05 - PREMIER'S MINISTRY 0505 - NEVIS DISASTER MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT Program Objectives To effectively and efficiently plan and implement all operational aspects of Disaster Management in order to minimize loss of lives and property through a harmonized National Disaster Mitigation Strategy.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities 050501 - Nevis Disaster Management Office Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 265,515 286,598 376,590 395,540 404,498 Total 265,515 286,598 376,590 395,540 404,498 64 05 - PREMIER'S MINISTRY 050501 - Nevis Disaster Management Office CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
17 - Training 21 - Professional & Consultancy Services 27 - Production and Marketing Expenses Other Expenses - Sundry Expenses 0 500 500 500 500 Total 265,515 286,598 376,590 395,540 404,498 65 05 - PREMIER'S MINISTRY 0506 - DEPARTMENT OF TRADE Program Objectives To foster the growth of Trade and Industry and promote consumer education, while creating an enabling environment for the development of Small Businesses in Nevis.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 050601 - Small Business and Craft House 667,872 836,555 801,176 830,073 847,775 050602 - Trade and Consumer Affairs 458,867 602,383 413,951 432,003 442,122 050603 - Supply Office 8,854,391 6,279,280 6,742,079 7,105,275 7,112,578 Total 9,981,130 7,718,218 7,957,206 8,367,351 8,402,475 66 05 - PREMIER'S MINISTRY 050601 - Small Business and Craft House CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 15 - Rental of Assets 17 - Training Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses Total - PREMIER'S MINISTRY 050602 - Trade and Consumer Affairs CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 -
 Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
17 - Training 27 - Production and Marketing Expenses Total 458,867 602,383 413,951 432,003 442,122 68 05 - PREMIER'S MINISTRY 050603 - Supply Office CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 170,826 131,161 146,026 153,327 156,803 125,351 122,119 161,503 166,348 169,675 3,480 0 600 600 600 0 769 2,000 5,000 4,200 12,000 4,500 12,000 4,500 12,500 07 - Supplies & Materials 8,549,747 6,000,000 6,400,000 6,750,000 6,750,000 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 15 - Rental of Assets 17 - Training 27 - Production and Marketing Expenses Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses Total Ministry 06 Finance et al.
70 06 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 1.1 MINISTER'S MESSAGE The 2015 Budget Estimates is presented against a backdrop of a modest upturn in global economic activity.

The International Monetary Fund World Economic Outlook published in October 2014 has a projected growth in 2015 of 3.8 percent.

The Federation is expected to experience real growth of 4.05 percent.
The Nevis economy has witnessed positive signs in key indicators such as an increase in the number of stay over visitors and modest increases in approved construction plans and construction activity in 2014.

My mandate as the Minister of Finance is to ensure that Nevis is strategically positioned to take advantage of the economic opportunities that prevail in order to secure a prosperous and equitable future for our people.
Thus, the policies articulated by the Ministry of Finance will see continued investment and diversification of key sectors, the creation of employment and entrepreneurship and the strengthening of the finances of the Nevis Island Administration.

These policies will include the rigorous marketing of the island in traditional and non-traditional markets.

The finances of the Administration will no doubt be challenged in 2015 with the planned increase in Salaries and Wages of three percent (3%).
Consequently, the budget is expected to produce a current and total deficit.

The focus will be on enhancing the operations of the expenditure and Tax Departments to ensure proficiency in their operations.

The Customs Department has embarked on a key strategy to reform and modernize their operations.

This will include improving their risk management capabilities.
The launch of the new ASYCUDA Information System will help in this regard by reducing the processing time of Customs documents, better profiling and monitoring risky activities and enhancing overall compliance.

At the Inland Revenue Department there will be the thrust towards the full operationalization of its Risk Base Audit Management approach.

Consequently, audit cases will be selected among taxpayers that pose a high level of risk of under reporting of income.
This approach is intended to improve tax compliance and enhance the overall revenue collection capabilities of the Department.

Furthermore, the Department will establish a Tax Administration Program Design and Monitoring Unit.

The function of the Unit is to provide assistance and direction to operational areas by developing policies for the consistent and most effective and efficient delivery of tax administration objectives.
International Financial Services is a significant pillar for economic expansion.

The Financial Services Department has played and will continue to play a critical role in securing the gains of this sub-sector.

The Department will be engaged in the implementation of the new International Banking Ordinance of 2014 and the passing of the Regulations to support this Ordinance.
This piece of Legislation is expected to provide the impetus to increase the quantity and quality of the investment and expansion of the products in the sub-sector.

It also provides for the enhancement of supervision that is necessary for the sustainability of the Industry.
I express my appreciation to the Ministry of Finance and all its Departments for their contribution toward the accomplishment of the goals and objectives of the Ministry in the past and implore them to work even harder to ensure success in the future.
Honourable Vance Amory ___________________________ Premier and Minister of Finance 71 06 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 1.2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Ministry of Finance, Statistics & Economic Planning is committed to the effective implementation of policies for the attainment of a vibrant and stable financial and economic environment that fosters competition and economic development.
Subsequently, the Ministry will continue to focus on the fundamental principles for safeguarding macroeconomic stability namely: • The maintenance of as much as possible a prudent medium term fiscal framework supported by robust revenue collection systems and the effective mobilization of resources to the benefit of Nevisians.

• The improvement in the public debt levels through credible debt management and debt restructuring initiatives.
• The support of private sector expansion by enhancing the Legislative and Regulatory Framework to improve the equity, predictability and transparency of investment policies.

The Ministry will seek to increase its procedures for good governance and transparency by publishing a Quarterly Report on the financial position of the Nevis island Administration.

This report will include the revenue and spending patterns of the Administration for the quarter.
The status of the Public Sector Debt and any other available macroeconomic data such as tourist arrivals will also be included.

The services provided by the Ministry include: 1 .

2 .

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4 .

5 .

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7 .

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Oversight of government's financial management practices and controls; Financial and economic planning and reporting; Tax policy administration and development; Border control services; Oversight of Public Corporations; Risk and Debt Management; Banking and Accounting services of Government; Budgeting and fiscal management; Implementing measures to counter money laundering and terrorists financing; and 10.

Information technology services to Government.


1.3 MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION STATEMENT I submit, for tabling in Parliament, the Annual Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP) for the Ministry of Finance for 2015.

The document to the best of my knowledge provides an accurate representation of the office of the Ministry's plans and priorities for the use of the resources.
It is consistent with the disclosure principles contained in the guidelines for preparing a Report on Plans and Priorities and is based on sound Department information and Management Systems.
The top level officers were engaged in a comprehensive exercise of strategic planning and collaboration in an effort to arrive at the plans and priorities outlined in this document and it is a true reflection of the 72 06 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING views and mandate of the Ministry as a whole.

The document will serve as an essential planning tool and working guide for the operation for 2015 and beyond and will act as an evaluation tool to assess performance.
Mr. Colin Dore _________________________ Acting Permanent Secretary 1.4 MAIN ACTIVITIES CONTRIBUTING TO THE PORTFOLIO'S ANNUAL OBJECTIVES The activities of the Ministry of Finance will include the timely processing and response to submissions and requests from Government Departments and the general public.

The Administration Division will provide due diligence and efficiency in the processing of business licences, tax exemption forms and investment proposals.
The Budget and Fiscal Divisions will develop, monitor and analyze government finances to ensure the proper execution of the budget and long run fiscal and debt sustainability.

The Treasury Department has evaluated and will reform procedures and processes to secure improvements in its Accounting System aimed at reducing the processing time for cheques and the reconciliation of Government accounts.
The adoption of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards in the production of the final accounts will provide a more transparent financial account of Government operations and help to augment the assessment of the overall management of public resources.

Customs intends to complete the implementation of the ASYCUDA projection.
To secure the full benefits of this system the following will be implemented: The development of a Risk Management Committee comprising of Senior Customs Officials will be established in order to provide guidance on risk management.

The establishment of a Post Clearance Audit policy which highlight the link between risk management and other elements of organizational planning.

Inland Revenue, like Customs, will seek to fine tune its risk management procedures and practices.
The classification of tax payers into groups depending on the size of operations is done in order to align resources including human resources, to areas that will yield the most results in terms of revenue collection.

The Department of Statistics in 2015 will play an essential role in providing relevant, reliable and timely statistical information.

As such, the Department will gather and disseminate such data as visitor arrivals and index of consumer prices.
The Nevis Investment Promotion Agency has been charged with the responsibility of marketing the island as a lucrative investment destination.

The Department will intensify its efforts to attract both domestic and foreign investments in the areas of tourism, renewable energy and agriculture to name a few.

Financial Services - Regulation and Supervision Department has embarked on a number of legislative reforms in order to expand the client and product base of the Department.
These reforms will include key pieces of Legislations such as the International Banking Ordinance– Regulations, the Nevis International Exempt Trust ordinance, the Nevis Business Company Ordinance and the Service Providers' Ordinance.
73 06 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 1.5 MAIN CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVE PORTFOLIO'S ANNUAL OBJECTIVES The achievement of the portfolio's objectives can be hampered by the following: The occurrence of natural disasters which significantly increases expenditure and a .

causes a deterioration of the fiscal and debt balances.

An economic growth outcome that is lower than initially anticipated can result in b .

revenues being lower than projected.

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A slowing of economic activity globally that negatively impacts the domestic economy.

A higher than anticipated increase in employment resulting in an accelerated level of d .

current expenditure.

Difficulty in accessing the loan financing needed to undertake proposed projects and e .

programmes.

An increase in debt servicing costs which negatively impacts the fiscal and debt f .

positions.

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positions.

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Slower than expected implementation of debt restructuring measures.

74 06 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING Global Objectives To take leadership in the development and implementation of an overall economic and fiscal strategy aimed at promoting stability and growth towards the improvement in the standard of living and well being of all citizens of Nevis.
Objectives for 2015 Expected Performance Indicators To foster a competitive, vibrant environment that promotes Economic Growth.

To improve accountability in Government Ministries, Departments and Statutory Bodies.

To prepare a timely Budget consistent with Government's strategic plans and objectives.

To produce Reports in a timely manner.

To disburse salaries and wages to public officers and debt obligations by the scheduled dates.
To strengthen the Treasury Department support for all Ministries and Department in their ability to identify and manage financial and accounting risk and other challenges.

To develop and implement risk management principles that are complementary to the Customs IT system - ASYCUDA by June 2015 To conduct training in the use of the Customs IT System ASYCUDA 2 80 80 1 4 0 2 8 Number of weeks to process business licenses/respond to applicants.
Percentage of Ministries submitting monthly Reports to the Ministry of Finance.

Percentage of Statutory Bodies submitting quarterly Management Reports to the Ministry of Finance.

Government's 2015 Budget is submitted to Parliament by December 31.

Number of Debt Sustainability Report produced.

Number of Financial Reports produced.

Number of times payrolls and debt obligations are late.

Number of training sessions per year.

Risk management processes developed and implemented.
Number of training conducted To meet revenue targets.

Revenue target met.

To enhance Audit Compliance at the Inland Revenue Department To educate and respond to tax payer queries in a timely manner.

To develop the statistical capacity of staff.

To increase the efficiency of the Statistical Department by producing statistical output of surveys 3-6 months after the surveys are completed.
To provide Consumer Price Indices (CPI) information and Inflation rate on a quarterly basis 75 Percentage of Audits completed 3 7 3 20 Number of weekly advisory visits to inform tax payers of tax procedures.

Number of days in which to respond to tax requests.
Number of training to assist in statistical capacity building Percentage reduction in time lag between data collection coding, cleaning, verifying and dissemination by December of 2015 To post CPI information on Statistical and NIA website on a quarterly basic by June 2015.
Ministry Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Programmes Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 0601 - Administration 10,937,727 13,552,210 13,457,439 14,314,243 14,898,839 0602 - Treasury Department 41,394,740 32,979,670 34,447,566 35,471,034 35,895,813 0603 - Customs Department 1,342,463 1,395,311 1,724,698 1,814,910 1,865,048 75 06 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 0604 - Inland Revenue Department 0605 - Statistics & Economic Planning Department 1,706,152 1,797,944 2,150,256 2,253,650 2,302,725 533,422 574,109 683,372 719,142 734,151 0606 - Development and Marketing Dept.
477,336 548,905 555,894 594,054 605,202 0607 - Regulation and Supervision Dept.
1,220,005 1,412,587 1,749,108 1,841,275 1,875,438 Totals 57,611,845 52,260,736 54,768,333 57,008,308 58,177,216 76 06 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 0601 - ADMINISTRATION Program Objectives To take leadership in the development and implementation of an overall economic and fiscal strategy aimed at promoting stability and growth towards the improvement in the standard of living and well being of all citizens of Nevis.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 060101 - Administration 9,529,242 11,812,915 11,508,140 12,255,148 12,763,801 060102 - Information Technology Division 465,954 582,043 685,152 716,535 730,296 060103 - Central Procurement Unit 495,270 699,755 676,331 727,648 778,201 060104 - Financial Systems Unit 56,412 58,319 70,516 74,522 75,953 060105 - Budget and Fiscal Unit 390,850 399,178 517,300 540,390 550,588 Total 10,937,728 13,552,210 13,457,439 14,314,243 14,898,839 77 06 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 060101 - Administration CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials - Communications Expenses 718,918 750,000 800,000 800,000 850,000 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 335,268 270,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 Grants 10 - Grants & Contributions 31,484 250,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 Other Expenses 11 - Commissions Use of Goods and Services 4,764 0 0 0 0 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets 0 4,724 5,000 5,000 6,000 5,000 6,000 5,500 6,000 6,000 16 - Hosting & Entertainment 306,728 250,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 17 - Training 2,860 25,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 21 - Professional & Consultancy Services 433,405 320,000 275,000 300,000 300,000 Other Expenses 22 - Insurance 1,140,665 850,000 1,000,000 1,100,000 1,250,000 26 - Claims Against Government 995,664 550,000 600,000 650,000 700,000 Use of Goods and Services 27 - Production and Marketing Expenses 71,329 150,000 200,000 250,000 250,000 Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses 29 - Contingency Fund 31 - Utilities Total 190 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 116,960 1,488,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 5,080,860 6,500,000 6,000,000 6,500,000 6,750,000 9,529,242 11,812,915 11,508,140 12,255,148 12,763,801 78 06 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 060102 - Information Technology Division CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets 17 - Training 21 - Professional & Consultancy Services Total - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 060103 - Central Procurement Unit CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 22,705 20,257 49,755 26,331 27,648 28,201 0 0 0 0 07 - Supplies & Materials 452,308 650,000 650,000 700,000 750,000 Total 495,270 699,755 676,331 727,648 778,201 80 06 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 060104 - Financial Systems Unit CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 55,396 55,919 68,116 71,522 72,953 Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence Total 1,016 56,412 2,400 58,319 2,400 70,516 3,000 74,522 3,000 75,953 81 06 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 060105 - Budget and Fiscal Unit CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel &
 Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 17 - Training Total - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 0602 - TREASURY DEPARTMENT Program Objectives To act as Custodian of Government Revenues and to ensure that these Revenues are managed efficiently and to produce timely and reliable financial reports in order to facilitate the operations of the Government.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities 060201 - Administration and Investment Operations Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 41,023,339 32,638,253 33,948,489 34,949,612 35,361,416 060202 - Accounting Operations 371,401 341,417 499,077 521,422 534,397 Total 41,394,740 32,979,670 34,447,566 35,471,034 35,895,813 83 06 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 060201 - Administration and Investment Operations CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries/Extra Payments 4,786,907 115,753 134,006 140,707 143,522 Social Benefits/ Transfers 04 - Retiring Benefits 7,458,407 6,000,000 7,000,000 7,000,000 7,250,000 Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 3,595 4,304 0 87 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 26,677 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets 17 - Training Interest - Debt Servicing-Domestic 24,953,695 23,000,000 21,092,762 21,091,760 20,925,620 19 - Debt Servicing-Foreign 3,789,666 3,500,000 5,519,221 6,510,945 6,832,024 Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses 0 500 500 500 500 Total 41,023,339 32,638,253 33,948,489 34,949,612 35,361,416 84 06 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 060202 - Accounting Operations CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
17 - Training Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses Total - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 0603 - CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT Program Objectives To administer the tax laws in an equitable and effective manner in order to ensure tax compliance and the protection of our National borders from the importation or exportation of prohibited goods.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities 060301 - Administration and Revenue Division Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 747,058 682,572 871,248 918,967 949,717 060302 - Enforcement Division 247,730 274,237 295,038 309,480 315,826 060303 - Seaport Operations 260,691 302,686 368,474 386,888 395,502 060304 - Airport Operations 86,983 135,816 189,938 199,575 204,003 Total 1,342,462 1,395,311 1,724,698 1,814,910 1,865,048 86 06 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 060301 - Administration and Revenue Division CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services Other Expenses - Rewards & Incentives 625 1,000 32,500 35,000 37,000 Social Benefits/ Transfers 13 - Public Assistance Use of Goods and Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
17 - Training Other Expenses 20 - Refunds 28 - Sundry Expenses Total - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 060302 - Enforcement Division CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials - Operating & Maintenance Services 3,103 Other Expenses 12 - Rewards & Incentives 125 2,500 14,200 15,000 15,000 Total 247,730 274,237 295,038 309,480 315,826 88 06 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 060303 - Seaport Operations CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services Other Expenses 12 - Rewards & Incentives Total - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS &
395,502 89 06 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 060304 - Airport Operations CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries Use of Goods and Services 80,552 127,116 172,738 181,375 185,003 05 - Travel & Subsistence 6,432 7,200 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services Other Expenses 12 - Rewards & Incentives Total - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 0604 - INLAND REVENUE DEPARTMENT Program Objectives To administer the tax laws in an effective and equitable manner in order to promote voluntary compliance and to maximize revenue collection.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 060401 - Administration 244,927 249,092 499,380 520,970 532,268 060402 - Auditing and Records Management 282,632 291,031 671,911 704,972 718,610 060403 - Collection and Revenue Control 302,025 259,949 274,632 287,569 294,248 060404 - Property Valuation 301,963 371,453 428,768 450,657 459,986 060405 - Tax Payer Service 574,605 626,419 275,565 289,482 297,613 Total 1,706,152 1,797,944 2,150,256 2,253,650 2,302,725 91 06 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 060401 - Administration CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services Other Expenses 12 - Rewards & Incentives Use of Goods and Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets 17 - Training Other Expenses 20 - Refunds Use of Goods and Services - Production and Marketing Expenses 4,061 5,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses 150 500 500 500 500 Total 244,927 249,092 499,380 520,970 532,268 92 06 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 060402 - Auditing and Records Management CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
17 - Training Total - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 060403 - Collection and Revenue Control CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
Total 302,025 259,949 274,632 287,569 294,248 94 06 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 060404 - Property Valuation CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services Total 301,963 371,453 428,768 450,657 459,986 95 06 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 060405 - Tax Payer Service CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 17 - Training 27 - Production and Marketing Expenses Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses Total 454,180 457,297 185,712 192,998 198,898 107,828 142,122 0 0 74,353 1,000 76,584 1,000 78,115 1,000 3,071 0 89 0 393 9,044 0 0 4,000 2,000 1,000 500 2,000 15,000 2,000
- MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 0605 - STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING DEPARTMENT Program Objectives To collect, compile, analyze and disseminate national statistics relevant for decision making in a timely and effective manner.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 060501 - Statistics Department 423,013 457,107 675,372 710,942 725,151 060502 - Economic Planning Total 110,409 533,422 117,002 574,109 8,000 8,200 9,000 683,372 719,142 734,151 97 06 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 060501 - Statistics Department CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets 17 - Training 27 - Production and Marketing Expenses Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses Total - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 060502 - Economic Planning CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 109,579 111,002 0 0 0 Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 17 - Training Total 350 0 0 480 2,000 1,000 0 3,000 110,409 117,002 2,000 1,000 2,000 3,000 8,000 2,000 1,200 2,000 3,000 8,200 2,000 1,500 2,000 3,500 9,000 99 06 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 0606 - DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING DEPT.
Program Objectives To effectively promote investment opportunities that will stimulate economic growth and contribute positively to the island's economic development.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities 060601 - Development and Marketing Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 477,336 477,336 548,905 548,905 555,894 555,894 594,054 594,054 605,202 605,202 100 06 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 060601 - Development and Marketing CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 145,338 149,458 161,354 169,422 172,811 70,562 9,000 66,447 1,000 71,840 2,200 75,432 2,200 76,941 2,200 05 - Travel & Subsistence 2,492 35,000 15,000 15,500 15,750 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 0 3,983 Grants 10 - Grants & Contributions 233,142 0 0 0 5,000 2,500 5,000 3,000 5,500 3,000 0 0 0 Use of Goods and Services 15 - Rental of Assets 17 - Training 0 0 21 - Professional & Consultancy Services 12,162 45,000 0 0 34,000 10,000 0 34,000 10,000 0 34,000 10,000 0 27 - Production and Marketing Expenses 657 240,000 240,000 265,000 270,000 Other Expenses 31 - Utilities Total 0 12,000 14,000 14,500 15,000 477,336 548,905 555,894 594,054 605,202 101 06 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 0607 - REGULATION AND SUPERVISION DEPT.
Program Objectives To effectively regulate and supervise the financial services sector in Nevis and to assist in ensuring that service providers become more aware of their obligations to their businesses and the jurisdiction.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 060701 - Regulation and Supervision 1,220,005 1,412,587 1,749,108 1,841,275 1,875,438 Total 1,220,005 1,412,587 1,749,108 1,841,275 1,875,438 102 06 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING 060701 - Regulation and Supervision CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
- Rental of Assets 171,899 173,000 172,000 172,000 172,000 16 - Hosting & Entertainment 0 2,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 17 - Training 28,303 50,000 138,000 130,000 135,000 21 - Professional & Consultancy Services 106,079 130,000 200,000 250,000 250,000 27 - Production and Marketing Expenses 11,342 20,000 18,000 18,000 20,000 Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses 162 500 500 500 500 Total 1,220,005 1,412,587 1,749,108 1,841,275 1,875,438 103 Ministry 07 Communications et al.
104 07 - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT 1.1 MINISTER'S MESSAGE The last fiscal year was a challenging one mixed with successes as the Ministry implemented its policies, programs, projects and activities.

The Public Works Department (PWD) was able to complete the paving of the major section of the Hamilton Road Project from Club Trenim to the top of Hamilton, and this was done under budget.
The PWD was empowered and has gained further road design and construction exposure and experience in implementing this project.

Furthermore, the financial resources expended on this project circulated in the economy of Nevis which resulted in expanding opportunities for prosperity and equity for local businesses and the people of Nevis.

It is our intention to continue to utilize PWD to implement our road program for fiscal year 2015.
Preliminary work has already started for the Hanleys Road Rehabilitation Project which would be a major focus going forward.

We will continue our ongoing road maintenance and secondary road upgrade program for 2015.

Part of the implications for the implementation of the Nevis Water Supply Enhancement Project is the repairing and rehabilitation of several roads affected by civil works on the main road and several secondary roads on the island.
These road work activities should keep the PWD busy throughout 2015.

Moreover, the civil works component of the Nevis Water Supply Enhancement Project has started.

This is the main funded project implemented by the NIA and fits into our thrust to expand opportunities for prosperity and equity.

The project will impact the entire population on Nevis and will provide an avenue to distribute or transmit more water from one location to the next.
We will seek to ensure that we identify and provide more sources of water so that we can continue to meet demand especially as we anticipate a rebound in the economy during the next fiscal year.
In addition, in terms of physical planning, we have secured technical assistance from the German Government through its GIZ programme, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and the Caribbean Aqua- Terrestrial Solutions (CATS) for a review of the Physical Development Plan for Nevis; and the development of appropriate regulations as well as a review of the primary legislation which governs the development and implementation of the Physical Development Plan.
These activities and programs fit into the NIA's vision in expanding opportunities for prosperity and equity.

We will continue to forge strategic relationships with local, regional and international organizations who can guide us in the process.

These are just a glimpse of the many programs, projects and activities of the NIA and we are grateful that our Ministry is playing its part in expanding opportunities for prosperity and equity.
We do look forward to another successful year of progress and development.

We express sincere thanks to all persons, local, regional and international agencies that have contributed in making our budget document possible.

We thank all Heads of Departments, Managers, Directors and Staff members for their diligence and continued support.

