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Nevis Premier – Joseph Parry

Charlestown, Nevis
May 27, 2008

Premier and Minister of Finance in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Hon. Joseph Parry, told the people of Nevis that the Federal Government through Prime Minister Hon. Denzil Douglas, had agreed to guarantee a number of outstanding important projects. Among them was the Kuwaiti funded expansion of Nevis’ International Airport.

In a televised report on NTV Channel 8, on May 26, 2008, Mr. Parry said the Kuwaiti government had indicated interest in providing financing for the project, on condition of the Federal government’s blessings.

“Last year I reported that the Kuwaiti government had indicated their interest in the expansion of the airport, that they had approved the project in principal. Now I am reporting, that the Kuwaiti government has said to the Federal government if the project has its support the Kuwaiti government will accept the project and move forward with it.

“A fax was sent to Prime Minister Douglas in that regard and a copy was sent to me and it was agreed, without any struggle, that the Federal government not only supports the project but will guarantee the project and so that project is approved. We only have from the Ministry of Finance in Nevis, to submit the project to the Federal government for it to be sent on to the Kuwaitis,” he said.

According to Mr. Parry, Prime Minister Douglas gave the NIA his blessings during a meeting in St. Kitts on May 21, 2008. He was accompanied by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance on Nevis Mr. Laurie Lawrence and Cabinet Secretary Mr. Ashley Farrell.

He also said that a number of ongoing projects on Nevis were discussed. In relation to the $25million road project from Market Shop to the St. James Anglican Church, which was partly funded by the Bank of Nevis, the Premier received approval to have the loan refinanced. He said it would allow the NIA to access cheaper financing at a lesser cost.

In addition, Premier Parry said, Prime Minister Douglas agreed to an additional $35million which would be used to continue some projects until other financing was in place.

Young Nevis Cricket Players Listen Closely

Charlestown, Nevis
May 27, 2008

Junior Minister with responsibility for Communications, Works, Public Utilities, Physical Planning, Posts, Natural Resources and Environment in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Hon. Carlisle Powell, impressed on a team of U13 cricketers the importance of education in their quest to attain supremacy in the sport.

Mr. Powell, a former cricket administrator and an avid cricket fan, spoke to a group of budding cricketers at Grove Park on Friday May 23, 2008, ahead of a practice session with their coach Mr. Ronald Powell, at a programme entitled “Helping our boys grow gracefully” which was designed to assist the youths simultaneously in their cricket and personal development.

“You are not here just for your cricket you are here because we want to help you with your education as well”¦

“I want to say to you that there are schools all over the world where they are offering scholarships especially for sport in schools but you are not going to get a scholarship easily, if your education is not of a certain level. They will not take you because you are an excellent cricketer but you can’t read, write and comprehend. They will not want you in the school because you will not pass and in the final analysis, you might be a good sportsman but if you don’t pass the subjects, you will be helping the school to fail you will not help their academic pass rate,” he said.

Mr. Powell pointed to his son Mr. Kieron Powell as one who had benefited from a sports scholarship to study in England who had since been selected as a member of the West Indies U-19 World Cup 2008 squad.

“My younger son Kieron Powell who most of you would know or would have seen play cricket, he went to school in England for two years and he got a [part] scholarship to go to school in England”¦any one of you would love to go to school in England,” he said.

The Minister urged the participants to be smart in their school work and to pay attention to their teachers.

Romantic Getaway To St. Kitts – Nevis

Ottleys Plantation – St. Kitts – Nevis

A Romantic Getaway Package To Saint Kitts – Nevis
By: Gordon Steven

You should consider taking a Romantic Getaway Package with your loved one to St Kitts, and consider very strongly one of best Caribbean Inns on the island if not the whole Caribbean. The name Ottley’s Plantation Inn may not be one you are familiar with, but as a romantic getaway idea it is hard to beat. It is a very picturesque old plantation house converted to an Inn with additional deluxe cottages built in the spacious grounds. The whole place is stunning, never more so than when you approach up the long driveway.

Ottley’s Plantation Inn on St Kitts has twenty four rooms which are housed either in the Great House, or the Cottage Rooms. There is also the most luxurious St Kitt’s Villa, and the Grand Villa. They are all decorated in English Colonial Style with wicker and mahogany furniture and floral chintzes.

A romantic getaway package should obviously be romantic, but apart from that wherever you choose to go should also make you feel totally relaxed, and Ottleys Plantation Inn will certainly do that within minutes of your arrival.

If you can afford it and they are available then choose the Royal Suite Cottages. If this is really to be a romantic getaway then you want luxury and privacy, and that is what you will get. Everything from the enormous and luxuriously furnished master bedroom , the Jacuzzi in the bathroom, to the patio with sun deck and private plunge pool lends itself to your romantic getaway package, and allows you to indulge yourself.

You will find in this very private spot on St Kitts that the service is impeccable, and the food just amazing. The staff do really seem to care about you enjoying your stay and do their best at all times to make it memorable. They have this remarkable talent for being there just at the moment you need them then seeming to vanish when you don’t. The Royal Palm restaurant has a huge and well deserved reputation for its New Island Cuisine, and you will find the menu varied and always delicious in the evenings and there is also a poolside lunch every day except Sunday when there is a Sunday Champagne Brunch.

Day Trips To Nevis From St. Kitts

Day Tripping To St. Kitts’ Sister Island – Nevis
By: Justin Burch

Resting only a few miles apart in calm Caribbean waters, St. Kitts and Nevis have always shared an intimate relationship. Today, that relationship finds St. Kitts as one of the Caribbean’s premier travel destinations, while the smaller island of Nevis offers plenty of great activities for day tripping tourists. Though St. Kitts remains a superior resort destination with more tourist opportunities, the islands have much in common. For starters, both islands feature dormant volcanoes at their center, each surrounded by lush rainforests with miles of hiking trails. Furthermore, as St. Kitts and Nevis represent former colonial outposts with economies once dominated by successful sugar plantations, both islands possess an incredible array of historic architecture. Lastly, as most visitors to the Caribbean take great interest in the beaches and the recreation opportunities provided by the Caribbean Sea, tourists will find plenty of warm, clear water and powdery sand wherever they travel.

Rising over 3,200 feet above the Caribbean Sea, Nevis Peak dominates the landscape of St. Kitts’ sister island. Similar to Mt. Liamuiga at the center of St. Kitts, Nevis Peak is surrounded by lush trail-filled rainforests and diverse plant and animal life. As a result, hiking and biking in the shadow of Nevis’ dormant volcano are two of the most popular activities for day-tripping tourists. With tours available for every age and skill level, visitors can spend a few hours experiencing the unspoiled beauty of Nevis and learning about her vibrant Caribbean ecosystem.

Scuba divers and snorkelers will also want to spend an afternoon on Nevis, enjoying pristine coral reefs and ship wrecks. As only 2 miles of Caribbean waters separate St. Kitts and Nevis, many of the best diving tours visit the most popular sites surrounding both islands. Many of the other water sports popular on St. Kitts can also be found on Nevis. A number of tour operators cater to deep sea fishermen and wind surfing enthusiasts, with many offering lessons for those new to the adventurous pursuits. After spending some time in the water, many day-trippers spend their afternoons relaxing on Pinneys Beach ““ one of the Caribbean’s most beloved stretches of sand.

Do Fewer Flights Equal Fewer Tourists Too?

Federal Government Guarantees Big Projects For Nevis

Nevis Minister Speaks About Education With Young Cricketers

Romantic Getaway To St. Kitts – Nevis

Day Tripping On The Island Of Nevis