NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (April 14, 2025)- Senior fisherman Mr. Franklyn Daniel and his household are overflowing with gratitude following the Nevis Island Administration’s (NIA) donation of a brand-new Yamaha Enduro outboard engine, restoring Mr. Daniel’s skill to return to sea and proceed the commerce that has sustained him for over six many years.
In an emotional social media submit shared shortly after a heartfelt presentation ceremony on April 10, Mr. Daniel expressed his appreciation for the overwhelming assist he obtained following the lack of his boat NV Monica on January 15, 2025.
“Their kindness and generosity have renewed my hope and strengthened my resolve to rebuild. I’m now transferring ahead towards returning to the ocean and persevering with the work that provides my life that means. I’ll at all times be grateful.”
The donation, valued at EC $12,800, was made by the NIA after the vessel was returned with out its engine, leaving Mr. Daniel-who is in his 80s and nonetheless actively fishing- unable to earn a dwelling. His daughter, Mrs. Charmaine Daniel-Hanley, talking on behalf of the household, shared their pleasure and thankfulness, thanking the Nevis Island Administration Cupboard, and the Marine Sources Division for making this a actuality.
“Because the scripture stated, weeping might endure for an evening, however pleasure cometh within the morning. We’re so overjoyed that they got here by to assist my dad. I simply need to say thanks to God. I give the reward, the honour, and the glory. So on behalf of the Daniel household, we are saying a heartfelt thanks. Thanks isn’t sufficient, however thanks, and will God proceed to bless everyone. In Jesus’ identify, amen.”
The presentation passed off on the Daniel household residence in Garner’s, Fountain Village, within the presence of family members together with Mr. Daniel’s son Percy, one in every of his sisters, a brother, grandchildren, and a great-grandchild—all gathered to rejoice the second of renewal.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Marine Sources, Deputy Premier the Honourable Eric Evelyn, defined the Administration’s swift and unified response.
“The Nevis Island Administration Cupboard met, we spoke concerning the incident, and for the reason that boat was returned minus the engine, we made a unanimous choice that we’ll donate a brand-new engine to Mr. Daniel in order that he can get again on the water.
“It’s a expensive piece of apparatus, round EC $12,800, however we made the choice as a caring Administration, that’s one thing that we completely should do to revive him, to revive his commerce, and we’re delighted that he’ll be capable to get again into the water to proceed to catch fish, to proceed to feed himself and his household, proceed to offer protein for Nevisians and residents.”
Deputy Director of Marine Sources Mr. Corey Maynard, together with representatives from the Division of Marine Sources and Director of Marine Sources for St. Kitts and Nevis Mr. Randel Thompson, additionally attended the ceremony and echoed the Administration’s assist for Mr. Daniel and different native fishermen.
This highly effective act of compassion not solely restores Mr. Daniel’s livelihood but in addition symbolizes the energy of neighborhood and the care of an Administration that values its individuals. Because of the united efforts of presidency officers, departments, and kind-hearted people, one in every of Nevis’ most seasoned fishermen will as soon as once more solid his web with objective.
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