Best wishes to all.
Best wishes to all.

Honourable Troy Liburd _______________________ Junior Minister in the Ministry of Communications, Works, Public Utilities, Posts, Physical Planning, Natural Resources and Environment.

1.2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The following represents the mission, goals, objectives and activities of the Ministry of Communications, Works, Public Utilities, Posts, Physical Planning, Natural Resources and Environment.
For the next three years the Ministry intends to take an integrated approach in implementing the programs.

Even though 105 07 - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT there are resource constraints in terms of financial, human, machinery and equipment, we believe the targets are achievable.
The Ministry will continue to lobby for additional resources and establish strategic alliances with local, regional and international institutions and partners to assist us in achieving our mission.

We will continue to empower management and staff to improve productivity and output.
We would like to thank all Department Managers, staff and the general public and agencies for their support over the last budget period and look forward for your cooperation and collaboration as we seek to develop Nevis to make it a better place for all 1.3 MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION STATEMENT I submit, for tabling in Parliament, the annual Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP) for the Ministry of Communications, Works, Public Utilities, Posts, Physical Planning, Natural Resources and Environment for 2015.
The document to the best of my knowledge provides an accurate representation of the office of the Ministry's plans and priorities for the use of the resources provided in 2015.

It is consistent with the disclosure principles contained in the guidelines for preparing a Report on Plans and Priorities and is based on sound department information and management systems.
The top level officers were engaged in a comprehensive exercise of strategic planning and collaboration in an effort to arrive at the plans and priorities outlined in this document and it is a true reflection of the view and mandate of the Ministry as a whole.

The document will serve as an essential planning tool and working guide for the operation for 2015 and beyond and will act as an evaluation tool to assess performance.
Mr. Ernie Stapleton _________________________ Permanent Secretary 1.4 MAIN ACTIVITIES CONTRIBUTING TO THE PORTFOLIO'S ANNUAL OBJECTIVES Develop physical plans and policies to guide sustainable development; enforce laws and regulations for physical planning and the environment; and increase the awareness of the public regarding the development application process by providing radio and television programmes, seminars, training, and pamphlets.
Develop infrastructure; construct manage and maintain government buildings; and improve the accessibility for pedestrian and vehicular traffic by rehabilitating and maintaining the island main roads and village roads.

Adequate maintenance and repairs of vehicles and equipment for efficient and effective service through the establishment and the implementation of maintenance schedules for all government vehicles and equipment.
Improve customer service through the Nevis Water Department and its Customer Service Division which addresses customer complaints in the water sector and provide information and feedback to customers.
Produce and distribute potable water and reduce the amount of unaccounted water in the distribution 106 07 - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT system by improving the distribution network and collecting adequate data on water production and distribution on a timely basis.

Increase present revenue generated from the postal service by promoting the additional services such as express mail.
1.5 MAIN CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVE PORTFOLIO'S ANNUAL OBJECTIVES FINANCIAL The Ministry has the responsibility for Utilities.

There is an increasing trend in the price of oil which will affect prices and hence the consumers of utility services.

The Ministry expands a high percentage of its projected budget.

There is an increasing demand for work to be done, projects to be implemented, and solutions to be realized with limited financial resources.
HUMAN RESOURCE CONSTRAINT The implementation of this programme requires skilled and non skilled workers.

There is a challenge in finding skilled personnel to execute activities in many areas.

The increasing demands of government and the public mean that more skilled workers may have to be employed to implement programmes and activities.

Even at the Ministry level, there is a lack of adequate staff to assist in overseeing and coordinating policies, programmes, and activities.
TRANSPORTATION AND EQUIPMENT The Ministry spends large sums of money on rental of equipment and vehicles.

In addition, to executing basic functions, vehicles have to be rationalized.

Many of these vehicles are old and need replacing.

The challenge is to acquire new equipment and to obtain additional transport to execute programmes effectively and efficiently.

POLICY Many of the programmes require policy directions.

There is a need for more policies to give directions.
The development of policies require the collection, organisation and analysis of statistical data to inform policy formulation and development.

There is a need for the relevant information and technical input for policy formulation which poses a challenge.

MAINTENANCE COST The infrastructure systems have to be maintained and consistently improved.

These require financial and human resources.

Government has more assets, building, equipment and vehicles to be maintained with the same or less resources.
SEVERE WEATHER/DISASTERS The impact of severe weather conditions have escalated the maintenance and rehabilitation costs of the infrastructure.

These may include flooding, fires, tropical storms (hurricanes), earthquakes, etc.

No one can predict what we will face with the impact of natural and man made occurrences.
MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT Lack of resources (human and financial) and the need to review existing legislation and enact new ones 107 07 - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT poses a challenge.

1.6 IMPORTANT INITIATIVES CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE ANNUAL Increase the awareness of the public regarding the development application process by providing radio and television programmes, seminars, training, and pamphlets.
Improve the accessibility for pedestrian and vehicular traffic by rehabilitating and maintaining the island main roads and village roads.

Adequate maintenance of vehicles and equipment for efficient and effective service through the establishment and the implementation of maintenance schedules for all government vehicles and equipment.

Improve customer service with the introduction of a Customer Service Division.
The implementation of this Division will seek to address customer complaints in the Water Sector and provide information and feedback to customers.

Reduce the amount of unaccounted water in the distribution system by improving the distribution network and collecting adequate data on water production and distribution on a timely basis.

Increase present revenue generated from the postal service by promoting the additional services such as express mail.
108 07 - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT Global Objectives To formulate, implement, monitor, and supervise policies relating to works, public utilities and posts, in order to enhance the infrastructural development and to provide quality services at affordable costs to the residents of Nevis.
Objectives for 2015 Expected Performance Indicators To develop and implement systems of planning governance to enhance sustainable use of environment and its natural resources.

To implement an adequate maintenance and construction programme for public roads and government buildings in an attempt to ensure sound infrastructural development.

To provide administrative support to all departments and courteous efficient service to the general public.
25 20 20 60 5 2 Number of safer homes built according to building codes by December 2015 Percentage decrease in the number of homes not built according to building codes by December 2015 through the enforcement of planning guidelines.

Percentage increase in buildings inspected by building inspectors as per approved drawings by the end of December 2015.
Percentage of government buildings structure considered to be in adequate working condition through onsite engineering assessment by the end of December 2015.

Additional kilometers of the island main road improved by resurfacing and considered safe by the end of December 2015.

Number of days reduction in turn around time to resolve disputes brought to the attention of the office commencing January 2015.
Ministry Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Programmes Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 0701 - Administration 1,012,299 1,176,118 1,062,080 1,123,065 1,143,562 0702 - Physical Planning Department 737,181 759,670 934,042 979,995 999,604 0703 - Public Works 3,825,591 4,629,714 5,123,716 5,314,354 5,420,875 0704 - Water Department 2,188,725 2,623,791 2,854,096 3,004,770 3,058,229 0705 - Post Office Totals 812,428 932,576 1,077,195 1,131,061 1,153,649 8,576,224 10,121,869 11,051,129 11,553,245 11,775,919 109 07 - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT 0701 - ADMINISTRATION Program Objectives To formulate, implement, monitor, and supervise policies relating to works, Public Utilities and Posts, in order to enhance the infrastructural development and to provide quality services at affordable costs to the residents of Nevis.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 070101 - Administration 618,940 871,086 704,959 745,383 757,822 070102 - Philatelic Bureau 103,627 178,986 186,482 199,234 203,363 070103 - Project Management Unit 070104 - Renewable Energy Unit 217,270 72,462 88,164 37,882 105,590 110,346 112,844 65,049 68,102 69,533 Total 1,012,299 1,176,118 1,062,080 1,123,065 1,143,562 110 07 - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT 070101 - Administration CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 394,808 482,720 518,213 544,124 555,007 119,006 196,366 50,246 52,759 53,815 05 - Travel & Subsistence 20,535 25,000 25,000 27,500 27,500 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 15 - Rental of Assets 17 - Training 2,145 1,772 219 6,338 42,000 8,118 3,000 2,500 1,000 3,500 42,000 7,000 21 - Professional & Consultancy Services 24,000 106,000 27 - Production and Marketing Expenses Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses Total - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES,
 POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT 070102 - Philatelic Bureau CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
27 - Production and Marketing Expenses Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses Total - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT 070103 - Project Management Unit CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services Total 217,270 88,164 105,590 110,346 112,844 113 07 - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT 070104 - Renewable Energy Unit CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 39,667 28,891 0 0 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 3,903 17 - Training 21 - Professional & Consultancy Services 27 - Production and Marketing Expenses 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23,882 49,049 51,502 52,533 5,000 1,000 1,500 1,500
 5,000 0 5,000 1,000 1,000 5,000 2,000 2,000 5,000 1,000 1,500 5,000 2,100 2,000 5,000 1,000 1,500 5,000 2,500 2,000 Total 72,462 37,882 65,049 68,102 69,533 114 07 - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT 0702 - PHYSICAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT Program Objectives To formulate National physical policies, plans and strategies.
Additionally, to ensure and monitor the implementation of such National policies and plans through Regional and Local plans with the object of promoting and regulating integrated planning of economic, social, physical and environmental aspects of land and territorial waters.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities 070201 - Administration Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 737,181 737,181 759,670 759,670 934,042 934,042 979,995 979,995 999,604 999,604 115 07 - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT 070201 - Administration CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
Other Expenses - Sundry Expenses 0 500 500 500 500 Total 737,181 759,670 934,042 979,995 999,604 116 07 - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT 0703 - PUBLIC WORKS Program Objectives To maintain, repair and improve the conditions of Public Roads, Government Buildings and Vehicles, and provide technical advice and services to Government in an attempt to ensure sound infrastructure development on Nevis.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 070301 - Administration 924,277 1,504,727 1,509,810 1,547,452 1,580,742 070302 - Road, Bridges & Minor Works 863,109 822,422 923,901 968,372 986,500 070303 - Buildings 070304 - Repair Shop 070305 - Asphalt Plant Total 1,178,745 1,229,070 1,450,465 1,498,562 1,526,243 651,035 785,575 902,504 947,080 966,603 208,425 287,920 337,036 352,888 360,787 3,825,591 4,629,714 5,123,716 5,314,354 5,420,875 117 07 - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT 070301 - Administration CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 462,640 567,978 586,265 615,579 627,891 66,326 60,749 46,545 48,873 49,851 6,302 4,128 16 8,000 5,500 2,000 5,000 6,000 3,000 6,000 6,000 3,000 6,000 6,000 3,500 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 384,365 850,000 850,000 855,000 875,000 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
17 - Training Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses Total 500 0 0 5,000 5,000 8,500 4,000 8,500 4,000 8,000 4,000 500 500 500 500 924,277 1,504,727 1,509,810 1,547,452 1,580,742 118 07 - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT 070302 - Road, Bridges & Minor Works CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses Total - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT 070303 - Buildings CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets Total - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT 070304 - Repair Shop CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 168,964 199,277 271,064 284,618 290,311 343,370 388,798 420,440 441,462 450,292 2,271 685 5,000 1,500 5,500 5,000 5,500 5,000 5,500 5,000 07 - Supplies & Materials 31,222 35,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 103,573 150,000 140,000 150,000 155,000 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses Total 0 951 2,500 3,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 0 500 500 500 500 651,035 785,575 902,504 947,080 966,603 121 07 - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT 070305 - Asphalt Plant CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses Total - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT 0704 - WATER DEPARTMENT Program Objectives To deliver a safe and abundant supply of potable high quality water at an adequate pressure sufficient to meet the needs of all our customers and to protect the health of the citizens of Nevis.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities 070401 - Administration and Billing Division 070402 - Production 070403 - Distribution Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 427,519 633,840 855,263 892,900 908,549 692,440 846,674 838,435 864,950 879,290 1,025,955 1,065,340 1,071,826 1,152,819 1,174,106 070404 - Quality Control 42,811 77,937 88,572 94,101 96,284 Total 2,188,725 2,623,791 2,854,096 3,004,770 3,058,229 123 07 - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT 070401 - Administration and Billing Division CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services Grants - Grants & Contributions 0 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 Social Benefits/ Transfers 13 - Public Assistance Use of Goods and Services 18,022 18,000 15,000 15,500 15,700 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
17 - Training Total 4,170 1,200 427,519 3,000 4,500 3,000 5,000 4,000 5,000 4,000 5,000 633,840 855,263 892,900 908,549 124 07 - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT 070402 - Production CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 151,959 245,630 147,489 154,864 157,962 441,753 474,544 552,996 569,586 580,578 1,890 342 3,000 5,000 3,000 2,000 07 - Supplies & Materials 23,755 40,000 40,000 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets Total - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT 070403 - Distribution CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets Total - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT 070404 - Quality Control CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
Total 42,811 77,937 88,572 94,101 96,284 127 07 - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT 0705 - POST OFFICE Program Objectives To provide quality service to the general public by delivering and dispatching mail safely, swiftly and with integrity.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities 070501 - Administration & Revenue Control 070502 - Postal Deliveries & Dispatch Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 308,629 378,550 471,414 498,588 508,958 503,799 812,428 554,026 605,781 632,473 644,691 932,576 1,077,195 1,131,061 1,153,649 128 07 - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT 070501 - Administration & Revenue Control CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
Other Expenses - Sundry Expenses 0 500 800 1,000 1,000 Total 308,629 378,550 471,414 498,588 508,958 129 07 - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT 070502 - Postal Deliveries & Dispatch CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
Total Ministry 08 Agriculture et al.
131 08 - MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS, COOPERATIVES & FISHERIES 1.1 MINISTER'S MESSAGE The Ministry of Agriculture will in 2015 continue to fulfill its mandate to move the agriculture sector forward as we strive to produce more of what we eat and to make a positive contribution to the nation's economy.

My Ministry must keep pace with the growing demand for local products from nationals, residents as well as the tourism sector.
The Department of Agriculture will continue to place considerable attention on new and improved technology as we try to keep pace with the trend regionally and internationally.

Shade house technology or protected agriculture is an area that has tremendous potential here on the island and one in which we are striving very hard to develop.

One farmer on the island has already taken the lead and is producing tomatoes and sweet peppers of unparallel quality in his shade house at Rawlins Village.
I am delighted to report that the Department of Agriculture is the recipient of a shade house complements CARDI and IICA.

That shade house will become operational in early 2015.

Additionally, the refurbished shade house at Prospect would also be back in full production in early 2015.

The Department of Agriculture will continue to intensify the drive in onion production that was started in 2013/2014.
The demand for local onions always far exceeds the supply and therefore there is considerable scope for expansion.

The Department of Agriculture is leading the charge in onion production.

During the 2013/2014 season, the cultivation of 9.4 acres of onions realized an output of 62,040 lbs.

The present crop will see the cultivation of 15 acres of onions with an estimated output of 120,000 lbs.
I am happy to report that we had excellent reviews regarding the quality of our local onions from the previous crop.

Onions were sold to the supermarkets, hotels, restaurants and was by far the most demanded vegetable during the Agriculture Open Day.

Alongside the onion production drive will be the sustained efforts to have our farmers increase their production and productivity to keep pace with the expected increase of the tourism plant on the island.
The Department of Agriculture will continue to facilitate farmer training and encourage farmers to take advantage of niche markets that are available in the hospitality industry.

With the drive to produce more onions locally, phasing out of cotton is continuing.

It is now common knowledge of the massive losses amounting to millions of dollars that were incurred from the cultivation of cotton.

Five acres are currently under production and this could very well be our final crop.
Plans remain on stream for the drilling of a well at Indian Castle, as we continue to seek means by which we can improve the supply of water for agricultural purposes.

The water harvested from the new well would be used for the Indian Castle Stock Farm as well as to support the expansion of crop production in the area.

The well will be funded by the CARICOM Development Fund with assistance from the Nevis Island Administration.
The Ministry and Department of Agriculture are very cognizant of the numerous challenges that our farmers face on a daily basis in their quest to have us eat more local produce.

We are well aware of the consistent cry of our farmers where the devastating monkeys are concerned.

A control programme is now in place.

That programme will be reviewed and where necessary improved in 2015.
The Abattoir continues to be one of the leading units in the Agriculture Department and new products are being added to the long list that already exists.

This past year has seen the addition of Italian sausages and I am confident that come Open Day 2015, we will be having more new products that will be made available to the general public.

My Ministry will continue to foster the partnership that exists with the Humane Society, ARK, for the upgrade and expansion of the Veterinary Clinic.
The demand for the services rendered at the Vet Clinic continues to increase and we are responding to the growing needs of the public.

The Ministry and Department of Agriculture will continue to vigorously promote the industry in order to 132 08 - MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS, COOPERATIVES & FISHERIES make the public more aware of the sterling contribution that this sector is making to the development of the island, and to attract more young persons to become involved in this noble profession.
In an unprecedented initiative, the Ministry in 2014 entered a ground breaking partnership with the internationally acclaimed Tempo Networks to promote agriculture on Nevis.

Through this partnership, Tempo aired six episodes, each of thirty (30) minutes duration which highlighted various aspects of Agriculture.

Millions of viewers in the Caribbean and the United States were able to get firsthand knowledge of the strides Nevis continues to make in the Agriculture Sector.
My Ministry intends to continue this initiative showing Nevis' leadership role in Agriculture in the region.

The Fisheries sub-sector is very important to my Ministry and as a result, support will be forthcoming to the Department of Fisheries as well as fishers on the island.

The Ministry through the Department of Fisheries will continue to promote the establishment of functional fisher folk organizations.
I am pleased to report that the Hanley's Road Fisher Folk Association in collaboration with my Ministry hosted a very successful activity in May 2014 and my Ministry stands willing to give our support to any other organizations that are established.

The Department of Fisheries will continue to work closely with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to execute the Caribbean Fisheries Co-management (CARIFICO) project that will see more Fish Aggregating Devices (FADS) being deployed in our waters.
This will boost the catch for our local fishermen, thus increasing the supply of local fish.

The Co-operative Department remains an important force in driving the co-operative movement forward.

We believe that farmers and fishers groups are not taking advantage of the huge benefits that are available when they form co-operatives.
The Co-operative Department is committed to continue efforts at training and providing technical assistance to the existing co-operatives in an effort to strengthen these organizations and to promote the establishment of others.

Additionally, the department will continue to provide strict monitoring and oversight of the groups to ensure that they comply with the Co- operative bye-laws.
The Ministry and Department of Agriculture will continue to strengthen our partnerships with our Allied Agencies, the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), the Inter American Institute for Co-operation on Agriculture (IICA) and Mission Taiwan.

My Ministry remains committed to continue providing the environment which will promote sustainable growth and development of the Agricultural Sector.
1.2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Ministry of Agriculture is comprised of three (3) Departments, namely Agriculture, Fisheries and Co- operatives and one Statutory Body, The Nevis Housing and Land Development Corporation, with the latter being administered exclusively by its own management team.
The Ministry of Agriculture has created an "Open Door" policy and has also adopted a consultative and collaborative management style in an effort to make it more efficient and responsive to the needs of its staff and all stakeholders.

The Ministry actively solicits interaction with individuals and members of the public in general and discourages insularity and autocracy.
It continues to demonstrate the significance of forging strategic partnerships and collaborates well with IICA, CARDI and Mission Taiwan redounding to the benefit of the Ministry as well as all stakeholders.

The Ministry has also forged a very strong partnership with JICA which is reaping tangible benefits for fishers.
The Ministry's collaborative efforts with its allied agencies have resulted in tremendous gains in Human Resource Development, technical assistance as well the procurement of equipment and inputs.

133 08 - MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS, COOPERATIVES & FISHERIES 1.3 MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION STATEMENT I submit, for tabling in Parliament, the annual Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP) for the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Co-operatives, and Fisheries for 2015.
The document to the best of my knowledge provides an accurate representation of the office of the Ministry's plans and priorities for the use of the resources provided in 2015.

It is consistent with the disclosure principles contained in the guidelines for preparing a Report on Plans and Priorities and is based on sound department information and management systems.
The top level officers were engaged in a comprehensive exercise of strategic planning and collaboration in an effort to arrive at the plans and priorities outlined in this document and it is a true reflection of the view and mandate of the Ministry as a whole.

The document will serve as an essential planning tool and working guide for the operation for 2015 and beyond and will act as an evaluation tool to assess performance.
Mr. Eric Evelyn ___________________ Permanent Secretary 134 08 - MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS, COOPERATIVES & FISHERIES Global Objectives To diversify and increase the rate of development in Agriculture, Co-operatives and Fisheries in order to enhance food security, the welfare and economic conditions of the populace and to be the prime developer of lands in response to agricultural and industrial needs.
Objectives for 2015 Expected Performance Indicators To assist farmers to better plan their production and marketing activities in accordance with market needs.

Continuous provision of advisory reports and preparation of cabinet submission policy issues quarterly throughout 2015 and beyond.

To further develop the human resource capacity.

To support food security by increasing food production in order to maintain domestic food supply.

To further develop the human resource capacity.


To increase the variety of choice cuts, processed products and labeling of local processed products.

To promote animal health and husbandry practices necessary for the prevention and control of diseases, and enhance productivity in livestock farming.

To further develop the Junior Co-operative sector in primary and secondary schools to promote money management skills.
To increase public awareness of co-operative practices and principles based on the Co- operative Act No.

31 of 2011 and its Regulations.

To propose the amendment of the By-laws to reflect the new Co-operative Legislation.

To develop an Education and Awareness program to increase education and awareness of Fisheries through the dissemination of information to promote sustainable use of marine resources.
To ensure compliance of the 1995 Fisheries Act and Regulation especially boat registration and license.

2 4 2 30 2 3 15 60 50 5 80 To encourage deep sea fishing to protect reef systems and near shore resources through the introduction of FAD fishery.

100 Increase efforts to enhance the accessibility of the locally produce agricultural products to the consumers through the hosting of food and fruits fairs annually.

Number of advisory reports submitted to inform on policy issues.
Increase the number of university trained staff by using proper recruitment techniques such as screening on an annual basis Increase in the acreage of land used to cultivate food production by the end of June 2015.

Increase the number of university trained staff by using proper recruitment techniques such as screening on an annual basis Number of programmes in animal health and husbandry practices delivered.
Number of staff trained in animal husbandry through tertiary education and workshops on an annual basis.

Host programmes on co-operative education on radio and television, and distribute newsletters over the next three years commencing January 2015.

Collaborate with twelve junior and five adult co- operatives by hosting meetings to propose recommendations to amend their By-laws to reflect the new Legislation by the end of December 2015.
Number of public education programmes conducted Percentage of the compliance in the fishing community with boat license regulation to cause a reduction of citations by the SKN Coast Guard.

Successful implementation and operation of FAD fishery to protect reef systems and near shore resources.

