Taiwan

St. Kitts – Nevis Bids Farewell To Taiwanese Ambassador Liu

Ambassador Liu & Prime Minister Douglas

Ambassador Liu & Prime Minister Douglas
Photo By Erasmus Williams

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

Former Taiwan Ambassador to the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, His Excellency Mr. John Liu and Mrs. Liu were formally bade farewell during a dinner in their honour hosted by Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas.

In brief remarks at Formosa Gardens Restaurant, Prime Minister Douglas expressed the gratitude of his Government and People for the work done by Ambassador Liu in deepening the friendly relations between St. Kitts and Nevis and Taiwan.

Dr. Douglas described Ambassador Liu as a person who understood hard work.

“One who had come from a relatively humble family, a farming family from the rural parts of Taipei, and I myself had similar upbringing in the rural parts of St Kitts and Nevis,” said Dr. Douglas.

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St. Kitts – Nevis Foreign Service Officers To Visit Taiwan

The following is a press release from the Ministry of Foriegn Affairs
 
Foreign Service Officers to be hosted by Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs 

On the 18th of April 2008, three representatives from the Federation will depart for the Republic on China (Taiwan) where they will be hosted by Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  Ms. Karina Phillips, Nyian Farrell and Angelica Elliott will represent the Federation and participate in the “2008 Seminar for Diplomats from the Caribbean Region.”

The Seminar will be conducted by Taiwan’s Foreign Service Institute and will include lectures by high level officials.  Subject matters will include the Foreign Policy of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Relations between the two sides of the Taiwan Straits, the Learning of Basic Chinese and the development of Small Enterprises and Agriculture on Taiwan.   The seminar will also include tours of centers of cultural importance and meet and greets with other Foreign Service officials.

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Nevis Benefits From Relationship With Taiwan

Charlestown, Nevis
April 11, 2008

Premier of Nevis the Hon. Joseph Parry said he was very pleased with the assistance that the Nevis Island government had received from Taiwan over the past years.  The Premier made the remark in a statement on Thursday, April 10, 2008 at his Bath Plain office.
 
“I first visited Taiwan back in 1984 just after diplomatic relations were established with St. Kitts and Nevis. We have been very fortunate to have a government like Taiwan.  The Taiwanese have made considerable contributions to the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis, but I speak in particular to Nevis.
 
“They have established an agricultural station here in Nevis which we sorely needed.  They have done a lot of work in experimentation in a variety of crops and our farmers have benefited, and we are expecting our farmers to continue to benefit.  The Taiwanese have also been involved in offering many scholarships which our people have taken up,” the Premier stated.

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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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