Opposition moves to block Premier from contesting elections

CHARLESTOWN, Nevis, CMC – The main opposition Concerned Citizens Movement (CCM) has filed an injunction seeking to prevent Premier Joseph Parry and his deputy, Hensley Daniel from contesting the January 22 Nevis Island Administration (NIA) elections.
The CCM said that the injunctions were based on the court ruling in the recent election petition case that made both men ineligible to contest the polls.
“What we would have emphasised is a claim by two of our members, one against Honourable Joseph Parry, asking the court to give a determination whether he is eligible to contest the elections,” CCM leader Vance Amory said, adding “that is based on the decision of the High Court and the Appeal Court which was handed down on the 27th August and likewise, similarly for Mr. Hensely Daniel.