135 08 - MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS, COOPERATIVES & FISHERIES Successful implementation and operation of FAD fishery to protect reef systems and near shore resources.
Ministry Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Programmes Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 0801 - Administration 419,780 413,418 483,246 507,618 517,000 0802 - Department Of Agriculture 3,340,013 3,754,997 4,029,897 4,177,704 4,262,017 0803 - Department Of Cooperatives 191,191 160,977 203,420 211,461 215,310 0804 - Fisheries Department 234,569 314,030 332,726 347,562 354,622 Totals 4,185,553 4,643,422 5,049,289 5,244,345 5,348,949 136 08 - MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS, COOPERATIVES & FISHERIES 0801 - ADMINISTRATION Program Objectives To diversify and increase the rate of development in Agriculture, Co-operatives and Fisheries in order to enhance food security, the welfare and economic conditions of the populace and to be the prime developer of lands in response to Agricultural and Industrial needs.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities 080101 - Administration Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 419,780 419,780 413,418 413,418 483,246 483,246 507,618 507,618 517,000 517,000 137 08 - MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS, COOPERATIVES & FISHERIES 080101 - Administration CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 352,458 305,207 357,242 375,104 382,606 21,678 45,211 67,004 69,014 70,394 05 - Travel & Subsistence 14,683 18,000 18,000 18,000 18,000 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
16 - Hosting & Entertainment 17 - Training Total - MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS, COOPERATIVES & FISHERIES 0802 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Program Objectives To support the Agriculture Industry by providing accurate and impartial information and advice to all stakeholders to ensure the production of high quality and safe Agricultural products.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 080201 - Administration 549,346 588,934 580,856 602,929 614,996 080202 - Marketing Division 200,083 262,164 212,492 221,678 225,932 080203 - Livestock and Veterinary Division 080204 - Extension, Crop Production and Engineering 812,535 752,742 848,046 878,459 895,978 1,778,048 2,151,157 2,388,503 2,474,638 2,525,112 Total 3,340,012 3,754,997 4,029,897 4,177,704 4,262,018 139 08 - MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS, COOPERATIVES & FISHERIES 080201 - Administration CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services Social Benefits/ Transfers 13 - Public Assistance Use of Goods and Services - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets Total 0 0 500 500 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 549,346 588,934 580,856 602,929 614,996 140 08 - MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS, COOPERATIVES & FISHERIES 080202 - Marketing Division CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
Total - MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS, COOPERATIVES & FISHERIES 080203 - Livestock and Veterinary Division CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets Total - MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS, COOPERATIVES & FISHERIES 080204 - Extension, Crop Production and Engineering CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Social Benefits/ Transfers 04 - Retiring Benefits Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses - Operating & Maintenance Services 20,738 25,000 22,000 25,000 26,000 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets 27 - Production and Marketing Expenses 1,420 351 6,489 1,500 3,000 2,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 50,000 28,000 29,500 30,000 Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses 0 500 1,000 1,000 1,000 Total 1,778,048 2,151,157 2,388,503 2,474,638 2,525,112 143 08 - MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS, COOPERATIVES & FISHERIES 0803 - DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVES Program Objectives To be a dynamic and professional organization which would promote, supervise, strengthen and expand the Cooperative Sector thereby creating an environment which is conducive to sustainable socio-economic development.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities 080301 - Administration Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 191,191 191,191 160,977 160,977 203,420 203,420 211,461 211,461 215,310 215,310 144 08 - MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS, COOPERATIVES & FISHERIES 080301 - Administration CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets 17 - Training 27 - Production and Marketing Expenses Other Expenses - Sundry Expenses 0 500 1,000 1,000 1,000 Total 191,191 160,977 203,420 211,461 215,310 145 08 - MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS, COOPERATIVES & FISHERIES 0804 - FISHERIES DEPARTMENT Program Objectives To assess, regulate, and promote sustainable use of the fisheries resources of Nevis, and to manage the harvest of stock to ensure food security, also to promote Aquaculture and encourage conservation practices.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities 080401 - Administration Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 234,569 234,569 314,030 314,030 332,726 332,726 347,562 347,562 354,622 354,622 146 08 - MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS, COOPERATIVES & FISHERIES 080401 - Administration CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses Total Ministry 09 Health 148 09 - MINISTRY OF HEALTH 1.1 MINISTER'S MESSAGE Access to Healthcare is a fundamental human right that should be enjoyed by all.
In 2015, the Ministry of Health will continue to ensure that this right is extended to as many persons as possible by promoting the development of a healthy population and engaging in initiatives that will allow for the expansion of opportunities for prosperity and equity.
This goal will be achieved through the successful implementation of several activities including but not limited to those related to Health Promotion, Human and Infrastructural Development, National Health Insurance and advancement in Health Technologies.

It has been established that there is a direct correlation between a healthy lifestyle and increased productivity and thus economic prosperity.

Health promotion initiatives will be at the forefront in 2015.
Particular focus will be on the importance of a healthy diet and exercise to a reduction of the incidence of non-communicable diseases such as Cancer, Hypertension and Diabetes.

One such innovative initiative will include the strengthening of Health in the Workplace Programme through the introduction of a practical diet component that will complement the existing health education and exercise components.
An improved quality Health Service requires a number of inputs including that of Human and Infrastructural Development.

We are pleased to announce investments in training in a number of areas including Radiology and Clinical Psychology.

The latter of which is an urgent priority for my Administration with approximately five hundred persons on the Mental Health Register.
Major civil works will also be completed at the Alexandra Hospital with the construction of a Diagnostic and Physical Rehabilitation Wing.

This is part of a larger phased project that will see an extensive upgrade of Institutional Health Services.

This initial phase will result in the introduction of new services on island, thus eliminating the need for contracting of services through private vendors as well as overseas travel.
Such endeavour will reduce the negative effect on the economy caused by the loss of work time by employees.

2015 will see advancements in equity and increased access to affordable Health Care.

In this vein, my Administration in partnership with the Social Security Board and other stakeholders has conducted extensive research in the realization of this goal to date, and will soon present on the proposed National Health Insurance Initiative (NHI).
The first phase of this initiative will be finalized in 2015 and will commence with an upgrade of Health Services available to Government employees.

The Ministry of Health has commenced a partnership with the Government of China and Taiwan which over the next 3-5 years will establish a database of all clients accessing services at the Alexandra Hospital.

This collaborative effort will complement the NHI initiative.
Through other partnerships, we will also see the near completion of the computerization of vital records such as births and deaths and as well as technology upgrades in other areas.

The aforementioned initiatives highlight some of the Ministry of Health's plans for 2015.

It is envisioned that with the assistance of Partner Agencies and Governments including our new partnership with the Government of Guyana, we will achieve success in these areas.
Honourable Mark Brantley _____________________ Minister of Health 149 09 - MINISTRY OF HEALTH 1.2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Ministry of Health is committed to ensuring the right to the highest attainable level of Healthcare for the citizens and residents of Nevis.

As such we continue to work towards the implementation of a National Health Insurance System.
This System will not only allow for an available comprehensive package of Health Services for all, but will simultaneously provide for a sustainable level of financing for the Health Sector.

Phase 1 of this initiative is already in effect, and it is envisioned that this phase will be completed by September 2015, with an upgrade of the Health Package for Government employees.

Subsequent phases will address the indigent population, other vulnerable groups and the population in general.
Through various health promotion strategies, individual responsibility for health will also be encouraged in an effort to facilitate behavioral change and ultimately long term healthy lifestyle practices.

Thus reducing the incidence of non-communicable diseases such as Diabetes and Hypertension.

Strategies will target various groups within the community including Faith Based Organizations, schools, Community Groups and Workplaces.
There will be heightened attention to the latter aforementioned group, as the Department of Public Health works with employers to introduce Workplace Programmes for employees in an effort to ensure a healthy and productive workforce that will contribute towards the island's increased productivity.

Health promotion activities will also be achieved through partnerships with Local, Regional and International partners.
As has been the practice over the last several years, visiting teams with specialties in Cardiology, Urology, Asthma and Colon Cancer screening will continue to encourage healthy practices such as early detection.

The addition of Endocrinology Services will also be realized in 2015.

The Ministry of Health will continue to respond to the legitimate health needs of the population by upgrading the available Health Technologies on the island.
Preliminary work on Phase 1 of the Diagnostic Wing has already commenced.

By the second quarter of 2015, the completion of a new Laboratory with the capacity to conduct new Diagnostic Services will be realized.

Phase 2 of the Wing will also commence, and will see the construction of a new Rehabilitation Centre and Dialysis Unit.

With regards to infrastructural development at the Public Health level, one Health Centre has also been identified for expansion.
This expansion along with the soon to be established Port Health Office at the Charlestown Waterfront will reduce the incidence of preventable diseases in the population including public health threats of International concern.

In addition to infrastructural development, priority will also be placed in ensuring that there are Human Resources in the right mix to allow for the optimal health of the population.
Tertiary Education in the areas of Pharmacy, Clinical Psychology, Anesthesiology, Radiology and Laboratory Services will be undertaken by various individuals.

Local Educational Institutions will collaborate with Regional Organizations such as PAHO, in areas such as Surveillance, Oral Health, Climate Change, and Mental Mealth.

The latter of which will complement the Clinical Staff recently added to this Unit to address the Mental Health of our population.
The Ministry of Health looks forward to implementing its agenda for 2015 as we work towards attaining our global objective to assess, formulate, coordinate, implement, promote and sustain policies and programmes to enhance the health and social well-being of the people of Nevis with special emphasis on prevention.

150 09 - MINISTRY OF HEALTH 1.3 MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION STATEMENT I submit, for tabling in Parliament, the annual Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP) for the Ministry of Health for 2015.
The document to the best of my knowledge provides an accurate representation of the office of the Ministry's plans and priorities for the use of the resources provided in 2015.

It is consistent with the disclosure principles contained in the guidelines for preparing a Report on Plans and Priorities and is based on sound department information and management systems.
The top level officers were engaged in a comprehensive exercise of strategic planning and collaboration in an effort to arrive at the plans and priorities outlined in this document and it is a true reflection of the view and mandate of the Ministry as a whole.

The document will serve as an essential planning tool and working guide for the operation for 2015 and beyond and will act as an evaluation tool to assess performance.
Mrs. Nicole Slack-Liburd _________________________ Permanent Secretary 1.4 MAIN ACTIVITIES CONTRIBUTING TO THE PORTFOLIO'S ANNUAL OBJECTIVES 1 .

The strategic objective of the Ministry of Health is to provide leadership and direction to promote and sustain a client-centered Health Care System, which guarantees provision of quality Health Care Services thereby enhancing, protecting and preserving the health and well-being of the people of Nevis.

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The Health Disaster Coordinating Unit will continue its efforts in strengthening the Health Systems response to crisis through local capacity building in the areas of First Aid and Mass Casualty Management.

The development of a comprehensive Disaster Plan for the Health Sector is still a leading priority on the agenda.

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The Health Promotion Unit will continue to strengthen its data collection and dissemination processes to support National planning; as well as building alliances with various Stakeholders in an effort to impact behavioral changes aimed at promoting and protecting individual, Household and Community health.

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The Registrar General Department will remain committed to producing accurate and timely vital records and with the support from the Organization of American State, over the next year finalize its Electronic Database.

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The Oral Health Unit will continue its initiatives in promoting good Oral Health and conducting routine examinations to reduce the prevalence and impact of Oral Disease.

The re-introduction of the Fluoride Programme is still a priority on the agenda.
The Community Health Nursing Department will continue to focus on the prevention of illness, 6 .

injury or disability and the promotion and maintenance of good health for the communities they serve.

Activities would include educational sessions in an effort to promote better management of chronic non communicable diseases.

The re-introduction of the workplace outreach program is also a priority on the agenda.

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The Mental Health Department will continue its mandate to provide treatment and care for clients 151 09 - MINISTRY OF HEALTH through outreach programmes and promoting the role of family and care givers in supporting recovery.

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The Environmental Health Department will continue to preserve, protect and promote the health and well-being of the population and the environment through its organized activities in the areas of Vector Control, Sanitation, Water Quality Monitoring, Food Inspection Programmes and Port Health.

The Alexandra Hospital will continue to expand its services through public private partnership 9 .

and endeavor to create an environment that contributes to positive patient outcome.
1.5 MAIN CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVE PORTFOLIO'S ANNUAL OBJECTIVES Policy Development: Policies provide guidelines which articulate how the Ministry's overall 1 .

mission and aspirations are to be pursued.

In order to implement the strategic aims and priorities, the Ministry will continue to work with the Federal Government to revise and finalize the Mental Health Act, Public Health Act, Medical Act and the National Health Policy.

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Financial Constraints: Health Care Services are free in the Public Health setting and heavily subsidized in the institutional setting.

The cost of health care and the demands of the public continue to increase and this places a great burden on the already devoted resources.

As the sole provider of health care the Ministry must devise ways to contain cost and find other means of financing.

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Human Resource Constraints: Human Resources for health are recognized as "one of the core building blocks of a Health System".

A shortage of Human Resource in the areas of Nursing, and Nutrition for example, and Specialist Physicians in such areas as Anaesthesiology still exists.

The Ministry will have to continue its quest in actively recruiting and retaining these Health Professionals.

Technology: Information technologies (IT) are reshaping and redefining the Health Care Delivery 4 .

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System.

The Ministry is cognizant that an Electronic Health Information System will help to improve information sharing which can result in greater efficiencies in the delivery of care to patients.

1.6 IMPORTANT INITIATIVES CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE ANNUAL 1.

Human Resource Development: Human Resource Development plays a critical role in strengthening Health System performance and improving population health outcomes.
For this reason, the Ministry has continued to invest in health through recruiting and training persons in those areas of need.

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Development of Policy and Legislative Framework.

Policies should be relevant and current, reflecting population needs and Government priorities.
There are a number of Health Policies and Legislation in draft form, including but not limited to the Mental Health Act and the National Health Policy, a clear indication of the Ministry's statement of intent to positively impact the delivery of care that is provided to the population.

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Advancement in the availability of strategic information: Health Technologies that are currently available in the Health Care System aid in managing and sharing health information.
Information on communicable diseases such as Gastroenteritis, Chicken Pox and Chikungunya for example, and non- communicable diseases such as Cancer, Diabetes and Hypertension are readily available.

Health information is extremely useful and has empowered us to make important health decisions in terms of resource allocation and interventions such as the purchase of critical pieces of equipment such as Ventilators and Patient Monitors for the Hospital and a Generator and Foggers for Community Health.

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Building partnership with other Stakeholders: The Ministry in partnership with PAHO has just completed the HPV Prevalence and Vaccine Acceptability Study.

Test kits were provided and one hundred and twenty two (122) women over the age of 30 were tested.

Some HPV serotypes are 152 09 - MINISTRY OF HEALTH associated with Cervical Cancer and through this collaborative partnership the Ministry will benefit in knowing the prevalence of the infection.
The Social Security Board has once again contributed to the purchase of two pieces of equipment for the Hospital.

We also record our thanks to other Stakeholders who work in partnership with us to fulfill our mandate.

153 09 - MINISTRY OF HEALTH Global Objectives To assess, formulate, coordinate, implement, promote and sustain policies and programmes to enhance the health and social well-being of the people of Nevis with special emphasis on preventive care.
Objectives for 2015 Expected Performance Indicators To prevent, detect and respond effectively to health emergencies and other diseases that threaten the health of the public.

Upgrade the health information system at all health service facilities To reduce the incidence of preventable diseases and ill health through primary health care intervention geared at individual, household and community level.
To reduce the incidence of blindness and other visual disabilities through regular optical examination and promotion of eye health.

To continually promote mental health through service delivery, advocacy and education.

To protect and improve the health of all through preventative activities in areas of food safety, water, sanitation and vector control.
To provide timely health statistics and analysis to support strategic planning by Government To ensure access to essential quality affordable medicines to the populace through the use of effective Procurement strategies.

To create a state of the art diagnostic facility to enhance the capacity for early detection and diagnosis of disease conditions.
To create a caring environment where residents can continue their social, religious and recreational activities while staying connected to their family and friends.

6 20 25 20 20 4 25 Complete the develop Health Disaster Plan for Alexandra Hospital and the Department of Public Health.

Completion of 1st phase of the upgrade of the Hospital Information System by June 2015.

Percentage of Health Centres upgraded to include a computerized health information system.
Number of outreach visits to workplaces to conduct health screening and provide health education.

Increase in optical examinations and surgical procedures executed by the end of December 2015.

Decrease in the number of new cases, relapsed cases and hospitalizations through early diagnosis, intervention and regular follow-ups by the end of 2015.

Increase in the percentage of food establishment's certified according to the Environmental Health Regulations by the end of December 2015.
Increase in the number of Food Handlers distributed and site inspections in Districts.

Number of quarterly reports on health events/ conditions that are pertinent to stakeholders.

Decrease the number of depleted stock at the Alexandra Hospital by establishing a Central Processing Unit by March 2015.

Introduction of cytology and other services at the laboratory by end of 2015.
Develop and establish a recreational therapy policy to enhance mobility and the wellness of residents by the end of March 2015 Ministry Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Programmes Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 0901 - Administration 1,537,215 1,394,529 1,610,772 1,635,311 1,646,307 0902 - Public Health Department 3,132,202 3,634,205 3,661,839 3,818,090 3,897,803 0903 - Alexandra Hospital 6,742,699 7,574,328 8,175,973 8,579,949 8,749,817 0904 - Geriatric Services 1,014,804 1,504,751 1,406,324 1,452,162 1,499,536 Totals 12,426,920 14,107,813 14,854,908 15,485,512 15,793,463 154 09 - MINISTRY OF HEALTH 0901 - ADMINISTRATION Program Objectives To assess, formulate, coordinate, implement, promote and sustain policies and programmes to enhance the health and social well-being of the people of Nevis with special emphasis on prevention.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 090101 - Administration 1,537,215 1,391,829 1,608,572 1,632,311 1,643,307 090102 - Health Disaster Co-ordinating Unit 0 2,700 2,200 3,000 3,000 Total 1,537,215 1,394,529 1,610,772 1,635,311 1,646,307 155 09 - MINISTRY OF HEALTH 090101 - Administration CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services Grants - Grants & Contributions 645,357 600,000 600,000 600,000 600,000 Social Benefits/ Transfers 13 - Public Assistance 470,597 300,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 Use of Goods and Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets 17 - Training 21 - Professional & Consultancy Services Other Expenses 0 8,595 72,891 43,998 1,000 10,000 67,000 47,000 5,000 10,000 65,000 45,000 5,000 10,000 68,000 48,000 5,000 10,000 70,000 48,000 28 - Sundry Expenses 0 500 0 0 500 Total 1,537,215 1,391,829 1,608,572 1,632,311 1,643,307 156 09 - MINISTRY OF HEALTH 090102 - Health Disaster Co-ordinating Unit CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
Total - MINISTRY OF HEALTH 0902 - PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT Program Objectives To strengthen global surveillance to ensure the development and maintenance of quality preventative programmes so as to impact the entire Community.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities 090201 - Administration and Information Unit Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 260,489 321,900 399,133 414,156 422,549 090202 - Dental Unit 365,478 346,643 418,790 438,947 449,598 090203 - Community Health Services 853,303 1,035,126 977,485 1,022,525 1,043,256 090204 - Environmental Health 878,219 965,630 926,259 962,279 981,893 090205 - Patient Care 110,449 98,180 103,171 106,501 110,071 090206 - Psychiatric Services 160,150 296,917 435,017 455,814 465,061 090207 - Health Promotion & HIV/AIDS Unit 504,113 569,809 401,984 417,868 425,375 Total 3,132,201 3,634,205 3,661,839 3,818,090 3,897,803 158 09 - MINISTRY OF HEALTH 090201 - Administration and Information Unit CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 1,699 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses Total - MINISTRY OF HEALTH 090202 - Dental Unit CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
21 - Professional & Consultancy Services Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses Total - MINISTRY OF HEALTH 090203 - Community Health Services CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses Total - MINISTRY OF HEALTH 090204 - Environmental Health CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses Total - MINISTRY OF HEALTH 090205 - Patient Care CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 15 - Rental of Assets 21 - Professional & Consultancy Services Total - MINISTRY OF HEALTH 090206 - Psychiatric Services CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
Total 160,150 296,917 435,017 455,814 465,061 164 09 - MINISTRY OF HEALTH 090207 - Health Promotion & HIV/AIDS Unit CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services Social Benefits/ Transfers 13 - Public Assistance Use of Goods and Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses Total - MINISTRY OF HEALTH 0903 - ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL Program Objectives To establish a co-ordinated approach to the effective delivery of Health Care Services in an effort to promote health and well being.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 090301 - Administration and Maintenance 1,173,276 1,310,391 1,358,099 1,429,013 1,452,992 090302 - Patient Care 3,902,279 4,438,132 4,968,651 5,240,356 5,331,593 090303 - Diagnostic Services 493,034 635,661 731,903 766,656 778,129 090304 - Domestic and Nutrition Services 1,174,109 1,190,144 1,117,320 1,143,924 1,187,103 Total 6,742,698 7,574,328 8,175,973 8,579,949 8,749,817 166 09 - MINISTRY OF HEALTH 090301 - Administration and Maintenance CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Social Benefits/ Transfers 04 - Retiring Benefits Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets 16 - Hosting & Entertainment 17 - Training 21 - Professional & Consultancy Services 27 - Production and Marketing Expenses Total 1,173,276 1,310,391 1,358,099 1,429,013 1,452,992 167 09 - MINISTRY OF HEALTH 090302 - Patient Care CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 3,093,952 3,478,485 4,188,763 4,398,201 4,486,165 183,732 354,647 158,888 163,655 166,928 322,701 325,000 300,000 325,000 325,000 06 - Office & General Expenses 27,743 25,000 20,000 25,000 25,000 07 - Supplies & Materials 231,486 200,000 250,000 275,000 275,000 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 41,545 45,000 45,000 46,000 46,000 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
21 - Professional & Consultancy Services 0 1,120 5,000 5,000 3,000 3,000 3,500 4,000 3,500 4,000 Total 3,902,279 4,438,132 4,968,651 5,240,356 5,331,593 168 09 - MINISTRY OF HEALTH 090303 - Diagnostic Services CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 21 - Professional & Consultancy Services Total - MINISTRY OF HEALTH 090304 - Domestic and Nutrition Services CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 141,134 137,324 81,726 85,812 87,529 807,094 827,820 750,594 773,112 788,574 06 - Office & General Expenses 5,158 10,000 10,000 10,000 11,000 07 - Supplies & Materials 195,272 170,000 225,000 225,000 250,000 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 25,452 45,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 Total 1,174,109 1,190,144 1,117,320 1,143,924 1,187,103 170 09 - MINISTRY OF HEALTH 0904 - Geriatric Services Program Objectives To enhance the well-being of the elderly in our society by providing a comprehensive, appropriate
 and timely Health Care Facility, that caters to their needs as individuals, regardless of health or social boundaries.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 090401 - Geriatric Services 1,014,804 1,504,751 1,406,324 1,452,162 1,499,536 Total 1,014,804 1,504,751 1,406,324 1,452,162 1,499,536 171 09 - MINISTRY OF HEALTH 090401 - Geriatric Services CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services Social Benefits/ Transfers 13 - Public Assistance Total Ministry 10 Tourism 173 10 - MINISTRY OF TOURISM 1.1 MINISTER'S MESSAGE The Ministry of Tourism continues to work on Policy to strengthen the expansion and diversification of the industry.
The Ministry working in collaboration with the Nevis Tourism Authority intends to ensure that Nevis is positioned as one of the most desirable destination in the Caribbean.

In this regard: It is critical that the Legislative Framework of the sector supports a modern and dynamic environment that is conducive to expansion of the Industry.

Thus, long awaited Taxi Legislation will come into effect for the 2015 Tourism season.
Moreover, the Taxi Operators have been re-certified and are now in a position to offer a better service and impart the history of our country to our visitors more efficiently.

This process of re-certification will be ongoing as we seek to ensure the highest possible standards for our Taxi and Tour Operators.

The Ministry of Tourism has embarked on an agenda of Sustainable Tourism Development; a development that does not negatively impact our environment.
To further advocate this agenda the Ministry has included a division responsible for Environmental Tourism.

This division will subsume all workers who currently cut verges, clean beaches and those who maintain National parks and squares.

Eco-Tourism will continue to be high on the Ministry's agenda as we seek to capitalise on the Natural and Cultural attributes of the island.
In this regard, work will continue on the Bath Stream Project to ensure the completion of the second phase during the early part of 2015.

Phase 1 of the New River Plantation Museum Project has been completed and the second phase will commence in the new year as well.

The Artisan Village will be relocated to the area in front of the Nevis Craft House so as to provide for greater visibility and both working to complement the craft industry thus improving the business opportunities for the Artisans.
Tourism Education in the schools continues to bear fruit.

Our students continue to excel in the various Tourism Awareness competitions locally and regionally.

In October 2013, Nevis’ participant in the CTO's Annual State of the Industry Conference Ms. Neelia Jones took first place and was named The Caribbean Junior Minister of Tourism 2013/2014.

This was deemed a major achievement.

In September of this year Nevis once again rose to the challenge and defended its position with great tenacity.
Mr Roljah Williams maintained Nevis' winning stint and was placed first in the CTO’s annual conference, making Nevis the first island to win this prestigious award in two consecutive years.

With the extensive media coverage which this event attracts, it would suggest that the destination has now been thrust further in the spotlight as a desired destination.
The Ministry will continue to ensure that the Tourism Education Program continues to impact young minds, stimulating and motivating them so as to access the prerequisite competencies to responsibly move the industry forward.

It is always prudent to foster partnerships with the private sector which forms the backbone of any economy.

Hence, the Administration has partnered with a number of private entities to develop and promote the island's tourism product.
A number of new Tourism developments have commenced recently and these include: The Butlers Estate Resorts and the Pinneys' Recreational Park.

