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Nevis Hosting Global Geothermal Energy Conference

Steam From Nevis’ Nevis1 Geothermal Well Charlestown, Nevis October 6th, 2008 Nevis will be the venue of an International Geothermal Conference, which takes place at the Four Seasons Resort on November 7th, 2008. Hosted by the Nevis Island Administration, the Conference …

St. Kitts – Nevis Has A New Multi-million Dollar Cinema

St. Kitts – Nevis’ New Caribbean Cinema
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts
September 25, 2008 (SKNIS)

The gala opening of the U.S. $7 million Caribbean Cinema of St. Kitts Ltd. Megaplex 7, was hailed by Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Sam Condor as a “huge step” which symbolizes “the continuing success story of investment and development” in St. Kitts and Nevis.

The acting Prime Minister made the comments on Tuesday, as scores of senior government officials, invited guests and excited patrons turned up to witness the opening of the state of the art seven screen facility, at Buckley’s Estate in West Basseterre.

“This project “¦ is a good example of the cooperation envisaged and encouraged between the Government, private sector and residents, which enables meaningful development to be pursued and completed “¦ for the good of all,” he stated, while acknowledging the role of Director and local partner Shervin White. “We laud and applaud this partnership of local and (regional) entrepreneurs and are indeed grateful that they chose our shores for investment, and the empowerment of our locals.”

Oualie Beach Hotel Plays Host For Nevis Independence Party

Fireworks Display At The Oualie Beach Hotel Oualie Bay, Nevis September 23, 2008 Premier of Nevis, the Hon. Joseph Parry and his wife, Mirthlyn, greeted numerous guests as they arrived at the locally owned Oualie Beach Hotel for cocktails, in …

Nevis Island’s Inaugural Drag Race a Major Success!

Spectators At Nevis Island’s Drag Strip

Charlestown, Nevis
September 23, 2008

Over 5000 motor sport enthusiasts from several countries of the Caribbean attended the Inaugural Car and Motorcycle Race at the new St. James Drag Raceway on Nevis, Friday afternoon.

The drag race was the largest ever sporting event to be staged on the island.

The quarter mile race track, believed to be one of the regions finest, had participating cars and motorcycles from Nevis, St.Kitts, the British Virgin Islands and other countries of the region.

The track was built at a cost of $3 Million and official sources say that already there has been a significant return on that investment, as several local vendors, guest house owners, car rental agents , bus drivers, taxi drivers and restaurant owners all enjoyed good business as a result of the well-patronised event.

Nevis Drag Strip Could Help Local Economy

Former US Congress Woman Una Clarke

Charlestown, Nevis
September 22, 2008

Former United States Congress Woman Dr. the Hon. Una Clarke, welcomed the new the Drag Racing facility on Nevis and cited it would become a worldwide tourist attraction and create jobs. She made the comment at the inaugural races on September 22, 2008, when she spoke with the Department of Information.

Mrs. Clarke who was on the island as a guest of the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) for the Federation’s 25th anniversary of Independence celebrations, said she would not have missed the opportunity to experience the races first hand.

“This attraction will bring people from all over the world who are interested in drag race or any other kind of race. It’s a tourist attraction and it will over the years create jobs, bring new visitors and that is what we want to do is to be able to be a showpiece,” she said.

Mrs. Clarke described the race track as a beautiful one which would grow from strength to strength. She also congratulated those with the vision to make the track a reality.