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St. Kitts – Nevis Takes Track & Field To Next Level

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
March 20, 2008 (SKNIS)

The inauguration of the Silver Jubilee Athletic Stadium will allow track and field in St. Kitts and Nevis to sprint to a higher level.

This was declared by President of the St. Kitts and Nevis Amateur Athletic Association (SKNAAA) Raphael Jenkins during the official opening ceremony on Wednesday. The Class 2 stadium is the home of the 37th Annual CARIFTA Games being held in St. Kitts on the Easter Weekend. President Jenkins praised the Minister of State of State for Sports, Honourable Richard Skerritt and the Government for fulfilling its pledge to provide a world-class home for track and field.

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
March 20, 2008 (SKNIS)

The new track and field facility at Bird Rock has been named the Silver Jubilee Athletic Stadium as it symbolizes the growth and transformation of St. Kitts and Nevis over the past 25 years and stands as a beacon of hope for future prospects.

Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas made the announcement during his official address at the opening ceremony on Wednesday. “This athletic stadium is a commemoration of the 25th anniversary of our nation’s independence; our silver jubilee which we celebrate this year,” he said. “It is a demonstration of great generosity to the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis [from the Republic of China (Taiwan)].”

The Prime Minister noted that it was against this backdrop that Cabinet named the facility. The announcement was greeted with a rousing ovation as persons eagerly showed their national pride. The Prime Minister also revealed that the main pavilion at the facility will be named in honour of local sprint star Kim Collins who continues to excel in the international arena.

Charlestown, Nevis
March 20, 2008

The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) rolled out its welcome mat for the United Kingdom (UK) Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) on Tuesday 18, March with Cocktails at the Mount Nevis Hotel.

Sports Minister Hon. Hensley Daniel conveyed the sentiments of the NIA that sports broke down barriers and promoted interpersonal and international relationships. He added that the NIA’s thrust was to use cricket to chart a new course for young people on Nevis.

Mr. Daniel referred to the adage that cricket was a gentleman’s game and crime and drugs were against the ideals of cricket. “I believe sports builds character and personality among young people and that sports through cricket would help young people to reject anti social behaviour,” he said.

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
March 19, 2008 (SKNIS)

Athletes and sports enthusiasts in St. Peter’s and nearby areas will soon be able to enjoy upgraded facilities at the community sporting complex.

At a ceremony on Tuesday, Taiwanese Ambassador His Excellency John Liu delivered a cheque for just under US $400,000.00 to fence the ground and to enhance the lighting and seating features at the St. Peter’s Sporting Complex. These upgrades are to be completed under phase two of a rehabilitation project.

Phase one saw the construction of a pavilion which will offer covered seating, dressing rooms, a bar and toilet facilities when completed. The Republic of China (Taiwan) also assisted with this phase with a donation of US $230,000.00.

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