Additionally, Tamarind Cove Marina Project in Cades Bay, Mount Nevis Hotel Expansion, Paradise Beach Resort (formally Villa Paradiso), Hamilton Resort and Four Seasons expansion are all ongoing.

All these projects have the full support of this Administration and will add greatly to the number of available hotel rooms on the island.
Efforts are being made to use simple yet significant activities to boost our visibility.

The Ministry's face book page has been receiving great reviews.

To date there is over 1500 fans as of September 2014.

Our stakeholders are very receptive of this initiative as well.

Seaborne Airline and Cape Air have partnered with the Ministry in providing incentives to persons who access the page at 174 10 - MINISTRY OF TOURISM strategic intervals.
Over 10,000 persons viewed the Cape Air Promotions which was advertised on the Ministry’s face book page.

This therefore has given the page and invariably the island, tremendous exposure.

The Communication Unit has been re-established to disseminate information and to keep the public abreast of happenings within the industry.

The Hospitality Assured Program is a capacity building initiative.

It is a certification program aimed at improving overall service and business excellence in the Tourism industry.
Additionally, the re-instalment of an Artistic Development Manager at the Cultural Foundation.

The aim therefore, is for this individual to organize and coordinate training programs to improve in the creation and development of the performing arts in the visual, culinary and other aspects in Nevis.

Critical to our Tourism Industry is the availability of reliable airlift.
The Administration continues to work assiduously with existing carriers to the island, as well as aggressively trying to lure new ones to our shores.

This can only augur well for the development of the industry and the travelling population of Nevis.

1.2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The following represents the goals, activities and objectives of the Ministry of Tourism for 2014.
OBJECTIVES The goals of the Ministry of Tourism are in concert with the other ministries to expand the purse in a manner which is frugal, responsible and judicious.

Our aim is to develop and maintain an industry which reflects a positive image of the island and at the same time ensuring that sustained streams of employment are maintained amongst the populace.

Our plans, programs and projects are herein presented for public review.
Collaboration with other stakeholders, private sector industries, N.G.O and other branches of government will be relied upon to ensure the goals of the ministry are achieved.

The Ministry itself will be structured to ensure that the goals are met.

Adequate, properly trained and motivated staff will form part of the formula for success.

PROJECTS As a small developing country with limited resources, thrift, prudence and priority must be our watchwords.
The projects which we have embraced as catalyst for our quest for sustainability are demonstrative of our regard for the history, environment and culture of the island while at the same time creating an awareness and appreciation for tourism.

Tourism education will be presented not only to the schools but also to the public using electronic media.

The upkeep of historical sites, verges and parks will be high on the agenda for 2015 through the Department of Environmental Tourism.
The totality of programs is hereby expressed in greater detail.

Reading of the document by the general public is expected and constructive recommendations will be appropriately addressed.

1.3 MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION STATEMENT I submit, for tabling in Parliament, the annual Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP) for the Ministry of Tourism for 2015.
175 10 - MINISTRY OF TOURISM The document to the best of my knowledge provides an accurate representation of the Ministry’s plans and priorities for the use of the resources.

It is consistent with the disclosure principles contained in the guidelines for preparing a Report on Plans and Priorities and is based on sound ministry information and management systems.
The top level officers were engaged in a comprehensive exercise of strategic planning and collaboration in an effort to arrive at the plans and priorities outlined in this document and it is a true reflection of the view and mandate of the Ministry as a whole.

The document will serve as an essential planning tool and working guide for the operation for 2015 and beyond and will act as an evaluation tool to assess performance.
Mr. Carl Williams _________________________ Assistant Secretary 1.4 MAIN ACTIVITIES CONTRIBUTING TO THE PORTFOLIO'S ANNUAL OBJECTIVES The Ministry of Tourism intends to achieve its annual objectives by adhering to the following principles: 1.

Fully embracing the use of social media to engage with and connect tourists and visitors to Nevis.

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Collaborating with the Craft House to raise the profile of the Artisans Village which will allow tourists the opportunity to see local craft providers at work thus piquing their interest.

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Continue the rehabilitation of the Bath Stream and environs.

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Re-instating the communications unit at the ministry to disseminate information to the general public.

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Continue with the Hospitality Assured program as an avenue for capacity building with the industry.

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Establishment of a Beach and Park Unit to ensure public spaces are maintained.

7.Ensure continuous government support for the marketing efforts of the N.T.A.

8.Continue the programs of training offered by the Ministry for persons operating within the industry in order to ensure the positive opinions of Nevis held by visitors continue to hold.
9.The Nevis Cultural Foundation will enhance and expand the cultural outreach programmes and collaborate with other cultural stakeholders in an effort to preserve our cultural heritage.

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Reduce unproductive activities thus creating operational savings in both time and expenditure by; a) Regularly updating web site; b)Efficient email service 11.

Continue to promote Tourism Education Program in schools.

176 10 - MINISTRY OF TOURISM 1.5 MAIN CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVE PORTFOLIO'S ANNUAL OBJECTIVES 1.
As in previous years, the main challenges to a successful completion and overall achievement of the Ministry's objectives for this year will be external.

In conjunction with our regional climate, the threat of hurricanes continues to e our greatest concern.

We will always be wary of the hurricane season whatever the forecast or outcome as it is always beyond our control.

There are several reasons why a hurricane is undesirable.

First of all, tourism arrivals will undoubtedly fall off drastically.
Add to this, the expected loss of income due to layoffs, lack of movement of consumer goods and the general downturn in business.

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The recent escalation of crime and violence in the Federation threatens to take away one of major selling points, no longer can we boast about peace and tranquility.

3.Rising fuel prices has effect of causing an increase in the cost of travel itself, especially from our major supply points.
4.LACK OF TOURISM AWARENESS AND EDUCATION A frequent complaint regarding Nevis is about poor attitudes and poor customer service in certain sectors of the industry, which filters through to other potential visitors, and in this age of the internet can take on a life of their own.

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AIRLIFT This has always been the chink in our armour.

Too few flights and high air fares are a major concern.

Increased airlift potential through St. Kitts on British Airways (BA) has helped tremendously.
Also the commencement of Trade Winds flight services between Puerto Rico and Nevis in October 2013.

Other existing options including WINAIR and LIAT will continue to be part of our strategies to improve airlift to the island.

6.Littering continue to be a problem despite the best efforts of the Solid Waste Management Authority.

7.SCARCE RESOURCES Nevis is limited by the amount of money available for all programmes.

Great care will have to be taken to establish priorities and spend wisely.

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BRANDING NEVIS/EXPANDING OUR HORIZONS The challenge here is as always to introduce Nevis as a desirable destination to a larger customer pool than has hitherto been accomplished.

Our marketing methods must evolve with the times we live in; where the utilization of more internet marketing, more niche market targeting, more face to face contacts, and less of the conventional approach.

9.CUSTOMER SERVICE As usual rapt attention must be paid to the tourist's perception of the attitude of Nevisians.
Ongoing hospitality training will be a major priority of the Ministry's agenda for 2015.

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DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION Shortage of trained staff; Information not being received in a timely manner from government departments.

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NEVIS CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION (NCDF) Making recommendations regarding policy, public funding technical and institutional support for the promotion of the arts and culture.
Developing and managing venues for artistic and cultural activities with specific reference to the Nevis 177 10 - MINISTRY OF TOURISM Performing Arts Centre.

178 10 - MINISTRY OF TOURISM Global Objectives To improve the infrastructure and services within the Tourism Industry through collaboration with all stakeholders to ensure that the Nevis Tourism Product achieve sustainable growth and development.
Objectives for 2015 Expected Performance Indicators To increase the activity in the tourism sector through initiatives designed to expand tourist arrivals.

Build capacity in the industry through training of stakeholders Promote and develop the arts and culture through the execution of national cultural activities.

Strengthen Nevis as the Premier tourist destination in the Caribbean by increasing and enhancing the visitor experience at heritage sites and tourist attractions.
Expand on the dissemination of information relevant to Nevisians and residents through the use of media.

Manage the operations of the Department of Information to ensure the delivery of timely and effective production and broadcasting.

Increase tourism marketing endeavours in new and emerging markets.

Increase tourist visitor expenditure 15 Percentage increase in total tourist arrivals.

8 4 4 15 100 2 10 Number of workshops hosted to stakeholders on annual basis.

Number of workshops conducted.


Number of success new initiatives that enhance the overall experience at heritage sites.

Percentage increase in the number of weekly programmes produced on Nevis Television Channel.

Percentage of weekly programmes executed according to roster.

Number of new and emerging markets targeted for potential tourist visitors.
Percentage increase in tourist expenditure Ministry Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Programmes Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 1001 - Administration 2,113,386 3,239,406 3,309,575 3,444,067 3,488,434 1002 - Department of Culture 863,118 1,077,000 1,276,765 1,283,777 1,291,083 1003 - Department of Information 884,879 822,965 785,502 818,193 832,726 Totals 3,861,383 5,139,371 5,371,842 5,546,037 5,612,243 179 10 - MINISTRY OF TOURISM 1001 - ADMINISTRATION Program Objectives To improve the infrastructure and services within the Tourism Industry through collaboration with all Stakeholders to ensure that the Nevis Tourism Product achieve sustainable growth and development.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 100101 - Administration 1,842,403 2,788,540 2,111,427 2,200,160 2,211,745 100102 - Research and Documentation 270,983 450,866 483,242 507,169 517,008 100103 - Environmental Tourism 0 0 714,906 736,738 759,681 Total 2,113,386 3,239,406 3,309,575 3,444,067 3,488,434 180 10 - MINISTRY OF TOURISM 100101 - Administration CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 430,924 412,999 404,878 425,122 433,624 616,344 795,041 149,649 154,138 157,221 05 - Travel & Subsistence 75,650 45,000 50,000 55,000 55,000 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 4,704 7,794 0 4,000 6,000 500 5,000 8,000 600 5,500 8,500 600 5,500 8,500 600 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 85,864 85,000 90,000 90,000 90,000 Grants 10 - Grants & Contributions 160,000 650,000 600,000 650,000 650,000 Use of Goods and Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets 16 - Hosting & Entertainment 17 - Training 21 - Professional & Consultancy Services 560 300 12,956 5,350 0 2,500 3,500 12,000 9,500 20,000 4,000 4,500 15,000 12,000 25,000 4,000 4,500 15,000 12,000 25,000 4,000 4,500 15,000 12,000 25,000 27 - Production and Marketing Expenses 441,956 742,000 742,000 750,000 750,000 Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses 0 500 800 800 800 Total 1,842,403 2,788,540 2,111,427 2,200,160 2,211,745 181 10 - MINISTRY OF TOURISM 100102 - Research and Documentation CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses Grants 269,004 443,366 468,542 491,969 501,808 0 993 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,500 1,000 500 2,000 2,500 600 2,000 2,500 700 2,000 2,500 700 10 - Grants & Contributions 985 2,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 Use of Goods and Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
27 - Production and Marketing Expenses Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses Total 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 500 600 1,000 1,000 270,983 450,866 483,242 507,169 517,008 182 10 - MINISTRY OF TOURISM 100103 - Environmental Tourism CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses Total - MINISTRY OF TOURISM 1002 - DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE Program Objectives To provide the necessary avenue for the development of the Arts and Culture.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 100201 - Department of Culture 863,118 1,077,000 1,276,765 1,283,777 1,291,083 Total 863,118 1,077,000 1,276,765 1,283,777 1,291,083 184 10 - MINISTRY OF TOURISM 100201 - Department of Culture CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Grants 28,298 6,188 0 0 85,415 91,350 89,686 94,091 94,170 96,913 10 - Grants & Contributions 828,633 1,077,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 1,100,000 Total 863,118 1,077,000 1,276,765 1,283,777 1,291,083 185 10 - MINISTRY OF TOURISM 1003 - DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION Program Objectives To educate and inform the general public on the functions, developments and activities of the Nevis Island Administration and entertain the society at large; and to contribute to the preservation and enrichment of the social, moral and cultural fabric of the Nevis Community.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities 100301 - Administration-Department of Information Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 884,879 822,965 785,502 818,193 832,726 Total 884,879 822,965 785,502 818,193 832,726 186 10 - MINISTRY OF TOURISM 100301 - Administration-Department of Information CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials - Operating & Maintenance Services 11,218 15,000 17,140 17,500 17,500 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets 17 - Training 27 - Production and Marketing Expenses Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses Total Ministry 11 Education and Library Services 188 11 - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES 1.1 MINISTER'S MESSAGE The Nevis Island Administration continues to advocate for the advancement of our people through a holistic and collaborative approach to education.
We have achieved a good measure of success over the past year, as evidenced by the commendable CXC and Test of Standards (TOS) results; and the overall good showing of our children in local and regional competitions.

My government is committed, therefore, to maintain and even surpass the already high standard of education attainment and achievement presently on record.
We will continue to encourage and lend full support to the Child Friendly Schools initiative, a framework to enhance the effectiveness of education provision.

We firmly believe that by focusing on inclusion, democratic participation and child-centered practices within our schools, the path will be paved for overall positive behavior, increased school safety, and strengthened democratic participation of students through effective student councils and other avenues.
The NIA has enlisted the support of regional and international funding agencies to aid in the installment of an ICT Center for the Nevis Teacher Resource Centre (NTRC), a Community Health & Wellness Center at the Gingerland Secondary School, and a new preschool facility for the St. James area.

In addition, we will continue the drive to further enhance the area of literacy and numeracy through interschool programs and competitions.
Our efforts to ensure success in Mathematics, Science & Technology by equipping all schools with functioning laboratories and upgrading the networking system to facilitate research and interconnectivity between our schools and the rest of the world has already begun to reap dividends.
I am pleased to place on record that the School Feeding Program has already been extended to the Cecely Browne Integrated School, formerly the Special Education Unit, and the Joycelyn Liburd Primary School will be enjoying the benefits of said Program in the very near future.

To accommodate changes in our global economy, we recognize the need for more highly skilled workers.
In light of this, my government has embarked on programs to provide technical support and relevant training in order to develop and further enhance delivery through the UWI Open Campus and at the Multi-Purpose Centre.

Both the school population and members of the wider community are being given the opportunity to acquire and develop the critical skills demanded by the labour market through after-school programs being offered through the Ministry of Education’s TVET and Adult Education sectors.
Additionally, the introduction of the teaching of Spanish in primary schools, will help to prepare our young minds to effectively communicate and more readily appreciate cultural diversity.

In an effort to stem the tide of vandalism and other deviant behaviours in and around schools outside of normal school hours, the issue of security will be tackled head-on.
Provision has been made for the installment of additional security lighting at all schools, as well as strategic placement of security cameras to monitor the flow of activity on school property.

It is also my government’s intention to ensure that the provision of Library Services become more efficient and of more relevance to our society.
At present, we are well on our way at providing comprehensive, up-to-date and timely information for the educational, cultural and recreational reading needs to all patrons of our libraries.
In an effort to widen our user research base and to stay abreast of the rapid advances in technology we have sought the automation of the public libraries’ collection; and will continue to encourage the training of our library staff in the areas of library and information studies, technology, media relations, cataloging and acquisitions.
With the view that education is an inter-generational or life-long engagement, the Ministry of Education and Library Services will, through continued effective collaboration and shared responsibility, uphold its professional development strategies to effect maximum productivity for the overall enrichment of all citizens and residents of the island of Nevis.
189 11 - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES Honourable Vance Amory ______________________ Premier and Minister with responsibility for Education and Library Services 1.2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Ministry of Education & Library Services has put forward a framework to increase the access to education by all of the citizens of Nevis.
The education sector is expected to benefit from the development of an education strategy which will highlight the policies to be implemented in order to advance education in a competitive modern society.

The policy seeks to review and strengthen areas of school supervision and performance evaluation, access and participation including access at the preschool level.
The Ministry intends to formulate in its strategy the actions necessary for the enhancement of literacy and numeracy and the overall quality of education for all residents of Nevis.

With the belief that the mission, goals, objectives and activities can be duly accomplished, we will strive to implement our planned programmes over the next fiscal year, in an effort to ensure that every citizen and resident of Nevis become the beneficiary of our effort.
Notwithstanding the successes achieved in examinations at the national and regional level, the Ministry will continue to work assiduously to witness improvements in areas of Mathematics, English and Science.

A review of the curriculum at both the primary and secondary level should underpin areas of weaknesses in these subject matters which the ministry will then aim to strengthen.

Moreover, tertiary and technical and vocational education will be a thrust in the 2015 period.
The Ministry is formulating the structure and operations of TVET with the view to move forward with its implementation.

The recent upgrade of the computer labs at the Charlestown and Gingerland Secondary Schools is evidence of the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring the effective delivery of technological education to our students.
Profound gratitude is expressed to members of staff and the general public for the support granted to the Ministry and Department of Education and we solicit your continued support as we continue to improve the quality of education for all Nevisians.

1.3 MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION STATEMENT I submit, for tabling in Parliament, the annual Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP) for the Ministry of Education & Library Services.
The document to the best of my knowledge provides an accurate representation of the office of the Ministry’s plans and priorities for the use of the resources.

It is consistent with the disclosure principles contained in the guidelines for preparing a Report on Plans and Priorities and is based on sound department information and management systems.
The top level officers were engaged in a comprehensive exercise of strategic planning and collaboration in an effort to arrive at the plans and priorities outlined in this document and it is a true reflection of the view and mandate of the Ministry as a whole.

The document will serve as an essential planning tool and working guide for the operation for 2015 and beyond and will act as an evaluation tool to assess performance.
Mrs. Lornette Queeley- Connor _________________________ Permanent Secretary 190 11 - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES 1.4 MAIN ACTIVITIES CONTRIBUTING TO THE PORTFOLIO'S ANNUAL OBJECTIVES The Ministry of Education and Library Services will seek to align its focus with the vision of the OECS Education Sector Strategy (OESS) to ensure that at every stage of the learning journey, from early years to adulthood, all citizens and residents of Nevis are able to reach their full potential and be successful in life, at work and in society.
It will take into account the need for further training and or improved appraisal processes for Principles and Senior Education Officials.

The Ministry will insist on strict adherence to the terms for clinical supervision and teacher appraisal, as outlined in the Clinical Supervision and Teacher Appraisal Policy.

To ensure enhanced delivery of education content, a comprehensive program for new teachers with emphasis on classroom management and college preparation will be pursued.
System-wide weaknesses and school specific teaching-learning issues that need improvement will be identified through analysis of existing records, in an effort to increase the knowledge base and skill set of teachers.

With school personnel maintaining detailed, school-wide cumulative records, those students at risk of academic under performance will be identified before being allowed to fail, leading to an even higher standard of performance at graduations and other school functions.
Community outreach programs to provide comprehensive and timely information for the educational, cultural and recreational reading needs of the entire population will be implemented.

A library website will be developed and launched to create synergies among public, school and community libraries and to increase the overall awareness of the importance of libraries and the provisions of the Nevis Library Services.
191 11 - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES Global Objectives To provide an educationally stimulating environment to enhance teaching and learning at all levels, in an effort to develop the personal,professional, social and technological skills of all citizens and residents to be functional in a global environment.
Objectives for 2015 Expected Performance Indicators Enhance the professional development of education officials including teachers and Principals Revise and improve curriculum to meet the needs of a competitive global society.
To provide full administrative support and maintain high standards of quality and professional working relationships with all staff members as well as external clients To facilitate the creation of a more sophisticated labour force equipped with competencies, knowledge and workplace skills.

To provide an educationally stimulating environment to enhance teaching and learning at secondary and post secondary levels.
To preserve and administer books and related educational, historical and recreational materials in order to promote knowledge, and enlightened citizens.

To ensure efficient transmission of quality resources through increased accessibility.

8 3 80 5 20 15 75 20 20 Number of training sessions for Education Officials Number of curriculum reviews for schools.

Percentage of schools meeting curriculum requirements.
Percentage improvement in professional services offered to educational institutions locally, regionally and internationally through reduced turnaround time in an effort to harmonize communication.

Percentage expansion of the development and implementation of Adult Education Programs.

Percentage increase in the number of new class rooms provided with interactive lessons through the use of LCD Projectors for first form classrooms.
Percentage of Secondary School Graduates becoming employed within one year of graduation through annual job placement programmes.

Percentage increase in the continuous improvement in the sourcing and availability of current materials in all libraries annually.

Percentage improvement in database and automation system completed.

Round-the-clock accessibility of library services by June, 2015.
Ministry Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Programmes Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 1101 - Administration 685,658 754,386 644,496 655,436 659,991 1102 - Education Department 1103 - Primary Education 1104 - Secondary Education 1105 - Public Library 1106 - Department of Higher and Continuing Education 3,143,765 3,638,438 3,337,892 3,493,641 3,563,009 6,199,843 6,942,357 7,328,063 7,692,592 7,845,695 6,653,896 7,452,269 7,705,368 8,089,990 8,208,100 613,828 645,528 715,518 751,670 767,072 10,927 88,881 401,410 423,331 433,342 Totals 17,307,917 19,521,859 20,132,747 21,106,660 21,477,209 192 11 - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES 1101 - ADMINISTRATION Program Objectives To provide an educationally stimulating environment to enhance teaching and learning at all levels, in an effort to develop the personal,professional, social and technological skills of all citizens and residents to be functional in a global environment.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities 110101 - Administration Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 685,658 685,658 754,386 754,386 644,496 644,496 655,436 655,436 659,991 659,991 193 11 - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES 110101 - Administration CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets 16 - Hosting & Entertainment 17 - Training - Professional & Consultancy Services 144,145 160,000 190,000 190,000 190,000 Other Expenses 25 - Student Education Learning Fund 28 - Sundry Expenses Total 0 50 5,000 500 5,000 500 5,000 500 5,000 500 685,658 754,386 644,496 655,436 659,991 194 11 - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES 1102 - EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Program Objectives To improve, productivity, and discipline through planning, motivation, education and training that would result in the wholesome and holistic development of our people in a changing society.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 110201 - Department of Education 2,062,843 2,328,130 1,953,319 2,038,211 2,077,156 110202 - Early Childhood 719,066 791,253 881,141 925,599 944,301 110203 - Cecele Browne Integrated School 110204 - Teacher's Resource Center 110205 - School Libraries 275,692 326,278 368,042 386,395 394,431 86,164 0 93,546 99,231 32,331 34,248 35,201 103,059 109,188 111,920 Total 3,143,765 3,638,438 3,337,892 3,493,641 3,563,009 195 11 - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES 110201 - Department of Education CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses - Operating & Maintenance Services 102,676 Grants 10 - Grants & Contributions 135,095 145,000 145,000 145,000 145,000 Other Expenses 12 - Rewards & Incentives 11,274 10,000 12,000 13,000 15,000 Use of Goods and Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets 16 - Hosting & Entertainment 17 - Training Other Expenses 0 25,350 8,473 8,100 6,000 25,000 10,000 10,000 6,000 26,000 10,000 25,000 6,000 27,000 11,000 27,000 6,000 27,000 12,000 29,000 25 - Student Education Learning Fund 5,970 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 28 - Sundry Expenses 0 500 500 500 500 Total 2,062,843 2,328,130 1,953,319 2,038,211 2,077,156 196 11 - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES 110202 - Early Childhood CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 07 - Supplies & Materials 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
Total 435,269 444,393 465,438 488,710 498,484 280,605 334,860 403,703 423,889 432,367 3,193 0 719,066 10,000 2,000 10,000 2,000 10,500 2,500 10,750 2,700 791,253 881,141 925,599 944,301 197 11 - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES 110203 - Cecele Browne Integrated School CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
17 - Training Total - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES 110204 - Teacher's Resource Center CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries Use of Goods and Services 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
84,523 89,046 26,331 27,648 28,201 1,641 0 0 2,500 1,000 1,000 3,000 1,500 1,500 3,300 1,600 1,700 3,500 1,700 1,800 Total 86,164 93,546 32,331 34,248 35,201 199 11 - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES 110205 - School Libraries CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
Total - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES 1103 - PRIMARY EDUCATION Program Objectives To provide high quality education in a wide range of subject areas; and to stimulate and nurture knowledge, skills, attitudes, discipline and pride in the students.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 110301 - Primary Schools 6,199,843 6,942,357 7,328,063 7,692,592 7,845,695 Total 6,199,843 6,942,357 7,328,063 7,692,592 7,845,695 201 11 - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES 110301 - Primary Schools CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses Total - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES 1104 - SECONDARY EDUCATION Program Objectives To provide for all students the forum for the exploration of a wide range of disciplines and the opportunity for specialization in keeping with career choices.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 110401 - Charlestown Secondary School 3,695,940 4,105,772 4,284,495 4,498,271 4,544,385 110402 - Gingerland Secondary School 2,240,301 2,483,336 2,555,289 2,682,955 2,736,545 110403 - Multi-Purpose Training Centre 717,655 863,161 865,584 908,764 927,170 Total 6,653,896 7,452,269 7,705,368 8,089,990 8,208,100 203 11 - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES 110401 - Charlestown Secondary School CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets Total - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES 110402 - Gingerland Secondary School CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
Other Expenses - Sundry Expenses 0 1,000 500 500 500 Total 2,240,301 2,483,336 2,555,289 2,682,955 2,736,545 205 11 - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES 110403 - Multi-Purpose Training Centre CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 700,556 826,661 833,584 875,264 892,770 Use of Goods and Services 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
425 12,752 1,493 2,429 1,500 12,000 8,000 15,000 2,000 10,000 8,000 12,000 2,250 10,250 8,500 12,500 2,500 10,500 8,700 12,700 Total 717,655 863,161 865,584 908,764 927,170 206 11 - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES 1105 - PUBLIC LIBRARY Program Objectives To ensure the delivery of quality services that facilitate lifelong learning opportunities through the provision of reading and reference resources in support of education, work, leisure, personal and cultural development.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities 110501 - Public Libraries Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 53,071 53,071 645,528 645,528 715,518 715,518 751,670 751,670 767,072 767,072 207 11 - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES 110501 - Public Libraries CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services Grants 10 - Grants & Contributions Use of Goods and Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets 17 - Training Total - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES 1106 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER AND CONTINUING EDUCATION Program Objectives To advance the pursuit of knowledge in higher, technical and vocational education in order to develop resourceful individuals that are equipped for leadership in a competitive national and international environment.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities 110601 - UWI Distant Learning and TVET Secretariat 110602 - Nevis Sixth Form College Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 0 6,000 277,820 293,111 299,686 10,927 10,927 82,881 88,881 123,590 401,410 130,220 423,331 133,656 433,342 209 11 - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES 110601 - UWI Distant Learning and TVET Secretariat CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries Use of Goods and Services 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
21 - Professional & Consultancy Services Total - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES 110602 - Nevis Sixth Form College CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries Use of Goods and Services 10,243 73,381 113,590 119,270 121,656 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
0 464 220 0 3,000 3,000 2,000 1,500 3,000 3,000 2,500 1,500 3,200 3,250 2,700 1,800 3,500 3,500 3,000 2,000 Total 10,927 82,881 123,590 130,220 133,656 211 Ministry 12 Human Resources 212 12 - HUMAN RESOURCES 1.1 MINISTER'S MESSAGE The Ministry of Human Resources has responsibility for the oversight of the Public Service the Nevis Island Administration.
My Government is aware that this is a critical function and will therefore develop a workforce that will serve with integrity, impartiality and honesty in order to deliver quality service to the public, thus positively impacting nation building.

in My Government will also pay special attention to areas of training to improve productivity, efficiency and professionalism in the Public Service.
There will be the continuous training of new entrants in the Public Service on the basic rules and regulations that govern Institution.

