Charlestown, Nevis
November 07, 2007

The 2007 Cruise Ship season kicked off in Nevis on Wednesday November 07, 2007, when the first cruise ship, Spirit of Adventure, made its inaugural call into the Charlestown Harbour. Deputy Premier of Nevis Hon. Hensley Daniel, who led a small welcome party on board the vessel, said the island had been able to maintain its allure which kept visitors wanting to return.
 
He said the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) had played its part and ensured that the necessary amenities were in place to attract and make its visitors to the island’s shores welcome and comfortable.
 
“I know that your ship is called the Spirit of Adventure I think it is in that spirit of adventure that several of our people come to Nevis to find out what is the mystic and what is the secret”¦We have a small island which we keep tranquil, which we keep esthetically appealing and beautiful and we want you very much to savour that as you come,” he said.

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Charlestown, Nevis
November 06, 2007

Premier of Nevis and Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Joseph Parry, on Tuesday November 6th 2007, joined with the rest of the region to endorse the observance of  Caribbean Tourism Day 2007.  The annual observance designated by the Caribbean Tourism Organisation is celebrated this year under the theme “The next generation: learning form the past, preparing for the future”
 
The Tourism Minister accompanied by Tourism Officer, Miss Nicole Liburd and Principal Education Officer Mrs. Jennifer Hodge, visited the Charlestown Secondary School (CSS) during its morning assembly and presented a US$200 cheque to Miss I-Shana Broadbelt. Miss Broadbelt won the senior category in the local leg of the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) “My Caribbean” Essay Contest.
 
While he commended Miss Broadbelt and the school for their outstanding performance Mr. Parry seized the opportunity to explain the importance of the theme and encouraged the students to continue to participate in the competitions.

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Charlestown, Nevis
November 06, 2007

Director of Agriculture on Nevis Dr. Kelvin Daly, said the use of coconut mulch in every area of farming was superior and safe and had several benefits. He advised farmers to use the local mulch offered by his Department over other imported varieties. He made the comment on Tuesday November 06, 2007, during an interview with the Department of Information at his Prospect Office.
 
“It is a superior type of mulch, it is the most expensive if you were to purchase in the United States of Europe and the reason why it is so expensive is because of its properties. It’s superior in water retention, maintaining colour, preventing soil erosion and it is a natural repellant for snails,” he said.

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