Great Fare Prices Today On Delta

Just purchased tickets today for a friend of mine going to Nevis for the Fishing Tournament.  Delta had fares (via Orbitz)to Nevis from Detroit for $477.00 return….excluding taxes.  :D The flight is a pretty decent flight too, despite going through …

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Private Sector Vital To Nevis Economy

Charlestown, Nevis
September 13, 2007

Financial Secretary in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Mr. Laurie Lawrence, said it was of vital importance that the private sector  to become the engine of growth in Nevis’ economy. It would ensure long term sustainability since government induced growth resulted in high debt levels and insufficient utilisation of capital and other resources.
 
Mr. Lawrence made the comment during the Ministry of Finance-hosted Consultation on the Economy at the Four Seasons Resort on Tuesday 12, September, 2007.  The event brought together representatives from various sectors on Nevis which included the private and public sector, service providers, hoteliers, contractors, small business, youth organisations and Christian organisations.
 
“We are the movers and shakers who can make a difference to the social and economic well being of Nevis”¦ Let us put country above self and focus our minds on generating ideas for the advancement of present and future generations of Nevisians.
 
“Life is a constant battle that we have to fight in an effort to remain competitive in a very dynamic and challenging global environment. There is no easy road to success. However with our collective efforts, we may lose some battles but ultimately we will win the war in the fight against poverty and in our effort to bring prosperity to our people

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Delta Airlines To Service St. Kitts – Nevis In 2008

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
September 13th, 2007 (CUOPM)

Another shot in the arm for tourism in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.

The twin-island’s Federation’s Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas has announced that Delta Airlines will be commencing a new non-stop flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport next year.

“Our airlift continues to improve. In fact, we have the St. Kitts Tourism Authority here announcing that Delta Airlines will introduce non-stop jet service to St. Kitts starting on Saturday 16th February and will continue every Saturday,” Prime Minister Douglas, who is also Minister of Tourism told his monthly Press Conference.

“This brings our people living in Atlanta closer to home with a direct service and opens up new opportunities for visitors and tourists who would want to visit St. Kitts and Nevis as a preferred destination,” said Prime Minister Douglas.

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Warner Park Redevelopment Project Moving Forward

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
September 12, 2007

Phase one of the Warner Park redevelopment project is now complete, signaling an end to mass construction at the Federation’s premiere sporting facility.

The completion of the football stadium was the final activity under this Phase, which also saw the transformation of the cricket field to a world class multipurpose complex where major international events can be hosted.  This was the case when first round matches of the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup and the 11th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival were staged at the facility earlier this year.

“Government is continuing to fulfill its pledge to provide modern multipurpose entertainment and sporting facilities,” Acting Director of Sports Dave Connor told SKNIS. “The provision of modern facilities will serve to further develop our athletic prospects and encourage healthy lifestyle activities such as exercise among our population.

“It also expands the knowledge base of local construction workers who build these facilities and adds to the infrastructural development of the island,” Connor added, noting that the media exposure the country receives for hosting regional and international sporting events is of tremendous value.

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