All employees will be encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Public Service Act of 2011, and the Statutory Rules and Orders of 2014.

Senior Public Servants will also be selected and exposed to Supervisory Management training in order to fill managerial positions.
While my Government places emphasis on higher education, we will more readily assist Nationals who will be pursuing studies in areas of study that fall within the priorities of Government such a s i n E d u c a t i o n – M a t h e m a t i c s , C h e m i s t r y , P h y s i c s , T e c h n i c a l a n d V o c a t i o n a l in Health – Nursing, Radiography, Nutritionist, Health Statistician, Biomedical Technician, Occupational Therapist, and Physical Therapist; and in Communications- Civil Engineering, Water Engineer, Electrical and Pump Technicians and Project Management.
A r e a s ; We will continue to encourage Nationals to take advantage of the educational opportunities that is being offered at our Regional Institutions and, in particular, the Distance Education Programme offered by the Open Campus of the University of the West Indies.

With the completed computerization of the filing system at the Department, we have been able to deliver information expeditiously to the public.

This has also improved the quality of service we provide.
It is expected that with the direction outlined, there will be a greater understanding of the Public Service; and as a result, the Institution will be seen as a more efficient and effective organization.
Honourable Vance Amory ______________________ Premier and Minister with Responsibility for Human Resources 1.2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Ministry of Human Resources, with its administrative oversight of the Public Service, will in 2015 seek to encourage employees to uphold the rules and regulations of the Public Service and the policies and priorities of the Nevis Island Administration.

The Department will, therefore, continue to facilitate training and give guidance to the functions of the Public Service.
The Department will also continue to give assistance to Nationals pursuing studies at Regional and International Institutions.

In light of the foregoing, the Ministry of Human Resources will:- Conduct training at the Ministry and Department level on Public Service rules and regulations, 1) the Public Service Act 2011 and its Statutory Rules and Orders of 2014.
Workshops will be conducted in Office Procedures, Public Service Procedures, Interpersonal 2) Relationships, Team Building and Supervisory Management.

213 12 - HUMAN RESOURCES Hold meetings with Head of Departments and Supervisors to discuss staffing and other related 3) functions of the Public Service.

4) Facilitate the training of Nationals pursuing studies with Regional and International Institutions.
1.3 MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION STATEMENT I submit, for tabling in Parliament, the annual Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP) for the Department of Human Resources for 2015.

The document to the best of my knowledge provides an accurate representation of the Department’s plans and priorities for the use of the resources.
It is consistent with the disclosure principles contained in the guidelines for preparing a Report on Plans and Priorities and is based on sound department information and management systems.

The top level officers were engaged in a comprehensive exercise of strategic planning and collaboration in an effort to arrive at the plans and priorities outlined in this document and it is a true reflection of the view and mandate of the Department as a whole.
The document will serve as an essential planning tool and working guide for the operation for 2015 and beyond and will act as an evaluation tool to assess performance Ms. Ornette Herbert _________________________ Personnel Officer 1.5 MAIN CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVE PORTFOLIO'S ANNUAL OBJECTIVES It is important that employees know and understand the rules and regulations that govern their - employment.

However, training in these areas are not taken seriously or are not readily accepted.
While the Administration will provide financial assistance to Nationals pursuing studies, the - financial constraints determine that assistance be disbursed in proportion over the academic year.

214 12 - HUMAN RESOURCES Global Objectives To optimize human resources in the Nevis Island Administration by selecting, utilizing, developing, motivating and evaluating staff.
Also applying rules and regulations in a fair and equitable manner, in an effort to improve the employee’s contribution towards the realization of the organization’s goals and objectives.

Objectives for 2015 Expected Performance Indicators To provide support to Ministries and Departments to ensure that employees adhere to the rules and regulations of the public service.
To provide the opportunity for employees to have a greater understanding of the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the public service.

Continue to provide financial assistance for persons pursuing studies.

5 4 Continuous workshops to sensitize managers and employees of the Public Service Act of 2011, and the Public Service Statutory Rules and Orders 8, 9, 10 and 11 of 2014.
A number of training sessions will be conducted for senior and other officials to meet the objectives of the organization.
Ministry Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Programmes Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 1201 - Administration 950,116 2,107,837 1,418,545 1,476,527 1,510,067 Totals 950,116 2,107,837 1,418,545 1,476,527 1,510,067 215 12 - HUMAN RESOURCES 1201 - ADMINISTRATION Program Objectives To optimize Human Resources in the Nevis Island Administration by selecting, utilizing, developing, motivating and evaluating staff.
Also applying rules and regulations in a fair and equitable manner, in an effort to improve the employee’s contribution towards realization of the organization’s goals and objectives.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 120101 - Administration 380,868 480,553 461,909 475,414 477,242 120102 - Training Total 569,249 1,627,284 956,636 1,001,113 1,032,825 950,117 2,107,837 1,418,545 1,476,527 1,510,067 216 12 - HUMAN RESOURCES 120101 - Administration CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages 03 - Allowances Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses Grants 10 - Grants & Contributions Other Expenses 12 - Rewards & Incentives Use of Goods and Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses Total - HUMAN RESOURCES 120102 - Training CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries Use of Goods and Services 76,066 76,784 81,536 85,613 87,325 05 - Travel & Subsistence 31,677 50,000 75,000 65,000 70,000 08 - Communications Expenses 0 500 100 500 500 17 - Training Total 461,506 1,500,000 800,000 850,000 875,000 569,249 1,627,284 956,636 1,001,113 1,032,825 218 Ministry 13 Social Development et al.
219 13 - MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,YOUTH, SPORTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE 1.1 MINISTER'S MESSAGE The Ministry of Social Development is the guardian Ministry for social protection with its Department of Social Services as the nerve centre for administering social safety net programmes with support from other Departments.

While social protection is for all, social assistance programmes should first and foremost, target the poorest and most vulnerable in society.
With the launch of the new National Social Protection Strategy, the emphasis is on empowering persons so that their lives can be transformed from a state of dependency to self-reliance.

The pilot programme appropriately called RISE (Restore, Inspire, Secure, Empower) seeks to accomplish this goal by tying public assistance to training in employment and life skills and mentoring.
In the area of community development, the philosophy of the Department of Community Development speaks to Human Resource Development as the key to the development of the Nation with the basic guiding purpose for good community development being to enhance humanity.

As such, Multi-purpose Community Centres have been established and are being used as a vehicle to provide community development and promote community activities as a means of improving the quality of life of all citizens.
Various programmes/activities are hosted within the Community Centres in order to promote community participation, harmony in the community and to strengthen communities.

At the Department of Youth and Sports, there are many programmes to reduce social vulnerability and to provide opportunities for people to make a positive contribution to national development.

In the Youth Division, there are programmes geared towards increasing and enhancing opportunities for youth employment and entrepreneurship.
The annual Summer Job Attachment programme for young school leavers is a tremendous success story.

In Sports, the Nevis Island Administration continues to provide technical, fiscal and financial support to both traditional and non-traditional sporting disciplines.

Sport is seen as an Industry that can provide seasonal and full-time employment and curb deviant behaviours thus contributing to development.
The Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) programme is also under the purview of the Ministry of Social Development.

It is a programme to provide resources to poor communities to improve access to basic services, enhance employment and reduce social vulnerability.

The projects undertaken are financed from grant funds provided by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and The Government of St.Kitts and Nevis.
Finally, the Ministry of Social Development is equipped with its own Maintenance Crew and Communications Unit.

The tradesmen and labourers employed as part of the crew play a critical role in building and refurbishing sports facilities, maintenance of Community Centres and constructing houses as part of the Ministry's Community Housing Programme for the indigent and most vulnerable persons.
On the other hand, the Communications Unit plays a vital role in sensitizing the public on the many social issues and social development projects impacting the Nation.

All of the Departments and Units of the Ministry of Social Development contribute to its mandate of bringing about meaningful social change and thus reducing social vulnerability.
Honourable Hazel Brandy-Williams ________________________________ Junior Minister with responsibility for Social Development, Youth, Sports and Community Development 1.2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Ministry of Social Development is committed to its mandate to effect socio-economic transformation through the provision of social protection which positively impacts equitable human development.
The goal is to include the poor and vulnerable in an integrated National Social Protection System that is beneficial in lifting their standards of living.

220 13 - MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,YOUTH, SPORTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE Subsequently, the Department of Social Services will play an integral role in expanding the Restore Inspire Secure and Empower (RISE) Programme which seeks to change the dynamics within families by offering them new avenues for development.
It is intended to encourage families to maximize their resources.

The Programme takes a multifaceted approach to assisting families to be more independent and self- reliant.

These would be achieved through constant evaluations and modifications to ensure that the families are achieving their set goals and targets.
A pilot of 500 persons and 300 household survey will see information gathering to assist for the first time in collecting and managing information on the persons who most need government’s assistance.

Moreover, the newly established Probation Division will provide an alternate method of dealing with at risk youths by allowing them to undertake community services as a means of punishment.
This initiative will complement Programmes such as the Yes to Success (YTS) Diversion Program now offering opportunities for troubled young men and women through training and development in a number of areas.
Activities to engender community development is one of the premier objective of the Ministry and in light of this, the Community Development Department will continue to focus on the development of strategies to encourage community participation and maintain community facilities in order to provide community services in health, welfare and recreation to name a few.
Sporting Programmes will be developed from the grassroots to the National level in the areas of football, cricket, track and field, basketball and netball which are all showing positive results.

Sporting facilities that are projected to get significant upgrade in 2015 include the Brown Hill Playing Field, Bath Playing Field, Cherry Garden Hard Court, Gingerland Hard Court, Gingerland Recreation Ground, and the Combermere Playing Field.
Additionally, our newly established SHAW Unit has been at the forefront of community work for the past year.

Our exercise and rehabilitation program for the seniors has been applauded nationwide.

The program is expected to grow significantly in 2015.

We also provide Physiotherapy Service for our National Athletes.

1.3 MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION STATEMENT I submit, for tabling in Parliament, the annual Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP) for the Ministry of Social Development for 2015.
The document to the best of my knowledge provides an accurate representation of the office of the Ministry's plans and priorities for the use of the resources.

It is consistent with the disclosure principles contained in the guidelines for preparing a Report on Plans and Priorities and is based on sound department information and management systems.
The top level officers were engaged in a comprehensive exercise of strategic planning and collaboration in an effort to arrive at the plans and priorities outlined in this document and it is a true reflection of the view and mandate of the Ministry as a whole.

The document will serve as an essential planning tool and working guide for the operation for 2015 and beyond and will act as an evaluation tool to assess performance.
Mr. Keith Glasgow _________________________ Permanent Secretary 221 13 - MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,YOUTH, SPORTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE 1.4 MAIN ACTIVITIES CONTRIBUTING TO THE PORTFOLIO'S ANNUAL OBJECTIVES The Ministry of Social Development will be fully engaged in the implementation of the Social Protection Strategy in 2015.
The Social Services Department intends to continue to increase awareness of the new strategy and to provide training to staff to enhance their ability to effectively implement the programmes.

1.5 MAIN CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVE PORTFOLIO'S ANNUAL OBJECTIVES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1) Untrained Staff.

2) Erosion of community spirit and community cohesion.

3) Reduction in financial resources to fund community projects and programmes.

4) Limited inter-department and inter sectoral linkage.
5) Changes in the social landscape.

6) Apparent blurred lines of demarcation between the role of the Community Development Officers and the Community Liaison Officer SOCIAL SERVICES 1) Recruiting and retaining qualified persons in the field of social work.

2) No shelter for abused men and women.

3) Not enough male staff Social Workers.

4) Balance in the distribution of resources among divisions.
5)An observable lack of appreciation by key players to fully appreciate and connect a country's progress with adequate provision of essential social services to prevent future societal breakdowns.

5) Insufficient resources.

SPORTS 1) Shortage of staff in specific sporting disciplines.

2) All Sport Officers are not employed by the Department of Sports.

3) Lack of appropriate facilities at the primary level.

4) Lack of resources, equipment, transportation etc.
5) Vandalism of facilities which results in high cost of maintenance.

6) Gap between sports and education.

222 13 - MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,YOUTH, SPORTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE 7) Over-dependence by Sports Clubs and Associations on Government for funding.

BASIC NEEDS TRUST FUND 1) Lack of steady/reliable funding for projects.

2) Limited access to Regional Training Seminars 1.6 IMPORTANT INITIATIVES CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE ANNUAL 1.
The National Social Protection Strategy The new National Social Protection Strategy targets the poorest and most vulnerable members of the society's population.

It radically changes the manner in which the public asisstance aspect of the welfare system is administered.

It seeks to empower clients by teaching them vocational and life skills so that they can be "weaned off" of the system and become productive citizens.

It is much more than providing a "hand-out".


In support of the new National Social Protection Strategy, the Restore, Inspire, Secure, Empower (RISE) programme has been launched.

This pilot programme will be of a two-year duration and is expected to end in late 2016.

The results of this programme will help to inform future social protection policies and strategy.

2.
2.

Break the Silence: End Child Sexual Abuse Campaign The Social Services Department of the Ministry of Social Development in conjunction with the United Nations children Fund (UNICEF), the United States Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean and the Caribbean Women Association (CARIWA) launched in April 2013 in Nevis a campaign against child sexual abuse.

The campaign is dubbed "Break the Silence: End Child Sexual Abuse".
The campaign launch took the form of a rally against child abuse and gender based violence at the memorial square in Charlestown.

It featured a mixed programme of speeches and dramatic performance pertinent to the issue of abuse.

The campaign has now spread to the other countries in the Caribbean and is continuing in Nevis as well.

Both UNICEF and CARIWA have stressed the importance of sustaining national efforts against child sexual abuse.

3.
3.

Establishment of a Special Victims Unit A Speacial Victims Unit has been set up in Nevis to deal with reports of child abuse, spouse or partner abuse and other forms of domestic violence.

There are currently two female police officers who work within the Unit.

A special hotline has been set up so that person(s) reporting incidents of abuse can call anytime during the day or night.
After initial contact and communication with the Unit in respect of a reported incident, the matter will then be turned over to the Family Services or Gender Relations Division at the Social Services Department for further investigation.

4.

The Subsidized Utility Services for Seniors The "Free Utility Services for Seniors" initiative has been modified into the "Subsidized Utility Services for Seniors".
The programme has been fully launched to provide subsidized water and electricity services to qualified seniors 65 years and over.

Under the current scheme, eligible seniors are allowed a maximum of $150.00 on electricity and $30.00 on their monthly water bills.

Consumption in excess of these amounts are paid by the seniors.
The 223 13 - MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,YOUTH, SPORTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE Ministry of Social Development pays NEVLEC directly whereas the subsidized amount allowed for water is absorbed directly by the Water Department.
224 13 - MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,YOUTH, SPORTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE Global Objectives To implement policies and procedures that provide a comprehensive range of integrate services to the society in the areas of social, youth, sport and community development to ensure the protection of the vulnerable groups and support self sufficiency and self reliance.
Objectives for 2015 Expected Performance Indicators To provide social assistance to RISE (Restore, Inspire, Secure, Empower) to eight families with a total of fifty-four (54) family members.
To construct, upgrade and maintain sporting facilities, and community centers To promote the registration and formation of community groups To enhance opportunities for youth employment and entrepreneurship To implement identified priority projects for BNTF To provide skills training for community members at various community centres so as to promote economic and social well-being.

To provide training opportunities for clubs and associations to improve administrative and financial efficiency.
3 5 15 4 10 60 4 Number of facilities enhanced to increased utilization.

Increase in the number of community group activities Percentage increase in the number of unemployed youth becoming employed Number of projects implemented to improve the road drainage and school facilities.
Percentage reduction in the number of families dependent on social assistance Number of persons receiving various types of training Number of training provided to sporting clubs in administrative and financial proficiency Ministry Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Programmes Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 1301 - Administration 1,659,963 1,493,753 1,620,825 1,681,143 1,706,033 1302 - Department of Social Services 1,465,767 1,568,695 2,436,656 2,536,817 2,587,202 1303 - Department of Youth & Sports 1304 - Department of Community Development 1,235,799 1,689,367 1,884,751 1,992,091 2,041,487 856,867 1,062,371 1,025,878 1,079,123 1,101,780 Totals 5,218,396 5,814,186 6,968,110 7,289,174 7,436,502 225 13 - MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,YOUTH, SPORTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE 1301 - ADMINISTRATION Program Objectives To implement policies and procedures that provide a comprehensive range of integrate services to the society in the areas of social, youth, sport and community development to ensure the protection of the vulnerable groups and support self sufficiency and self reliance.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 130101 - Administration 1,645,579 1,220,348 1,397,631 1,446,513 1,466,528 130102 - Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) 14,384 273,405 223,194 234,630 239,505 Total 1,659,963 1,493,753 1,620,825 1,681,143 1,706,033 226 13 - MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,YOUTH, SPORTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE 130101 - Administration CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services Grants - Grants & Contributions 583,672 150,000 190,000 190,500 191,000 Social Benefits/ Transfers 13 - Public Assistance Use of Goods and Services 2,133 3,000 6,000 6,500 6,700 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
18,964 2,000 10,000 12,000 12,500 15 - Rental of Assets 158,255 235,000 260,000 262,000 263,000 16 - Hosting & Entertainment 0 0 17 - Training 29,926 200,000 21 - Professional & Consultancy Services 0 10,000 20,000 75,000 5,000 22,000 75,000 5,500 23,000 75,000 5,700 Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses 483 500 500 500 500 Total 1,645,579 1,220,348 1,397,631 1,446,513 1,466,528 227 13 - MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,YOUTH, SPORTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE 130102 - Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
Total 14,384 273,405 223,194 234,630 239,505 228 13 - MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,YOUTH, SPORTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE 1302 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Program Objectives To create and promote an integrated system of Social Services that facilitates human development.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 130201 - Administration 552,650 559,509 447,806 471,722 482,777 130202 - Family Services 438,053 404,682 547,650 562,958 569,476 130203 - Senior Citizens Division 395,861 445,320 1,186,746 1,234,084 1,260,406 130204 - Gender Relations Division 79,202 159,184 254,454 268,053 274,543 Total 1,465,766 1,568,695 2,436,656 2,536,817 2,587,202 229 13 - MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,YOUTH, SPORTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE 130201 - Administration CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services Social Benefits/ Transfers 13 - Public Assistance Use of Goods and Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
15 - Rental of Assets 17 - Training Total - MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,YOUTH, SPORTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE 130202 - Family Services CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials Social Benefits/ Transfers 122,216 145,478 201,294 211,359 215,587 86,812 50,204 82,856 86,999 88,739 5,068 610 0 7,000 1,500 0 10,000 11,000 11,500 2,000 1,000 2,000 1,100 2,000 1,150 13 - Public Assistance 223,348 200,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 Other Expenses 28 - Sundry Expenses 0 500 500 500 500 Total 438,053 404,682 547,650 562,958 569,476 231 13 - MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,YOUTH, SPORTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE 130203 - Senior Citizens Division CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials Social Benefits/ Transfers 13 - Public Assistance Use of
 Goods and Services - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
0 1,000 5,000 5,500 5,700 Total 395,861 445,320 1,186,746 1,234,084 1,260,406 232 13 - MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,YOUTH, SPORTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE 130204 - Gender Relations Division CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
27 - Production and Marketing Expenses Total 79,202 159,184 254,454 268,053 274,543 233 13 - MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,YOUTH, SPORTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE 1303 - DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH & SPORTS Program Objectives To implement Youth and Sport Programmes that provide avenues for development professionally and personally.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 130301 - Administration 0 0 86,759 91,498 94,071 130302 - Youths Division 172,676 252,200 309,463 326,762 335,108 130303 - Sports & Sports Wellness 1,063,124 1,437,167 1,488,529 1,573,831 1,612,308 Total 1,235,800 1,689,367 1,884,751 1,992,091 2,041,487 234 13 - MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,YOUTH, SPORTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE 130301 - Administration CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
27 - Production and Marketing Expenses Total - MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,YOUTH, SPORTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE 130302 - Youths Division CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
17 - Training 21 - Professional & Consultancy Services 27 - Production and Marketing Expenses Total 172,676 252,200 309,463 326,762 335,108 236 13 - MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,YOUTH, SPORTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE 130303 - Sports & Sports Wellness CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 08 - Communications Expenses - Operating & Maintenance Services 35,952 40,000 10,000 11,000 12,000 Social Benefits/ Transfers 13 - Public Assistance Use of Goods and Services 9,100 0 0 0 0 14 - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
17 - Training 0 0 2,500 0 21 - Professional & Consultancy Services 94,316 162,000 27 - Production and Marketing Expenses 0 5,000 4,000 5,000 60,000 3,000 5,000 6,000 70,000 3,500 5,500 6,500 75,000 4,000 Total 1,063,124 1,437,167 1,488,529 1,573,831 1,612,308 237 13 - MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,YOUTH, SPORTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE 1304 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Program Objectives To implement and co-ordinate activities that will enrich the lives of individuals in the community and empower them to contribute positively to nation building.
Programme Financial Summary of Current Expenditure Activities Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 130401 - Community Development 856,867 1,062,371 1,025,878 1,079,123 1,101,780 Total 856,867 1,062,371 1,025,878 1,079,123 1,101,780 238 13 - MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,YOUTH, SPORTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE 130401 - Community Development CURRENT EXPENDITURE Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Compensation of Employees 01 - Salaries 02 - Wages Use of Goods and Services 05 - Travel & Subsistence 06 - Office & General Expenses 07 - Supplies & Materials 09 - Operating & Maintenance Services Social Benefits/ Transfers 13 - Public Assistance Use of Goods and Services - Purchase of Tools, Instuments Etc.
0 0 5,000 5,500 5,700 Total 856,867 1,062,371 1,025,878 1,079,123 1,101,780 239 Nevis Island Administration Estimates of Revenue 2015 240 Executive Summary The Estimates of Revenue summarizes the budgeted current revenue for 2015 and 2014.

