Nevis Island News and Notes

Nevis Cultural Administrators Participate In CARIFESTA 2006

Charlestown Nevis (September 21, 2006) Three of Nevis‘ Cultural Administrators, Mr. Halstead Byron, Mr. Antonio Liburd and Mr. Chesley Davis departed Nevis earlier today to participate in the Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA) slated for September 22 to October 2, …

Chevy’s Calypso Beach Bar & Grill

While I have not yet been to Chevy’s, at least at his new location, the old one I knew well, I have heard great things about it. The old Chevy’s had great food and great views, but was a bit cramped. I am sure that the tradition of the great food carries on, and I know that the couples that like to dance will appreciate the added room and much larger beach area. Another nice thing about the new location, is the sunsets, the old location depending on the time of year could have the sunset view blocked by Hurricane Hill.

Rumours Bar And Grill – Newcastle, Nevis

Nevis Restaurants – Rumours Bar and Grill. Rumours is not really new, it is just that I finally had some photographs and the time to add it to the site. The restaurant is easy to find as it sits directly on the main road not far from the airport. The food here is mainly West Indian, with some Continental style choices too. This said go to Rumours for the West Indian food…..you can get the European or American food at home!

For many years I always claimed that Oualie Beach had the best conch chowder, I have changed my mind, Nevis has a new conch chowder King….it is without a doubt Rumours. I could not get over how good it was, very spicy too…just the way I like it. Along with the conch chowder, they also have the standard fare, such as baked chicken, assorted fresh fish, green salads, and locally grown vegetables.

Cocunut Grove Restaurant & Wine Lounge

While I personally have not had a chance to dine at the Coconut Grove Restaurant & Wine Lounge yet, I have heard very good reviews from both Nevisians and tourists alike. The restaurant is very tastefully decorated in, don’t ask me why, but Balinese style? Seems a bit odd for the Caribbean to look South Pacific, but somehow it works.

Two items of note about Coconut Grove for all of us “beverage lovers”, it is the only place on Nevis with a wine cellar, and it is the only place on Nevis where you can get beer on tap. Now you just know I will have to check out the beer situation. Pull me a pint please! The wine cellar offers quite a nice selection of US and French wines….worth a look see just for that reason alone.

Charlestown Nevis (September 21, 2006)
One of the Nevis Island Administration’s thrust is to improve the development of its human resources. To this end, the Ministries of Trade and Industry and Human Resources sponsored two of the ten local business persons, who are currently attending a workshop in Management Techniques for Skilled Artisans and Small Contractors.

The workshop is currently being held in St. Lucia and according to Minister of Trade and Industry, the Hon Hensley Daniel, “Caribbean Development Bank paid for eight persons, but we wanted as many persons as possible to attend, so the Nevis Island Administration added two persons so that they could benefit from the workshop.