NIA CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS (December 12, 2025)- The Nevis Island Administration (NIA), in collaboration with the Nevis Strong Waste Administration Authority (NSWMA) and the Taiwan Technical Mission to St. Kitts and Nevis, has commissioned a brand new horizontal baler to considerably strengthen the island’s recycling operations.
The tools, put in on the Lengthy Level Recycling Facility, will enable for extra environment friendly compacting of recyclable supplies and cut back the quantity of waste getting into Nevis’ landfill.
Talking on the latest commissioning ceremony, Minister of Well being, the Honourable Senator Jahnel Nisbett, highlighted the improved output anticipated with the brand new tools.
“Since we’ve began this challenge we’ve been capable of ship three 40-foot containers [containing baled materials] so far and that’s with our previous baler. Now we’re listening to that this new one is ready to course of at thrice the capability in order that should imply that we’re going to ship fairly various masses within the upcoming new yr. I believe we now have a cargo as effectively that we’re getting ready to ship out to make our fourth for this yr.”
She prolonged the Administration’s gratitude to the Authorities and folks of the Republic of China (Taiwan) for his or her continued assist.
“I need to categorical my thanks on behalf of the Strong Waste Administration Authority in addition to all the NIA on your continued assist on this. I don’t need to say recycling challenge I need to say a recycling mission as we try and overhaul Nevis by way of recycling…You didn’t simply are available in and donate equipment and stated have at it. You offered the technical assist, the training marketing campaign and supported the event of this initiative right here on the island.”
Assistant Secretary within the Ministry of Well being, Ms. Latoya Jeffers, described the commissioning as a serious enhancement to the power’s operations.
“With this addition, we now have two balers working, permitting us to supply heavier, extra environment friendly bales, and enhance the general processing of recyclables. This funding helps our ongoing dedication to a cleaner, greener, and extra sustainable Nevis. As we fee this new baler, we look ahead to larger effectivity, continued progress, and a stronger recycling program for all the island.”
Mission Coordinator for the Taiwan Technical Mission, Ms. Joyce Chang, outlined the numerous enhancements in productiveness and cost-effectiveness delivered by the brand new baler. She defined that it beforehand took forty days to fill a container holding eight to 9 tons of fabric. With the upgraded system, a container can now be ready in about twenty days, and every holds greater than twenty tons- greater than double the earlier quantity. She famous that this may decrease delivery bills and assist refunds that assist offset floor transportation charges.
Ms. Chang added that the workers shortly embraced the brand new system throughout coaching due to the improved workflow. They now spend roughly half-hour to supply one bale, in comparison with a complete day with the older machine.
Additionally attending the commissioning ceremony had been Deputy Premier, the Honourable Eric Evelyn; Chief of the Taiwan Technical Mission, Mr. Roy Y. H. Lo; and Third Secretary to the Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Ms. Tina Lin.
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