The budget for 2015 is $130.06 million.

This represents an anticipated increase of 3.38 percent over the budget of 2014 which was $125.81 million.
The Ministry of Finance, as the ministry with the portfolio for tax collection, remains the most significant contributor to current revenue.

Its budget for 2015 is set at $110.53 million in comparison to the budget in 2014 of $107.26 million.

Subsequently, the ministry is expected to increase its revenue collection by $3.27 million or 3.05 percent.

Taxes collected hold a budget of $96.08 million or 73.87 percent of current revenue.
The Customs Department and the Inland Revenue Department are expected to collect $42.49 million and $53.92 million respectively.

The total Value Added Tax collection budget is $36.25 million.

The current revenue budget for the Premier’s Ministry is $9.54 million, with Supply office projecting to collect $8.00 million of that total.

For the fiscal year 2013, actual current revenue collected for the Nevis Island Administration was 121.16 million; a 3.90 percentage increase over that of 2012.
In 2013, the Ministry of Finance contributed $103.63million to the overall collection.

Tax revenue for that year was $90.22 million, while collection of non-tax revenue was $30.84 million.

Revenue collection is critical to the Administration accomplishing its economic and social agenda.

Thus, it recognizes the contribution of the revenue collecting Departments and commends them for their efforts while imploring them to exert even greater effort in 2015.
241 SUMMARY OF TOTAL REVENUES 2015 BUDGET 2014 BUDGET INCREASE / DECREASE % CHANGE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LEGAL SERVICES 170,000 160,000 10,000 PREMIER'S MINISTRY 9,538,000 8,876,000 662,000 110,533,017 107,264,487 3,268,530 7,273,470 6,921,845 351,625 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.25 7.46 3.05 5.08 MINISTRIES DEPUTY GOVERNOR GENERAL LEGISLATURE AUDIT MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS, COOPERATIVES & FISHERIES 588,000 601,900 (13,900) (2.31) MINISTRY OF HEALTH 1,850,000 1,875,530 (25,530) MINISTRY OF TOURISM 100,000 100,000 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES 6,500 5,600 HUMAN RESOURCES MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,YOUTH, SPORTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE 0 0 0 0 0 900 0 0 (1.36) 0.00 16.07 0.00 0.00 Total 130,058,987 125,805,362 4,253,625 3.38 242 SUMMARY OF CURRENT REVENUES BY BUDGETARY YEARS Portfolio Revenue Actual 2013 Revenue Budget 2014 Revenue Budget 2015 Revenue Budget 2016 Revenue Budget 2017 Legal Services 173,011 160,000 170,000 175,000 177,000 Company Registry Registration of Companies Unclassified 173,011 45,450 127,561 160,000 45,000 115,000 170,000 50,000 120,000 175,000 177,000 52,000 50,000 125,000 125,000 Premier's Ministry 9,849,761 8,876,000 9,538,000 9,643,700 9,705,950 Office of the Premier Passports, Work Permits and Othres Work Permits ID Fees Sale of Forms Unclassified 1,558,674 1,483,126 14,925 420 60,204 1,639,900 1,579,500
 18,900 1,500 40,000 1,267,000 1,200,000 15,000 2,000 50,000 1,272,000 1,200,000 15,000 2,000 55,000 1,273,200 1,200,000 16,000 2,200 55,000 Registrar Office Fees, Fines and Forfeitures Unclassified Magistrate Office Magistrate Court Fees Fines and Forfeitures Department of Trade Supply Office 8,031,399
1,200 250,000 261,250 1,250 260,000 8,031,399 8,031,399 7,000,100 7,000,100 8,000,000 8,000,000 8,100,000 8,100,000 8,150,000 8,150,000 Ministry of Finance 103,625,014 107,264,487 110,533,017 113,359,017 114,720,556 Ministry of Finance Adminstration Rental of Government Property Interest, Dividends Treasury Department Rental of Government Property Overpayments Recovered Unclassified 263,132 253,631 9,501 243,618 1,680 240,364 1,574 358,831 358,631 200 72,250 4,000 65,250 3,000 378,631 368,631 10,000 253,000 - 250,000 3,000 378,631 368,631 10,000 378,631 368,631 10,000 253,000 - 250,000 3,000 258,000 - 255,000 3,000 Customs Department Consumption Tax-Customs Value Added Tax(VAT) 40,153,562 288,121 17,124,787 39,089,386 - 16,421,745 42,485,936 200,000 18,000,000 43,967,221 210,000 18,630,000 44,291,000 215,000 18,800,000 Import on Articles other than Alcoholic Liquors Import Duties on Alcoholic Liquors Excise Tax on Rum Customs Service Charge Environmental Levy Customs Officers Fees Yacht Rentals Gain on Exchange Fines - Forfeiture Unclassified 9,519,419 106,018 4,903,172 7,280,256 682,265 62,694 11,680 353 - 174,796 9,801,913 141,601 4,936,357 7,071,102 520,000 55,067 19,667 - 51,134 70,800 10,500,000 163,642 5,186,200 7,440,078 673,450 63,638 22,728 - 56,200 180,000 10,867,500 169,369 5,367,717 7,700,000 697,020 65,865 22,750 - 56,500 180,500 10,880,000 170,000 5,500,000 7,700,000 700,000 66,000 23,000 - 56,500 180,500 243 Portfolio Revenue Actual 2013 Revenue Budget 2014 Revenue Budget 2015 Revenue Budget 2016
 Revenue Budget 2017 Inland Revenue Department Consumption Tax- IRD Travel Tax Value Added Tax- IRD Wheel Tax Traders Tax Stamp Duty Unclassified Licenses- Arms Licenses- Boats Licenses- Liquor & Tabacco Licenses- Banks Licenses- Motor Car Drivers (Temp.)
Licenses- Motor Car Drivers (Perm.)
Licenses- Businesses & Occupation Licenses- Gaming Machine Licenses- Unclassified Licenses - Dogs Insurance Fees Stamp Duty on Property Coastal Environmental Levy Unincorporated Business Tax Corporate Income Tax Withholding Tax Social Services Levy House Tax Fines and Forfeiture Gain on Exchange Unclassified 54,386,200 50,326,109 - 8,704 320,000 288,955 18,296,728 18,000,000 1,933,568 2,300,000 - 1,687,648 4,500,000 12,597 23,350 5,700 58,954 110,000 5,200 80,000 120,000 53,915,450 54,990,565 55,820,175 - 324,800 18,250,000 2,200,000 - 4,000,000 20,000 5,000 81,200 120,000 - 331,296 18,615,000 2,244,000 4,080,000 20,000 5,000 81,500 120,000 - 335,000 18,894,225 2,277,000 - 4,141,200 20,300 5,200 82,750 121,800 312,263 270,000 300,000 306,000 310,000 361,387 380,000 385,000 392,700 398,000 485,000 463,718 - 15,624 110,000 555,330 1,000 - 636,419 400,000 10,492,947 9,000,000 299,020 200,000 983,068 1,245,000 3,123,956 5,200,000 107,653 250,000 8,324,117 8,500,000 2,217,448 3,000,000 100 6 6,850 - - 20,000 465,000 15,000 112,200 1,000 410,000 8,500,000 200,000 1,250,000 5,500,000 253,750 8,500,000 3,000,000 - - 22,500 474,300 15,300 114,444 1,000 418,200 8,670,000 204,000 1,275,000 5,610,000 258,825 8,670,000 3,060,000 - - 24,000 481,500 15,500 116,000 1,200 425,000 8,800,000 210,000 1,294,000 5,695,000 262,000 8,800,000 3,110,000 - - 24,500 Regulation and Supervision 12,638,593 13,357,820 13,500,000 13,769,600 13,972,750 Reinstatement Fees- Fin.
Services Registration of Offshore Companies Annual Fees Multiform Foundations (Registration) Transfers of Domicile Registration of Trust (Foreign) Registration of Trust (Nevis Exempt) Due Diligence Fees Penalties- Annual Fees Certificates Apostilles Limited Liablity Companies Regist.- Captive Insurance Companies Unclassified Regist.
- Reinsurance Companies 19,575 11,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 244 Portfolio Revenue Actual 2013 Revenue Budget 2014 Revenue Budget 2015 Revenue Budget 2016 Revenue Budget 2017 Ministry of Communications 5,708,122.00 6,921,845 7,273,470 7,438,500 7,511,500 Administration Rental of Government Property Philatelic Operation Unclassified Department of Physical Planning Building Board Fees Unclassified Public Works Rental of Government Property Asphalt Sale Sales of Fill Unclassified Water Department Rental of Government Property Water Rates Water Connections & Repairs Unclassified Post Office Rental of Private P.O.
Boxes Sale of Postage Stamps Franking Machine License Express Mail Services Unclassified Ministry of Agriculture Department of Agriculture Nursery Sales Rental of Public Market Stalls Sale of Development Produce Abattoir Fees Sale of Live Stock Sale of Veterinary Goods & Services Small Farm Equipment Pool (SFEP) Cotton Unclassified Fisheries Department Licenses - Boats Unclassified 186,509 19,500 167,009 - 128,198 125,108 3,090 10,230 5,810 2,970 1,450 170,350 190,000 18,000 20,000 170,000 - 150,000 2,350 195,000 20,000 175,000 - 202,000 22,000 180,000 - 129,000 126,000 3,000 133,000 130,000 3,000 138,000 135,000 3,000 143,000 140,000 3,000 8,450 1,400 3,250 800 3,000 35,000 30,000 3,000 - 2,000 35,000 30,000 3,000 - 2,000 40,000 35,000 3,000 - 2,000 5,011,302 385 6,267,000 6,505,000 6,657,500 6,707,500 4,944,077 6,163,000 82,000 22,000 66,154 685 6,000,000 500,000 5,000 6,150,000 500,000 7,500 6,200,000 500,000 7,500 371,883 41,800 312,553 - 13,100 4,430 241,219 227,168 21,167 15,171 25,685 54,042 59,645 6,295 24,903 - 20,261 14,052 - 14,052 347,045 55,000 272,700 2,500 12,000 4,845 410,470 118,000 280,000 - 6,500 5,970 413,000 120,000 280,000 - - 20,000 595,000 50,000 55,000 160,000 100,000 85,000 20,000 50,000 50,000 25,000 612,000 55,000 60,000 165,000
 100,000 85,000 20,000 52,000 50,000 25,000 25,000 - 25,000 27,500 - 27,500 Ministry of Health 1,338,831 1,875,530 1,850,000 1,860,000 1,895,000 Ministry of Health Administration Medical University Fees Public Health Unclassified Hospital Hospital Fees Portfolio Revenue Actual 2013 Revenue Budget 2014 Revenue Budget 2015 Revenue Budget 2016 Revenue Budget 2017 Ministry of Tourism 112,472 100,000 100,000 120,000 125,000 Department of Information Unclassified 112,472 112,472 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 120,000 120,000 125,000 125,000 Ministry of Education 7,131 5,600 6,500 6,750 7,000 Department of Education Unclassified Public Library Unclassified Social Development Administration Unclassified 3,404 3,404 3,726 3,726 - - - 1,700 1,700 2,500 2,500 3,900 3,900 4,000 4,000 2,750 2,750 4,000 4,000 3,000 3,000 4,000 4,000 - - - - Total 121,055,561 125,805,362 130,058,987 133,222,967 134,781,506 246 Ministry 04 Legal Services 247 04 - LEGAL SERVICES Ministry Financial Summary of Current Revenue Programmes Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 0402 - Company Registry Dept.
173,011 160,000 170,000 175,000 177,000 Total 173,011 160,000 170,000 175,000 177,000 040200 - COMPANY REGISTRY Current Revenue Other Revenue Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 12 - Registration of Companies 45,450 45,000 50,000 50,000 52,000 65 - Unclassified Total 127,561 115,000 120,000 125,000 125,000 173,011 160,000 170,000 175,000 177,000 248 Ministry 05 Premier’s 249 05 - PREMIER'S MINISTRY Ministry Financial Summary of Current Revenue Programmes Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 0501 - Office of The Premier 1,558,674 1,639,900 1,267,000 1,272,000 1,273,200 0502 - Registrar and High Court 19,180 14,500 20,000 20,500 21,500 0503 - Magistrate 240,508 221,500 251,000 251,200 261,250 0506 - Department of Trade 8,031,399 7,000,100 8,000,000 8,100,000 8,150,000 Total 9,849,761 8,876,000 9,538,000 9,643,700 9,705,950 050100 - ADMINISTRATION Current Revenue Other Revenue Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 18 - Passports, Permits, etc.
1,483,126 1,579,500 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 36 - Work Permits 49 - Sales of Forms 65 - Unclassified Total 14,925 420 60,204 18,900 1,500 40,000 15,000 2,000 50,000 15,000 2,000 55,000 16,000 2,200 55,000 1,558,674 1,639,900 1,267,000 1,272,000 1,273,200 050200 - REGISTRAR & MAGISTRATE Current Revenue Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Fees, Fines and Forfeiture 04 - Fines, Forfeiture Other Revenue 65 - Unclassified Total 050300 - MAGISTRATE COURT Current Revenue Fees, Fines and Forfeiture 02 - Fees-Magistrate Court 10,030 1,500 10,000 10,500 10,500 9,150 19,180 13,000 14,500 10,000 20,000 10,000 20,500 11,000 21,500 Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 608 1,000 1,000 1,200 1,250 04 - Fines, Forfeiture 239,900 220,500 250,000 250,000 260,000 Total 240,508 221,500 251,000 251,200 261,250 250 05 - PREMIER'S MINISTRY 050600 - SUPPLY OFFICE Current Revenue Other Revenue Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 05 - Supply Department 8,031,399 7,000,100 8,000,000 8,100,000 8,150,000 Total 8,031,399 7,000,100 8,000,000 8,100,000 8,150,000 251 Ministry 06 Finance et al.
252 06 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING Ministry Financial Summary of Current Revenue Programmes Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 0601 - Administration 263,132 358,831 378,631 378,631 378,631 0602 - Treasury Department 243,618 72,250 253,000 253,000 258,000 0603 - Customs Department 40,153,562 39,089,386 42,485,936 43,967,221 44,291,000 0604 - Inland Revenue Department 50,326,109 54,386,200 53,915,450 54,990,565 55,820,175 0607 - Regulation And Supervision Dept.
12,638,593 13,357,820 13,500,000 13,769,600 13,972,750 Total 103,625,014 107,264,487 110,533,017 113,359,017 114,720,556 060100 - MINISTRY ADMINISTRATION Current Revenue Rent of Government Property Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 01 - Rental of Government Property 253,631 358,631 368,631 368,631 368,631 Interest, Dividends and Currency 03 - Dividends and Royalties 9,501 200 10,000 10,000 10,000 Total 263,132 358,831 378,631 378,631 378,631 060200 - TREASURY Current Revenue Rent of Government Property Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 01 - Rental of Government Property 1,680 4,000 0 0 0 Other Revenue 06 - Overpayment Recovered 240,364 65,250 250,000 250,000 255,000 65 - Unclassified Total 1,574 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 243,618 72,250 253,000 253,000 258,000 060300 - CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT Current Revenue Taxes on International Trade Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 01 - Consumption Tax -Customs 288,121 0 200,000 210,000 215,000 03 - Import on Articles other than Alcoholic Liquors 9,519,419 9,801,913 10,500,000 10,867,500 10,880,000 04 - Import Duties on Alcoholic Liquors 106,018 141,601 163,642 169,369 170,000 06 - Excise Duty on Rum 4,903,172 4,936,357 5,186,200 5,367,717 5,500,000 07 - Custom Service Charge 7,280,256 7,071,102 7,440,078 7,700,000 7,700,000 253 06 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING Current Revenue Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 12 - Environmental Levy 682,265 520,000
 673,450 697,020 700,000 13 - VAT - Customs 17,124,787 16,421,745 18,000,000 18,630,000 18,800,000 Utilities 06 - Unclassified Other Revenue 01 - Custom Officers Fees 02 - Fines -Customs 03 - Yacht Fees 15 - Gain on Exchange Total - INLAND REVENUE DEPARTMENT Current Revenue Taxes on International Trade
 Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 02 - Consumption Tax-Inland Revenue 8,704 0 0 0 0 10 - Travel Tax 288,955 320,000 324,800 331,296 335,000 Taxes on Domestic Goods and Consumption 01 - Wheel Tax 03 - Traders Tax 1,933,568 2,300,000 2,200,000 2,244,000 2,277,000 12,597 0 0 0 0 07 - Stamp Duty Unclassified 1,687,648 4,500,000 4,000,000 4,080,000 4,141,200 10 - Licenses-Arms 11 - Licenses-Boats 12 - Licenses-Dogs 23,350 5,700 0 0 20,000 20,000 20,300 5,200 1,000 5,000 1,000 5,000 1,000 5,200 1,200 13 - Licenses-Liquor and Tobacco 58,954 80,000 81,200 81,500 82,750 14 - Licenses-Banks 110,000 120,000 120,000 120,000 121,800 15 - Licenses-Motor Car Drivers- Temporary 16 - Licenses-Motor Car Drivers- Permanent 17 - Licenses - Businnesses and Occupation 312,263 270,000 300,000 306,000 310,000 361,387 380,000 385,000 392,700 398,000 463,718 485,000 465,000 474,300 481,500 18 - Licenses-Gaming Machine 15,624 0 15,000 15,300 15,500 20 - Licenses-Unclassified 555,330 110,000 112,200 114,444 116,000 23 - Insurance Fees 636,419 400,000 410,000 418,200 425,000 26 - Stamp Duty of Property 10,492,947 9,000,000 8,500,000 8,670,000 8,800,000 28 - Coastal Environmental Levy 299,020 200,000 200,000 204,000 210,000 30 - Unincorporated Business Tax 983,068 1,245,000 1,250,000 1,275,000 1,294,000 31 - VAT IRD 18,296,728 18,000,000 18,250,000 18,615,000 18,894,225 254 06 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING Current Revenue Taxes on Income Actual
 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 01 - Corporate Income Tax 3,123,956 5,200,000 5,500,000 5,610,000 5,695,000 02 - Withholding Tax 107,653 250,000 253,750 258,825 262,000 03 - Social Services Levy 8,324,117 8,500,000 8,500,000 8,670,000 8,800,000 Taxes on Property 01 - House Tax Fees, Fines and Forfeiture 04 - Fines, Forfeiture Other Revenue 15 - Gain on Exchange 65 - Unclassified Total 2,217,448 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,060,000 3,110,000 100 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,850 20,000 22,500 24,000
 24,500 50,326,109 54,386,200 53,915,450 54,990,565 55,820,175 060700 - FINANCIAL SERVICES AND REGULATION AND SUPERVISION DEPARTMENT Current Revenue Other Revenue Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 13 - Registration of Offshore Companies 953,802 1,000,000 1,100,000 1,122,000 1,138,000 16 - Annual Fees 7,516,532 8,000,000 8,200,000 8,364,000 8,489,500 26 - Multiform Foundations Registration 28 - Transfer of Domicile 25,853 18,414 45,000 19,000 34 - Registration of Trusts-Foreign 594 120,000 45,000 20,000 20,000 45,900 20,400 20,400 46,500 20,750 21,000 35 - Registration of Trusts-Nevis Exempt 41 - Due Diligence Fees 68,904 52,947 63,240 85,000 120,000 122,400 124,000 85,000 86,700 88,000 43 - Penalties-Annual Fees 1,270,026 1,200,000 1,300,000 1,326,000 1,346,000 50 - Certificates Issued 341,461 375,000 300,000 306,000 310,000 51 - Apostilles 52 - LLC Registration 57 - Reinstatement Fees - Financial Services 402,676 370,000 400,000 408,000 414,000 645,678 635,710 640,000 652,800 662,500 62,036 80,000 80,000 81,600 82,000 62 - Registration of Captive Insurance Co. 868,536 900,000 870,000 887,400 900,000 65 - Unclassified 391,559 453,870 300,000 306,000 310,500 68 - Registration - Reinsurance Companies Total 19,575 11,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 12,638,593 13,357,820 13,500,000 13,769,600 13,972,750 255 Ministry 07 Communications et al.
256 07 - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT Ministry Financial Summary of Current Revenue Programmes Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 0701 - Administration 186,509 170,350 190,000 195,000 202,000 0702 - Physical Planning Department 128,198 129,000 133,000 138,000 143,000 0703 - Public Works 10,230 8,450 35,000 35,000 40,000 0704 - Water Department 5,011,302 6,267,000 6,505,000 6,657,500 6,707,500 0705 - Post Office 371,883 347,045 410,470 413,000 419,000 Total 5,708,122 6,921,845 7,273,470 7,438,500 7,511,500 070100 - ADMINISTRATION Current Revenue Rent of Government Property Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 01 - Rental of Government Property 19,500 18,000 20,000 20,000 22,000 Other Revenue 60 - Receipt from Philatelic Operation 167,009 150,000 170,000 175,000 180,000 65 - Unclassified Total 0 2,350 0 0 0 186,509 170,350 190,000 195,000 202,000 070200 - PHYSICAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT Current Revenue Other Revenue Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 22 - Building Board Fees 125,108 126,000 130,000 135,000 140,000 65 - Unclassified Total 3,090 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 128,198 129,000 133,000 138,000 143,000 070300 - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Current Revenue Rent of Government Property Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 01 - Rental of Government Property 5,810 1,400 30,000 30,000 35,000 Other Revenue 45 - Sale of Fill 47 - Asphalt Plant Sales
 65 - Unclassified Total 0 2,970 1,450 10,230 800 3,250 3,000 8,450 0 3,000 2,000 0 3,000 2,000 0 3,000 2,000 35,000 35,000 40,000 257 07 - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT 070400 - WATER DEPARTMENT Current Revenue Rent of Government Property Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 01 - Rental of Government Property 385 0 0 0 0 Utilities 01 - Water Rates 4,944,077 6,163,000 6,000,000 6,150,000 6,200,000 02 - Water Connections and Repairs etc.
66,154 82,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 Other Revenue 65 - Unclassified Total 070500 - POST OFFICE Current Revenue Other Revenue 685 22,000 5,000 7,500 7,500 5,011,302 6,267,000 6,505,000 6,657,500 6,707,500 Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 58 - Rent of PrivateP.O.
Boxes 41,800 55,000 118,000 120,000 120,000 59 - Sale of Postage Stamps 312,553 272,700 280,000 280,000 285,000 61 - Unpaid and Surcharged Letters 64 - Franking Machines 65 - Unclassified 66 - Express Mail Services Total 0 0 4,430 13,100 0 2,500 4,845 12,000 0 0 5,970 6,500 0 0 6,000 7,000 0 0 6,500 7,500 371,883 347,045 410,470 413,000 419,000 258 Ministry 08 Agriculture et al.
259 08 - MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS, COOPERATIVES & FISHERIES Ministry Financial Summary of Current Revenue Programmes Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 0802 - Department Of Agriculture 227,168 557,500 568,000 595,000 612,000 0804 - Fisheries Department 14,052 44,400 20,000 25,000 27,500 Total 241,220 601,900 588,000 620,000 639,500 080200 - AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT Current Revenue Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Other Revenue 19 - Nursery Sales 20 - Rental of Public Market Stalls 21 - Sale of Development Produce 23 - Abattoir 24 - Sales of Livestock 25 - Sale of Veterinary Goods and Services 21,167 15,171 25,685 54,042 59,645 6,295 40 - Small Farm Equipment Pool - Cotton 65 - Unclassified Total 080400 - DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES Current Revenue Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Other Revenue 65 - Unclassified Total 14,052 14,052 44,400 44,400 20,000 20,000 25,000 25,000 27,500 27,500 260 Ministry 09 Health 261 09 - MINISTRY OF HEALTH Ministry Financial Summary of Current Revenue Programmes Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 0901 - Administration 641,472 755,500 750,000 750,000 775,000 0902 -
 Public Health Department 97,474 100,030 100,000 110,000 120,000 0903 - Alexandra Hospital 599,885 1,020,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 Total 1,338,831 1,875,530 1,850,000 1,860,000 1,895,000 090100 - MINISTRY ADMINISTRATION Current Revenue Other Revenue Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 04 - Medical University Fees 641,472 755,500 750,000 750,000 775,000 Total 641,472 755,500 750,000 750,000 775,000 090200 - PUBLIC HEALTH Current Revenue Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget
 2016 Budget 2017 Other Revenue 65 - Unclassified Total 97,474 97,474 100,030 100,000 110,000 120,000 100,030 100,000 110,000 120,000 090300 - ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL Current Revenue Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Other Revenue 30 - Hospital Fees Total 599,885 1,020,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 599,885 1,020,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 262 Ministry 10 Tourism 263 10 - MINISTRY OF TOURISM Ministry Financial Summary of Current Revenue Programmes Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 1001 - Administration 0 0 0 0 0 1003 - Department Of Information 112,472 100,000 100,000 120,000 125,000 Total 112,472 100,000 100,000 120,000 125,000 100100 - MINISTRY ADMINISTRATION 100300 - DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION Current Revenue Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Other Revenue 65 - Unclassified Total 112,472 100,000 100,000 120,000 125,000 112,472 100,000 100,000 120,000 125,000 264 Ministry 11 Education and Library Services 265 11 - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES Ministry Financial Summary of Current Revenue Programmes 1102 - Education Department 1105 - Public Library Total Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 3,404 3,726 7,130 1,700 3,900 5,600 2,500 4,000 6,500 2,750 4,000 6,750 3,000 4,000 7,000 110200 - EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Current Revenue Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Other Revenue 65 - Unclassified Total 110500 - PUBLIC LIBRARY 3,404
 3,404 1,700 1,700 2,500 2,500 2,750 2,750 3,000 3,000 Current Revenue Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 Other Revenue 65 - Unclassified Total 3,726 3,726 3,900 3,900 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 266 Nevis Island Administration Estimates of Capital Expenditure 2015 267 Government Capital Expenditure Overview The following tables provide the summary of the Public Sector Investment Programme for the Nevis Island Administration.
The capital investment will be in the areas of road and water rehabilitation, improvement in health, tourism and education facilities.

