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The Pool at The Bath Hotel

Charlestown,Nevis
October 31, 2011

Nevis is forging ahead in the development of its Tourism assets, despite the challenging global economy. The most recent venture has been the undertaking of major rehabilitation work to the famed Bath House and Hot Springs on the grounds of the Bath Hotel.

The Bath House which holds five baths of varying temperatures was closed due to damage suffered during the passage of Hurricane Louis in 1995. Other areas where patrons bathe has been affected, as the stream contains a very low volume of water.

According to Mr. Carl Williams, Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, the small volume of water has been due to the fact that parts of the stream seem “stifled” because of the amount of silt and rock deposits on its bed which has been causing the water to barely trickle from its underground source.

He said some phases of the project had already been completed and on full completion, the building would not only host working baths but also it would be utilized as a reception area, where the general history of the Bath Hotel and its environs could be accessed.  A souvenir shop for local craft items will also be housed there.

Mr. Williams explained that the project would enhance a resource in Nevis that has much potential.

“The agenda of this project is to preserve and develop a resource which can be used to further enhance the economical and social development of the island,” he said.

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Air Canada Flights

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
October 30, 2011 (CUOPM)

St. Kitts and Nevis’ Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Sen. the Hon. Richard Skerritt, was in Toronto, Canada this week to tell Canadians about the twin-island federation in advance of that carrier’s weekly flight to St. Kitts and Nevis’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport.

He was in the Canadian city to launch a promotional campaign to build awareness of the islands as a winter destination for Canadians.

“We want Canadians to know that although St. Kitts is best known as a luxury destination, there is a wide range of affordable options on the islands,” Minister Skerritt is reported as saying in the Toronto Romantic Getaway Examiner.

A key factor in the tourism campaign is Air Canada’s new non-stop weekly flight service to St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport from Toronto, which will launch on December 23, 2011 for the peak winter 2011/2012 travel season which ends April 6, 2012.

“If you act fast you can take advantage of a special promotion for travel to the Caribbean islands of St. Kitts & Nevis this winter.  Book an Air, Hotel and Transfer package with Air Canada Vacations by October 31, 2011 and you’ll receive free seat selection and access to the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge. Or, you can choose to upgrade to Executive Class service for only $149.00 per person round-trip,” stated the Examiner.

Air Canada flight AC1778 will depart Toronto (YYZ) at 8:40 a.m. and arrive into St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport at 2:40 p.m. every Friday.  The same-day return flight AC1779 will depart St. Kitts at 3:40 p.m. and arrive into Toronto at 8:00 p.m.

Air Canada will use an Airbus 319 aircraft with 108 Economy Class seats and 12 Business Class seats for this flight.  All flights are listed in local time.  Reservations will be handled exclusively via Air Canada Vacations and their associated travel agencies.

“Canada has always been a valuable source market for visitors and investors as well as home to a large contingent of our Diaspora. I am gratified that Air Canada Vacations is adding us to their list of partner destinations this coming winter and our Government is working closely with our local hoteliers and other St. Kitts and Nevis tourism stakeholders to make full use of this opportunity to strengthen our travel and tourism relationship with Canada,” said Mr. Skerritt earlier this year.

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Deputy Commissioner of Police – Stafford Liburd
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
October 29, 2011 (CUOPM)

Police early Saturday morning held two men and freed a woman less than 24 hours after she and her husband were taken from their home.

The husband, Larry Vaughan was freed and dropped off on the Kim Collins Highway at 5:30 a.m. Friday two hours after he was held.

According to Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mr. Stafford Liburd, three weapons and several rounds of ammunition were also found in an abandoned house where the woman, Gilda Rawlins-Vaughan was found.

In a statement, the senior police official said the two men entered the home of Larry Vaughan and Gila Rawlins-Vaughan of Sea View Housing and removed them from the premises.

At around 5:30 that same morning, Mr. Vaughan was released on the Kim Collins Highway.

Following the report, the Strategic Intelligence Unit, the Delta Squad, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force formed a joint crisis team using all human, technological and other assets at their disposal to rescue the victim unharmed.

The Joint Security Forces executed an operation at 3:15 am on Saturday 29th October at an unoccupied house at East Park Range and rescued the victim who was immediately taken to the Joseph N. France General Hospital where she was medically examined and later released.

During the operation, the Security Forces subdued two young men, Jermaine Riley and Ali Percival of Soho and Cardin Avenue respectively – but who both reside at Soho. Both have been taken into police custody.

During the operation the Security Forces subdued two young men and have retrieved three weapons and more than 75 rounds of assorted ammunition.

A third person has been held for questioning and is assisting in the ongoing investigation.

The full force of the law will be brought to bear on these individuals who will be formally charged.

Police intend to object strongly to bail.

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force expresses thanks to all those who have assisted in the investigation and the safe return of the victim.

The Security Forces regret the action of the perpetrators and the stress caused to the victims and family as well as the unfounded speculations that ensued.

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