St. Kitts – Nevis Tourism Growth 2nd Highest In Region

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
March 31, 2008 (CUOPM)

The twin-island Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis is forecast to register the second highest growth rate in the tourism sector”¦..an indication that the St. Kitts – Nevis Labour Government’s transition of the economy is bearing fruit.

The World Travel & Tourism Council is forecasting that within the Caribbean, the highest rate of growth this year will be registered by Trinidad and Tobago at 8.4 percent, followed by St. Kitts & Nevis at 5.6 percent and St. Lucia at 5.1 percent.

According to research by Tourism Satellite Accounting for the World Travel & Tourism Council, the forecast calls for the Caribbean’s travel and tourism sector to generate approximately US$57 billion in revenue this year.

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Turtle Beach Bar & Grill On PBS TV

I was watching the television show Nature, on PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) late Saturday night when I about fell out of my chair.  The episode was entitled “Animals Behaving Worse” I believe, and the subject was all about how humans …

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Nevis Fishing Tournament 2007 YouTube Video

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Nevis Students Honored For Artistic Talent

Charlestown, Nevis
March 28, 2008

Premier of Nevis Hon. Joseph Parry and Minister with the responsibility for Education and Tourism in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA), attended a presentation Ceremony held at the Gingerland Primary School and the Prospect Special Education Unit, on Thursday, March 27, 2008 to honour two students for their artistic ability
 
The ceremonies were held to acknowledge the achievements of Ms. Kelsia Liburd and Master Nick Dias’ art submissions, which best illustrated the preservation of the island’s environment at the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Children’s Environmental Poster Competition.
 
Premier Parry first visited the Gingerland Primary School where he congratulated Ms. Liburd for capturing the FCCA first place junior category award that was coordinated and judged by Tourism Representatives from the Department of Tourism in the NIA. He also had the honor of presenting her with the prize award of US $200.00.

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