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Carnival Destiny To Begin Weekly Visits In 2008

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis, April 17th 2007 (CUOPM)

The governing St. Kitts – Nevis Labour Party Administration of Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas in keeping with its manifesto promise to enhance the tourism industry in the twin-island Federation says cruise arrival will increase by over 70 percent next year.

“This increase is largely due to the addition of the 2,642-passenger Carnival Destiny to the island’s cruise ship roster, which will be the first cruise ship to call at St. Kitts on a weekly year-round basis,” the St. Kitts Tourism Authority said in a statement.

It quotes Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Sports and Culture, Sen. the Hon. Richard  “Ricky” Skerritt as saying that the dramatic increase will see cruise ship passenger arrivals approaching the 400,000 mark.

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Saint Kitts ““ Nevis Discusses Privatization Of Assets

Basseterre, Saint Kitts ““ Nevis – April 17th 2007 (CUOPM) Privatization of government assets and the approval of concessions in the manufacturing sector were among issues discussed at Monday’s weekly Cabinet Meeting. Minister of State for Information, Sen. the Hon. …

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SKN Cabinet Approves Revised Cotonou Agreement

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis, April 17th 2007 (CUOPM) ­ The Government of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has approved the ratification of the Cotonou Agreement. The formal agreement, which defines the trade and development relationship between the …

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Inaugural Eastern Caribbean Conference On Health

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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