The road habitation projects will include Hanley’s Road and Browne Hill at a total estimated cost of 8 million dollars.

The Hanley’s Road project is executed in three (3) phases undertaken by the Public Works Department.

Both road projects will create a significant upgrade in the quality of the road including the slippers and drainage systems.
Moreover, to improve the longevity of the island roads $1 million will be allocated for the general road maintenance under “Secondary Village Roads and Asphalt Maintenance” in 2015 and an overall allocation over the medium term of 2015 – 2017 of $3.5 million.

The CDB loan funded Water Enhancement Project will continue in 2015 with an expected outlay of $7.05 million.

Infrastructural development in health will result in the construction of the Diagnostic wing at the Alexandra Hospital.
The project will commence with the construction of a new laboratory facility that will significant improve service delivery.

The Administration has allocated $5.2 million for the implementation of this project over the medium term and $2.2 million for the 2015 period.

The Tourism Development Projects include the rehabilitation of the Bath Stream which include landscaping and the construction of new toilet facilities.

The most significant public sector project is the Pinney’s Recreational Park Project.
268 SUMMARY OF CAPITAL EXPENDITURE MINISTRIES REVENUE LOANS DEVELOPMENT AID TOTAL CAPITAL DEPUTY GOVERNOR GENERAL LEGISLATURE AUDIT LEGAL SERVICES PREMIER'S MINISTRY MINISTRY OF FINANCE, STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT 0 0 0 0 250,000 1,270,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 250,000 1,270,000 9,265,000 9,000,000 3,050,000 21,315,000 MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS, COOPERATIVES & FISHERIES 650,000 0 MINISTRY OF HEALTH 2,850,000 1,700,000 MINISTRY OF TOURISM 508,000 1,000,000 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES 505,000 HUMAN RESOURCES MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,YOUTH, SPORTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE 0 845,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 650,000 4,550,000 1,508,000 505,000 0 418,760 1,263,760 16,143,000 11,700,000 3,468,760 31,311,760 269 05 - PREMIER'S MINISTRY Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 0501 - Office Of The Premier 116,504 485,000 250,000 270,000 280,000 116,504 485,000 250,000 270,000 280,000 0501 - OFFICE OF THE PREMIER Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 050150 - Upgrade Disaster Management 32,149 120,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 050168 - Emergency Response Fund 0 280,000 100,000 100,000 110,000 050169 - Upgrade of Police Services 050172 - National Celebration 30th Anniversary 64,503 19,851 85,000 100,000 120,000 120,000 0 0 0 0 116,504 485,000 250,000 270,000 280,000 270 06 - MINISTRY OF FINANCE,
 STATISTICS & ECONOMIC PLANNING Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 0601 - Administration 473,180 1,651,209 1,270,000 1,055,000 1,080,000 473,180 1,651,209 1,270,000 1,055,000 1,080,000 0601 - ADMINISTRATION Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 060150 - Computerization of Government Services.
060151 - Government Equipment, Furniture and other items.
156,633 439,226 450,000 450,000 475,000 134,658 150,000 175,000 175,000 175,000 060152 - Customs Enforcement Upgrade 0 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 060153 - Population and Housing Census 060154 - Step Conference 060163 - Vehicles 060168 - Upgrade of Treasury Building 060169 - Statistical Surveys 060171 - IBM System Upgrade 060172 - Feasibility Study - Airport Expansion - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 0701 - Administration 0703 - Public Works 3,614,759 25,695,000 14,775,000 8,275,000 4,875,000 1,328,730 4,590,000 5,790,000 5,580,000 2,150,000 0704 - Water Department 827,215 750,000 750,000 500,000 500,000 5,770,704 31,035,000 21,315,000 14,355,000 7,525,000 0701 - ADMINISTRATION Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 070119 - Road Improvement Project 116,235 50,000 50,000 75,000 75,000 070120 - Land Settlement (RIMP) 325,288 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 070175 - CDB Water Development Project 323,876 14,970,000 7,050,000 1,500,000 100,000 070176 - Water Drilling Programme 1,513,067 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 070182 - Renewable Energy Project 63,288 175,000 175,000
 200,000 200,000 070183 - Major Road Projects 1,273,006 8,000,000 5,000,000 4,000,000 2,000,000 3,614,759 25,695,000 14,775,000 8,275,000 4,875,000 0703 - PUBLIC WORKS Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 070312 - Secondary Village Roads.
1,025,533 1,500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 070332 - Special Maintenance of Schools.

070361 - Asphalt Plant Maintenance 070364 - Water - Road Repair Project 070373 - Renovation and Expansion of Government Buildings.

92,541 21,464 400,000 400,000 500,000 350,000 40,000 40,000 50,000 50,000 0 500,000 500,000 100,000 0 161,353 800,000 2,600,000 2,100,000 500,000 070378 - Island Road Drainage Project.

6,412 0 0 0 0 070388 - Renovation of Government House.
070397 - Refurbishment of Ministry of Education Building 21,428 1,000,000 750,000 1,000,000 250,000 0 350,000 500,000 330,000 0 1,328,730 4,590,000 5,790,000 5,580,000 2,150,000 272 07 - MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, WORKS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, POSTS, PHYSICAL PLANNING, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT 0704 - WATER DEPARTMENT Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 070459 - Water Service Upgrade 827,215 750,000 750,000 500,000 500,000 827,215 750,000 750,000 500,000 500,000 273 08 - MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LANDS, COOPERATIVES & FISHERIES Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 0801 - Administration 358,891 1,860,000 650,000 480,000 505,000 358,891 1,860,000 650,000 480,000 505,000 0801 - ADMINISTRATION Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 080153 - Procurement of Agriculture Equipment 0 200,000 150,000 150,000 175,000 080154 - Agriculture Diversification Thrust 358,891 300,000 440,000 300,000 300,000 080183 - Indian Castle Well Development 0 1,360,000 60,000 30,000 30,000 358,891 1,860,000 650,000 480,000 505,000 274 09 - MINISTRY OF HEALTH Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 0901 - Administration 1,339,241 4,150,000 4,550,000 4,460,000 3,495,000 1,339,241 4,150,000 4,550,000 4,460,000 3,495,000 0901 - ADMINISTRATION Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 090150 - Improvement of Alexandra Hospital 75,879 100,000
 300,000 300,000 300,000 090152 - Improvement to Health Facilities 0 2,000,000 600,000 700,000 700,000 090161 - Procurement of Pharmaceutical /Medical Supplies 090163 - Nevis Environmental Work Program 090166 - WHO STEP Chronic Disease Risk Factor Survey 090172 - Dental Service Upgrade and Equipment 441,245 600,000 700,000 710,000 725,000 589,347 650,000 700,000 700,000 720,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 0 0 150,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 090174 - Establishment of Urology Centre 232,770 100,000 090175 - Construction
 of Diagnostic Wing (Phase 1) 0 500,000 2,200,000 2,000,000 1,000,000 1,339,241 4,150,000 4,550,000 4,460,000 3,495,000 275 10 - MINISTRY OF TOURISM Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 1001 - Administration 436,125 1,333,311 1,508,000 1,380,000 580,000 436,125 1,333,311 1,508,000 1,380,000 580,000 1001 - ADMINISTRATION Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 100150 - Tourism Product Development 436,125 1,258,311 1,433,000 1,300,000 500,000 100173 - Development of Media Services 0 75,000 75,000 80,000 80,000 436,125 1,333,311 1,508,000 1,380,000 580,000 276 11 - MINISTRY OF EDUCATION & LIBRARY SERVICES Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 1101 - Administration 172,782 2,625,000 505,000 505,000 580,000 172,782 2,625,000 505,000 505,000 580,000 1101 - ADMINISTRATION Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 110158 - Computerization of Schools 0 125,000 110163 - Procurement of School Furniture 110164 - School Meal Programme 110167 - Upgrade and Refurbishment of Schools 125,498 0 50,000 50,000 75,000 75,000 55,000 75,000 75,000 55,000 100,000 75,000 55,000 47,284 2,400,000 300,000 300,000 350,000 172,782 2,625,000 505,000 505,000 580,000 277 13 - MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT,YOUTH, SPORTS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 1301 -
 Administration 967,273 1,033,000 1,263,760 1,256,240 800,000 967,273 1,033,000 1,263,760 1,256,240 800,000 1301 - ADMINISTRATION Capital Expenditure Actual 2013 Budget 2014 Budget 2015 Budget 2016 Budget 2017 130150 - Improvement & Maintenance of Community Centers 130151 - Development of New River Play Field 130152 - Upgrade of Cultural Complex 130174 - Upgrade and Maintenance of Sporting Facilities 130175 - Tri Star Nevis 130183 - Development of St. James Raceway 34,562 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000
Raceway - Community Housing Assistance 29,283 150,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 130185 - Youth Empowerment and Exchange 130186 - Purchase of Sporting Equipment 130187 - Feasibility Study of Social Development Complex 130188 - BNTF Projects 0 0 0 0 100,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 50,000 20,000 100,000 75,000 75,000 0 0 0 0 213,000 418,760 406,240 967,273 1,033,000 1,263,760 1,256,240 800,000 278 Nevis Island Administration ESTIMATES 2015 APPENDICES 279 Nevis Public Sector Debt Summary as at September 30, 2014 Amount Borrower Creditor Title/Description NIA FOREIGN DEBT Port Development Nevis - Add - 8/SFR-OR Port Development - 8/SFR Port Development - Nevis OCR 08/SFR Port Development - 35/ SFR Port Development -(ADD) -35SFR/SDR Port Development (ADD) - 35 SFR/ USD Port Development Nevis - Add - 8/SFR-OR Port Development Nevis - Add - 8\\OR USD Nevis Island Ports Project.
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NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA NIA 280 THE ROLE OF THE ACCOUNTING OFFICER The Accounting Officer is a public servant and is normally the head of an Office or Ministry.
An Accounting Officer is responsible for the administration of the vote provided for the service under his/her control and is held accountable for the management of same vote.

This officer most obvious duty therefore, is to ensure that public funds, whether revenue or expenditure are properly safeguarded.

They should also ensure that votes are used for the intended purposes and any deviation from the set purpose should be first sanctioned by the Ministry of Finance.
Accounting Officers can delegate responsibilities and work but retains full responsibility for the accounting duties, which they personally perform, and for work that is delegated to staff.

They are responsible for ensuring proper supervision and utilization of public funds to which he/she is entrusted.

Accounting Officers have a duty to ensure that the Nevis Island Administration policies are carried out as economically prudent as possible to ensure that avoidable expenditure are not incurred.
To ensure proper accounting and transparency vote books should be checked on a monthly basis.

It is important to commit anticipated expenditure in order to eliminate over expenditure and the approval of the Ministry of Finance should be granted before adjustments are made.

It is therefore necessary for vote books to be scrutinized and also to be made available to the Audit Department for review when requested in order for expenditure to be properly monitored and managed.
REALLOCATION WARRANTS The purpose of a Reallocation Warrant is to make provision for funds as needed throughout the year in order to cover authorized expenditure for which existing funds are insufficient.

This causes an equivalent adjustment to be made and thus both votes should be adjusted to show the change.

There are certain limitations to the use of this procedure.

These are as follows: 1.


No Reallocation Warrants will be accepted before October 1st, 2015 unless it is required to correct a posting in the book of estimates.

2.

No Reallocation Warrants will be granted between Recurrent and Capital Budget.

3.

Reallocations would not be granted between different Ministries with the exception of the Ministry of Finance.

4.

No Reallocation Warrants will be allowed to and from the following object codes except between each other.
• Personal Emoluments • Wages • Allowances 5.

