Nevis Launches New Sea Bridge Ferry

Charlestown, Nevis
August 04, 2007
For Immediate Publice Release

Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis the Hon. Denzil Douglas has hailed the launch of the Sea Bridge (SKN) Inc. ferry service as one which provided a new level of service that would link both islands economically and socially.
 
He was at the time delivering the feature address which marked the launch of the Sea Bridge ferry service on August 02, 2007, at the landing site at Cades Bay.  The ferry service which caters to vehicle owners as well as passengers offers a 15 minute route from Cades Bay in Nevis to Majors Bay on the South East Peninsula in St. Kitts.
 
“For two islands that are so close to each other, the most natural desire is to have easier access to each other. Easier Access would help to promote greater cohesiveness among our people. It would enhance the opportunities to do business, diversify options for leisure activities among our people and create new levels of convenience for our visitors,” he said.
 
Mr. Douglas encouraged nationals to engage in the investment opportunities that were emerging in the economy. He said it was critical that everyone understood there was room for private sector investment in the transportation sector although millions of dollars had been spent to upgrade the air and sea ports to increase air and sea traffic in the Federation.

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July 2007 Tropical Weather Summary

National Hurricane Center August 01, 2007 For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico…Tropical cyclone activity in the Atlantic Basin during July was near average.  One Tropical Storm…Chantal…formed during the month…which matches the long-term average of one tropical …

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St. Kitts – Nevis Airport Departure Tax Hike

July 30 2007
St. Kitts – Nevis Sun
By Corliss Smithen

With the high cost of airfare already impeding intra-regional and international travel by locals, there is now an additional cost at the airport which may exacerbate the situation.

The SUN has learnt that as of 1 Oct., the cost of departure tax will increase significantly. Locals will now be paying $77.00 (EC) in departure tax, while visitors will be shelling out $85.00 (EC), up from the present $50.00 (EC) and $58.00 (EC), respectively.

The SUN contacted an official of the St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) for verification.

“I am not going to confirm anything now. We shall talk later during the week,” the official responded.

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St. Kitts, Turtle Beach Bar & Grill Closing

Turtle Beach Bar – St. Kitts Basseterre, St. Kitts July 28, 2007 KHT Landing Holdings (Kiawah Island, North Carolina) purchased Turtle Beach Bar & Grill on Turtle Beach in St. Kitts. The restaurant will close on Sunday, July 29th for …

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