Nevis Culture Minister Welcomes Carib Expedition

Charlestown, Nevis (May 07, 2007)

Minister with responsibility for Culture on Nevis the Hon. Hensley Daniel encouraged Nevisians in particular the youth, to use the visit by a group of Carib Indians to Nevis from Dominica, as an opportunity to reconnect with the people who have inhabited the Caribbean for hundreds of years.
 
Mr. Daniel addressed the youth on the grounds of the Museum of Nevis History, near the Charlestown Pier, while he officially welcomed the crew of the Gli Gli Expedition to Nevis. Earlier that afternoon, they had received a rousing welcome from hundreds of curious onlookers who had gathered at the Charlestown Pier late afternoon on Monday May 07, 2007 to witness their arrival.
 
“See this as an opportunity to reconnect with the people who came and stayed and so whenever we enjoy the modern facilities of today’s living, we can remember that there are people in our Caribbean who have maintained their standard and quality of living, to suit themselves and maybe as we are challenged to accept the styles of living from the north Atlantic “¦we will find that we may not necessarily need to go to the excesses that we sometimes do in our community,” he said.

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Youth Department To Introduce After School Programme

Basseterre, St. Kitts (May 03, 2007):

The Department of Youth is preparing to introduce a new programme that will expand the knowledge base of young people and help to prepare them to develop into well rounded citizens.

During an interview with SKNIS, Director of Youth Geoffrey Hanley explained that a diverse and high quality “After School Training Programme” which targets children between the age of 13 to 16 years will be introduced for the September school semester.

“It is designed to embrace vital cultural, social, educational and recreational elements,” Hanley stated. “We aim to enhance participant’s knowledge on a variety of social issues to strengthen personal development, improve problem solving techniques and foster greater appreciation for cultural heritage,” he added.

The educational initiative is intended to be an annual programme which is divided into three training modules. The first two modules will run for three months while the third will be completed in about one month.

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Nevis Companies Support Hosting Of Conference

Basseterre, St. Kitts (May 02, 2007)

A number of local companies have stepped forward to support St. Kitts and Nevis’ hosting of the first ever Caribbean Conference of the International Council for Health, Physical Education Recreation, Sport and Dance (ICHPERD&SD).

Slated for the Royal St. Kitts Hotel and Casino at Frigate Bay, the May 11 to 12 meeting will attract approximately 100 regional and international sporting officials, administrators and coaches.

The Development Bank of St. Kitts and Nevis, Island Bakery and the Embassy of the Republic of Venezuela have pledged financial support for the prestigious conference.

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Nevis Sport Fishing Tournament

The Nevis Yacht Club Presents The 13th Annual Nevis Sport Fishing Tournament The 13th annual Nevis sport fishing tournament held at Oualie Beach Resort will take place 11th – 13th October 2007. We expect another competitive event with impressive catches! …

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St. Kitts And Nevis To Host Regional Sports Conference

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis (April 26, 2007)

St. Kitts and Nevis will be the venue for another first, when preparations to host one of the most prestigious sports conferences are complete.

The International Council for Health, Physical Education Recreation, Sport and Dance (ICHPER∙SD) convenes its first Caribbean Conference in St. Kitts and Nevis on May 11 and 12. The Royal St. Kitts Hotel and Casino formerly known as Jack Tar Village Resort is the venue for the event.

Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee Rita Cable told SKNIS that a large number of foreign delegates are expected to attend the two-day meeting being hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Sport and Culture in collaboration with the St. Kitts – Nevis Alliance for Sport, Physical Education and Recreation (SKNASPER).

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