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St. Kitts – Nevis Among Top Twenty Islands To Live On

Basseterre, St. Kitts (April 24, 2005): The increasing popularity of the Federation of St. Kitts – Nevis as a Tourist destination is becoming more evident with spontaneous and impromptu articles and accolades coming from the international arena. Minister of State …

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Nevis Premier Featured At British Virgin Islands Gala

Charlestown, Nevis (April 25, 2007)

Premier of Nevis, The Honourable Joseph Parry, was featured prominently at the Nevis Alliance Progressive Society (NAPS) of the British Virgin Islands Fifth Anniversary Gala Recognition Dinner and Dance held at the Moorings Mariner Inn in Tortola, British Virgin Islands on Saturday, 21st April 2007.
 
To mark this special occasion, four members of the British Virgin Islands community who over the years have contributed significantly to the development of the territory was honoured. The honourees were: Mrs. Enid Pickering- Business, Mrs. Marris Hodge- Wright- Humanitarianism, Mr. Jacob George- Law Enforcement, and Mr. Evermond Rabsatt- Boating.
 
The huge gathering included keynote speaker, Nevisian Dr. Edward Griffin escorted by his wife Angelica, Governor Hon. David Pearey, Chief Minister Hon. Dr. Orlando D. Smith and Members of Parliament.
 
President of NAPS, Mr. Theodore C.E Skeete said, “One of the highlights of the evening was a fantastic, well received speech made by Premier Parry.”

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St. Kitts – Nevis Accept Flag For CARIFTA Games 2008

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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American Airlines Service From New York To St. Kitts

Good news for the tourism industry in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.

American Airlines is to officially announce Monday night, the introduction of direct service from New York’s John F. Kennedy International into St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport.

According to well-informed sources the New York – St. Kitts – Nevis service is to commence on Sunday November 18th 2007.

American Airlines already operates a direct flight between St. Kitts and Miami.

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Nevis Woman Is The First Female Supreme Court Master

Charlestown, Nevis (April, 20, 2007)

Another Nevisian has joined the ranks of the legal fraternity in the Caribbean, this time it’s Ms. Pearletta Lanns of Hanleys Road in Gingerland. She said she was humbled with the news of her appointment which would take effect from May 01, 2007.
 
Ms. Lanns, the first female in the Federation to be appointed to the position, told the Department of Information during an interview on Friday April 20, 2007, that the humbleness that she felt upon learning of her new appointment stemmed from the realisation that although she had been called to served at a higher level she remained a servant of the people.
 
“I felt proud of my career, I have performed in various roles and have gained a vast amount of experience and have grown in stature in the performance of those roles. As registrar I have seen judges at work, I have seen Masters at work, I have observed what to do and what to say and I have gained a lot of knowledge which I think will be an asset to me as I undertake my new role as Master,” she said.

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