Saint Kitts

Nevis Premier Applauds Pioneers Of Independence

Charlestown, Nevis
March 20, 2008

Premier of Nevis, the Hon. Joseph Parry says St. Kitts and Nevis should seek to honor those pioneers who contributed to the nation’s independence. 
 
The Premier made the statement on Sunday march 16, 2008, when he addressed the congregation at an ecumenical service at the Charlestown Methodist Church.  The service organized by the Nevis Christian Council ushered in activities to commemorate the silver anniversary celebrations of the independence of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
 
“We must give honor to them for their contributions that they have made to St Kitts and Nevis and Nevis in particular. As we seek to give credit and we seek to applaud those who contributed, we have to remember those who contributed before the last 25 years because many generations have slaved, work hard, made sacrifices to bring us to where we are today and for this, we should be proud and we must remember them.

Read More

PETA Urges Suspension Of St. Kitts Veterinary School

Norfolk, Virginia – USA March 14, 2008 On Wednesday, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) sent an urgent letter to Dr Elizabeth Sabin of the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) Center for Veterinary Education Accreditation urging her to …

Read More

St. Kitts – Nevis Economy Helps S.L. Horsfords’ Growth

Basseterre, Saint Kitts – Nevis
March 13, 2008 (CUOPM)

Another local company is reporting significant improvement in both sales and profitability ““ a sign that the St. Kitts and Nevis economy is moving in the right direction.

Less than a month after the National Bank Group of Companies reported a net profit of EC$81 million in 2007, S.L. Horsford and Company Limited and its Subsidiary Companies disclosed group sales increased nearly EC$13 million and group profit before tax by EC$2.6 million.

Company Chairman, Mr. Anthony Kelsick in his report said Group Sales increased by EC$12,938,803 or 10.90 percent to EC$131,633,983 and Group Profit before taxation by EC$2,697,540 or 35.63 percent to EC$10,269,324.

He added that on an after tax basis, profit increased by EC$1,884,436 or 42.7 percent and earning per share was 21 cents in 2007 as against 15 cents in 2006.

Read More

CARICOM To Give Special Attention To Tourism And Crime

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
March 11, 2008 (CUOPM)

Two important issues ““ tourism and crime and security ““ are to get special attention by Caribbean leaders over the next few months.

CARICOM will devote a full day during its regular meeting of Heads of Government in July to focus on Tourism, and has agreed for the first time to make Tourism a standard item on all CARICOM agendas in view of its importance to the economies of the region.

A Special Session of Heads of Government will be held in Trinidad in April of this year to discuss issues of crime and security.

CARICOM Secretary General His Excellency Dr Edwin Carrington, St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Hon. Dr Denzil Douglas, Jamaica Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Bruce Golding, Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister, Hon. Patrick Manning and Bahamas’ Prime Minister the Right Hon. Hubert Ingraham also took part in the press conference at the end of the 19th Inter-Sessional of the Conference of Caribbean Heads of Government.

Read More

St. Kitts – Nevis Sports Tourism Grows Economy

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
February 25, 2008

The growth of the sports tourism sub-sector in St. Kitts and Nevis means increased opportunities for locals in the sporting and tourism related fields.

During an appearance on SKNIS’ radio magazine programme Perspectives, Director of Sports Dave Connor said that the recent success of the sub-sector is due in large part to the close collaboration between his Department and the St. Kitts Tourism Authority and the benefits are being felt by the man on the street.

He referred to the improvements to the infrastructure which were generated by the hosting of first round matches of the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup to support his statement. Connor added that persons have benefited from employment opportunities created by the renovation of sporting facilities in St. Pauls, Conaree, St. Peters, Cayon, McKnight and other areas.

Read More