Sports

37th CARIFTA Games Open In St. Kitts – Nevis

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis March 23, 2008 Jamaica’s World Junior Championships bronze medallists Yohan Blake and Carrie Russell won the male and female senior 100m titles on a wet afternoon when Dominica’s Dillion Simon re-wrote the record books at …

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St. Kitts – Nevis Takes Track & Field To Next Level

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
March 20, 2008 (SKNIS)

The inauguration of the Silver Jubilee Athletic Stadium will allow track and field in St. Kitts and Nevis to sprint to a higher level.

This was declared by President of the St. Kitts and Nevis Amateur Athletic Association (SKNAAA) Raphael Jenkins during the official opening ceremony on Wednesday. The Class 2 stadium is the home of the 37th Annual CARIFTA Games being held in St. Kitts on the Easter Weekend. President Jenkins praised the Minister of State of State for Sports, Honourable Richard Skerritt and the Government for fulfilling its pledge to provide a world-class home for track and field.

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St. Kitts – Nevis New Stadium Reflects 25 Years Of Independence

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
March 20, 2008 (SKNIS)

The new track and field facility at Bird Rock has been named the Silver Jubilee Athletic Stadium as it symbolizes the growth and transformation of St. Kitts and Nevis over the past 25 years and stands as a beacon of hope for future prospects.

Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas made the announcement during his official address at the opening ceremony on Wednesday. “This athletic stadium is a commemoration of the 25th anniversary of our nation’s independence; our silver jubilee which we celebrate this year,” he said. “It is a demonstration of great generosity to the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis [from the Republic of China (Taiwan)].”

The Prime Minister noted that it was against this backdrop that Cabinet named the facility. The announcement was greeted with a rousing ovation as persons eagerly showed their national pride. The Prime Minister also revealed that the main pavilion at the facility will be named in honour of local sprint star Kim Collins who continues to excel in the international arena.

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St. Kitts – Nevis Upgrades Sports Facility

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
March 19, 2008 (SKNIS)

Athletes and sports enthusiasts in St. Peter’s and nearby areas will soon be able to enjoy upgraded facilities at the community sporting complex.

At a ceremony on Tuesday, Taiwanese Ambassador His Excellency John Liu delivered a cheque for just under US $400,000.00 to fence the ground and to enhance the lighting and seating features at the St. Peter’s Sporting Complex. These upgrades are to be completed under phase two of a rehabilitation project.

Phase one saw the construction of a pavilion which will offer covered seating, dressing rooms, a bar and toilet facilities when completed. The Republic of China (Taiwan) also assisted with this phase with a donation of US $230,000.00.

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IOC President Assured Of St. Kitts – Nevis’ Stand Against Doping

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
March 18, 2008 (SKNIS)

President of the International Olympic Association (IOC) Dr. Jacques Rogge was assured of the firm position of St. Kitts and Nevis against doping in sports when he visited the Federation on the weekend.

This assurance was given during a meeting at Government Headquarters when Prime Minister Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas presented President Rogge with a copy of the Instrument of Ratification by the St. Kitts and Nevis Government to the UNESCO International Convention Against Doping in Sports. The original document was signed in February by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and forwarded to the relevant body.

The Prime Minister noted that the Government and people were proud to welcome the IOC President on his inaugural visit and explained that the visit should serve as inspiration to athletes contesting the March 21 to 24 CARIFTA Games slated for Bird Rock.

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