Nevis Activities

A list of water sports, events, and other items of interest to do while in Nevis

St. Kitts – Nevis To Mark 25 Years Of Independence

St. Kitts - Nevis National Flag

St. Kitts – Nevis National Flag

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
September 10, (CUOPM)

St. Kitts and Nevis Governor General His Excellency Dr. Sir Cuthbert Sebastian and Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas will be among nationals of the twin-island Federation attending the National Day of Prayer and State Service to mark the 25th Anniversary of Independence on Sunday 14th September.

The Service, to which the general public is invited, will be held at the Warner Park Cricket Stadium is organised and conducted jointly by the St. Kitts Christian Council and the St. Kitts Evangelical Association. It begins at 6:00 P.M.

According to the Order of Service, Pastor Lincoln Connor of the Antioch Baptist Church will deliver the Welcome Remarks. The Call to Worship will come from Rev. Fr. Isaiah Phillip of the St. Peter’s Anglican Church and Vice Chairman of the St. Kitts Christian Council.

Bishop Ron Collins of the New Testament Church of God in Tabernacle will lead the congregation in Praise and Worship and Rev. Fr. Bernard Latus of the Co-Cathedral of St. John-Basseterre will say prayers for the Federation.

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St. Kitts – Nevis To Announce 2008 National Awards

Governor General - Dr. Sir Cuthbert Sebastian

Governor General – Dr. Sir Cuthbert Sebastian
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
September 11, 2008 (CUOPM)

St. Kitts and Nevis will know next week the names of the persons who will receive 2008 National Awards to mark the 25th Anniversary of political independence.

Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas has forwarded to His Excellency the Governor Dr. Sir Cuthbert Sebastian, the names of the individuals recommended by the National Awards Committee, chaired by Mrs. Dulcie Richardson.

The Governor General’s Office is expected to officially announce the recipients of National Awards to coincide with National Heroes Day, Tuesday 16th September, a public holiday.

Several nationals at home and overseas will be honoured for their contribution to the development of St. Kitts and Nevis in the areas of nursing, education, community service, sports, manufacturing, music, trade unionism and politics.

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St. Kitts – Nevis Youths Celebrate Independence Day

St. Kitts - Nevis Youth Rally Parade 2008

St. Kitts – Nevis Youth Rally Parade 2008
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
September 10, 2008 (SKNIS)

Over a thousand young people paraded through the streets of Basseterre on Wednesday as celebrations for the silver jubilee Independence anniversary of St. Kitts and Nevis continue.

The march climaxed the Youth Rally which saw expressions of national pride in song, dance, poetry and drama. Director of Youth Geoffrey Hanley said that there were over 500 young people from various youth groups, schools and related organizations participating in the event.

The band display by the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force Band and the Seventh Day Adventist Pathfinders drum corps, which incorporated scenes from the movie “Drumline” in their performance, set the mood for the other acts that followed at the rally held at Warner Park. An All Star musical by local hip-hop artiste Z-dan, calypsonian Kibianne, gospel rocker Pepper Ranks, folk singer Grace Richardson and others energized the crowd. Other notable performances included a drama presentation by Radaun Thomas, an inspirational song by Karina Phillip, as well as a spirited rendition of “I Can Make It” by a 40-male strong choir from the St. Peters Eagle Boys Club.

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Nevis Island Benefits From Carifesta X (10)

CARIFESTA 10 - Guyana - 2008

CARIFESTA 10 – Guyana – 2008

Charlestown, Nevis
September 09, 2008

Chairman of the Nevis Cultural Development Foundation (NCDF) Mr. Halsted “Sooty” Byron described Nevis’ participation in the recently concluded Caribbean Festival of Arts (Carifesta) X in Guyana, as one which benefited the island and its young performers.

Mr. Byron, who headed the delegation from St. Kitts and Nevis, made the comment when he spoke to the Department of Information on September 09, 2008, following their return to Nevis on September 02, 2008. Out of the 10 masqueraders who performed, Mr. Byron said five were below the age of 18 but the NCDF thought it was important to give them the exposure because too often the impact of the art form outside of Nevis was not realised.

“We thought it was important to give them the exposure so that they can see for themselves the kind of impact that the masquerades can have on people outside of Nevis. I don’t think our young people whether they are performers or not really appreciate the significance and the importance of the masquerades and other folklore.

“When they get a chance to go away to other places and they see how people receive the masquerades, how people react to the performances, the kind of appreciation that is shown when the dances and the music are performed, the young people get a different perspective on the art form and they begin to look at it in a different light because it is something that is distinctly Nevisian,” he said and added, “I think that is the greatest benefit that any young person can get from participating in Carifesta, from learning the significance and importance of the masquerades but generally, I thought, the young people as well as the older ones got a chance to interact with other performers.

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St. Kitts – Nevis Impresses At CARIFESTA X

CARIFESTA 2008 Guyana

St. Kitts – Nevis  @ CARIFESTA 2008 Guyana

Basseterre, St. Kitts
September 05, 2008 (SKNIS)

The Ministry of Tourism, Sports and Culture is beaming with pride having received rave reviews from organizers and patrons about the Federation’s cultural ambassadors that participated in the 10th Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA) in Guyana.

A 29-member delegation headed by Mr. Halstead Byron, Special Advisor of Culture in Nevis, participated in various activities of the August 22 to 31 event. Performers in the delegation included a group of 13 masquerades from Nevis as well as 12 dancers and drummers from the Okolo Tegremantine Arts Theater from St. Kitts.

The entertainers showcased their talent at Festival City on Saturday 23; during Country Night at the Main Stage of the Grand Market on Tuesday 26; and at the Night of Caribbean Folk Dance at City Hall on Wednesday 27, as well as at several other occasions.

Dance Specialist at the Department of Culture Lorna “˜Ava’ Henry told SKNIS that the St. Kitts and Nevis contingent was well received and the crowds were excited by the spirited presentations. News media reports reflected that the delegation was indeed a crowd favourite wherever they performed.

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