Nevis Activities

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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Charlestown, Nevis (April 24, 2007)

The Local Organizing Committee for the 2008 CARIFTA (The Caribbean Free Trade Association)games in St Kitts – Nevis, was on hand in full force to receive the CARIFTA Flag and the symbolic Baton, signaling its readiness to host the next edition of the prestigious meet.

Lester Hanley, Chairman of the LOC 2008 expressed his organization’s profound gratitude to the Turks and Caicos for their successful hosting of the 2007 CARIFTA Games on Providenciales. He gave his organization’s and the nation’s commitment to continuing the tradition and enhancing the legacy of the CARIFTA Games in 2008.

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Basseterre, St. Kitts- Nevis (April 18, 2007)

Chairman of the Marketing and Promotions Subcommittee for the St. Kitts Music Festival, Clement “˜Juni’ Liburd said the 11th annual staging of the show will meet and surpass expectations as a new decade of excellence is ushered in.

During an SKNIS interview, Liburd referred to the exciting lineup of artistes signed to date which includes Michael Bolton, Big Boi of Outkast, Ne-Yo, Sean Paul, Maxi Priest, Machel Montana, Steel Pulse and Lady Saw. He also mentioned the ambience of the top class venue ““ Warner Park as well as the variety of music genres and complementary activities staged around the event as ingredients for the continued success of the festival.

The Marketing and Promotions Chairman said there will be a number of changes this year, one of which features the event being reduced from four nights to three due to the declining attendance and revenue generation on the Sunday nights. Most visitors leave the island earlier that day to prepare for work on Monday.

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Conference Dates – July 16, 2007 – July 20, 2007
To Be Held At The Four Seasons Resort – Nevis, West Indies

An overview of the scheduled conference:

Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death in the countries of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) like that of the wider region. Heart disease, stroke, hypertension and diabetes account for over half of deaths. In addition, there is evidence that obesity is on the increase and the threat of HIV/AIDS remains an important health issue for the region.

Tackling these complex health challenges is a priority for these small states. Although policy initiatives and programs already exist, there are opportunities to strengthen these through partnership with regional and international experts. The conference will provide a forum for local, regional, and international policy leaders, health care practitioners, and the community to examine key issues and strategies for improving the health of the OECS region.

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