St. Kitts

St. Kitts – Nevis To Host 1 Day International Cricket

Warner Park Cricket Ground - St. Kitts - Nevis

Warner Park Cricket Ground – St. Kitts – Nevis
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, Saint Kitts – Nevis
July, 01 2008 (CUOPM)

Hundreds of Kittitians and Nevisians as well as cricket enthusiasts from the neighbouring islands are expected to witness the two Digicel One-Day International matches between the West Indies and Australia at the Warner Park Cricket Stadium this weekend.

The first one-day game (4th ODI) here will be played on Friday 4th July and St. Kitts and Nevis Governor General, His Excellency Dr. Sir Cuthbert Sebastian, acting in accordance with the advice of the Cabinet of Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, has proclaimed the day a public holiday. The 5th ODI – second match here will be played on July 6th.  The West Indies lost the previous three ODI’s.

West Indies captain Chris Gayle, who top scored in the Third Digicel One Day International with 53, had some stinging words of criticism for his middle order batsmen who failed to capitalise on an opening stand of 86 in 17.4 overs.

“I thought myself and Xavier (Marshall who made 35) really started well this morning, the wicket was doing a bit early up but the middle order was a disaster for us again,” Gayle said at the post match presentation ceremony.

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St. Kitts – Nevis Wins For Most Improved Port

Port Zante - St. Kitts - Nevis

Port Zante – St. Kitts – Nevis
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, Saint Kitts – Nevis
June 30, 2008 (CUOPM)

The St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) has been awarded the Novaport Cup by the Port Management Association of the Caribbean (PMAC).

The Novaport Cup is given to the St. Kitts – Nevis facility for being the most improved performer among regional ports for 2007.

According to PMAC, the St. Christopher Air and Seaports Authority received the award based on the high level of improved efficiency as well as for the implementation of systems to enhance its operations, the training of personnel and profitability.

“This is really a surprise…but we are happy to be recognised for our efforts to improve the efficiency and profitability of our operations in St. Kitts,” Port Manager Mr. Roosevelt Trotman is reported to have said on receiving the Novaport Cup, which is presented annually to the most improved port among PMAC members.

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Nevis Premier Addresses ANSAR Opening Ceremony

Nevis Island's Premier - Joseph Parry

Nevis Island’s Premier – Joseph Parry

Charlestown,Nevis
June 27, 2008

The Premier of Nevis, the Hon. Joseph Parry addressed the official opening ceremony of the 13th Anguilla Nevis St.Kitts Annual Reunion (ANSAR) on Saturday, June 21st.

This opening ceremony was hosted by the St.Kitts and Nevis Returning Nationals Association at the Marriott Beach Resort on St.Kitts, under the theme, “˜One People, One Purpose, working together for Progress and Prosperity.’ The conference was held from June 20-22, 2008.

During the address, Premier Parry took the opportunity to highlight the achievements of the Nevis Island Administration and urged the gathering to preserve the union among the islands.

“We have people from all over St.Kitts, Nevis and Anguilla. You have formed yourselves into one organization. You have done this from a time when we were one colony consisting of St.Kitts, Nevis and Anguilla. Continue to work together and maintain a strong sense of unity.”

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Report From Caribbean Heads Meeting In Antigua

Prime Minister Douglas and Prime Minister Spencer

Prime Minister Douglas (L) and Prime Minister Spencer
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, Saint Kitts – Nevis
June 27, 2008 (CUOPM)

Options for enhancing regional tourism in the context of current international trends, rising energy costs, achieving food security and mitigating rising food prices and climate change are among matters which will be addressed by Caribbean Heads of Government when they meet in Antigua and Barbuda next week.

The St. Kitts and Nevis delegation to the 29th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government from July 1st to 4th will be led by Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas and includes Premier of Nevis, Hon. Joseph Parry; St. Kitts and Nevis Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, Consumer Affairs, Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris; Chief Secretary in the Federal Government, Mr. Joseph Edmeade; St. Kitts and Nevis Ambassador to CARICOM, the OECS and ACS, His Excellency Wendell Lawrence; the Cabinet Secretary in the Nevis Island Administration, Mr. Ashley Farrell and Foreign Affairs Desk Officer for CARICOM Affairs, Ms. Nyian Farrell.

Prime Minister Douglas and his regional colleagues will also discuss overcoming challenges in building a community for all, the Free Movement of Skilled Community Nationals including the Issue of Contingent Rights; progress towards the establishment of the Single Economy including the launch of the CARICOM Development Fund, the Regional Development Agency and other developments related to services.

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