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St. Kitts – Nevis Music Festival To Increase Marketing

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
February 07, 2008

The St. Kitts Music Festival Committee is continuously exploring ways to boost private sector involvement and fan experience. Unoma Allen believes that the addition of two new attractions can achieve both.

During an SKNIS interview, Allen, who serves on the Media Relations Committee of the Music Festival, said that the recent organized visit to the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival provided the inspiration for what she thinks can be a hit locally.

The first idea is the introduction of a secondary stage. This stage will be strategically positioned to draw the attention of fans during band changeovers. The showcase of local talent – which is one of the goals of the festival – on this stage, makes the prospect even more appealing.

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Nevis Is Environmentally Friendly

Charlestown, Nevis
February 7, 2008

The Nevis Island Administration  has been promoting the “green” standard for quite some time.  As the island’s economy grows along with a booming tourism industry, the government and private businesses have encouraged a responsible approach to the environment which is beginning to produce very positive results.

Among the initiatives taken is a law on Nevis to construct no building higher than the tallest palm tree.  You’ll find no soaring skyscrapers obscuring the beautiful views on Nevis. Building height restrictions allow only two story construction throughout the island.

Strict environmental impact assessments apply to all building projects on the island whether commercial or residential.  Low density development combined with quality control takes precedence over massive mega-resort complexes.  Construction practices that incorporate natural, sustainable materials and designs which integrate energy and water saving technologies are encouraged. One hotel on Nevis, the Oualie Beach Hotel, has already achieved Green Globe accreditation.

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Nevis Will Become The Envy Of The Caribbean

Charlestown, Nevis
February 06, 2008

Premier of Nevis and Minister of Finance Hon. Joseph Parry said that his Administration would take Nevis to unprecedented levels, unmatched in the Caribbean and the best place to live.
 
He made the comment on February 04, 2008 at Lower Stoney Grove during a ground breaking ceremony to signal the commencement of works by Jamaican based Surrey Paving and Aggregate Ltd. on four major areas of road in Charlestown.
 
“We are taking Nevis to a level that would be unmatched in the Caribbean. Nevis must be and will be the envy of all the Caribbean with first class roads, with an outstanding water system, with good electricity and jobs in tourism, in technology and financial services and with some work in agriculture and fisheries and other industrial activities, Nevis will be a great place to live.

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St. Kitts – Nevis Ties With Taiwan Are Beneficial

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
February 06, 2008 (CUOPM)

The recently-opened St. Kitts and Nevis Embassy in the Republic of China on Taiwan will expand the potential of both governments to build on their relationship, further facilitate the myriad of diplomatic, business and technical and other forms of bilateral cooperation that under-gird constructive relations between sovereign states.

So says St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas at the official opening of the office in Taipei, who added that cooperation with Taiwan over the years has yielded impressive results in the areas of agriculture, community development, sports, infrastructure expansion and diplomatic training.

Dr. Douglas described the opening of the Embassy as an important day in the special and ever-evolving relationship between the Government of the Republic of China on Taiwan and the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis.

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ECCB Monetary Council To Meet in St Kitts – Nevis

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis February 06, 2008 (CUOPM) St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas is expected to head the twin-island’s delegation to the 61st meeting of the Eastern Caribbean Central …

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