All schedules of Reallocation Warrants must be signed by Ministry of Finance.
281 Nevis Island Administration ESTIMATES 2015 SALARY SCALES, GRADES AND POSITIONS 282 INCREMENT OF SALARY SCHEDULE 2015 Grade /Salary Scale Proposed Monthly Salary Proposed Annual Salary Proposed Annual Increment N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 N7 N8 N9 N10 N11 N12 N13 N14 N15 N16 N17 N18 N19 N20 N21 N22 N23 N24 N25 N26 N27 N28 N29 N30 N31 N32 N33 N34 N35 N36 N37 N38 N39 N40 N41 N42 N43 N44 N45 N46 N47 Fixed Fixed Fixed 284 APPROVED SALARY SCALES AND GRADE INTRODUCED EFFECTIVE JANUARY 01ST, 2015 POSITION Premier Deputy Governor General Ministers Legal Advisor Permanent Secretary, Finance Cabinet Secretary Permanent Secretaries Advisor Anesthesiologist Regulator - International Banking Budget Director Director, Health Services Director, Information Technology
 Gynaecologist/Obstetrician Internist Pediatrician Personnel Officer Principal Assistant Secretary Surgeon Specialist GRADE SALARY SCALE PER ANNUM N51 N50 N49 N48 N47 N46 N45 N45 N43 N43 N43 N43 N43 N43 N43 N43 N43 N43 N43 $148,320.00 $128,280.00 $123,360.00 $111,000.00 $103,560.00 $97,020.00 $91,020.00 $91,020.00 $80,760.00 $80,761.00 $80,762.00 $80,763.00 $80,764.00 $80,765.00 $80,766.00 $80,767.00 $80,768.00 $80,769.00 $80,770.00 285 Medical Officer of Health N41 $73,500.00 N39 - N41 Assistant Secretary Chief
 Protocol Officer N39 - N41 $67,080.00 - $73,500.00 N39 - N41 $67,080.00 - $73,500.00 Deputy Comptroller, Customs N39 - N41 $67,080.00 - $73,500.00 Deputy Comptroller, Inland Revenue N39 - N41 $67,080.00 - $73,500.00 Deputy Director, Financial Services N39 - N41 $67,080.00 - $73,500.00 Director of Agriculture Director of Fisheries N39 - N41 $67,080.00 - $73,500.00 N39 - N41 $67,080.00 - $73,500.00 Director of Nevis Disaster Management Office N39 - N41 $67,080.00 - $73,500.00 Director, Gender & Social Services N39 - N41 $67,080.00 - $73,500.00 Director, Physical Planning N39 - N41 $67,080.00 - $73,500.00 Director, Press & Information N39 - N41 $67,080.00 - $73,500.00 Director, Public Works N39 - N41 $67,080.00 - $73,500.00 Director, Statistics & Economic Planning N39 - N41 $67,080.00 - $73,500.00 Director, Trade & Consumer Affairs N39 - N41 $67,080.00 - $73,500.00 Director, Youths & Sports N39 - N41 $67,080.00 - $73,500.00 Education Planner Headmaster N39 - N41 $67,080.00 - $73,500.00 N39 - N41 $67,080.00 - $73,500.00 Health Promotion Unit Manager N39 - N41 $67,080.00 - $73,500.00 Hospital Administrator N39 - N41 $67,080.00 - $73,500.00 Human Resource Manager N39 - N41 $67,080.00 - $73,500.00 Registrar of Insurance N39 - N41 $67,080.00 - $73,500.00 Registrar, Financial Services N39 - N41 $67,080.00 - $73,500.00 Senior Audit Manager Senior Budget Analyst Treasurer Headteacher N39 - N41 $67,080.00 - $73,500.00 N39 - N41 $67,080.00 - $73,500.00 N39 - N41 $67,080.00 -
 $73,500.00 N39 N39 $67,080.00 286 Nurse Anaesthetist Nurse Managers N36 - N37 $58,740.00 - $61,440.00 N36 - N37 $58,740.00 - $61,440.00 N36 - N37 N35 - N43 Senior Legal Counsel N35 - N43 $55,980.00 - $80,760.00 Legal Counsel N35 - N42 $55,980.00 - $76,920.00 N35 - N42 N33 - N38/N39 - N40 Agricultural Supervisor N33 - N40 $52,140.00 - $70,260.00 Assistant Comptroller, Tax Reform N33 - N40 $52,140.00 - $70,260.00 Assistant Deputy Comptroller, Inland Revenue N33 - N40 $52,140.00 - $70,260.00 Chief Architect
 Chief Building Inspector Chief Labour Officer Chief Librarian Dentists N33 - N40 $52,140.00 - $70,260.00 N33 - N40 $52,140.00 - $70,260.00 N33 - N40 $52,140.00 - $70,260.00 N33 - N40 $52,140.00 - $70,260.00 N33 - N40 $52,140.00 - $70,260.00 Deputy Director of Agriculture N33 - N40 $52,140.00 - $70,260.00 Deputy Postmaster N33 - N40 $52,140.00 - $70,260.00 Director of Community Development N33 - N40 $52,140.00 - $70,260.00 Director, Cooperatives N33 - N40 $52,140.00 - $70,260.00 Director, Sixth Form College N33 - N40 $52,140.00 - $70,260.00 Education Officer Education Psychologist Gender Counsellor Health Planner N33 - N40 $52,140.00 - $70,260.00 N33 - N40 $52,140.00 - $70,260.00 N33 - N40 $52,140.00 - $70,260.00 N33 - N40 $52,140.00 - $70,260.00 Health Service Administrator N33 - N40 $52,140.00 - $70,260.00 Matron N33 - N40 $52,140.00 - $70,260.00 Policy & Regulation Officer N33 - N40 $52,140.00 - $70,260.00 Project Cordinator, Schools Computer Program N33 - N40 $52,140.00 - $70,260.00 287 Senior Health Educator N33 - N40 $52,140.00 - $70,260.00 Senior Statistician TVET Director Veterinary Officer N33 - N40 $52,140.00 - $70,260.00 N33 - N40 $52,140.00 - $70,260.00 N33 - N40 $52,140.00 - $70,260.00 N33 - N38/N39 Assistant Matron N33 - N39 $52,140.00 - $67,080.00 Collections Supervisor - IRD N33 - N39 $52,140.00 - $67,080.00 Collections Supervisor - Tax Reform N33 - N39 $52,140.00 - $67,080.00 Laboratory Supervisor N33 - N39 $52,140.00 - $67,080.00 Nevis AIDS/HIV
 Co-ordinator N33 - N39 $52,140.00 - $67,080.00 Principal Environmental Health Officer N33 - N39 $52,140.00 - $67,080.00 Senior Pharmacist Senior Radiographer N33 - N39 $52,140.00 - $67,080.00 N33 - N39 $52,140.00 - $67,080.00 Supervisor Community Health Nurse N33 - N39 $52,140.00 - $67,080.00 Supervisor, Multi-Purpose Center N33 - N39 $52,140.00 - $67,080.00 N33 - N38 Abbatoir Manager Accountant N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Adult & Continuing Education & Training
 Officer N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Architect N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Asphalt Plant Manager N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Assistant Deputy Comptroller N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Assistant Hospital Administrator N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Assistant Human Resources Manager N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Assistant Regulator Audit Manager I Budget Analyst Building Engineer Building Inspector N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Central Procurement Unit Manager N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 288 Chief Extension Officer N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Civil Engineer N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Community Affairs Officer - Trained N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Community Health Nurse Manager N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Co-ordinator Teacher Resource Center N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Co-ordinator, Basic Needs Trust Fund N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Co-ordinator, Distance Education N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Counsellor Court Administrator Cricket Coach N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Deputy Director Community Development N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Early Childhood Coordinator N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Economic Development Officer N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Economist Editor N33 - N38
 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Education and Prevention Officer N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Engineer N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Environment and Development Officer N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Environmental Health Inspector N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Environmental Officer N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Gender Affairs Co-ordinator N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 GIS Officer Health Educator N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00
 Financial Systems Manager N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Librarian Marketing Officer N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Medical Lab Technologist N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Medical Officer Office Manager Operations Manager Pharmacist I N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Physical Planning Officer N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 289 Physical Therapist Physiotherapist Producer Project Coordinator Project Officer Protocol Officer Psychiatric Officer N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Public Relations Officer N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Quantity Surveyor Radiographer I N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 School Library Coordinator N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Senior Citizens' Programme Coordinator N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Senior Environmental Health Officer I N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Senior Labour Officer I Senior Systems Analyst Senior Tax Inspector Senior Tax Officer N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Small Business Development Officer N33 - N38 $52,140.00 -
 $64,260.00 Social Case Worker Sports Coordinator Statistician Surveyor N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Systems Analyst I N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Tourism Education Officer N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Tourism Marketing Officer N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Trained Graduate Teacher N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Training Officer N33 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Water Development Engineer N33
 - N38 $52,140.00 - $64,260.00 Assistant Libarian Associate Producer N33 - N36 $52,140.00 - $58,620.00 N33 - N36 $52,140.00 - $58,620.00 N33 - N36 290 Audit Manager II Clerk of Works N33 - N36 $52,140.00 - $58,620.00 N33 - N36 $52,140.00 - $58,620.00 Communications Officer II N33 - N36 $52,140.00 - $58,620.00 Communications Supervisor N33 - N36 $52,140.00 - $58,620.00 Consumer Affairs Supervisor N33 - N36 $52,140.00 - $58,620.00 Co-operative Supervisor N33 - N36 $52,140.00 - $58,620.00 Customer Service Manager N33 - N36 $52,140.00 - $58,620.00 Deputy Registrar Dietician I Executive Director Legal Assistant N33 - N36 $52,140.00 - $58,620.00 N33 - N36 $52,140.00 - $58,620.00 N33 - N36 $52,140.00 - $58,620.00 N33 - N36 $52,140.00 - $58,620.00 Manager, Repair Shop N33 - N36 $52,140.00 - $58,620.00 Purchasing Officer Rehab Therapist Senior Veterinary Asst.
Senior Veterinary Officer Tax Supervisor N33 - N36 $52,140.00 - $58,620.00 N33 - N36 $52,140.00 - $58,620.00 N33 - N36 $52,140.00 - $58,620.00 N33 - N36 $52,140.00 - $58,620.00 N33 - N36 $52,140.00 - $58,620.00 Tourism Education Officer II N33 - N36 $52,140.00 - $58,620.00 N33 - N35 Administrative Officer N33 - N35 $52,140.00 - $55,980.00 Assistant Nurse Manager N33 - N35 $52,140.00 - $55,980.00 Senior Environmental Health Officer II N33 - N35 $52,140.00 - $55,980.00 Senior Youth Development Officer N33 - N35 $52,140.00 - $55,980.00 Emergency Medical Technician III N32 - N36 $50,400.00 - $58,620.00 N32 - N36 Custom Officer IV N31 - N35 $48,660.00 - $55,980.00 N31 - N35 291 N30 - N38 Deputy Director of Community Affairs N30 - N38 $46,920.00 - $64,260.00 Graduate Teacher Guidance Counsellor N30 - N38 $46,920.00 - $64,260.00 N30 - N38 $46,920.00 - $64,260.00 N30 - N34 Dietician II Registered Nurse II N30 - N34 $46,920.00 - $54,060.00 N30 - N34 $46,920.00 - $54,060.00 Tourism Education Officer I N30 - N34 $46,920.00 - $54,060.00 N28 - N32 Administrative Assistant N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 Assistant Building Inspector N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 Assistant Physical Planner N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 Broadcast Engineer N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 Communications Officer N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 Community Development Officer I N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 Community Liason Officer N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 Computer Analyst N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 Consumer Affairs
 Officer I N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 Draftsman Electrical Inspector Executive Officer N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 Financial Systems Assistant N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 Fisheries Officer Gender Affairs Officer Health Statistician I Inspector of Works Library Technician lll Marketing Assistant N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 N28 - N32 $43,500.00 -
 $50,400.00 Physical Education Officer N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 Radiographer ll N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 292 Repair Shop Supervisor N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 Research & Documentation Officer III N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 Senior Auditor N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 Senior Cooperative Officer N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 Senior Labour Officer N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 Senior Livestock Extension Officer N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 Senior Mechanic N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 Senior Technical Instructor N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 Senior Technical Officer II N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 SFEP Officer Specialist Teacher Sports Liaison Officer Statistical Officer I N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 Supervisor Technical Services N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 Tax Officer III N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 Youth Development Officer N28 - N32 $43,500.00 - $50,400.00 Custom Officer III N26 - N30 $40,140.00 - $46,920.00 N26 - N30 N25 - N32 Agricultural Officer N25 - N32 $38,520.00 - $50,400.00 Community Health Nurse N25 - N32 $38,520.00 - $50,400.00 Dental Auxillaries N25 - N32 $38,520.00 - $50,400.00 Environmental Health Officers - Trained N25 - N32 $38,520.00 - $50,400.00 Gender Developmental Officer N25 - N32 $38,520.00 -
 $50,400.00 Mental Health Nurse N25 - N32 $38,520.00 - $50,400.00 Senior Developmental Officer N25 - N32 $38,520.00 - $50,400.00 Staff Nurse Trained Teacher N25 - N32 $38,520.00 - $50,400.00 N25 - N32 $38,520.00 - $50,400.00 Veterinary Assistant I N25 - N32 $38,520.00 - $50,400.00 293 Registered Nurse I N25 - N30 $38,520.00 - $46,920.00 N25 - N30 N22 - N27 Agricultural Assistant Animal Health Assistant Asphalt Plant Operator N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 N22 - N27 $33,660.00 -
 $41,820.00 Assistant Building Inspector II N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 Auditor Budget Assistant N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 Community Development Officer II N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 Community Liason Officer II N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 Consumer Affairs Officer II N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 Co-operative Officer Draftsman Assistant Electrician II N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 Emergency Medical Technician II N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 Field Technician II Fisheries Assistant Foreman Mechanic Foreman of Works Forestry Assistant N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 Health Statistician II N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 Heavy Machine Operator N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 Junior Labour Officer Library Technician II N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 Livestock Extension Officer N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 Maintenance Technician II N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 Mechanic Grade I N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 Monitoring & Evaluation Officer N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 Music Instructor N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 Physical Education Instructor N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 294 Preventative Officer Probation Officer Pump Technician II
 N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 Research & Documentation Officer II N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 Road Foreman Senior Bailiff Senior Clerk Senior Housekeeper Senior Meter Reader Senior Orderly Senior Sports Officer Senior Store Clerk N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 N22 - N27 $33,660.00 -
 $41,820.00 Senior Technical Officer I N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 Senior Vector Control Officer N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 Statistical Officer II Storekeeper II Systems Technician II Tax Officer II Technician II Valuation Officer Veterinary Assistant II N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 Youth Development Officer I N22 - N27 $33,660.00 - $41,820.00 Custom Officer II N22 - N25 $33,660.00 - $38,520.00 N22 - N25 Emergency Medical Technician N15 - N23 $24,840.00 - $35,280.00 N15 - N23 Assistant Radiographer N12 - N23 $21,960.00 - $35,280.00 Environmental Health Officers - Untrained N12 - N23 $21,960.00 - $35,280.00 N12 - N23 295 Lab Phlebotomist Student Dispenser N12 - N23 $21,960.00 - $35,280.00 N12 - N23 $21,960.00 - $35,280.00 Student Lab Technologist N12 - N23 $21,960.00 - $35,280.00 Student Pharmacist Student Radiographer Trained Pre-School N12 - N23 $21,960.00 - $35,280.00 N12 - N23 $21,960.00 - $35,280.00 N12 - N23 $21,960.00 - $35,280.00 Trained Special Educator N12 - N23 $21,960.00 - $35,280.00 N12 - N21 Electrician II N12 - N21 $21,960.00 - $32,040.00 Maintenance Technician III N12 - N21 $21,960.00 - $32,040.00 Nursing Assistants N12 - N21 $21,960.00 - $32,040.00 Physical Planning
 Assistant N12 - N21 $21,960.00 - $32,040.00 Planning Assistant Student Nurses N12 - N21 $21,960.00 - $32,040.00 N12 - N21 $21,960.00 - $32,040.00 Student Physical Therapist N12 - N21 $21,960.00 - $32,040.00 Planning Technician Systems Technician III N12 - N21 $21,960.00 - $32,040.00 N12 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 Agricultural Trainee N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 Assistant Lab Technician N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 Audit Assistant Book Binder II Cashier Custom Officer I Data Entry
 Clerk Dental Assistants Dispatch Clerk Dispatcher Electrician I Field Officer N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 296 Field Technician I Fisheries Trainee Forestry Trainee Junior Bailiff Junior Clerk Junior Cultural Officer Junior Sport Officer Junior Statistical Officer Junior Technical Officer Junior Valuation Officer Library Assistant Library Technician I Livestock Trainee Machine Operator Mechanic Grade II Medical Records Clerk Medical Store Clerk Meter Reader Orderly Postmen Production Assistant Pump Technician I Receptionist I N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00
 Research and Documentation Officer III N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 School Librarian Technician I N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 Statistical Clerk Storekeeper I Sub-Postman Tax Officer I Technician I Untrained Teacher Valuation Technician N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 -
 $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 297 Veterinary Field Assistant N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 Veterinary Trainee Ward Clerk N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 Youth Development Officer II N10 - N21 $20,040.00 - $32,040.00 Assistant Maintenance Technician N10 - N17 $20,040.00 - $27,000.00 Assistant Receptionist N10 - N17 $20,040.00 - $27,000.00 N10 - N17 Bookbinder I Customs Assistant Janitor Nursing Attendant Office Assistant Receptionist II N10 - N17 $20,040.00 - $27,000.00 N10 - N17 $20,040.00 - $27,000.00 N10 - N17 $20,040.00 - $27,000.00 N10 - N17 $20,040.00 - $27,000.00 N10 - N17 $20,040.00 - $27,000.00 N10 - N17 $20,040.00 - $27,000.00 Vector Control Officer N10 - N17 $20,040.00 - $27,000.00 Office Attendant Sorters N10 - N14 $20,040.00 - $23,880.00 N10 - N14 $20,040.00 - $23,880.00 N10 - N14 298 STAFF POSITIONS - ESTIMATES 2015 CODE MINISTRY/DEPARTMENT # OF POSITIONS 010101 DEPUTY GOVERNOR GENERAL Administrative Officer Deputy Governor General Junior Clerk Office Attendant Senior Clerk 020101 LEGISLATURE Clerk - Nevis Island Assembly Nevis Island Assembly - President AUDIT DEPARTMENT 030101 Administration 030102 Audits Audit Assistant Senior Audit Manager Audit Assistant Audit Manager I Audit Manager II Auditor Senior Auditor 5 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 9 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 299 LEGAL DEPARTMENT 11 040101 Legal Services Junior Clerk Legal Advisor Legal
 Assistant Legal Counsel Legal Draftsman Senior Clerk Senior Legal Counsel 040201 Company Registry Executive Officer Office Assistant 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 PREMIER'S MINISTRY 69 050101 Administration Administrative Assistant Administrative Officer Assistant Secretary Attendance Officer Cabinet Secretary Chief Protocol Officer Junior Clerk Office Manager Permanent Secretary Premier Press Secretary Protocol Officer 1 2 2 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 2 300 Receptionist I Receptionist II Senior Clerk 050201 Registrar and High Court
 Administrative Assistant Clerk/Binder Court Administrator Executive Officer Junior Bailiff Junior Clerk Legal Counsel Office Assistant Senior Bailiff Senior Clerk Executive Officer Junior Clerk Senior Clerk 050301 Magistrate Court 050401 Labour Department Chief Labour Officer Junior Clerk Junior Labour Officer Office Assistant Office Attendant Office Manager Senior Clerk Senior Labour Officer I 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 301 050501 Disaster Management Communications Officer Community Liason Officer Director of NDMO Junior Clerk Office Assistant Office Attendant Project Officer Department of Trade 050601 Small Business and Craft House Marketing Officer Small Business Development Officer 050602 Trade and Consumer Affairs Consumer Affairs Officer I Consumer Affairs Supervisor Deputy Director Trade and Consumer Affairs Director Trade and Consumer Affairs Executive Officer Junior Clerk Senior Consumer Affairs Officer Senior Officer 050603 Supply Office Administrative Officer Cashier Executive Officer Junior Clerk Supply Office Manager 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 302 MINISTRY OF FINANCE 194 060101 Administration Administrative Assistant Junior Clerk Office Manager Permanent Secretary Principal Assistant Secretary Senior Clerk 060102 Information Technology Assistant Director - Information Technology Director Information Technology Field Technician I Supervisor Technical Services Systems Analyst I Systems Analyst II Systems Analyst III
 Systems Technician II 060103 Central Procurement Unit Central Procurement Unit Manager Junior Clerk Office Assistant 060104 Financial Systems Unit Financial Systems Assistant Financial Systems Manager 060105 Budget and Fiscal Unit Budget Analyst 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 303 Budget Director Debt Officer Economist Senior Budget Analyst Senior Economist Treasury 060201 Administration and Investment Operations Junior Clerk Treasurer 060202 Accounting Operations Accountant Accounting Officer
 Administrative Officer Executive Officer Junior Clerk Office Attendant Senior Clerk Customs Department 060301 Administration Assistant Deputy Comptroller - Customs Cashier Customs Officer Grade I Customs Officer Grade II Customs Officer Grade III Customs Officer Grade IV Deputy Comptroller of Customs Trade Officer - Customs 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 7 3 5 1 1 1 304 060302 Enforcement Division Customs Officer Grade I Customs Officer Grade II Customs Officer Grade III Customs Officer Grade IV 060303 Seaport Operations Assistant Deputy Comptroller - Customs Custom Security Customs Assistant Customs Officer Grade I Customs Officer Grade II Customs Officer Grade III 060304 Airport Operations Customs Assistant Customs Officer Grade I Customs Officer Grade II Customs Officer Grade III Customs Officer Grade IV Inland Revenue Department 060401 Administration Assessment & Objections Officer Deputy Comptroller of Inland Revenue Junior Clerk Secretary/Clerk Senior Tax Officer Tax Officer Grade l 3 5 3 2 1 1 2 5 5 2 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 305 060402 Auditing and Records Management Assistant Deputy Comptroller - Inland Revenue Senior Officer Grade IV Senior Tax Officer Tax Officer Grade l Tax Officer Grade ll Tax Officer Grade lll 060403 Collection and Revenue Control Collections Supervisor - IRD Senior Tax Officer Tax Officer Grade l Tax Officer Grade lll 060404 Property Valuation Chief Valuation Officer Junior Valuation Officer Office Assistant Senior Valuation Officer
 Valuation Officer 060405 Tax Payer Services Assistant Comptroller Senior Tax Officer Tax Officer Grade l Tax Officer Grade ll Tax Officer Grade lll Statistics and Economic Planning 060501 Statistics Department Director Statistics & Economic Planning 1 2 9 2 1 1 1 2 4 1 1 4 1 3 3 1 2 1 1 1 1 306 Junior Clerk Office Assistant Project Officer Research and Documentation Officer Senior Clerk Statistical Officer I Statistical Officer II Statistician Survey Co-ordinator Systems Analyst III 060502 Economic Planning Deputy
 Director Statistics and Economic Planning Economic Development Officer Junior Clerk Research and Documentation Officer 060601 Development and Marketing Director Development and Marketing Junior Clerk Marketing Officer Project Officer 060701 Regulation and Supervision Administrative Clerk Assistant Regulator Deputy Registrar of Insurance Junior Clerk Registrar Financial Services Registrar of Insurance Regulator - International Banking 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 8 1 4 1 1 1 307 Regulator Financial Services Senior Clerk Systems Analyst III 1 1 1 MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS 122 070101 Administration Assistant Secretary Financial Officer Junior Minister Office Manager Permanent Secretary Principal Assistant Secretary Senior Clerk 070103 Project Management Unit Office Attendant Project Coordinator - Water Project Officer Senior Clerk Technician I 070104 Renewable Energy Communications Officer Electrician II Energy Officer Senior Clerk 070201 Physical Planning Assistant Building Inspector Assistant Building Inspector II 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 308 Building Inspector Chief Building Inspector Development Control Officer Director Physical Planning Environment & Development Officer Executive Officer Junior Clerk Office Attendant Physical Planning Officer Planning Technician Senior Clerk Public Works Department 070301 Administration Administrative Officer Architect Chief Architect Civil Engineer Director Public Works Draftsman Assistant Executive Officer
 Junior Clerk Office Assistant Operations Manager Quantity Surveyor Surveyor 070302 Roads, Bridges and Minor Works Inspector of Works Field Supervisor Foreman of Works 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 309 070303 Buildings Foreman of Works Inspector of Works Supervisor of Works 070304 Repair Shop Foreman Mechanic Heavy Equipment Supervisor Manager Repair Shop Mechanic Grade I Mechanic Grade II Repair Shop Supervisor Senior Mechanic 070305 Asphalt Plant Asphalt Plant Operator Asphalt Plant
 Supervisor Technician I Water Department 070401 Administration and Billing Division Accountant Cashier Customer Service Manager Engineer Executive Officer Junior Clerk Manager Meter Reader Operations Manager 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 310 070402 Production 070403 Distribution Senior Clerk Senior Meter Reader Storekeeper I Water Technician Electrician I Electrician II Foreman Mechanic Pump Technician II Clerk of Works Foreman of Works Inspector of Works Storekeeper I 070404 Quality Control Laboratory Analyst Laboratory Technician I Laboratory Technician II Post Office 070501 Administration and Revenue Control Administrative Assistant Customer Service Manager Deputy Postmaster Junior Clerk Office Assistant Office Attendant Senior Clerk 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 3 1 1 3 311 Sub-Postmaaster Supervisor of Customer Service 070502 Postal Deliveries and Dispatch Dispatch Clerk Operations Officer Postmen Sorters MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE 080101 Administration Administrative Officer Business Development Officer Minister Office Assistant Permanent Secretary Senior Clerk Department of Agriculture 080201 Administration Abbatoir Manager Administrative Officer Communications Supervisor Deputy Director of Agriculture Director of Agriculture Executive Officer Junior Clerk Office Assistant Senior Clerk 1 1 1 1 12 3 59 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 312 080202 Marketing Division Agricultural Trainee Junior Clerk Marketing Assistant 080203 Livestock and Veterinary
 Division Animal Health Assistant Livestock Extension Officer Livestock Trainee Senior Livestock Extension Officer Senior Veterinary Assistant Veterinary Officer Veterinary Trainee 080204 Extension, Crop Production and Engineering Agricultural Assistant Agricultural Officer Agricultural Supervisor Agricultural Trainee Agro Processing Officer Extension Officer Forestry Assistant Forestry Officer Foreman Mechanic Machanic Grade II Machine Operator Quarantine Officer 080301 Co-operative Department Co-operative
 Officer Director Cooperatives 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 6 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 313 Office Assistant Secretary/Clerk Senior Cooperative Officer Supervisor Trainee/Co-op Officer 080401 Fisheries Department Director of Fisheries Fisheries Assistant Fisheries Trainee Junior Clerk 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 MINISTRY OF HEALTH 215 090101 Administration Health Planner Office Manager Permanent Secretary Senior Clerk Public Health 090201 Administration and Information Unit Director Health Services Health Service Administrator Junior Clerk Medical Doctor Medical Officer of Health Senior Clerk 090202 Dental Unit Dental Assistants 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 2 314 Dental Auxillaries Dentists Office Assistant 090203 Community Health Services Community Health Nurse Community Health Nurse Manager Coordinator Community Nursing Services Nursing Assistants Senior Store Clerk 090204 Environmental Health Environmental Health Officers - Trained Environmental Health Officers - Untrained Field Officer Office Assistant Principal Environmental Health Officer Senior Environmental Health Officer I Senior Environmental Health Officer II Senior Vector Control Officer Vector Control Officer 090206 Psychiatric Services Assistant Nurse Manager Counsellor Mental Health Counsellor Nurse Managers Nursing Assistants Orderly Psychiatrist Staff Nurse 2 2 1 7 3 1 2 1 1 4 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 315 090207 Health Promotion/HIV & AIDS Unit Education and Prevention Officer Health Educator Health Promotion Officer Health
 Promotion Unit Manager Health Statistician II Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Nevis AIDS/HIV Co-ordinator Office Assistant Senior Health Educator Surveillance Officer Alexandra Hospital 090301 Administration Administrative Assistant Assistant Hospital Administrator Engineer Hospital Administrator Junior Clerk Maintenance Supervisor Maintenance Technician Maintenance Technician II Maintenance Technician III Office Assistant Purchasing Officer Receptionist I Senior Clerk Storekeeper I Ward Clerk 1 2 1 1 1 1
 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 3 1 1 316 090302 Patient Care Anesthesiologist Assistant Matron Assistant Nurse Manager Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Physician Gynecologist/Obstician Internist Matron Medical Doctor Nurse Anesthetist Nurse Managers Nursing Assistants Orderly Orthopedic Surgeon Pediatrician Pharmacist I Physical Therapist Psychiatrist Registered Nurse I Registered Nurse II Senior Orderly Staff Nurse Student Nurse Student Pharmacist Student Physical Therapist Surgeon Specialist 090303 Diagnostic Services Junior Clerk Lab Phlebotomist 1 1 6 7 1 1 1 1 4 3 5 9 7 1 1 2 2 1 9 3 1 23 4 3 1 2 1 1 317 Laboratory Supervisor Medical Lab Technologist Radiographer ll Senior Radiographer Student Lab Technologist Student Radiographer 090304 Domestic and Nutrition Services Dietician I Senior Store Clerk 090401 Geriatric Services Assistant Nurse Manager Dietician II Nurse Managers Nursing Assistants Nursing Attendant Orderly Physical Therapist Senior Housekeeper Staff Nurse 1 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 2 2 1 1 2 MINISTRY OF TOURISM 34 100101 Administration Administrative Officer Assistant Secretary Junior Clerk Minister Office Assistant 1 1 1 1 1 318 Permanent Secretary Senior Clerk 100102 Tourism Research Communication Officer II Junior Clerk Marketing Officer Policy & Regulation Officer Product Development Officer Research and Development Officer Tourism Education Officer I Tourism Education Officer II 100103 Environmental Tourism Supervisor - Environmental
 Tourism 100201 Department of Culture Executive Director Junior Clerk 100301 Department of Information Administrative Assistant Assistant Producer Broadcast Engineer Director Press and Public Relations Editor Environmental Officer Office Assistant Producer 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 319 Production Assistant Production Officer Senior Clerk 4 1 1 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION 386 110101 Administration Administrative Assistant Director Junior Clerk Permanent Secretary Systems Analyst III Department of
 Education 110201 Administration Administrative Assistant Administrative Officer Early Childhood Coordinator Education Officer Education Planner Executive Officer Junior Sport Officer Junior Technical Officer Physical Education Co-ordinater Principal Education Officer Project Cordinator-Schools Computer Program Senior Clerk Senior Sports Officer 110202 Early Childhood Supervisor - Education 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 320 Trained Pre-School Untrained Teacher 110203 Cecele Browne Integrated School Graduate Teacher Supervisor Trained Special Educators Trained Teacher Untrained Teacher 110204 Teacher's Resource Center Co-ordinator Teacher Resource Center Junior Clerk 110205 School Libraries Junior Clerk School Library Coordinator 110301 Primary Schools Attendance Officer Graduate Teacher Guidance Counsellor Headteacher Junior Sport Officer Library Assistant Physical Education Teacher Trained Graduate Teacher Trained Pre-School Trained Teacher Untrained Teacher 3 11 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 2 5 7 7 2 2 2 13 1 70 38 321 Secondary Schools 110401 Charlestown Secondary Attendance Officer Deputy Headmaster Graduate Teacher Guidance Counsellor Headmaster Junior Clerk Junior Sport Officer Library Assistant Office Assistant School Library Technician II Senior Clerk Specialist Teacher Trained Graduate Teacher Trained Teacher Untrained Teacher 110402 Gingerland Secondary School Attendance Officer Attendance Officer II Deputy Headmaster Graduate Teacher Guidance Counsellor
 Headmaster Office Assistant Senior Clerk Specialist Teacher Trained Graduate Teacher Trained Teacher Untrained Teacher 2 1 26 3 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 3 18 14 12 1 1 1 12 2 1 1 1 2 8 9 14 322 110403 Multi-Purpose Training Center Executive Officer Graduate Teacher Janitor Junior Clerk Supervisor Multipurpose Center Technical Instructor Trained Graduate Teacher Trained Teacher Untrained Teacher 110501 Public Library Assistant Librarian Associate Librarian Book Binder Grade I Chief Librarian Librarian Library Technician I
 Library Technician II Library Technician lll Office Assistant Office Attendant Research and Development Officer DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER AND CONTINUING EDUCATION 110601 UWI Distant Learning and TVET Secretariat Adult & Continuing Education & Training Officer Co-ordinator Distance Education 1 3 1 1 1 1 2 4 8 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 323 Senior Clerk Systems Technician II TVET Co-ordinator 110602 Nevis Sixth Form College Director Nevis Sixth Form College Senior Clerk HUMAN RESOURCES 120101 Administration Administrative Assistant Administrative Officer Human Resource Manager Permanent Secretary Personnel Officer Senior Clerk Systems Analyst III 120102 Training Assistant Human Resources Manager Training Officer 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 58 130101 Administration Administrative Officer Assistant Secretary Junior Clerk Junior Minister Office Assistant 1 1 1 1 1 324 Permanent Secretary 130102 Basic Needs Trust Fund Project Coordinator (BNTF) Project Development Officer Secretary/Clerk Senior Clerk Social Services 130201 Administration Deputy Director Director of Gender & Social Affairs Junior Clerk Senior Clerk 130202 Family Services Counsellor Family Services Co-ordinator Probation Officer Social Case Worker 130203 Senior Citizens Division Senior Citizen's Program Co-ordinator Senior Development Office II Senior Development Officer 130204 Gender Relations Division Counsellor Gender Affairs Co-ordinator Gender Affairs Officer 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
 1 3 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 325 Department of Youths and Sports 130301 Administration Director of Youth & Sports Junior Clerk Office Assistant 130302 Youth Division Senior Youth Development Officer Youth Coordinator Youth Development Officer Youth Development Officer I Youth Development Officer II 130303 Sports and Sports Wellness Cricket Co-ordinator Junior Sport Officer National Cricket Coach Physical Sports Officer Sports Coordinator Supervisor - Sports Museum 130401 Community Development Administrative
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