NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (April 27, 2023) – Persons operating boats and other motorized vessels, as well as swimmers and divers in the waters of Nevis, are being urged to use due care and attention to avoid accidents at sea. Premier Hon.
Mark Brantley issued the appeal at his April 25, 2023 press conference, where he extended condolences to the family and friends of Ishmael Hanley of Jessups Village, who lost his life in a boating accident on April 19. “Let me extend my deepest condolences to the family of Mr.
Ishmael Hanley. While I was abroad I got the very tragic news that Mr. Hanley apparently was struck by a boat while he was out diving and as a consequence he lost his life. “I want to take this opportunity to appeal to our boat operators that they absolutely have to exercise all necessary care.
We recognize that the water taxi business is growing… I encourage the water taxi operators, the captains of these boats, the owners, that they train and re-train and continue to insist that safety at sea is absolutely critical.
These accidents, having had two in the past several years, are two too many. I also of course, in fairness, want to urge those who are out in the ocean swimming, diving, that they too must exercise some care and attention.” The Premier said he has received video evidence of boaters speeding close to the shoreline in the Paradise Beach area, and
